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Viewcrest Health Center

3111 CHURCH STREET, DULUTH, MN, 55811
(218) 727-8801
88 licensed beds
★★★★★3/5CMS Five-Star overall3/5 health inspections4/5 staffing4/5 quality measuresSource: CMS Care Compare

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Public record summary

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Bed capacity
88
CMS facility ID
245414
Care type
Nursing home
County
St. Louis
Facility name
Viewcrest Health Center
Street address
3111 CHURCH STREET
City / state / ZIP
Duluth, MN 55811
Phone
(218) 727-8801

About this facility — Viewcrest Health Center

Viewcrest Health Center is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Duluth, Minnesota. It is licensed for 88 beds — above the median for skilled nursing facilities in Minnesota (60 beds).

It is one of 45 senior care facilities in Duluth and 338 skilled nursing facilities across Minnesota. Families comparing options should weigh inspection history, ownership record, and litigation — not just the tour — before deciding.

Federal inspectors have cited Viewcrest Health Center 36 times across 11 inspections in the last three years, including 3 food-safety citations, and CMS has imposed $71,076 in fines. Every citation is listed, dated, and graded in the inspection record below.

This listing draws on federal CMS Nursing Home Compare records, and was last updated on August 31, 2026. Background reports are compiled from primary sources — state inspection files, federal CMS data, corporate registrations, and court records — at the time of order.

Facility background

What the public record shows.

Ownership & operator

Parent company
St. Francis Health Services
Ownership type
Non profit - Church related

Registered owners & officers

Bach, Curtis
Director · Officer · Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2024
Barry, Heidi
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2023
Big Stone Therapies, Inc
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2015
Boyum, Britney
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2012
Burrows, Amanda
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2024
Caspers, Megan
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2014
Christensen, Drew
Additional disclosable party — since 2024
Dripps, Daniel
Governing body · Director · Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2016
Edin, Colt
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2025
Ehlers, Douglas
Governing body · Director · Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2023
Eide Bailly Llp
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2023
Fishel, Chester
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 1998
Goodnough, Jennifer
Governing body · Director · Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2021
Gramm, Timothy
Governing body · Director · Operational control — since 2023
Granheim, Kascie
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2023
Hanneken, Michelle
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2022
Hejhal, Roxanne
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2023
Hofmann, Reed
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2023
Laflamme, Darren
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 1990
Lair, Michael
Governing body · Director · Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2025
Letich, Elizabeth
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2023
Lienemann, Steven
Governing body · Director · Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2025
Luetmer, John
Governing body · Director · Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2021
Marlow, Jina
Governing body · Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2022
Nelson, Patrick
Governing body · Director · Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2020
Oliphant, Miranda
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2015
Peterson-devries, Cami
Officer · Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2022
Raw, Carol
Director · Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2005
Rentz, Laura
Governing body · Director · Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2024
Rentz, Mark
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2024
Rentz, Paul
Governing body · Director · Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2021
Ryan, Ben
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2012
Ryan, Geoffrey
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 1998
Schneider, Todd
Governing body · Director · Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2013
Slivensky, Jane
Additional disclosable party — since 2022
St. Francis Health Services of Morris, Inc
Direct owner · Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2009
Stock, Kelsey
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2022
Tepovich, Nicholas
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2024
Thompson, Renee
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2018
Tomoson, April
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2021
Walker, Amy
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2024
Wick, Ashley
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2025
Wiese, Lorraine
Governing body · Director · Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2017
Wolf, Jordan
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2025

Regulatory standing

Federal court records
20 naming its parent company — view the cases (a listed case is not a finding of wrongdoing)
Licensed / certified since
1987-01-01
CMS overall rating
3 of 5 stars
Health deficiencies
1 at the last standard inspection
Federal fines
$71,076 total
Last standard inspection
2025-08-21
Nurse staffing
3.4 hours per resident per day

Cost & payer profile (FY2023 cost report)

Average billed charges
$376 per day (≈ $11,430/month). Private-pay prices typically track billed charges; Medicare and Medicaid pay set rates.
Payer mix (resident days)
57% Medicaid · 6% Medicare · 38% private/other
Occupancy
83% (fiscal year 2023)
Vs. state median
8% below the MN median of $407/day — full state cost breakdown

Services & coverage

Licensed beds
88
Medicare
Accepted
Medicaid
Accepted
Compiled from CMS Nursing Home Compare; owners/officers from the CMS Ownership dataset; cost & occupancy from the facility's own CMS cost report · last verified 2026-08-31. Facilities can submit a correction.

Inspection record

Every citation, dated and graded.

Kitchen & food safety

Federal surveyors inspect the kitchen at every standard visit. This facility has 3 food-safety citations on its three-year record — flagged below among the inspections.
2026-06-02Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0689
G · Actual harmFrom a complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2026-07-07
2025-03-21Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0689
J · Immediate jeopardyFrom a complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2025-03-14
8 earlier / fire-safety inspections (34 citations)
2024-08-29Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0880
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-10-04
2024-07-11Health inspection5 citations
F-0554
D · No harm found
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected 2024-08-07
F-0645
D · No harm found
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected 2024-08-07
F-0695
D · No harm found
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2024-08-07
F-0809
F · No harm foundFood safety
Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.
Corrected 2024-08-07
F-0812
E · No harm foundFood safety
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2024-08-07
2024-05-14Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0760
J · Immediate jeopardyFrom a complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected 2024-05-10
2024-02-14Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0689
G · Actual harmFrom a complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-02-12
2023-09-21Health inspection15 citations
F-0567
E · No harm found
Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.
Corrected 2023-11-08
F-0568
E · No harm found
Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.
Corrected 2023-11-08
F-0570
E · No harm found
Assure the security of all personal funds of residents deposited with the facility.
Corrected 2023-11-08
F-0584
D · No harm found
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected 2023-11-08
F-0657
D · No harm found
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2023-11-08
F-0677
D · No harm found
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2023-11-08
F-0679
D · No harm found
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected 2023-11-08
F-0684
D · No harm found
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2023-11-08
F-0686
D · No harm found
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2023-11-08
F-0688
D · No harm found
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Corrected 2023-11-08
F-0744
D · No harm found
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
Corrected 2023-11-08
F-0757
D · No harm found
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected 2023-11-08
F-0801
F · No harm foundFood safety
Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
Corrected 2023-11-08
F-0880
F · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2023-11-08
F-0883
E · No harm found
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected 2023-11-08
2025-08-21Fire-safety inspection2 citations
K-0223
D · No harm found
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
Corrected 2025-09-12
K-0324
D · No harm found
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2025-09-12
2024-07-11Fire-safety inspection5 citations
K-0223
D · No harm found
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
Corrected 2024-08-02
K-0353
D · No harm found
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2024-08-02
K-0372
E · No harm found
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Corrected 2024-08-02
K-0781
G · Actual harm
Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.
Corrected 2024-08-02
K-0920
F · No harm found
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2024-08-02
2023-09-21Fire-safety inspection4 citations
K-0321
D · No harm found
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected 2023-11-02
K-0346
C · No harm found
Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.
Corrected 2023-11-02
K-0363
D · No harm found
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2023-11-02
K-0372
F · No harm found
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Corrected 2023-11-02

Federal penalties

2026-06-02Fine$19,635
2025-03-21Fine$17,345
2024-07-11Fine$10,839
2024-05-14Fine$14,433
2024-02-14Fine$8,824
2026-06-02Medicare payment denial — 5 days
Total fines$71,076
Citations and penalties from the CMS Provider Data Catalog (three-year survey window, refreshed monthly). Severity codes follow the federal scope/severity grid; “Immediate jeopardy” is the most serious grade CMS issues. CCN 245414.

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Original records

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Source
CMS Nursing Home Compare
data.cms.gov Provider Data Catalog
Last verified 2026-08-31
Source
Secretary of State filings
Entity & officer search
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pacer.uscourts.gov
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