Viewcrest Health Center
3111 Church Street, Duluth, MN 55811 · (218) 727-8801
Non profit - Church related · 88 certified beds
Viewcrest Health Center has a 3-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in August 2025, found 0 citations (the Minnesota average is 7.1). It was fined 5 times in the last three years, $71,076 in all.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on August 21, 2025 found 0 citations. What an inspection citation means
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 5 citations.
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.June 2, 2026 · F0689 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.March 21, 2025 · F0689 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.August 29, 2024 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.May 14, 2024 · F0760 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.February 14, 2024 · F0689 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $19,635June 2, 2026
- Fine of $17,345March 21, 2025
- Fine of $10,839July 11, 2024
- Fine of $14,433May 14, 2024
- Fine of $8,824February 14, 2024
- Medicare payment denial for 5 daysStarting July 2, 2026
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Minnesota average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 3.44 | 4.19 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.74 | 1.06 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.29 | 0.61 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.41 | 2.52 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 52.3% | 42.2% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Non profit - Church related |
| Certified beds | 88 |
| Average residents per day | 83.9 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
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