Little Sisters of the Poor
330 Exchange Street South, Saint Paul, MN 55102 · (651) 227-0336
Non profit - Corporation · 73 certified beds
Little Sisters of the Poor has a 2-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in January 2026, found 3 citations (the Minnesota average is 7.1). It was fined 2 times in the last three years, $13,265 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. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below 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 January 28, 2026 found 3 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.January 28, 2026 · F0628 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.January 28, 2026 · F0677 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.January 28, 2026 · F0755 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 10 citations.
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.October 3, 2024 · F0689 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
- Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.October 3, 2024 · F0730 · Level of harm: Potential for minimal harm · Residents affected: Many
- Establish a governing body that is legally responsible for establishing and implementing policies for managing and operating the facility and appoints a properly licensed administrator responsible for managing the facility.October 3, 2024 · F0837 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.October 3, 2024 · F0838 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Have an agreement with at least one or more hospitals certified by Medicare or Medicaid to make sure residents can be moved quickly to the hospital when they need medical care.October 3, 2024 · F0843 · Level of harm: Potential for minimal harm · Residents affected: Many
- Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.October 3, 2024 · F0851 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members.October 3, 2024 · F0940 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.October 3, 2024 · F0947 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.February 7, 2024 · F0609 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.February 1, 2024 · F0882 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $8,021October 3, 2024
- Fine of $5,244November 6, 2023
- Medicare payment denial for 9 daysStarting October 30, 2024
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 | 4.95 | 4.19 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.74 | 1.06 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.93 | 0.61 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 3.28 | 2.52 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 47.9% | 42.2% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Non profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 73 |
| Average residents per day | 35.6 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Little Sisters of the Poor on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.