Benedictine Health Center
935 KENWOOD AVENUE, Duluth, MN 55811
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How Benedictine Health Center Compares
Benedictine Health Center is a 96-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Duluth, Minnesota. It holds an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Minnesota average of 3.2 stars. Its strongest area is staffing (4 stars), while health inspections (1 star) is its weakest. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (12.1%) is above the Minnesota average of 5.3% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 96 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 93% occupied.
Among the 8 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Duluth, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 2.4 stars.
By the numbers vs. Minnesota average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 14.5% — better than the Minnesota average of 17.0%.
- Falls with major injury: 0.8% — better than the Minnesota average of 4.0% (81% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 12.1% — worse than the Minnesota average of 5.3% (128% higher).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 19.0% — better than the Minnesota average of 22.9%.
CMS has flagged this facility with an abuse icon, indicating a recent citation involving abuse, neglect, or misappropriation of resident property. This is an important point to raise directly during any tour or call.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated May 4, 2026) measured against Minnesota averages across 338 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
The Senior Community Around Duluth
Duluth sits in St. Louis County, where adults 65 and older make up about 19.4% of the population — a higher share of seniors than Minnesota as a whole (15.8% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 38,652 (19.4%)
- Median age
- 41.0 years
- Median household income
- $57,480
- Median home value
- $161,100
Demographics for St. Louis County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Duluth.
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