Benedictine Living Community of St. Peter

1907 Klein Street · St Peter, MN · 56082 · 5079342203

79 certified beds Non profit - Corporation Chain: Benedictine Health System

  • No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.

Red flags

No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.

Score breakdown

Inspection record 30% of score 60
Serious harm & abuse 20% 100
Staffing 20% 79
Federal penalties 15% 100
Trend 10% 52
Context 5% 100

Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.

CMS ratings & staffing

Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5

Total nurse hours / resident-day3.983.48 min · 4.1 strong
RN hours / resident-day0.900.55–0.75
Weekend hours / resident-day3.50≈ weekday level
Nursing turnover / year47%median 45%
Fines (3-yr window)none

Inspection citations (18 in the current record)

  • Potential for harm · F January 13, 2026

    Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.

    Corrected February 19, 2026 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D January 13, 2026

    Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

    Corrected February 19, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · D January 13, 2026

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Corrected February 19, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D January 13, 2026

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Corrected February 19, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · F January 13, 2026

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Corrected February 19, 2026 · Infection Control

  • No harm found · C January 13, 2026

    Post nurse staffing information every day.

    Corrected February 19, 2026 · Nursing and Physician Services

  • Potential for harm · D October 30, 2024

    Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

    Corrected December 16, 2024 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D October 30, 2024

    Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.

    Corrected December 16, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · E October 30, 2024

    Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

    Corrected December 16, 2024 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · D October 30, 2024

    Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

    Corrected December 16, 2024 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · D October 30, 2024

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Corrected December 16, 2024 · Infection Control

  • Potential for harm · D October 30, 2024 · found via complaint

    Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

    Corrected December 16, 2024 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · D February 7, 2024 · found via complaint

    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

    Corrected March 1, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D February 7, 2024 · found via complaint

    Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.

    Corrected March 1, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services

  • Potential for harm · D December 20, 2023

    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

    Corrected February 9, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D December 20, 2023

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Corrected February 9, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · F December 20, 2023

    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 February 9, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · E December 20, 2023

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Corrected February 9, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary

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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 245501 · certified since November 1, 1987. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.