Cerenity Care Center on Humboldt
512 Humboldt Avenue · Saint Paul, MN · 55107 · 6512201700
93 certified beds Non profit - Corporation
Why this verdict
- Federal penalties on record: $96,721 in fines in the last 24 months.
- 4 citations involved actual harm to residents.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
$96,721 in federal fines in the last 24 months
2 fines — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.89 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.88 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.37 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 53% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 2 · $96,721 |
Inspection citations (42 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D March 5, 2026
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 April 14, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 5, 2026
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Corrected April 14, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D March 5, 2026
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected April 14, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 5, 2026
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Corrected April 14, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 5, 2026
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected April 14, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 5, 2026
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected April 14, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D March 5, 2026
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected April 14, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D March 5, 2026
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected April 14, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D November 18, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected December 10, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Actual harm · G May 15, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected May 12, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G May 15, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected June 17, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D May 15, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected June 17, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D May 15, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.
Corrected June 17, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D May 15, 2025 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected June 17, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · F May 15, 2025 · found via complaint
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Corrected June 17, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D January 16, 2025
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected February 25, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 16, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected February 25, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 16, 2025
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Corrected February 25, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E January 16, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected February 25, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D January 16, 2025
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Corrected February 25, 2025 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D January 16, 2025 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected February 25, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 16, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected February 25, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 16, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected February 25, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 16, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected February 25, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F January 16, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected February 25, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| May 15, 2025 | Fine | $79,920 |
| December 5, 2024 | Fine | $16,801 |
| May 22, 2024 | Payment Denial | 4 days |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 245255 · certified since September 13, 1982. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.