Lyngblomsten Care Center
1415 Almond Avenue · Saint Paul, MN · 55108 · 6516462941
225 certified beds Non profit - Church related
Why this verdict
- Federal penalties on record: $86,775 in fines in the last 24 months.
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
The composite number cleared 71 points, but Recommended is gated: inspection record below the Recommended bar. That rule is part of the published method.
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Red flags
2 immediate-jeopardy citations in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
$86,775 in federal fines in the last 24 months
1 fine — 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: 3 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.98 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.93 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.64 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 15% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 2 · $101,482 |
Inspection citations (20 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D June 5, 2025
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected July 18, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 5, 2025
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Corrected July 18, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D June 5, 2025
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected July 18, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D June 5, 2025
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Corrected July 18, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 5, 2025
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected July 18, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 5, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected July 18, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 5, 2025
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected July 18, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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No harm found · C June 5, 2025
Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
Corrected July 18, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Immediate jeopardy · J August 29, 2024 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Corrected September 10, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Immediate jeopardy · J May 21, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected June 10, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 14, 2024
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected May 8, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 14, 2024
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Corrected May 8, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 14, 2024
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected May 8, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F March 14, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected May 8, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D February 16, 2023
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected March 24, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D February 16, 2023
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected March 24, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D February 16, 2023
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected March 24, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 16, 2023
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 March 24, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F February 16, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected March 24, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F February 16, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected March 24, 2023 · Infection Control
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| August 29, 2024 | Fine | $86,775 |
| May 21, 2024 | Fine | $14,707 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 245347 · certified since September 1, 1986. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.