ElderGrade
F

38.5/100

Poor

Cerenity Care Center On Humboldt

512 Humboldt Avenue, Saint Paul, MN 55107

CMS 2/5 stars #27 of 28 in Ramsey County (651) 220-1700
Certified beds
93
Occupancy
86%
Ownership
Non-profit
Accepts
Medicare + Medicaid

What to ask about before you visit

These are findings in the public CMS record for this home. They are not our opinion — each one comes straight from a federal inspection or enforcement file.

  • 5 citation(s) involving actual harm or immediate jeopardy

    Inspectors found violations at scope/severity G or above, meaning residents were harmed or placed in immediate jeopardy.

  • $96,721 in federal fines

    CMS has fined this facility across 2 penalty action(s).

How this grade was calculated

Every point is shown. Nothing is weighted behind the scenes — the full formula is on How we grade.

Inspection safety

0/30

Citations from state health inspections over the last three surveys, weighted by how much harm CMS says they caused.

  • -10 for 1 immediate-jeopardy citation(s) in the last 3 years
  • -12 for 4 actual-harm citation(s) in the last 3 years
  • -8.8 for 42 total citations against a national median of 17

Staffing

20.5/30

Nursing hours per resident per day, adjusted for how sick the residents are, plus RN cover and weekend consistency.

  • 4.37 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 1.03 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing drops 15% against weekdays

Staff stability

9/15

How much of the nursing team leaves in a year. High turnover means a resident rarely sees the same face twice.

  • 53% of nursing staff left in the last year

Resident outcomes

9/15

The CMS quality-measure rating, built from resident outcomes like falls, pressure ulcers, infections and antipsychotic use.

  • 3 of 5 stars on the CMS quality-measure rating

Enforcement history

0/10

Fines and payment denials CMS has imposed. A denial of payment means CMS stopped paying for new admissions.

  • $96,721 in federal fines across 2 action(s)
  • -2 for 1 denial(s) of Medicare payment for new admissions

Grade ceiling applied

  • Capped at 64 (grade C) — immediate-jeopardy citation in the last 3 years

Staffing, against the national average

Full detail

Hours of nursing care each resident receives per day. The marker on each bar is the national average.

Total nurse hours per resident per day 3.84 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Below average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 1.03 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Better than average

RNs are the licence level most likely to catch a resident deteriorating.

Weekend nurse hours 3.26 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Below average

The shift most families visit, and the one thinned first.

Nursing staff turnover 52.90%
National average 45.80% Below average

The share of nursing staff who left over the last year.

Recent inspection findings

All 42 citations

Last standard health inspection: March 5, 2026 (5 months ago).

D Mar 5, 2026 F0584

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Mar 5, 2026 F0605

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

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

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Mar 5, 2026 F0689

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Mar 5, 2026 F0693

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Mar 5, 2026 F0695

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Mar 5, 2026 F0755

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Mar 5, 2026 F0756

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Mar 5, 2026 F0880

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Who owns this home

Full record
Owner Type Role Since
ROBINSON, FRANK Individual CONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEE
CARLEY, GERALD Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
FOUSSARD, WILLIAM Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
GRZYWINSKI, JOAN Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
KSEPKA, DAWN Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
LUNDBERG, JONATHAN Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
BERGIEN, TRICIA Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
BRUHN, JENNIFER Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
RYMANOWSKI, KEVIN Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
BENEDICTINE HEALTH SYSTEM Organization OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
FAIRVIEW BETHESDA HOSPITAL Organization 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST

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Common questions about Cerenity Care Center On Humboldt

What is the ElderGrade for Cerenity Care Center On Humboldt? +

Cerenity Care Center On Humboldt holds an ElderGrade of F (38.5 out of 100), which we describe as "poor". The grade combines its inspection citations, nurse staffing levels, staff turnover, resident outcomes and enforcement history from the federal CMS record.

How many nursing hours does each resident get at Cerenity Care Center On Humboldt? +

Residents receive an average of 3.84 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has Cerenity Care Center On Humboldt been cited for harming residents? +

Yes. 5 of the 42 citations on record were scored at scope and severity G or above, meaning inspectors found actual harm to a resident or immediate jeopardy to resident safety.

Does Cerenity Care Center On Humboldt accept Medicaid? +

Yes, Cerenity Care Center On Humboldt is certified to accept Medicaid, which is the programme that pays for long-term custodial care once a resident meets their state's income and asset limits.