ElderGrade
C

64/100

Average

Cerenity Care Center White Bear Lake

1900 Webber Street, White Bear Lake, MN 55110

CMS 4/5 stars #13 of 28 in Ramsey County (651) 232-1818
Certified beds
132
Occupancy
95%
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.

  • 2 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.

  • $36,990 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

12.5/30

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
  • -4 for 1 actual-harm citation(s) in the last 3 years
  • -3.5 for 27 total citations against a national median of 17

Staffing

26/30

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

  • 4.79 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 1.1 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing drops 8% against weekdays

Staff stability

15/15

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

  • 32% 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

5/10

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

  • $36,990 in federal fines across 2 action(s)

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 4.09 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Better than average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 1.10 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Better than average

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

Weekend nurse hours 3.75 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Better than average

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

Nursing staff turnover 32.20%
National average 45.80% Better than average

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

Recent inspection findings

All 27 citations

Last standard health inspection: December 11, 2025 (8 months ago).

J Feb 2, 2026 F0678 From a complaint

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.

Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety

D Dec 11, 2025 F0550

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Dec 11, 2025 F0553

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Dec 11, 2025 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 Dec 11, 2025 F0677

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Dec 11, 2025 F0690

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Dec 11, 2025 F0880

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Nov 21, 2024 F0554

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Who owns this home

Full record
Owner Type Role Since
MILLER, ARIEL 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
HEALTHEAST Organization 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST

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Common questions about Cerenity Care Center White Bear Lake

What is the ElderGrade for Cerenity Care Center White Bear Lake? +

Cerenity Care Center White Bear Lake holds an ElderGrade of C (64 out of 100), which we describe as "average". 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 White Bear Lake? +

Residents receive an average of 4.09 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has Cerenity Care Center White Bear Lake been cited for harming residents? +

Yes. 2 of the 27 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 White Bear Lake accept Medicaid? +

Yes, Cerenity Care Center White Bear Lake 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.