Public Record
Viewcrest Health Center
From CMS
Facility profile
- CMS overall rating
- 4 / 5
- Certified beds
- 88
- Avg. residents per day
- 85
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Inspection record
On record from CMS
- Citations on record
- 35
- Inspections on file
- 9
- Last inspection
- 2025-08-21
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Citations
35 citations on record
Each deficiency cited on a CMS health inspection of this facility, sourced from the federal record. Open a report for the raw CMS Scope and Severity grade on each finding.
What do CMS severity letters mean?
Serious (G-L). Actual harm to a resident, or immediate jeopardy. Codes G through I indicate actual harm; J through L indicate immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.
General (A-F). No actual harm found, or harm that is minimal. The facility must still submit a Plan of Correction. Most CMS citations land here.
Each letter combines severity with scope: how many residents the deficiency affected.
- 0324Generalpotential for harm
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
- 0223Generalpotential for harm
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
- 0689Seriousimmediate jeopardy
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- 0880Generalpotential for harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- 0812Generalpotential for harm
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
- 0223Generalpotential for harm
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
- 0554Generalpotential for harm
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
- 0372Generalpotential for harm
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
- 0781Seriousactual harm
Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.
- 0920Generalpotential for harm
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
- 0353Generalpotential for harm
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- 0645Generalpotential for harm
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
- 0695Generalpotential for harm
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
- 0809Generalpotential for harm
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.
- 0760Seriousimmediate jeopardy
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
- 0689Seriousactual harm
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- 0321Generalpotential for harm
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
- 0346Generalno actual harm
Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.
- 0363Generalpotential for harm
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- 0372Generalpotential for harm
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
- 0567Generalpotential for harm
Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.
- 0568Generalpotential for harm
Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.
- 0570Generalpotential for harm
Assure the security of all personal funds of residents deposited with the facility.
- 0584Generalpotential for harm
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.
- 0657Generalpotential for harm
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
- 0677Generalpotential for harm
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
- 0679Generalpotential for harm
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
- 0684Generalpotential for harm
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
- 0686Generalpotential for harm
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
- 0688Generalpotential for harm
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
- 0744Generalpotential for harm
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
- 0757Generalpotential for harm
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
- 0801Generalpotential for harm
Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
- 0880Generalpotential for harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- 0883Generalpotential for harm
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Inspection history
Every health inspection on record
Each CMS health inspection of this facility, and the deficiencies the surveyors cited. Where the verbatim Form 2567 statement of deficiencies is on file, it links to the full report.
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FAQ
Questions and answers
- What is Viewcrest Health Center?
- Viewcrest Health Center is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Duluth, MN, tracked by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Its CMS Certification Number (CCN) is 245414.
- What is the CMS rating for Viewcrest Health Center?
- Viewcrest Health Center has a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars. CMS rates nursing homes on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
- How many beds does Viewcrest Health Center have?
- Viewcrest Health Center is certified for 88 beds. It serves an average of 85 residents per day.
- How many citations does Viewcrest Health Center have?
- Viewcrest Health Center has 35 citations on record from CMS health inspections, each tied to a federal deficiency tag.
- When was Viewcrest Health Center last inspected?
- Viewcrest Health Center was last inspected on August 21, 2025. CMS surveys nursing homes about once a year and after complaints.
- What can I do if I have concerns about care at this facility?
- Start by raising the concern with the facility administrator or director of nursing. Every state also runs a free long-term care ombudsman program that advocates for residents and families; the federal Eldercare Locator at eldercare.acl.gov can connect you with yours. Complaints about quality of care can also be filed with your state survey agency.
*Sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). See the official record on CMS Care Compare. If you believe any information is inaccurate, report it here.
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