Benedictine Living Community of St. Peter
1907 Klein Street, St. Peter, MN 56082 · Nicollet County · (507) 934-2203
79 certified beds, about 70 residents a day · Non profit - Corporation · Medicare and Medicaid since 1987
Certified for Medicaid Certified for Medicare
Overall
4 of 5
Health inspections
3 of 5
Staffing
5 of 5
Quality measures
2 of 5
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 245501 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on January 13, 2026, inspectors cited 6 health deficiencies (the Minnesota average is 7.1, the national average 9.2).
None of its 18 health citations since December 2023 was rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy.
CMS lists no fines against this home in the last three years.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 4.05 hours per resident per day, against 4.19 across Minnesota and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.87 of those hours.
42.9% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Minnesota average 42.2%).
CMS links it to Benedictine Health System, an affiliated group of 23 nursing homes.
Health inspections
Federal rules call for a standard inspection at least every 15 months, plus a visit whenever a complaint is filed. Each mark below is one citation, colored by how serious inspectors rated it. How to read a citation.
Under each citation, the quoted text is the inspector's own summary from the federal statement of deficiencies (CMS form 2567), word for word apart from a privacy scrub; CMS removes residents' and staff names before it publishes the text. The full notes are on Medicare.gov.
412/23
202/24
610/24
601/26
Potential for minimal harm Potential for more than minimal harm Actual harm Immediate jeopardy Found on a complaint visit
Where its citations fall on CMS's grid
CMS rates every citation by how much harm it caused (rows) and how many residents it touched (columns). The count in each box is this home's, across all 18 health citations on file.
Severity
Isolated
Pattern
Widespread
Immediate jeopardy
0J
0K
0L
Actual harm
0G
0H
0I
Potential for more than minimal harm
12D
2E
3F
Potential for minimal harm
0A
0B
1C
January 13, 2026Standard inspection · 6 citations
- F Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation and interview, the facility failed to ensure a process for residents and resident representatives to file grievances anonymously, when R22, R23, R35, R45, R46, and R63 voiced they were not aware of how to submit a grievance or an anonymous process to submit a grievance. This had the potential to affect all 67 residents in the facility.
- F Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and document review, the facility failed to follow Centers for Disease Control (CDC) guidelines for appropriately implementing measures to prevent the spread of infection when the facility failed to ensure signage was posted for visitors and staff regarding visiting when ill, hand hygiene and respiratory management, and failed to follow infection control practices while washing resident personal laundry. This practice had the potential to affect all residents residing in the facility.
- D Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and document review, the facility failed to ensure a gradual dose reduction (GDR) or a clinical justification of psychotropic medications was documented for 1 of 5 residents (R8) reviewed for unnecessary medication and were taking psychotropic medications.
- D Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and document review the facility failed to ensure follow-up of ordered diagnostic testing, review by the provider, or notification to the resident and/or family regarding results of an x-ray for 1 of 1 resident (R23) reviewed for pain. Findings Include:R23's quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) dated [DATE], indicated R23 had moderately impaired cognition, required partial/moderate assist for chair to bed transfer, sit to stand transfer, and toilet transfer; required substantial assistance with lower body dressing and toileting hygiene and diagnoses included Non-Alzheimer's Dementia and depression. R23's care plan dated 11/27/25, indicated experience pain/discomfort related to osteoarthritis; monitor for nonverbal indicators of discomfort such as restlessness, anxiety, change in ADL (activity of living) ability, guarding, or impaired cognition. [...]
- D Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and document review, the facility failed to ensure a new intervention was followed to prevent further falls for 1 of 2 resident (R51) reviewed for fall with major injury.
- C Post nurse staffing information every day.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and document review, the facility failed to ensure required nursing staffing information, specifically registered nurse (RN) hours, were posted for residents, staff and visitors. This had the potential to affect all 67 residents residing in the facility and their visitors.
October 30, 2024Standard inspection, Complaint inspection · 6 citations
- E Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Inspectors wroteBased on document review and interview, the facility failed to identify diagnoses/indication for use of medications for 5 of 5 residents (R37, R48, R59, R67, R42) reviewed for unnecessary medications.
- D Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and document review, the facility failed to ensure 1 of 2 residents (R65) reviewed who was observed to have medications at the bedside, had been appropriately assessed and deemed appropriate to self-administer medications.
- D Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and document review the facility failed to provide treatment/services to maintain optimal visual abilities for 1 of 1 resident (R2) reviewed for vision.
- D Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Inspectors wroteBased on document review and interview, the facility failed to identify diagnoses/indication for use of medications for 2 of 5 residents (R37, R59, R67) reviewed for unnecessary medications.
- D Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and document review, the facility failed to ensure residents were free of significant medication errors for 1 of 8 residents (R15) reviewed for medication administration.
- D Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and document review, the facility failed to ensure appropriate hand hygiene was completed for 2 of 8 residents (R23 and R127) observed for medication administration.
February 7, 2024Complaint inspection · 2 citations
- D Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and document review the facility failed to provide and evaluate the effectiveness of physician ordered respiratory cough stimulator treatment (machine used to simulate a cough to help person clear mucus from lungs) for 1 out of 1 resident (R1) reviewed who required respiratory care.
- D Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview, and document review, the facility failed to ensure licensed nursing staff demonstrated competency skills related to use of BiWaze cough system (machine used to simulate a cough to help person clear mucus from lungs) for 1 of 1 resident (R1), reviewed for respiratory care.
December 20, 2023Standard inspection · 4 citations
- F 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and document review, the facility failed to ensure all residents were consistently offered and provided a nutrient and/or calorie substantive snack after the dinner meal and before bedtime for 4 of 4 residents (R29, R43, R45, R51) who voiced a concern.
- E Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation and interview, the facility failed to ensure staff followed appropriate infection control practices, including proper handling of drinking cups and performing hand hygiene during meal service. This had potential to affect all 20 residents who resided on the Angel Unit.
- D Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and document review, the facility failed to ensure grooming cares were provided for 2 of 2 residents (R37, R55) reviewed for activities of daily living (ADLs), who were dependent upon staff for care.
- D Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and document review, the facility failed to comprehensively assess and provide ongoing treatment for edema for 1 of 1 resident (R48), who required leg wraps to prevent and treat edema.
Fire safety inspections
15 fire safety citations on file: 2 on January 13, 2026, 3 on October 30, 2024, 10 on December 20, 2023.
Every fire safety citation15 citations
- F Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- E Have horizontal exits used in accordance with safety requirements.
- F Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency.
- D Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
- C Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.
- F Implement emergency and standby power systems.
- F Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
- F Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
- F Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
- F Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
- F Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- D Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
- D Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
- C Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.
- C Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.
Fines and payment denials
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against this home in the last three years. The national average is 0.9 fines per home.
Staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, from the payroll records every home sends CMS. Higher means more staff time with each resident.
| Measure | This home | Minnesota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides) | 4.05 | 4.19 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.87 | 1.06 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 3.58 | 3.71 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 2.57 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 0.61 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 42.9% | 42.2% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 23.1% | 38.6% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
CMS expects 3.47 hours a day for residents as sick as this home's (its case-mix figure). The staffing star compares the two.
Staffing by quarter, from daily payroll records
Every nursing home sends CMS its staff hours for each day (the Payroll Based Journal). Here they are added up by quarter. The latest quarter is the one behind the figures above. In January to March 2026, nursing staff hours per resident were 4.24 on weekdays and 3.58 on weekends, 16% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 0.9% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 3.95 in April to June 2025 to 4.05 in January to March 2026.
| Quarter | All nursing staff | Registered nurses | Weekdays | Weekends | Contract staff share | Days with no RN hours | Residents a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan to Mar 2026 | 4.05 | 0.87 | 4.24 | 3.58 | 0.9% | 0 of 90 | 70 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 3.98 | 0.90 | 4.16 | 3.50 | 2.6% | 0 of 92 | 70 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 4.01 | 0.95 | 4.23 | 3.46 | 6.8% | 0 of 92 | 69 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 3.95 | 0.91 | 4.15 | 3.47 | 4.9% | 0 of 91 | 70 |
| United States, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.75 | 0.62 | 3.92 | 3.33 | 5.3% | 0.5% of days | |
| Minnesota, Jan to Mar 2026 | 4.19 | 1.05 | 4.38 | 3.73 | 5.2% | 0.8% of days |
Hours per resident per day: staff hours in the quarter divided by resident days (the daily census CMS derives from resident assessments). Registered nurses include the director of nursing and RNs with administrative duties; aides include nurse aides in training and medication aides, as in CMS's own staffing measure. How these are calculated.
Quality measures
The measures CMS uses for the quality star. Lower is better for every one of them.
| Measure | This home | Minnesota | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 21.3 | 18.2 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.6 | 1.9 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.7 | 2.6 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 6.4 | 4.0 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 2.6 | 1.9 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 18.0 | 20.5 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 7.7 | 5.2 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 26.2 | 17.1 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 21.9 | 23.5 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 20.2 | 14.8 | 12.0 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 1.1 | 1.6 | 1.9 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 3.4 | 1.9 | 1.8 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: BENEDICTINE LIVING COMMUNITY OF ST. PETER. CMS links this home to Benedictine Health System, a group of 23 nursing homes averaging 2.8 stars overall.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hildebrandt, Teresa | Contracted managing employee | Individual | 11/11/2016 | |
| Bray, Alan | Corporate director | Individual | 11/16/2017 | |
| Bruhn, Jennifer | Corporate director | Individual | 08/13/2020 | |
| Holland, Kristen | Corporate director | Individual | 03/14/2019 | |
| Minter, Douglas | Corporate director | Individual | 08/17/2017 | |
| Rundell, Marilyn | Corporate director | Individual | 02/15/2018 | |
| Bergien, Tricia | Corporate officer | Individual | 11/16/2016 | |
| Rymanowski, Kevin | Corporate officer | Individual | 01/01/2008 | |
| Benedictine Health System | Operational/managerial control | Organization | 10/01/2004 | |
| Carley, Gerald | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 01/03/2018 |
As listed in the CMS ownership file, which names owners with a 5% or greater stake and the people and companies with operational or managerial control.
Questions to ask on a visit
Chosen from this home's own inspection record.
- How do you prevent falls and pressure injuries, and how are families told when one happens?Inspectors cited 6 problems in this area, most recently on January 13, 2026: "Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals."
- How are medications reviewed, and how often are antipsychotic or sedating drugs used?Inspectors cited 3 problems in this area, most recently on October 30, 2024: "Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs."
- How do residents and families raise a complaint or grievance, and how fast is it answered?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on January 13, 2026: "Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances."
- What changed in infection control since the last inspection, and who on staff is the infection preventionist?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on January 13, 2026: "Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program."
- Who is on the floor on Saturday and Sunday, and how many residents does each aide care for?Weekend nurse staffing here was 3.58 hours per resident per day, below the Minnesota average of 3.71.
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Minnesota contacts for a concern about a nursing home
These are the official offices in Minnesota. NursingHomeClear cannot take or act on complaints.
- Inspections and complaints: Minnesota Department of Health, Health Regulation Division, the state agency that inspects nursing homes for CMS and takes complaints about care.
- State inspection reports: MDH Nursing and Boarding Care Home Survey and Complaint Inspection Findings, where Minnesota publishes its own records on licensed homes.
Common questions
- What is Benedictine Living Community of St. Peter's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Benedictine Living Community of St. Peter 4 out of 5 stars overall, with 3 for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 2 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Benedictine Living Community of St. Peter get at its last inspection?
- 6 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on January 13, 2026. The Minnesota average is 7.1.
- Has Benedictine Living Community of St. Peter been fined?
- CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
- Does Benedictine Living Community of St. Peter accept Medicaid?
- It is certified to take Medicaid (CMS lists it as "Medicare and Medicaid"). Certification does not mean a Medicaid bed is open: ask the admissions office.
- Who owns Benedictine Living Community of St. Peter?
- CMS lists 10 owners and managers, and links the home to Benedictine Health System. Legal business name: BENEDICTINE LIVING COMMUNITY OF ST. PETER.
Sources
- Ratings, staffing and fines: CMS Provider Information, released September 30, 2026, data as of September 1, 2026.
- Citations: CMS Health Deficiencies and Fire Safety Deficiencies.
- Owners: CMS Ownership. Penalties: CMS Penalties.
- Staffing by quarter: CMS Payroll Based Journal Daily Nurse Staffing, April 2025 to March 2026, summed by NursingHomeClear.
- Inspector summaries: CMS Full Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567 text), data as of September 1, 2026. Each quote is the part of the statement before the detailed findings.
- Inspection reports with the inspectors' full notes are on this home's Medicare.gov page.
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