Episcopal Church Home of Minnesota, Saint Paul, MN

The Essentials

Summary

Across 7 inspections from January 2024 to July 2026, state surveyors documented 38 findings at Episcopal Church Home of Minnesota; 38 have a recorded correction; CMS lists 1 enforcement action in the window.

Inspections: 7; 2024–2026, complaint and standard
Findings: 38; Deficiencies cited by state inspectors
Corrected: 38; Of 38 findings, with a recorded correction date
Penalties: 1; 1 fine; payment not published

Findings by Year

Findings
Of which, actual harm (level G or above)

* Partial year, through October 1, 2026.

Findings by year
Year	Inspections	Findings	Of which, actual harm (level G or above)
2024	2	14	2
2025	3	15	1
2026	2	9	1

What the Record Shows

38 of 38 findings have a recorded correction date.
CMS lists 1 enforcement action in the window: 1 fine of $162,748, its payment not published.
5 visits in this window included a complaint investigation. CMS publishes what a complaint investigation cited, not what the complaint alleged.
The latest standard inspection, May 7, 2026, recorded 6 findings (most serious: Level E).

What to Ask About

Quality of Care, Cited in Five Inspections
Accident Hazards and Supervision, Cited in Four Inspections
Telling Families About Changes, Cited in Three Inspections
Reporting Suspected Abuse, Cited in Three Inspections
Dignity and Resident Rights, Cited in Two Inspections
Residents Taking Their Own Medication, Cited in Two Inspections
Kitchen and Food Safety, Cited in Two Inspections
Infection Control, Cited in Two Inspections
Citation F883, Cited in Two Inspections

Report at a Glance

Facility: Episcopal Church Home of Minnesota
Address: 1879 Feronia Avenue, Saint Paul, MN 55104
CMS Certification Number: 245452
Provider Type: Skilled nursing facility and nursing facility
Certified Beds: 131
Ownership: Non profit - Corporation
Record Window: January 25, 2024 to October 1, 2026

Chronology

Inspection History

Every inspection in the record window, newest first. A finding is a deficiency an inspector cited. CMS publishes what a complaint investigation cited, not what the complaint alleged.

Jul 222026
Complaint investigation
3 findings
- F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Level JImmediate jeopardyCorrected Aug 19, 2026
- F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Aug 19, 2026
- F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Aug 19, 2026
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
May 72026
Standard health inspection
6 findings
- F761Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jun 16, 2026
- F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jun 16, 2026
- F554Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jun 16, 2026
- F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jun 16, 2026
- F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jun 16, 2026
- F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jun 16, 2026
Enforcement Action
Civil money penalty, $162,748 imposed July 22, 2026. CMS publishes the fine, not whether it has been paid. CMS does not tie a penalty to a survey; listed with the standard health inspection of May 7, 2026, the nearest before the penalty date.
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
Dec 182025
Complaint investigation
5 findings
- F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.Level JImmediate jeopardyCorrected Jan 23, 2026
- F730Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jan 23, 2026
- F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jan 23, 2026
- F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jan 19, 2026
- F947Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jan 23, 2026
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
Dec 42025
Complaint investigation
1 finding
- F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jan 14, 2026
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
Mar 62025
Standard health inspection
9 findings
- F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Apr 7, 2025
- F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Apr 7, 2025
- F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Apr 7, 2025
- F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Apr 7, 2025
- F698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Apr 7, 2025
- F757Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Apr 7, 2025
- F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Apr 7, 2025
- F883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Apr 7, 2025
- F887Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Apr 7, 2025
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
May 292024
Complaint investigation
5 findings
- F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Level GActual harmCorrected Jun 24, 2024
- F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.Level GActual harmCorrected Jun 24, 2024
- F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jun 24, 2024
- F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jun 24, 2024
- F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jun 24, 2024
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
Jan 252024
Standard health inspection
9 findings
The same visit included a complaint investigation.
- F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Feb 26, 2024
- F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Feb 26, 2024
- F554Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Feb 26, 2024
- F583Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Feb 26, 2024
- F685Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Feb 26, 2024
- F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Feb 26, 2024
- F756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Feb 26, 2024
- F758Implement 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.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Feb 26, 2024
- F883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Feb 26, 2024
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

Severity levels follow the CMS scope and severity grid. A–C: potential for minimal harm. D–F: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. G–I: actual harm. J–L: immediate jeopardy.

Context

Patterns Worth Examining

A repeated citation can merit attention, but context and corrective action must be reviewed before drawing a conclusion.

1
Quality of Care, Cited in Five Inspections
Inspectors cited F684 in May 2024, March 2025, December 2025, May 2026 and July 2026. This citation covers whether residents receive the treatment their orders, preferences and goals call for. The most serious of these was recorded at level G (actual harm). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
24242525252626F684 across all 7 inspections, oldest to newest
2
Accident Hazards and Supervision, Cited in Four Inspections
Inspectors cited F689 in January 2024, March 2025, May 2026 and July 2026. This citation covers whether residents are protected from accident hazards and supervised closely enough to prevent accidents, including falls. The most serious of these was recorded at level J (immediate jeopardy). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
24242525252626F689 across all 7 inspections, oldest to newest
3
Telling Families About Changes, Cited in Three Inspections
Inspectors cited F580 in May 2024, March 2025 and May 2026. This citation covers whether the resident, their doctor and a family member are told promptly about an injury, a decline or another significant change. None rose above level D (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
24242525252626F580 across all 7 inspections, oldest to newest
4
Reporting Suspected Abuse, Cited in Three Inspections
Inspectors cited F609 in May 2024, December 2025 and July 2026. This citation covers whether suspected abuse, neglect or theft is reported to the authorities on time, with the results of the home’s investigation. None rose above level D (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
24242525252626F609 across all 7 inspections, oldest to newest
5
Dignity and Resident Rights, Cited in Two Inspections
Inspectors cited F550 in January 2024 and December 2025. This citation covers residents’ right to dignity, to make their own choices and to communicate. None rose above level D (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
24242525252626F550 across all 7 inspections, oldest to newest
6
Residents Taking Their Own Medication, Cited in Two Inspections
Inspectors cited F554 in January 2024 and May 2026. This citation covers whether a resident who keeps and takes their own medication has been assessed as safe to do so. None rose above level D (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
24242525252626F554 across all 7 inspections, oldest to newest
7
Kitchen and Food Safety, Cited in Two Inspections
Inspectors cited F812 in January 2024 and March 2025. This citation covers how food is stored, prepared and served. None rose above level F (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
24242525252626F812 across all 7 inspections, oldest to newest
8
Infection Control, Cited in Two Inspections
Inspectors cited F880 in March 2025 and May 2026. This citation covers hand hygiene, isolation practice and the home’s infection-prevention program. None rose above level E (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
24242525252626F880 across all 7 inspections, oldest to newest
9
Citation F883, Cited in Two Inspections
Inspectors cited F883 in January 2024 and March 2025. The agency describes it this way: Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. None rose above level D (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
24242525252626F883 across all 7 inspections, oldest to newest

For Your Next Visit

Questions to Ask on Your Visit

Bring these to the tour. Each one comes from something in the record; the reason is under the question.

01
How do nurses make sure a doctor’s orders are carried out, and how are families told when something is missed?
Quality of Care: cited in five inspections, most seriously at level G.
02
What changed in fall prevention and supervision after the last citation, and how do you check that it is still working?
Accident Hazards and Supervision: cited in four inspections, most seriously at level J.
03
How quickly will we hear about a fall, an injury or a change in condition, and from whom?
Telling Families About Changes: cited in three inspections, most seriously at level D.
04
How are staff trained to report suspected abuse or neglect, and who reports it to the state?
Reporting Suspected Abuse: cited in three inspections, most seriously at level D.
05
How do staff learn each resident’s preferences, and how is a complaint about dignity handled?
Dignity and Resident Rights: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level D.
06
How do you decide whether a resident may keep and take their own medications?
Residents Taking Their Own Medication: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level D.
07
May we see the kitchen, and what do your own sanitation checks look like week to week?
Kitchen and Food Safety: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level F.
08
Who leads infection control here, and how often are hand-hygiene and isolation practices audited?
Infection Control: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level E.
09
What changed after F883 was cited, and how do you check it now?
Citation F883: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level D.
10
How many nurses and aides are on each shift, including nights and weekends, for the unit we are considering?
No staffing citation appears in this window. Staffing levels are published separately by CMS and are worth asking about directly.
11
What led to the 2026 fine, and has it been paid?
A $162,748 civil money penalty was imposed July 22, 2026. CMS publishes the fine, not whether it has been paid.

The Evidence

Sources and Coverage

Inspection results and penalties are published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services from surveys conducted by the Minnesota state survey agency.

Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
Minnesota state survey agency
Inspection Jan 25, 2024 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
Minnesota state survey agency
Inspection May 29, 2024 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
Minnesota state survey agency
Inspection Mar 6, 2025 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
Minnesota state survey agency
Inspection Dec 4, 2025 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
Minnesota state survey agency
Inspection Dec 18, 2025 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
Minnesota state survey agency
Inspection May 7, 2026 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
Minnesota state survey agency
Inspection Jul 22, 2026 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Penalties, Provider Data Catalog
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
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Provider Information, Provider Data Catalog
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services · 245452
Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
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Coverage

Record windowJanuary 25, 2024 – October 1, 2026

CMS publishes about three inspection cycles; inspections before January 2024 are not in this release.
CMS refreshes these files monthly, after statements of deficiencies are processed, so an inspection from the last two months may not appear yet.

What This Report Cannot Tell You

Complaints not investigated onsite: Allegations screened out by the state before an onsite visit are not published.
Complaint allegations: CMS publishes the deficiencies a complaint survey cited, not the allegation itself.
Facility-reported incidents: Self-reported incidents appear only if they led to an inspection.
Follow-up visits: CMS's files list standard, complaint and infection control surveys, not revisits; a correction date is the one CMS records.
Fire safety inspections: Published by CMS separately and not included in this record yet.
Staffing levels and ownership history: Published by CMS separately and not included in this record.
Whether fines were paid: CMS publishes the fines imposed, not whether or when they were paid.

Historical coverage varies by agency and location. Missing records do not mean that no complaint or violation occurred.

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