Franciscan Health Center
Franciscan Health Center in DULUTH, MN — inspection on February 27, 2026.
Found 13 citations. Severity: Standard violations.
Health inspections identify deficiencies that facilities must correct within required timeframes. Violations range from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns and are subject to follow-up verification.
Inspection Findings
Federal health inspectors cited Franciscan Health Center in DULUTH, MN for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0641 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-02-27.
Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.
While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.
This was one of 13 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Franciscan Health Center.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.
Federal health inspectors cited Franciscan Health Center in DULUTH, MN for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0645 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-02-27.
Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.
While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.
This was one of 13 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Franciscan Health Center.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.
Federal health inspectors cited Franciscan Health Center in DULUTH, MN for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0657 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-02-27.
Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.
While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.
This was one of 13 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Franciscan Health Center.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.
Federal health inspectors cited Franciscan Health Center in DULUTH, MN for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0677 during a complaint investigation conducted on 2026-02-27.
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.
While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.
This was one of 13 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Franciscan Health Center.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.
Federal health inspectors cited Franciscan Health Center in DULUTH, MN for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0684 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-02-27.
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.
While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.
This was one of 13 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Franciscan Health Center.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.
Federal health inspectors cited Franciscan Health Center in DULUTH, MN for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0686 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-02-27.
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.
While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.
This was one of 13 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Franciscan Health Center.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.
Federal health inspectors cited Franciscan Health Center in DULUTH, MN for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0695 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-02-27.
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.
While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.
This was one of 13 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Franciscan Health Center.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.
Federal health inspectors cited Franciscan Health Center in DULUTH, MN for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0725 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-02-27.
Category: Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Scope/Severity Level F: widespread, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.
While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.
This was one of 13 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Franciscan Health Center.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.
Federal health inspectors cited Franciscan Health Center in DULUTH, MN for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0761 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-02-27.
Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Ensure 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.
Scope/Severity Level E: pattern, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.
While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.
This was one of 13 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Franciscan Health Center.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.
Federal health inspectors cited Franciscan Health Center in DULUTH, MN for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0812 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-02-27.
Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Scope/Severity Level E: pattern, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.
While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.
This was one of 13 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Franciscan Health Center.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.
Federal health inspectors cited Franciscan Health Center in DULUTH, MN for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0880 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-02-27.
Category: Infection Control Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Scope/Severity Level E: pattern, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.
While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.
This was one of 13 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Franciscan Health Center.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.
Federal health inspectors cited Franciscan Health Center in DULUTH, MN for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0883 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-02-27.
Category: Infection Control Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.
While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.
This was one of 13 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Franciscan Health Center.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.
Federal health inspectors cited Franciscan Health Center in DULUTH, MN for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0887 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-02-27.
Category: Infection Control Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Educate 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.
Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.
While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.
This was one of 13 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Franciscan Health Center.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.