nursing home in Saint Paul, MN
Little Sisters of the Poor
330 Exchange Street South, Saint Paul, MN 55102 · (651) 227-0336
★★★★★2
Below average
CMS overall star rating
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★2
- Staffing★★★★★4
- Quality measures★★★★★4
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Little Sisters of the Poor at a glance
Little Sisters of the Poor is a 73-bed non-profit nursing home in Saint Paul, Minnesota (Ramsey County).
CMS gives it 2 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, worse than the Minnesota average of 3.2.
Residents receive about 5 hours of nursing care per day (0.7 of them from registered nurses), better than the state average of 4.2 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (January 28, 2026) found 3 health citations. The Minnesota average is 7.1.
Federal regulators fined it 2 times in the past three years, totaling $13,265.
Nursing staff turnover is 47.9% per year (state average 42.2%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- Non Profit - Corporation
- Beds
- 73
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Medicare-certified since
- February 1, 1988
- Resident/family council
- Both
- County
- Ramsey County
- CMS Certification Number
- 245524
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Minnesota avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Worse |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Worse |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 4.1 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Better |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Average |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Average |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Minnesota avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 4.95 hrs | 4.19 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Better |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 0.74 hrs | 1.06 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Better |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 3.28 hrs | 2.52 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Better |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 4.63 hrs | 3.71 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Better |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 47.9% | 42.2% | 45.8% | Average |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 81.8% | 38.6% | 42.9% | Worse |
| Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better) | 1 | 1 | 1 | Worse |
Inspections
| Measure | This facility | Minnesota avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better) | 3 | 7 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 0 | 2 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 65.8 | 63.9 | 80.6 | Better |
Penalties
| Measure | This facility | Minnesota avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 2 | 1 | 1 | Worse |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $13,265 | $24,507 | $30,972 | Better |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 3 | 1 | 1 | Worse |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Minnesota avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 73 | 71 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 36 | 60 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 48.8% | 84.1% | 80.9% |
Long-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Minnesota avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 1.6% | 4% | 3.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 0.7% | 5.2% | 4.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 9.5% | 17.1% | 15.4% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 2.4% | 2.6% | 1.6% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 2.4% | 1.9% | 0.8% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 15.9% | 18.2% | 13.9% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 16.6% | 20.5% | 14.1% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 1% | 4.1% | 5.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 0% | 4.1% | 12.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who were physically restrained (lower is better) | 0% | 0.1% | 0.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given anti-anxiety or sleep medication (lower is better) | 0% | 12.5% | 19.5% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 17.9% | 24.5% | 19% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 97.3% | 96.1% | 95.5% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 69.6% | 97.4% | 93.6% | Worse |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Minnesota avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 37.5% | 88.1% | 82% | Worse |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 29 health deficiencies and 15 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. 1 citation involved actual harm, including 1 rated "immediate jeopardy".
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 28, 2026 Fire safety | Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0293 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected February 20, 2026 |
| January 28, 2026 Fire safety | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0918 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected February 20, 2026 |
| January 28, 2026 Standard | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0628 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 18, 2026 |
| January 28, 2026 Standard | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0755 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 18, 2026 |
| January 28, 2026 Standard | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0677 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 18, 2026 |
| December 11, 2024 Fire safety | Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0362 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected January 17, 2025 |
| December 11, 2024 Fire safety | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0363 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected January 17, 2025 |
| December 11, 2024 Fire safety | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. Services Deficiencies · Tag K0511 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected January 17, 2025 |
| December 11, 2024 Fire safety | Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0311 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected January 17, 2025 |
| December 11, 2024 Fire safety | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0345 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected January 17, 2025 |
| December 11, 2024 Fire safety | Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0351 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected January 17, 2025 |
| December 11, 2024 Fire safety | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected January 17, 2025 |
| December 11, 2024 Standard | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected January 9, 2025 |
| December 11, 2024 Standard | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0757 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 9, 2025 |
| December 11, 2024 Standard | Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0744 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 9, 2025 |
| December 11, 2024 Standard | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0695 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 9, 2025 |
| December 11, 2024 Standard | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0756 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 9, 2025 |
| December 11, 2024 Standard | Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results. Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0773 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 9, 2025 |
| October 3, 2024 Complaint | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 | J Immediate jeopardy, isolated | Corrected November 8, 2024 |
| October 3, 2024 Complaint | Establish a governing body that is legally responsible for establishing and implementing policies for managing and operating the facility and appoints a properly licensed administrator responsible for managing the facility. Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0837 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected November 8, 2024 |
| October 3, 2024 Complaint | Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies. Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0838 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected November 8, 2024 |
| October 3, 2024 Complaint | Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members. Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0940 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected November 8, 2024 |
| October 3, 2024 Complaint | Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data. Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0851 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected November 8, 2024 |
| October 3, 2024 Complaint | Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0947 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected November 8, 2024 |
| October 3, 2024 Complaint | Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0730 | C No harm, widespread | Corrected November 8, 2024 |
| October 3, 2024 Complaint | Have an agreement with at least one or more hospitals certified by Medicare or Medicaid to make sure residents can be moved quickly to the hospital when they need medical care. Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0843 | C No harm, widespread | Corrected November 8, 2024 |
| February 7, 2024 Complaint | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0609 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 23, 2024 |
| February 1, 2024 Fire safety | Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0223 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected February 23, 2024 |
| February 1, 2024 Fire safety | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected February 23, 2024 |
| February 1, 2024 Fire safety | Ensure operating rooms are properly protected and written records are maintained and available for inspection. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0913 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 23, 2024 |
| February 1, 2024 Fire safety | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0321 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 23, 2024 |
| February 1, 2024 Fire safety | Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0004 | C No harm, widespread | Corrected February 23, 2024 |
| February 1, 2024 Fire safety | Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0222 | C No harm, widespread | Corrected February 23, 2024 |
| February 1, 2024 Complaint | Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0882 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected February 23, 2024 |
| February 1, 2024 Standard | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0883 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected February 23, 2024 |
| February 1, 2024 Standard | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected February 23, 2024 |
| February 1, 2024 Standard | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 23, 2024 |
| February 1, 2024 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 23, 2024 |
| February 1, 2024 Standard | Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0868 | C No harm, widespread | Corrected February 23, 2024 |
| October 4, 2023 Complaint | Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0680 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected November 17, 2023 |
| October 4, 2023 Complaint | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0679 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected November 17, 2023 |
| October 4, 2023 Complaint | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0657 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected November 17, 2023 |
| October 4, 2023 Complaint | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0609 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected November 17, 2023 |
| October 4, 2023 Complaint | Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0943 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected November 17, 2023 |
Severity letters follow the CMS scope-and-severity grid: A–C no actual harm with potential for minimal harm; D–F potential for more than minimal harm; G–I actual harm; J–L immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. How to read inspection citations.
Fines and payment denials
CMS reports 3 federal penalties in the past three years, including $13,265 in fines.
| Date | Penalty | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| October 3, 2024 | Payment Denial | 9 days from October 30, 2024 |
| October 3, 2024 | Fine | $8,021 |
| November 6, 2023 | Fine | $5,244 |
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| KANNANGARA, DONNA MARIE Individual | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 10/01/2024 |
| DONACIK, RONALD Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/10/2024 |
| KANNANGARA, DONNA MARIE Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2024 |
| SHARMA, HIMANSHU Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2000 |
| DONACIK, RONALD Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/10/2024 |
| DONACIK, RONALD Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2024 |
| SHARMA, HIMANSHU Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2000 |
| KANNANGARA, DONNA MARIE Individual | trustee of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2024 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Little Sisters of the Poor's rating?
Little Sisters of the Poor has 2 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for Minnesota nursing homes is 3.2 stars.
How many inspection citations did Little Sisters of the Poor receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 3 citations, compared with a Minnesota average of 7.1. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Little Sisters of the Poor accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for: Medicare and Medicaid. Call the facility to confirm bed availability and whether it accepts your specific plan.
Who owns Little Sisters of the Poor?
It is non profit - corporation. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Little Sisters of the Poor and how do I contact it?
Little Sisters of the Poor is at 330 Exchange Street South, Saint Paul, MN 55102. Phone: (651) 227-0336.
About this data
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