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Carondelet Village Care Center

525 Fairview Avenue South, Saint Paul, MN 55116 · Ramsey County

Carondelet Village is a faith-based PHS senior living community offering assisted living, independent living and memory care options.

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Exceptional

Haven Scout Score

Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates exceptional.

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Availability outlook● Very limited availability

Typically 95% full (43 of 45 beds occupied on an average day). Openings here tend to go fast.

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Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.

Our evaluation

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One of Saint Paul's top-rated skilled nursing communities

Carondelet Village Care Center is a non-profit skilled nursing facility in Saint Paul, MN, with 45 certified beds and an average of about 43 residents per day. It operates as part of the Presbyterian Homes & Services network. It is part of a continuing care retirement community, so residents can often move between levels of care on one campus.

Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall — above the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 4/5 on health inspections, 5/5 on staffing, 3/5 on quality measures.

Staff provide about 4.38 total nurse hours per resident each day (1.03 of them from registered nurses), above the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 36%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 2 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey, and 1 federal fine totaling $9,113 in the recent record.

Strengths

✓5-star overall CMS rating
✓Strong health-inspection rating
✓Above-average nurse staffing (4.38 hrs/resident/day)
✓Low staff turnover (continuity of care)
✓Full sprinkler system
✓Active resident & family council

Things to ask about

None noted in the public data.

Best for: Families who want a highly rated, well-staffed setting in Saint Paul for 24/7 skilled nursing or post-hospital rehabilitation.

At a glance

Certified beds: 45
Avg. residents/day: 43
Ownership: Non profit - Church related
Part of a chain: Presbyterian Homes & Services
Continuing care: Yes — multiple care levels
CMS provider #: 245617

Federal quality ratings

From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.

Overall rating

Health inspections

Staffing

Quality measures

Pricing & cost

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Level of care	Monthly cost	Source
Skilled Nursing	$12,280–$16,450/mo (median $13,940)	Local market estimate
Continuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)	$2,530–$9,220/mo (median $6,190)	Local market estimate

2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Minneapolis prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs

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Staffing & care

More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.

Total nurse hrs / resident / day: 4.38; National avg ≈ 3.9
RN hrs / resident / day: 1.03; National avg ≈ 0.75
Nursing staff turnover: 36%; National avg ≈ 52%

Safety & inspection record

Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.

Health deficiencies (last survey): 2
Federal fines: 1 ($9,113)
Total penalties: 1
Last standard survey: 2025-11-20
Sprinkler system: Yes
Resident & family council: Both

What inspectors found

The most recent findings from federal health inspections (11 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.

2025-11-20Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

2025-11-20Severity D — potential for harmInfection Control Deficiencies

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

2025-02-11Severity J — immediate jeopardyFrom a complaintQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.

2024-10-17Severity F — potential for harmNutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

2023-11-16Severity D — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

2023-11-16Severity D — potential for harmFreedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

2023-11-16Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.

2023-11-16Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Severity uses the CMS scope/severity scale: D–F = potential for harm, G–I = actual harm, J–L = immediate jeopardy. Source: CMS Care Compare health citations; data as of the latest federal release. Discuss any finding directly with the community on a tour.

Penalty history

Federal fines and Medicare/Medicaid payment denials on record.

Date	Type	Amount
2025-02-11	Fine	$9,113

Services & amenities

✓ Continuing care community (multiple care levels on one campus)
✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
✓ Memory care
✓ Restaurant-style dining
✓ On-site salon / barber
✓ Chapel / worship services
✓ Fitness center
✓ Wellness programs
✓ Housekeeping & laundry
✓ Daily activities & events
✓ Gardens / walking paths
✓ Library
✓ Studio apartments
✓ 24-hour staff

Location

525 Fairview Avenue South, Saint Paul, MN

Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours

Reviews & reputation

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Common questions about Carondelet Village Care Center

How much does Carondelet Village Care Center cost?

Carondelet Village Care Center does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Saint Paul, MN area typically runs $12,280–$16,450 per month (median $13,940, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.

What is Carondelet Village Care Center's Medicare rating?

Medicare (CMS) rates Carondelet Village Care Center 5 out of 5 stars overall, including 4/5 for health inspections, 5/5 for staffing, 3/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.

How is the staffing at Carondelet Village Care Center?

Staff provide about 4.38 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 36% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.

What did inspectors find at Carondelet Village Care Center?

Carondelet Village Care Center has 11 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2025-11-20). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.

Does Carondelet Village Care Center have availability?

Typically 95% full (43 of 45 beds occupied on an average day). Openings here tend to go fast. Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.

What types of care does Carondelet Village Care Center offer?

Carondelet Village Care Center in Saint Paul, MN offers skilled nursing, continuing care (ccrc / life plan) and is licensed for 45 beds.

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