Nursing Care Index

Cerenity Care Center White Bear Lake

White Bear Lake, Ramsey County, Minnesota · CCN 245300 · Non-profit (Corporation) · not part of a chain

CMS rates Cerenity Care Center White Bear Lake 4 of 5 overall as of August 2026. 132 certified beds, 126 residents a day on average. 27 citations on record from the current inspection cycles, 1 at immediate jeopardy; 2 fines totalling $36,990.

CMS’s ratings

The Five-Star Quality Rating System, as CMS publishes it. Where CMS gives no rating, the reason CMS gives is printed instead.

Overall★★★★☆ 4 of 5
Health inspections★★★☆☆ 3 of 5
Staffing★★★★★ 5 of 5
Quality measures★★★☆☆ 3 of 5
Quality: long-stay / short-stay3 / 3 of 5

Staffing

Total nurse staffing4.08555 hours per resident per day
Registered nurses1.09963 hours per resident per day
Weekend total3.75423 hours per resident per day
Nursing staff turnover32.2% (registered nurses 25.6%)
Administrators who left0

Citations from health inspections

Each is a finding by a state surveyor on the date shown, in CMS’s words. The severity is CMS’s scope-and-severity grid, spelled out: harm on the left, how widespread on the right.

SurveyFindingSeverityStatus
2026-02-02
complaint survey
Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0678
J Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety; isolated Past Non-Compliance
2025-12-11 Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0550
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2026-01-28
2025-12-11 Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0553
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2026-01-28
2025-12-11 Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · tag F0605
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2026-01-28
2025-12-11 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 No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2026-01-28
2025-12-11 Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0690
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2026-01-28
2025-12-11 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies · tag F0880
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2026-01-28
2024-11-21 Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0554
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-12-31
2024-11-21 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 No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-12-31
2024-11-21 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.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0758
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-12-31
2024-11-21 Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0759
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-12-31
2024-11-21 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies · tag F0880
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-12-31
2024-02-16 Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0686
G Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-03-11
2024-02-16 Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Infection Control Deficiencies · tag F0883
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-03-11
2024-02-16 Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0554
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-03-11
2024-02-16 Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0578
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-03-11
2024-02-16 Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0656
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-03-11
2024-02-16 Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0676
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-03-11
2024-02-16 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 No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-03-11
2024-02-16 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 No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-03-11
2024-02-16 Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0759
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-03-11
2024-02-16 Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0804
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-03-11
2024-02-16 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies · tag F0880
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-03-11
2023-08-25
complaint survey
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0676
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2023-10-02
2023-08-25
complaint survey
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 No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2023-10-02
2023-08-25
complaint survey
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0686
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2023-10-02
2023-08-25
complaint survey
Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0802
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2023-10-02

Fines and payment denials

DatePenaltyAmount
2026-02-02Fine$17,345
2024-02-16Fine$19,645

Who owns and runs it

Every owner, officer and manager CMS lists, as filed. These are the names in CMS’s ownership record; anyone named in the ownership record can ask about it on the about page.

NameRoleShareSince
Healtheast
Organization
5% or greater direct ownership interest50%2005-07-01
Benedictine Health System
Organization
operational/managerial control2005-07-01
Miller, Ariel
Individual
contracted managing employee2022-07-18
Carley, Gerald
Individual
corporate director2018-01-02
Foussard, William
Individual
corporate director2010-06-24
Grzywinski, Joan
Individual
corporate director2014-06-13
Ksepka, Dawn
Individual
corporate director2013-06-13
Lundberg, Jonathan
Individual
corporate director2018-03-01
Bergien, Tricia
Individual
corporate officer2017-01-01
Bruhn, Jennifer
Individual
corporate officer2019-11-25
Rymanowski, Kevin
Individual
corporate officer2008-01-01

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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Provider Data Catalog (public domain), files dated 2026-08-01. Ratings are CMS’s; citations are state surveyors’ findings; nothing here is estimated or a recommendation. Every nursing home in Ramsey County.