Little Sisters of the Poor
330 Exchange Street South, Saint Paul, MN 55102
Little Sisters of the Poor is a nursing home in Saint Paul, Minnesota. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.
At a glance
- CMS overall star rating3 of 5
- Last standard health inspectionJanuary 28, 2026 (9 months ago)
- Health citations since October 4, 202329 (Minnesota average 23)
- Fines in the past three years2, $13,265 in total
- CMS flagsNone listed by CMS
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CMS flags
CMS does not list this home as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate. CMS does not show an abuse icon for it. CMS lists no change of ownership in the past 12 months.
Inspections, fines and changes
This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.
CMS update of October 28, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
CMS update of July 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of May 27, 2026
Fine
CMS changed the fine from October 3, 2024 from $12,340 to $8,021.
CMS update of April 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of February 25, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
Health inspection on January 28, 2026
3 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation F0628. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 18, 2026.
Citation F0677. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 18, 2026.
Citation F0755. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 18, 2026.
Fire safety inspection on January 28, 2026
2 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation K0293. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 20, 2026.
Citation K0918. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 20, 2026.
CMS update of December 15, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.
CMS update of November 20, 2025
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Staffing
Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 6.1 to 5.1 hours per resident per day.
Ownership
CMS ownership records list new owners for this home.
CMS update of July 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
CMS update of February 26, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 2 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Health inspection on December 11, 2024
6 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation F0812. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 9, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0812 2 times since 2024.
Citation F0695. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 9, 2025.
Citation F0744. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 9, 2025.
Citation F0756. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 9, 2025.
Citation F0757. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 9, 2025.
Citation F0773. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 9, 2025.
Fire safety inspection on December 11, 2024
7 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation K0311. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 17, 2025.
Citation K0345. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 17, 2025.
Citation K0351. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 17, 2025.
Citation K0353. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 17, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for K0353 2 times since 2024.
Citation K0362. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 17, 2025.
Citation K0363. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 17, 2025.
Citation K0511. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 17, 2025.
October 30, 2024
Payment stoppedCMS stopped payment for new admissions from October 30, 2024, for 9 days.
Health inspection on October 3, 2024
8 citationsCMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Severity J is the highest of CMS's four levels. CMS uses it when residents' health or safety is at serious risk right away.
54 of 337 Minnesota homes (16%) got a citation at the immediate jeopardy level in 2024.
CMS fine of $8,021 on October 3, 2024.
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Citation F0689. Severity J: immediate jeopardy, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 8, 2024.
CMS has cited this home for F0689 2 times since 2024.
Citation F0837. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 8, 2024.
Citation F0838. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 8, 2024.
Citation F0851. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 8, 2024.
Citation F0940. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 8, 2024.
Citation F0947. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 8, 2024.
Citation F0730. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 8, 2024.
Citation F0843. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 8, 2024.
CMS update of August 29, 2024
Fine
CMS changed the fine from August 23, 2021 from $14,559 to $14,894.
CMS update of May 29, 2024
Fine
CMS changed the fine from August 23, 2021 from $13,310 to $14,559.
CMS update of April 25, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Health inspection on February 7, 2024
1 citationCMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
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Citation F0609. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 23, 2024.
CMS has cited this home for F0609 2 times since 2023.
Health inspection on February 1, 2024
6 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.
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Citation F0882. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 23, 2024.
Citation F0812. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 23, 2024.
Citation F0883. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 23, 2024.
Citation F0689. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 23, 2024.
Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 23, 2024.
Citation F0868. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
CMS lists it as corrected on February 23, 2024.
Fire safety inspection on February 1, 2024
6 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation K0223. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 23, 2024.
Citation K0353. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 23, 2024.
Citation K0321. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 23, 2024.
Citation K0913. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure operating rooms are properly protected and written records are maintained and available for inspection.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 23, 2024.
Citation E0004. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
CMS lists it as corrected on February 23, 2024.
Citation K0222. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 23, 2024.
CMS update of January 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
November 6, 2023
FineCMS fine of $5,244 on November 6, 2023.
Health inspection on October 4, 2023
5 citationsCMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
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Citation F0679. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 17, 2023.
Citation F0680. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 17, 2023.
Citation F0609. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 17, 2023.
Citation F0657. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 17, 2023.
Citation F0943. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 17, 2023.
CMS star ratings
- 3 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 2 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 4 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- 5 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (651) 227-0336
- Last standard health inspection
- January 28, 2026 (9 months ago)
- Certified beds
- 73
- Residents per day, on average
- 39.4
- Ownership type
- Non profit - Corporation
- Legal business name
- Little Sisters of the Poor of St Paul
- Chain
- Not listed by CMS
- Takes part in
- Medicare and Medicaid
More health citations than the Minnesota average (29 vs 23).
Owners and managers
CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.
- KANNANGARA, DONNA MARIE5% or greater direct ownership interest · 100% · since 10/01/2024
- DONACIK, RONALDOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 10/01/2024
- SHARMA, HIMANSHUOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/01/2000
Questions
When was Little Sisters of the Poor last inspected?
CMS lists January 28, 2026 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does Little Sisters of the Poor have?
CMS lists 29 health citations since October 4, 2023. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has Little Sisters of the Poor been fined?
CMS lists 2 fines in the past three years, $13,265 in total.
What is the CMS star rating of Little Sisters of the Poor?
Its CMS overall star rating is 3 of 5.
Is Little Sisters of the Poor a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.
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