Skilled nursing · Saint Paul, MN

Lyngblomsten Care Center

1415 ALMOND AVENUE, Saint Paul, MN 55108

3 / 5CMS 225 bedsCapacity Apr 2026Inspected

PALMELLE

Below median

Federal · State

Concerns

The Palmelle read

Worth a closer look. Lyngblomsten Care Center carries a Palmelle Clarity Score of 45 out of 100, derived from federal CMS Care Compare data plus Minnesota state records. Health inspection rating sits at 2-star, staffing at 5-star, quality measures at 4-star. Long-stay antipsychotic prescribing is at 22.4 percent, above the 14 percent national median. Long-stay sedative prescribing is at 9.2 percent, below the 15 percent national median. RN coverage is 0.93 hours per resident per day. Nurse turnover 15 percent.

Generated by Palmelle · updated monthly · sources: federal CMS Care Compare, Minnesota DPH

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Services

What they offer.

Levels of care

Skilled nursing

Amenities

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What the data shows

The safety record, by the numbers.

Going right

5-star health inspection

Top federal score on the most recent inspection.

RN hours per resident, daily

This

0.93

National

0.78

Annual nurse turnover

This

15%

National

53%

Worth asking about

Antipsychotic, long-stay

This

22.4%

National

14%

Ask what behaviors the medication targets and what non-medication options were tried first.

Federal CMS + Minnesota state data

The full inspection record.

Federal CMS ratings

Overall★★★★★3 / 5

Health inspection★★★★★2 / 5

Staffing★★★★★5 / 5

Quality measures★★★★★4 / 5

Staffing

RN hours per resident, daily

This

0.93

Nat

0.78

Total nurse hours / resident, daily

This

3.98

Nat

3.62

Annual nurse turnover

This

15%

Nat

53%

Annual RN turnover

This

17%

Nat

47%

Quality measures · long-stay residents

Antipsychotic

This

22.4%

Nat

14%

Sedative / sleep med

This

9.2%

Nat

15%

Physical restraint

This

0.0%

Nat

1.1%

Falls with major injury

This

2.5%

Nat

1.6%

Penalties & status

No abuse iconNot special focusInspection current$101,482 in fines (2)

Identity & licensing

CMS ID245347

OwnershipNon profit - Church related

ChainIndependent

Beds225

Avg residents200

Citations · last 36 months

No federal conflict flags on record in the latest CMS reconcile.

Sources: federal CMS Care Compare, Minnesota DPH · Last reconciled May 5, 2026

Questions families ask

Common questions.

What is the CMS rating for Lyngblomsten Care Center?

Lyngblomsten Care Center has an overall CMS Care Compare rating of 3 out of 5 stars. It scores 2 of 5 on health inspection, 5 of 5 on staffing, and 4 of 5 on quality measures. The overall rating averages these subscores with health inspection weighted more heavily.

Has Lyngblomsten Care Center been cited for resident harm?

It has $101,482 in federal fines across 2 penalties on record in the last 36 months. The full record for Lyngblomsten Care Center appears in the record section above.

Does Lyngblomsten Care Center use antipsychotic medications?

22.4 percent of long-stay residents at Lyngblomsten Care Center are on antipsychotic medications, above the 14 percent national median (CMS measure 481). Sedative and sleep-medication use is near the national median at 9.2 percent. Medications can be appropriate, but they are also commonly used to manage dementia-related behaviors instead of staffing or non-medication approaches. Worth asking on a tour: what behaviors the medication targets and what non-medication options were tried first.

What is Lyngblomsten Care Center's Palmelle Clarity Score?

Lyngblomsten Care Center has a Palmelle Clarity Score of 45 out of 100, putting it below the national median. The score is a composite of federal CMS and Minnesota state inspection data. Higher is better.

How can I tour or contact Lyngblomsten Care Center?

Lyngblomsten Care Center is located at 1415 ALMOND AVENUE, Saint Paul, MN 55108. Phone: (651) 646-2941. Tour hours: contact facility for current schedule. If you would like a Palmelle senior placement advisor to compare this facility with two others on your shortlist and call them on your behalf, use Help Me Choose.

Is Lyngblomsten Care Center a special focus facility?

Lyngblomsten Care Center is not on the federal Special Focus Facility list, but it does have $101,482 in federal fines on record. See the penalties and status section above.

What does F-689 mean on Lyngblomsten Care Center's record?

F-689 is a federal CMS deficiency code for inadequate supervision resulting in actual resident harm. If Lyngblomsten Care Center has any active citations or CMS conflict flags, they appear with their details in the record section above, along with any operator response.

How does Lyngblomsten Care Center compare to other Saint Paul skilled nursing facilities?

Lyngblomsten Care Center holds a Palmelle Clarity Score of 45. Browse the full Saint Paul directory to compare more facilities by score, staffing, and inspection record.

Can Palmelle help with hospital discharge to skilled nursing at Lyngblomsten Care Center?

Yes. Palmelle handles hospital discharge placement and emergency senior placement with a single Placement Specialist owning the case from intake to recommendation. Typical timeline: intake Monday, written recommendation Thursday, follow-up Friday. Call (888) 282-7256 to start, or use Help Me Choose for a comparison report on Lyngblomsten Care Center and two other facilities on your shortlist.

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