Skilled nursing · Saint Paul, MN

Shirley Chapman Sholom Home East

740 KAY AVENUE, Saint Paul, MN 55102

4 / 5CMS 118 bedsCapacity Apr 2026Inspected

PALMELLE

Below median

Federal · State

Solid

The Palmelle read

Mixed. Shirley Chapman Sholom Home East carries a Palmelle Clarity Score of 66 out of 100, derived from federal CMS Care Compare data plus Minnesota state records. Health inspection rating sits at 3-star, staffing at 5-star, quality measures at 3-star. Long-stay antipsychotic prescribing is at 19.3 percent, above the 14 percent national median. Long-stay sedative prescribing is at 12.4 percent, below the 15 percent national median. RN coverage is 1.52 hours per resident per day. Nurse turnover 28 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

1.52

National

0.78

Annual nurse turnover

This

28%

National

53%

No federal fines

Zero fines on record in the last 36 months.

Worth asking about

Antipsychotic, long-stay

This

19.3%

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★★★★★4 / 5

Health inspection★★★★★3 / 5

Staffing★★★★★5 / 5

Quality measures★★★★★3 / 5

Staffing

RN hours per resident, daily

This

1.52

Nat

0.78

Total nurse hours / resident, daily

This

5.32

Nat

3.62

Annual nurse turnover

This

28%

Nat

53%

Annual RN turnover

This

42%

Nat

47%

Quality measures · long-stay residents

Antipsychotic

This

19.3%

Nat

14%

Sedative / sleep med

This

12.4%

Nat

15%

Physical restraint

This

0.0%

Nat

1.1%

Falls with major injury

This

1.5%

Nat

1.6%

Penalties & status

No abuse iconNot special focusInspection currentZero federal fines (36mo)

Identity & licensing

CMS ID245411

OwnershipNon profit - Corporation

ChainIndependent

Beds118

Avg residents89

Citations · last 36 months

Flagged by CMS data
This facility reports 5.0-star staffing levels but resident outcomes are only 3.0 stars. High staffing ratings with poor resident outcomes suggest the staffing numbers may not reflect the quality of care residents actually receive.
From the latest CMS Care Compare reconcile

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

Questions families ask

Common questions.

What is the CMS rating for Shirley Chapman Sholom Home East?

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

Has Shirley Chapman Sholom Home East been cited for resident harm?

CMS data flagged 1 concern on the latest reconcile. The full record for Shirley Chapman Sholom Home East appears in the record section above.

Does Shirley Chapman Sholom Home East use antipsychotic medications?

19.3 percent of long-stay residents at Shirley Chapman Sholom Home East are on antipsychotic medications, above the 14 percent national median (CMS measure 481). Sedative and sleep-medication use is near the national median at 12.4 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 Shirley Chapman Sholom Home East's Palmelle Clarity Score?

Shirley Chapman Sholom Home East has a Palmelle Clarity Score of 66 out of 100, putting it near 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 Shirley Chapman Sholom Home East?

Shirley Chapman Sholom Home East is located at 740 KAY AVENUE, Saint Paul, MN 55102. Phone: (651) 328-2008. 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 Shirley Chapman Sholom Home East a special focus facility?

Shirley Chapman Sholom Home East is not currently on the federal Special Focus Facility list, has no abuse icon on file, and no federal fines in the last 36 months.

What does F-689 mean on Shirley Chapman Sholom Home East's record?

F-689 is a federal CMS deficiency code for inadequate supervision resulting in actual resident harm. If Shirley Chapman Sholom Home East 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 Shirley Chapman Sholom Home East compare to other Saint Paul skilled nursing facilities?

Shirley Chapman Sholom Home East holds a Palmelle Clarity Score of 66. 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 Shirley Chapman Sholom Home East?

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 Shirley Chapman Sholom Home East and two other facilities on your shortlist.

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