Assisted Living
Benet Hall
1001 Kenwood Avenue, Duluth, MN 55811 · Map
Licensed for 15 residents · BENET HALL
Benet Hall is a state-licensed assisted living community in Duluth, Minnesota. It is licensed for 15 residents. Lilisity publishes no score or ranking for this community; the details below come from the state licensing record.
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License
Active, 15 residents
Assisted Living Facility 422845, current license dated Nov 1, 2025. Licensee BENET HALL.
Nearest emergency room
1.4 miles
St Lukes Hospital, rated 3 of 5 stars by CMS.
Side by side with nearby communities
The 4 nearest communities that offer assisted living, by straight-line distance. Prices are starting prices each community publishes; we never show estimates.
| Community | Distance | Licensed capacity | Published starting price | License | Inspection citations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benet Hall this community | 15 | Not published | Active | 0 substantiated | |
| Westwood of Duluth | 0.1 mi | 120 | Not published | Active | 1 substantiated |
| Marywood | 0.1 mi | 48 | Not published | Active | 1 substantiated |
| Anne's Place | 0.5 mi | 3 | Not published | Active | 0 substantiated |
| Pines III Assisted Living | 1.4 mi | 61 | Not published | Active | 0 substantiated |
State inspection record0 substantiated
- Last evaluation
- July 29, 2026
- Evaluations on record
- 2
- Investigations substantiated
- 0 kept 7 years
- Inconclusive
- 0 kept 4 years
- Unsubstantiated
- 0 kept 3 years
Most recent evaluation (July 29, 2026, state report 5TTV11)
MDH: “On July 27, 2026, through July 29, 2026, the Minnesota Department of Health conducted a full survey at the above provider and the following correction orders are issued.”
Survey completed July 29, 2026: 4 correction orders
- Tag 490: 144G.41 Subdivision 1b Minimum requirements; other required services Level 2, widespread scope, scope/level letter F · correction period: Twenty-one (21) days
Details
Summary: MDH found the licensee failed to have daily programs of social and recreational activities based on individual and group interests, physical, mental, and psychosocial needs.
MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee failed to have daily programs of social and recreational activities based on individual and group interests, physical, mental, and psychosocial needs. This had the potential to affect all 13 residents at the facility. [...]”
Rule cited: “All assisted living facilities must offer to provide or make available the following services to residents: (1) weekly housekeeping; (2) weekly laundry service; (3) upon the request of the resident, provide direct or reasonable assistance with arranging for [...]”
- Tag 810: 144G.45 Subd. 2 (b-f) Fire protection and physical environment Level 2, widespread scope, scope/level letter F · correction period: Twenty one (21) days · fine: $500.00 assessed
Details
Summary: MDH found the licensee failed to ensure the physical environment of the facility was maintained in compliance with the requirements of Minnesota Statute 144G.
MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee failed to ensure the physical environment of the facility was maintained in compliance with the requirements of Minnesota Statute 144G. [...]”
Rule cited: “(b) Each assisted living facility shall develop and maintain fire safety and evacuation plans. [...]”
- Tag 1290: 144G.60 Subdivision 1 Background studies required Level 2, widespread scope, scope/level letter F · correction period: Two (2) days
Details
Summary: MDH found the licensee failed to ensure background studies (BGS) were submitted and cleared with affiliation to the assisted living licensee's current health facility identification (HFID) for two of two (cook (C)-G, unlicensed personnel (ULP)-H) employees reviewed.
MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on interview and record review, the licensee failed to ensure background studies (BGS) were submitted and cleared with affiliation to the assisted living licensee's current health facility identification (HFID) for two of two (cook (C)-G, unlicensed personnel (ULP)-H) employees reviewed. This had the potential to affect all residents. [...]”
Rule cited: “(a) Employees, contractors, and regularly scheduled volunteers of the facility are subject to the background study required by section 144.057 and may be disqualified under chapter 245C. [...]”
- Tag 1550: 144G.64 (a) (4) Training in Dementia, Mental Illness, and De- Level 2, isolated scope, scope/level letter D · correction period: Twenty-one (21) days
Details
Summary: MDH found the licensee failed to ensure one of one non-direct care employee (cook (C)-G) received the required amount of dementia, mental illness, and de-escalation training.
MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee failed to ensure one of one non-direct care employee (cook (C)-G) received the required amount of dementia, mental illness, and de-escalation training. [...]”
Rule cited: “(4) staff who do not provide direct care, including maintenance, housekeeping, and food service staff, must have at least four hours of initial training on topics specified under paragraph (b), clauses (1) to (5), and two hours of initial training on mental [...]”
From MDH’s letter: the letter says the facility is in substantial compliance.
Food and beverage inspection (included in this report): No orders were issued for this inspection report.
Fines assessed by MDH
- Tag 810 (144g.45 Subd. 2 (b-F) - Fire Protection And Physical Environment): $500.00
Total fines assessed, as printed in the letter: $500.00.
Earlier evaluations (1)
- June 13, 2024: report F7QL11 · 12 correction orders
Details
Survey completed September 10, 2024: 4 correction orders
- Tag 100: 144G.10 Subdivision 1 License required (re-issued) Level 2, widespread scope, scope/level letter F
Details
Summary: MDH found the licensee failed to obtain accurate licensure when they applied for licensure for the assisted living license for one floor of the four story building, and did not have proper fire barrier between floors.
MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on interview and record review, the licensee failed to obtain accurate licensure when they applied for licensure for the assisted living license for one floor of the four story building, and did not have proper fire barrier between floors. [...]”
Rule cited: “(a)(1)Beginning August 1, 2021, no assisted living facility may operate in Minnesota unless it is licensed under this chapter. [...]”
- Tag 480: 144G.41 Subd 1 (13) (i) (B) Minimum requirements (re-issued) scope/level letter F
Details
MDH’s finding, as written: “No further action required.”
Rule cited: “(13) offer to provide or make available at least the following services to residents: (B) food must be prepared and served according to the Minnesota Food Code, Minnesota Rules, chapter 4626; and”
- Tag 800: 144G.45 Subd. 2 (a) (4) Fire protection and physical environment (re-issued) scope/level letter F
Details
MDH’s finding, as written: “No further action required.”
Rule cited: “(4) keep the physical environment, including walls, floors, ceiling, all furnishings, grounds, systems, and equipment in a continuous state of good repair and operation with regard to the health, safety, comfort, and well-being of the residents in accordance [...]”
- Tag 810: 144G.45 Subd. 2 (b)-(f) Fire protection and physical environment (re-issued) scope/level letter F
Details
MDH’s finding, as written: “No further action required.”
Rule cited: “(b) Each assisted living facility shall develop and maintain fire safety and evacuation plans. [...]”
Survey completed June 13, 2024: 8 correction orders
- Tag 100: 144G.10 Subdivision 1 License required Level 2, widespread scope, scope/level letter F · correction period: Seven (7) days
Details
Summary: MDH found the licensee failed to obtain accurate licensure when they applied for licensure for the assisted living license despite sharing one roof with an adjoining building, without having an approved two-hour fire wall.
MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee failed to obtain accurate licensure when they applied for licensure for the assisted living license despite sharing one roof with an adjoining building, without having an approved two-hour fire wall. [...]”
Rule cited: “(a)(1)Beginning August 1, 2021, no assisted living facility may operate in Minnesota unless it is licensed under this chapter. [...]”
- Tag 480: 144G.41 Subd 1 (13) (i) (B) Minimum requirements Level 2, widespread scope, scope/level letter F · correction period: Please refer to the FBEIR for any compliance dates
Details
Summary: MDH found the licensee failed to ensure food was prepared and served according to the Minnesota Food Code.
MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee failed to ensure food was prepared and served according to the Minnesota Food Code. This practice resulted in a level two violation (a violation that did not harm a resident's health or safety but had the potential to have harmed a resident's health or safety) and was issued at a widespread scope (when problems are pervasive or represent a systemic failure that has affected or has the potential to affect a large portion or all the [...]”
Rule cited: “(13) offer to provide or make available at least the following services to residents: (B) food must be prepared and served according to the Minnesota Food Code, Minnesota Rules, chapter 4626; and”
- Tag 580: 144G.42 Subd. 2 Quality management Level 2, widespread scope, scope/level letter F · correction period: Twenty-one (21) days
Details
Summary: MDH found the licensee failed to implement and maintain a quality management program appropriate to the size of the facility and relevant to the type of services provided.
MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on interview and record review, the licensee failed to implement and maintain a quality management program appropriate to the size of the facility and relevant to the type of services provided. This had the potential to affect all current residents, staff, and visitors. [...]”
Rule cited: “The facility shall engage in quality management appropriate to the size of the facility and relevant to the type of services provided. [...]”
- Tag 680: 144G.42 Subd. 10 Disaster planning and emergency preparedness Level 2, widespread scope, scope/level letter F · correction period: Twenty-One (21) days
Details
Summary: MDH found the licensee failed to develop a written emergency preparedness plan (EPP) with all the required content.
MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on interview and record review, the licensee failed to develop a written emergency preparedness plan (EPP) with all the required content. This had the potential to affect all residents, staff, and visitors of the facility. [...]”
Rule cited: “(a) The facility must meet the following requirements: (1) have a written emergency disaster plan that contains a plan for evacuation, addresses elements of sheltering in place, identifies temporary relocation sites, and details staff assignments in the event [...]”
- Tag 800: 144G.45 Subd. 2 (a) (4) Fire protection and physical environment Level 2, widespread scope, scope/level letter F · correction period: Seven (7) days
Details
Summary: MDH found the licensee failed to maintain the facility's physical environment in a continuous state of good repair and operation regarding the health, safety, and well-being of the residents.
MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on observation and interview, the licensee failed to maintain the facility's physical environment in a continuous state of good repair and operation regarding the health, safety, and well-being of the residents. This had the potential to directly affect all residents, staff, and visitors. [...]”
Rule cited: “(4) keep the physical environment, including walls, floors, ceiling, all furnishings, grounds, systems, and equipment in a continuous state of good repair and operation with regard to the health, safety, comfort, and well-being of the residents in accordance [...]”
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- Tag 810: 144G.45 Subd. 2 (b)-(f) Fire protection and physical environment Level 2, widespread scope, scope/level letter F · correction period: Twenty-one (21) days
Details
MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on observation, interview and record review, the licensee failed to develop the fire safety and evacuation plan with required content, make the plan readily available, provide required training and drills. This had the potential to directly affect all residents, staff, and visitors. [...]”
Rule cited: “(b) Each assisted living facility shall develop and maintain fire safety and evacuation plans. [...]”
- Tag 970: 144G.50 Subd. 5 Waivers of liability prohibited Level 1, widespread scope, scope/level letter C · correction period: Twenty-One (21) days
Details
Summary: MDH found the licensee failed to ensure the assisted living contract did not include language waiving the facility's liability for health, safety, or personal property of a resident for two of two residents (R2, R3).
MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on interview and record review, the licensee failed to ensure the assisted living contract did not include language waiving the facility's liability for health, safety, or personal property of a resident for two of two residents (R2, R3). [...]”
Rule cited: “The contract must not include a waiver of facility liability for the health and safety or personal property of a resident. [...]”
- Tag 1760: 144G.71 Subd. 8 Documentation of administration of medication Level 2, isolated scope, scope/level letter D · correction period: Seven (7) days
Details
Summary: MDH found the licensee failed to ensure one of two registered nurses (RN)-B administer medications as ordered by prescriber for one of one resident (R3).
MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee failed to ensure one of two registered nurses (RN)-B administer medications as ordered by prescriber for one of one resident (R3). [...]”
Rule cited: “Each medication administered by the assisted living facility staff must be documented in the resident's record. The documentation must include the signature and title of the person who administered the medication. [...]”
From MDH’s letter: the letter says the facility is in substantial compliance; no immediate fines.
- Tag 100: 144G.10 Subdivision 1 License required (re-issued) Level 2, widespread scope, scope/level letter F
What the levels and scopes mean (MDH’s words)
Level 1: “a violation that has no potential to cause more than a minimal impact on the resident and does not affect health or safety”
Level 2: “a violation that did not harm a resident's health or safety but had the potential to have harmed a resident's health or safety, but was not likely to cause serious injury, impairment, or death”
Isolated scope: “when one or a limited number of residents are affected or one or a limited number of staff are involved, or the situation has occurred only occasionally”
Pattern scope: “when more than a limited number of residents are affected, more than a limited number of staff are involved, or the situation has occurred repeatedly; but is not found to be pervasive”
Widespread scope: “when problems are pervasive or represent a systemic failure that has affected or has the potential to affect a large portion or all of the residents”
Summaries are ours and are marked “Summary”; quoted text is MDH’s own, shortened where marked [...]. Read the full reports at the links above or search every report on MDH’s site.
What these terms mean
MDH: “An evaluation is a process regulated by the division to ensure licensees comply with the laws, rules, and certifications for the type of care and services authorized under their license/certification.”
“An investigation may occur when the division is notified that care and services are not being provided by licensees as required by law. This may include allegations of abuse, neglect, or financial misuse.”
For maltreatment, Minnesota law defines substantiated as “a preponderance of the evidence shows that an act that meets the definition of maltreatment occurred” and inconclusive as “less than a preponderance of evidence to show that maltreatment did or did not occur” (Minn. Stat. 626.5572).
Correction orders, as MDH explains on each state form: “Tag numbers have been assigned to Minnesota State Statutes for Assisted Living Facilities.” “The letter in the left column is used for tracking purposes and reflects the scope and level issued pursuant to 144G.31 subd. 1, 2, and 3.” MDH adds that there is no requirement to submit a plan of correction for violations of Minnesota state statutes.
MDH keeps investigation results for seven years when allegations are substantiated, four years when inconclusive, and three years when unsubstantiated, so the counts cover different periods. This community is licensed for 15 residents; larger communities are evaluated and reported on more often, so read counts with size in mind. Source: Minnesota Department of Health, Health Regulation Division, data as of September 28, 2026. Always visit in person and ask the community about anything listed here.
License and ownershipActive license, licensee BENET HALL
- License type
- Assisted Living Facility
- License number
- 422845
- License status
- Active
- Current license dated
- 2025-11-01
- Licensed capacity
- 15
- Licensee
- BENET HALL
- County
- Saint Louis County
- Administrator/Authorized Agent
- Sister Jayne Erickson
Source: Minnesota state licensing records (agency listing), retrieved 2026-09-09. Licensing status is a matter of public record; it is not a quality rating.
Administrator/Authorized Agent name from the Minnesota licensing record, as of Sep 9, 2026.
Paying with Medicaid and other programsHow Medicaid pays for care in Minnesota, and other programs
How Medicaid pays for care in Minnesota
- Elderly Waiver (EW), customized living services. Minnesota's Elderly Waiver, part of Medical Assistance (Minnesota Medicaid), can pay for "customized living" services, and a provider of those services must hold an assisted living license (or meet certain exceptions). You must qualify for Medical Assistance and need a nursing-home level of care. (state page)
Ask the community whether it accepts Medicaid.
Location and nearby careNearest hospital 1.4 mi, nursing home 0.1 mi, pharmacy 1.3 mi
- Nearest hospital with an emergency room
- St Lukes Hospital, Duluth. 1.4 miles away, straight line. CMS overall hospital rating: 3 of 5 stars.
- Nearest Medicare nursing home
- Benedictine Health Center, Duluth. 0.1 miles away, straight line.
- Nearest home health agency office
- Benedictine Home Health Duluth, Duluth. 0.1 miles away, straight line. Agencies travel to clients, so ask which ones serve this address.
- Nearest pharmacy
- Walgreens. 1.3 miles away, straight line. From OpenStreetMap, which does not list every pharmacy, so one may be closer.
- Area
- USDA classes ZIP code 55811 as metropolitan (metropolitan core).
- Dialysis within 15 miles
- Fmc Dialysis Services Of Spirit Valley, Duluth, 5.7 miles away, straight line (CMS rating 3 of 5 stars)
Fresenius Kidney Care Miller Hill, Hermantown, 6.0 miles away, straight line (CMS rating 3 of 5 stars) - Hospice
- 9 Medicare hospices tell CMS they serve ZIP code 55811.
Aspirus St. Luke'S At Home-Hospice-Duluth, office in Duluth, 1.4 miles away, straight line (CMS family survey rating 4 of 5 stars)
Essentia Health St Mary'S Hospice & Palliative Care Services, office in Duluth, 1.5 miles away, straight line (CMS family survey rating 4 of 5 stars)
Caringedge Hospice Hermantown, office in Hermantown, 4.0 miles away, straight line - Nearest geriatric medicine practice
- Polinsky Medical Rehabilitation Center, Duluth. 6.0 miles away, straight line. 3 geriatric medicine doctors listed there.
Distances are straight lines from the community, not driving distance. Hospitals, home health, dialysis, hospice and doctors come from CMS provider data (CMS, hospital list updated Jul 22, 2026). Star ratings are CMS’s own.
Emergency and natural hazard riskFEMA overall risk relatively low; outside FEMA's high-risk flood areas
Public hazard maps for this location. Ask the community about its emergency plan, its generator and where residents would go in an evacuation.
- Flood zone
- Outside the high and moderate risk flood areas on FEMA's flood map (Zone X, minimal flood hazard, or not studied). (FEMA flood map)
- FEMA National Risk Index
- Overall: relatively low. By hazard: inland flooding relatively moderate, wildfire very low, tornado relatively low. These are FEMA’s ratings for the census tract, compared with tracts nationwide. (FEMA, December 2025)
A flood zone describes the map at this point, not the building's elevation. In an emergency, follow the local emergency management agency.
Questions to ask on a tour10 questions picked for this community from its record
Picked for this community from its record. Ask them in person and write down the answers.
- The current license dates from 2025. Has the owner or operator changed recently?
- What does the base rate include, and when did rates last go up?
- How many caregivers are on duty during the day and at night?
- What happens if care needs increase? When would someone need to move?
- What fees are charged at move-in?
- How do you tell families about falls, illness or changes?
- How long have the executive director and the head of care been here?
- Who gives medications, and what training do they have?
- For what reasons can a resident be asked to leave?
- Is the apartment held during a hospital stay, and at what cost?
What we checked11 public sources we searched, with dates
Every public source we searched for this community. “Nothing on record” means we found no record that matched it. A record can be missed when a name or address differs.
| Source | Data as of | What we found |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Department of Health, Health Regulation Division inspection records | Sep 28, 2026 | See above |
| U.S. Department of Labor wage and hour cases | Oct 15, 2026 | Nothing on record |
| OSHA workplace safety inspections since 2016 | Oct 15, 2026 | Nothing on record |
| FEMA flood map | See above | |
| USDA wildfire risk | Apr 15, 2026 | Not shown: FEMA rates wildfire risk here very low |
| FEMA National Risk Index | See above | |
| CMS hospitals, home health, dialysis, hospice and doctors; OpenStreetMap pharmacies | See above | |
| HUD Multifamily Properties - Assisted | Jul 6, 2026 | Nothing on record |
| State Veterans Homes (NASVH directory) | Sep 20, 2026 | Nothing on record |
| CMS Hospice - General Information | Aug 19, 2026 | Nothing on record |
| CMS Home Health Care Agencies | May 27, 2026 | Nothing on record |
Common questionsAnswers to 4 questions families ask
What type of care does Benet Hall provide?
Benet Hall is licensed by the state of Minnesota for assisted living in Duluth, Minnesota. Its licensed capacity is 15 residents.
Does Lilisity rate Benet Hall?
No. We publish state licensing details for Benet Hall but no score, rating, or ranking. Only communities on the Top Communities list or with a Senior Living Alliance Excellence Award, both based on phone-verified resident and family interviews, are ranked.
How much does Benet Hall cost?
Assisted Living in Minnesota typically starts at $2,200 to $4,800 a month. Based on 74 communities that publish prices. These are area figures, not this community's price. Benet Hall does not publish its prices.
How do I contact Benet Hall?
Visit Benet Hall at 1001 Kenwood Avenue, Duluth, MN 55811.
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