About Little Sisters of The Poor
Little Sisters Of The Poor, located in SAINT PAUL, MN, is a non-profit organization that accepts Medicare and Medicaid.
Why Families Choose Little Sisters of The Poor
- More Nursing Time: Staff spends 4.83 hours per resident daily (National Avg: 3.87).
Key Performance Indicators
- CMS Overall Rating 3 Stars
- Nursing Hours 4.83 hrs
- Safety Record Clean
Chain Affiliations & Network
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Nursing Staff Analysis
Staffing levels are a critical indicator of quality care. We analyze the daily hours of care provided by Registered Nurses (RNs), Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), and Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs).
Above Average Staffing
Little Sisters of The Poor provides more care hours than the state average and more than the national average.
Registered Nurses (RN)
Licensed Practical Nurses
Certified Assistants
CMS Quality Ratings
| Category | Rating | Stars |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 3 |
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| Health Inspection | 2 |
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| Quality Measures | 5 |
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| Staffing | 4 |
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Health Inspection History
| Inspection Cycle | Score | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 (Most Recent) | 12 | Jan 28, 2026 |
| Weighted Average | 66 | Combined Score |
Detailed Quality Measures
Rates are from CMS quality measures (claims-based and MDS-based) for the reporting period ending Jun 01, 2026. Some measures may be omitted when CMS does not report a numeric rate for this facility.
Medicare claims-based measures
Typically includes short-stay outcomes, hospitalizations, and ED use from Medicare claims.
| Measure | Rate |
|---|---|
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursi... (QM521) | N/A |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency depar... (QM522) | N/A |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days (QM551) | N/A |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resi... (QM552) | N/A |
MDS-based measures
Resident assessment data; often used for long-stay care quality.
| Measure | Rate |
|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activit... (QM401) | 12.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight (QM404) | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in t... (QM406) | 3.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (QM407) | 1.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms (QM408) | 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained (QM409) | 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with ma... (QM410) | 0.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the p... (QM415) | 78.4% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the... (QM430) | N/A |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic m... (QM434) | N/A |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently wo... (QM451) | 12.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnoti... (QM452) | 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the s... (QM454) | 97.3% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately g... (QM472) | N/A |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (QM479) | 0.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder... (QM480) | 12.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medicati... (QM481) | 10.1% |
Complaints & Deficiencies
Complaint History by Year
This chart shows the number of complaints filed each year.
Summary:
- 2023: 5 complaints
- 2024: 10 complaints
- Total: 15 complaints on record
Recent Complaints (Since Jan 2023)
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Nov 08, 2024 | Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention. |
| Nov 08, 2024 | Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members. |
| Nov 08, 2024 | Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data. |
| Nov 08, 2024 | 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. |
| Nov 08, 2024 | 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. |
| Nov 08, 2024 | Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. |
| Nov 08, 2024 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
| Nov 08, 2024 | 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. |
| Feb 23, 2024 | Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home. |
| Feb 23, 2024 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. |
| Nov 17, 2023 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. |
| Nov 17, 2023 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. |
| Nov 17, 2023 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. |
| Nov 17, 2023 | Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional. |
| Nov 17, 2023 | Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation. |
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Owner & Operator Information
Business Entity
LITTLE SISTERS OF THE POOR OF ST PAUL
Ownership Structure
- DONNA MARIE KANNANGARA Direct: 100%
Management & Direction
- RONALD DONACIK CORPORATE OFFICER
- RONALD DONACIK OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- RONALD DONACIK ADP OF THE SNF
- DONNA MARIE KANNANGARA TRUSTEE OF THE SNF
- DONNA MARIE KANNANGARA ADP OF THE SNF
- HIMANSHU SHARMA OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- HIMANSHU SHARMA ADP OF THE SNF
Associated Doctors
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Noted Deficiencies
Detailed history of deficiencies with descriptions and correction dates.
Nursing Hours Analysis
Detailed breakdown of staffing hours per resident by role.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Skilled Nursing Care: 24/7 medical supervision and complex medical treatments
- Long-term Residential Care: Assistance with daily living activities for extended stays
- Short-term Rehabilitation: Recovery services after hospital stays or surgeries
- Memory Care: Specialized programs for residents with dementia and Alzheimer's disease
- Level of care needed (skilled nursing vs. long-term care)
- Room type (private vs. semi-private)
- Insurance coverage (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance)
- Length of stay and specific services required
For current rates and to discuss payment options, contact Little Sisters of The Poor directly at 6512270336. Their admissions team can help determine coverage and out-of-pocket expenses.
Environment & Cleanliness
- Overall cleanliness and odors
- Resident room conditions
- Common area maintenance
- Safety features and accessibility
Staff & Care Quality
- Staff-to-resident ratios
- How staff interact with residents
- Response time to resident needs
- Staff knowledge and professionalism
Ask to speak with current residents and their families, tour at different times of day, and review the facility's most recent inspection reports.