Nursing homes in Duluth, MN

Duluth, MN has 8 Medicare-certified nursing homes. 1 has a 5-star overall rating, and 3 have been fined in the last three years.

Medicare data updated October 2026. Sorted by Medicare's overall rating.

Nursing home	Overall rating	Health inspections	Staffing	Quality measures	Beds	Fines
Ecumen Lakeshore4002 London Road · Non profit - Corporation	5 out of 5 stars	5 out of 5 stars	5 out of 5 stars	4 out of 5 stars	60	None
Viewcrest Health Center3111 Church Street · Non profit - Church related	3 out of 5 stars	3 out of 5 stars	4 out of 5 stars	4 out of 5 stars	88	5 ($71,076)
Bayshore Residence and Rehabilitation Center1601 St Louis Avenue · For profit - Limited Liability company	2 out of 5 stars	2 out of 5 stars	4 out of 5 stars	2 out of 5 stars	140	2 ($132,398)
Hilltop Healthcare Rehabilitation and Skilled Nurs2501 Rice Lake Road · For profit - Partnership	2 out of 5 stars	2 out of 5 stars	4 out of 5 stars	2 out of 5 stars	140	3 ($170,619)
The North Shore Estates LLC7700 Grand Avenue · For profit - Partnership	2 out of 5 stars	2 out of 5 stars	4 out of 5 stars	2 out of 5 stars	70	None
Franciscan Health Center3910 Minnesota Avenue · Non profit - Corporation	1 out of 5 stars	2 out of 5 stars	4 out of 5 stars	1 out of 5 stars	47	None
Aftenro Home510 West College Street · Non profit - Corporation	1 out of 5 stars	1 out of 5 stars	5 out of 5 stars	1 out of 5 stars	54	None
Benedictine Health Center935 Kenwood Avenue · Non profit - Church related Cited for abuse	1 out of 5 stars	1 out of 5 stars	4 out of 5 stars	4 out of 5 stars	96	None

How to read the ratings. Medicare's overall rating starts from the health inspection rating, which compares each home with others in Minnesota, then moves up or down a star for very high or very low staffing and quality measure ratings. Ratings are one source among several: Medicare suggests visiting too. How to read a nursing home's star ratings

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Recent inspection problems in Duluth

Citations from each home's latest standard inspection and from complaint inspections in the last three years, newest first. What an inspection citation means

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.July 8, 2026 · The North Shore Estates LLC · F0609 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.July 8, 2026 · The North Shore Estates LLC · F0610 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.July 8, 2026 · The North Shore Estates LLC · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.June 26, 2026 · Bayshore Residence and Rehabilitation Center · F0576 · Level of harm: Potential for minimal harm · Residents affected: Some
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.June 26, 2026 · Bayshore Residence and Rehabilitation Center · F0761 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.June 26, 2026 · Bayshore Residence and Rehabilitation Center · F0804 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.June 26, 2026 · Bayshore Residence and Rehabilitation Center · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.June 26, 2026 · Bayshore Residence and Rehabilitation Center · F0552 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.June 26, 2026 · Bayshore Residence and Rehabilitation Center · F0554 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.June 26, 2026 · Bayshore Residence and Rehabilitation Center · F0677 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few

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Questions about nursing homes in Duluth

Which nursing home in Duluth has the highest Medicare rating?

Ecumen Lakeshore has the highest overall rating in Duluth: 5 stars out of 5.

How many nursing homes in Duluth have been fined?

3 of the 8 have been fined in the last three years, $374,093 in all. The most was $170,619, at Hilltop Healthcare Rehabilitation and Skilled Nurs.

Does Medicare flag any nursing homes in Duluth?

Benedictine Health Center was cited for abuse. Medicare marks homes with a history of serious problems and homes recently cited for abuse.

Which nursing home in Duluth is the largest?

Bayshore Residence and Rehabilitation Center, with 140 certified beds.

Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.