8 nursing homes in Duluth, Minnesota
St. Louis County, with CMS star ratings.
- nursing homes
- 8
- average CMS stars
- 2.4
- Medicaid certified
- 8
- beds
- 695
Which Duluth nursing homes take Medicaid
8 of the 8 nursing homes in Duluth are certified for Medicaid, so Medicaid can pay for a long stay once your parent qualifies.
Star ratings across Duluth
The average overall CMS rating in Duluth is 2.4 stars.
| Overall rating | Nursing homes |
|---|---|
| 5 of 5 | 1 |
| 4 of 5 | 1 |
| 3 of 5 | 0 |
| 2 of 5 | 4 |
| 1 of 5 | 2 |
All 8 nursing homes in Duluth
- Bayshore Residence and Rehabilitation Center1601 St Louis Avenue, Duluth 55802
- Hilltop Healthcare Rehabilitation and Skilled Nurs2501 Rice Lake Road, Duluth 55811
- Benedictine Health Center935 Kenwood Avenue, Duluth 55811
- Viewcrest Health Center3111 Church Street, Duluth 55811
- The North Shore Estates LLC7700 Grand Avenue, Duluth 55807
- Ecumen Lakeshore4002 London Road, Duluth 55804
- Aftenro Home510 West College Street, Duluth 55811
- Franciscan Health Center3910 Minnesota Avenue, Duluth 55802
Duluth nursing homes with the best inspection results
| Nursing home | Health inspection stars | Cited at last visit |
|---|---|---|
| Ecumen Lakeshore | 5 of 5 | 0 |
| Viewcrest Health Center | 3 of 5 | 2 |
| Hilltop Healthcare Rehabilitation and Skilled Nurs | 2 of 5 | 10 |
| Bayshore Residence and Rehabilitation Center | 2 of 5 | 12 |
| The North Shore Estates LLC | 2 of 5 | 13 |
Fines and abuse flags in Duluth
3 homes were fined $374,093 in total over 3 years and 1 carries the CMS abuse icon.
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Who inspects nursing homes in Minnesota
Minnesota's state survey agency licenses nursing homes and runs the inspections for CMS. CMS turns those inspections, staffing and quality data into the star ratings shown here.
Medicare can pay for up to 100 days of skilled care after a hospital stay of at least 3 days. Medicare explains the rule.
Questions families ask about Duluth
How much does a nursing home cost in Minnesota?
A shared room has a Minnesota median of $10,646 a month, a private room $13,870 (CareScout 2025).
Will Medicare pay for a nursing home in Minnesota?
Only for a short skilled stay after a qualifying hospital stay, up to 100 days.
How many nursing homes are in Duluth, MN?
8 certified homes with 695 beds.
Which nursing homes in Duluth have the best ratings?
Ecumen Lakeshore has 5 stars overall.
From the federal record: CMS Provider Information, October 2026 release.