Nursing Homes in Duluth, MN
8 Medicare-certified nursing homes in Duluth, Minnesota are rated below using federal CMS inspection records, staffing levels, deficiency citations, and resident quality outcomes — translated into plain English. Average safety score: 66/100. Scores updated monthly. Most listed facilities are in St. Louis County.
3 facilities score Strong Safety Record or Generally Positive. 2 have Serious Concerns or Critical findings — compare carefully.
Data source and freshness
These Duluth scores are generated from public CMS Care Compare and Provider Data Catalog records. Data is refreshed monthly; this page was generated in May 2026.
Use scores as a starting point
A safety score can narrow your list, but families should still review recent citations, ask administrators direct questions, and tour before choosing care.
Download the nursing home tour checklistSafety score distribution in Duluth
This distribution helps families avoid relying on a single average. A city can have a reasonable average score while still containing individual facilities that deserve closer review.
Local safety snapshot
Use this Duluth list to compare facilities before a tour or hospital discharge decision. Open individual reports to review inspection citations, staffing, enforcement actions, quality outcomes, and questions to ask administrators.
Top-scoring in Duluth
- Ecumen Lakeshore — 93/100
- Franciscan Health Center — 71/100
- Aftenro Home — 70/100
Facilities to review carefully
| Facility Name | Score | Rating | Beds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ecumen Lakeshore | 93 | Strong Safety Record | 60 |
| Franciscan Health Center | 71 | Generally Positive | 47 |
| Aftenro Home | 70 | Generally Positive | 54 |
| The North Shore Estates Llc | 68 | Use Caution | 70 |
| Benedictine Health Center | 66 | Use Caution | 96 |
| Viewcrest Health Center | 65 | Use Caution | 88 |
| Bayshore Residence And Rehabilitation Center | 50 | Serious Concerns | 140 |
| Hilltop Healthcare Rehabilitation And Skilled Nurs | 47 | Serious Concerns | 140 |
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Frequently Asked Questions — Duluth Nursing Homes
How many nursing homes are in Duluth?
Senior Care Report Card lists 8 Medicare-certified nursing homes in Duluth, Minnesota, with safety scores based on federal CMS inspection, staffing, enforcement, and quality data.
What is the average nursing home safety score in Duluth?
The average Senior Care Safety Score for listed Duluth facilities is 66/100. Use the individual facility reports to compare the reasons behind each score.
How should families use this Duluth nursing home list?
Use the table to shortlist facilities, then read each report's deficiency citations, staffing levels, penalties, and quality outcomes. Scores are a research starting point, not medical or legal advice.
Compare all 8 nursing homes in Duluth, Minnesota
Each report includes inspection history, deficiency citations, staffing data, penalty records, and resident quality outcomes — all pulled from CMS Care Compare and translated into a 0–100 safety score. Scores are informational and are not medical, legal, or placement advice.
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