Nursing homes in Duluth, MN

Compare 8 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Duluth, part of the St. Louis area. Average overall CMS Five-Star rating is 2.4★ — below the national average (3.1★). Ratings are sourced from the latest CMS Care Compare provider extract.

Residents of Duluth, Minnesota, and the surrounding St. Louis County area have access to eight nursing homes currently evaluated by the federal CMS Care Compare database. These facilities maintain an average overall rating of 2.4 stars, providing varying levels of skilled nursing care across ZIP codes such as 55802 and 55811. Notably, Ecumen Lakeshore stands out as the city’s top-performing facility, currently holding a prestigious 5-star rating for its commitment to quality standards.

What to look for in Duluth

• 5 homes score below 3★ on compliance. Ask about recent regulatory audits and any current notices.
• 8 of 8 homes meet a 4★+ staffing benchmark — ask about RN coverage at night.
• 1 home holds the top 5★ overall rating — a useful shortlist starting point.
• 6 of 8 homes sit below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.

Top 8 highest rated nursing homes in Duluth

1. 1
   Ecumen Lakeshore

   ECUMEN · Medium
   5.0
2. 2
   VIEWCREST HEALTH CENTER

   ST. FRANCIS HEALTH SERVICES · Medium
   4.0
3. 3
   Aftenro Home

   Legal Business Name Not Available · Medium
   3.0
4. 4
   BAYSHORE RESIDENCE AND REHABILITATION CENTER

   EPHRAM LAHASKY · Large
   2.0
5. 5
   The North Shore Estates Llc

   MONARCH HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT · Medium
   2.0
6. 6
   Benedictine Health Center

   BENEDICTINE HEALTH SYSTEM · Medium
   1.0
7. 7
   Franciscan Health Center

   ST. FRANCIS HEALTH SERVICES · Small
   1.0
8. 8
   HILLTOP HEALTHCARE REHABILITATION AND SKILLED NURS

   JENSEN HEALTH LLC · Large
   1.0

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