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Nursing homes in Duluth, MN that take Medicare & Medicaid

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8 nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) in Duluth are certified by Medicare or Medicaid, with an average CMS rating of 2.4 stars (Minnesota: 3.2). The highest rated is Ecumen Lakeshore. 8 accept Medicaid.

Ratings come from CMS and are updated monthly; these are from October 2026. Check each home's latest inspection report and visit in person before you decide.

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8 nursing homes

1
Ecumen Lakeshore
60 beds Medicaid Medicare
★★★★★
Inspection 5/5 Staffing 5/5 Quality 4/5
Nurse hours 5.20 hrs/day
2
Viewcrest Health Center
88 beds Medicaid Medicare 5 fines
★★★★☆
Inspection 3/5 Staffing 4/5 Quality 5/5
Nurse hours 3.64 hrs/day
3
Franciscan Health Center
47 beds Medicaid Medicare
★★☆☆☆
Inspection 2/5 Staffing 5/5 Quality 1/5
Nurse hours 3.99 hrs/day
4
Hilltop Healthcare Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing
140 beds Medicaid Medicare 3 fines
★★☆☆☆
Inspection 2/5 Staffing 4/5 Quality 2/5
Nurse hours 3.56 hrs/day
5
Bayshore Residence and Rehabilitation Center
140 beds Medicaid Medicare 2 fines
★★☆☆☆
Inspection 2/5 Staffing 4/5 Quality 2/5
Nurse hours 3.46 hrs/day
6
The North Shore Estates
70 beds Medicaid Medicare
★★☆☆☆
Inspection 2/5 Staffing 4/5 Quality 3/5
Nurse hours 3.20 hrs/day
7
Benedictine Health Center
96 beds Medicaid Medicare Cited for abuse
★☆☆☆☆
Inspection 1/5 Staffing 4/5 Quality 4/5
Nurse hours 3.94 hrs/day
8
Aftenro Home
54 beds Medicaid
★☆☆☆☆
Inspection 1/5 Staffing 5/5 Quality 1/5
Nurse hours 3.83 hrs/day
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Nurse hours: the bar is the home; the tick is the Minnesota median (4.18 hours).

Questions about nursing homes in Duluth

Which nursing homes in Duluth accept Medicaid?
8 of 8 are certified for Medicaid, according to CMS, including Ecumen Lakeshore, Viewcrest Health Center, Franciscan Health Center, Hilltop Healthcare Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing, Bayshore Residence and Rehabilitation Center. Certification doesn't mean a Medicaid bed is open; call and ask, including whether they accept residents whose Medicaid application is pending.
Which accept Medicare for short-term rehab?
7 of 8 are Medicare-certified skilled nursing facilities. The best CMS short-stay quality ratings are at Viewcrest Health Center (5 of 5) and Ecumen Lakeshore (4 of 5).
What is the highest-rated nursing home in Duluth?
Ecumen Lakeshore has the highest CMS overall rating in Duluth (5 of 5). Ratings are from October 2026.
How do Duluth nursing homes compare with the rest of Minnesota?
Their average CMS rating is 2.4 stars, below the Minnesota average of 3.2. 3 of 8 were fined by CMS in the last three years.
Are there small nursing homes in Duluth?
2 of 8 nursing homes in Duluth have fewer than 60 certified beds, according to CMS.
How many nursing homes in Duluth have no CMS fines?
5 of 8 nursing homes in Duluth have no CMS fines in the last three years, according to CMS.
How many 5-star nursing homes are in Duluth?
1 of 8 nursing homes in Duluth is rated 5 stars overall, according to CMS (October 2026).
How much does a nursing home cost in Duluth?
CMS doesn't publish prices, so ask each home for its daily rate. Medicare covers up to 100 days of skilled nursing after a qualifying hospital stay, with daily coinsurance from day 21; Medicaid pays for long-term care for people who meet Minnesota's income and asset rules.

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Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, October 2026. Nursing Homes In Each State is independent and not affiliated with CMS or Medicare. About the data.

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