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7700 Grand Avenue Duluth, MN 55807 · St. Louis County
All 8 nursing homes in Duluth, MN (8 take Medicaid)
CMS certification number 245483 · See this home on Medicare Care Compare
Is The North Shore Estates a good nursing home? Reviews, ratings and inspection record
There are no official resident reviews of nursing homes: Medicare's Care Compare publishes inspections, staffing and quality data instead. Here is what that record shows for The North Shore Estates as of October 2026.
CMS rates it 2 out of 5 stars overall, below the Minnesota average of 3.2.
Online reviews from families and residents are on Google Maps and other sites; they reflect individual experiences and aren't checked by CMS. The full inspection reports, including what inspectors observed, are on Medicare Care Compare.
Staffing
Nursing staff spend about 3.20 hours per resident per day at The North Shore Estates, below the Minnesota median of 4.18 (US median: 3.72). About 0.65 of those hours are from registered nurses. On weekends it falls to 2.87 hours, 10% below its all-week average. 37.5% of nursing staff left within a year (Minnesota median 39.7%).
About this nursing home
Paying for care at The North Shore Estates: Medicare and Medicaid
The North Shore Estates is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. Medicare Part A can cover a short skilled-nursing or rehab stay here after a qualifying hospital stay of at least three inpatient days (observation days don't count), for up to 100 days per benefit period. Medicaid can pay for long-term care for residents who meet Minnesota's income and asset rules. Being certified doesn't guarantee a Medicaid bed is open, so ask whether the home accepts residents whose Medicaid application is still pending.
In 2026 Medicare covers days 1–20 in full after the Part A deductible ($1,736 per benefit period); for days 21–100 you pay $217 a day; after day 100 you pay all costs. Medicare doesn't pay for long-term custodial care. Medicare's coverage rules.
Health inspections
The most recent standard inspection was on February 12, 2026 and found 10 deficiencies, plus 3 from complaint inspections in the same period. In total, inspectors issued 27 citations in the last three years.
Each citation has a scope and severity letter from A to L. A–C: potential for minimal harm. D–F: potential for more than minimal harm. G–I: actual harm. J–L: immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.
What the inspections found
Over the last three years, inspectors issued 27 citations at The North Shore Estates across 4 inspection dates, 3 of them from complaint investigations. None were at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy levels; 27 were "potential for more than minimal harm" (D–F) and 0 were minimal (A–C). The most common areas cited were quality of life and care (6) and pharmacy service (5). The most serious was cited under the CMS rule to "provide and implement an infection prevention and control program" (tag F0880, level F, February 12, 2026). 3 citations were under CMS's abuse, neglect and exploitation rules.
July 8, 2026 · 3 citations · includes complaint inspection
DTimely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
DRespond appropriately to all alleged violations.
DProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
February 12, 2026 · 10 citations
FProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
ETimely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
EProvide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
EEnsure 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.
EEnsure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
EEnsure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.
EProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
DAllow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
DProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
DEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
March 20, 2025 · 6 citations
EProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
DDevelop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
DPlan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.
DProvide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
DEnsure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
DImplement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
February 1, 2024 · 8 citations
FMake sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
EEnsure 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.
EProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
DAllow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
DEnsure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
DProvide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
DProvide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
DDevelop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Questions to ask on a tour of The North Shore Estates
- CMS cited the home under its abuse and neglect rules on July 8, 2026. How are staff trained, and how are concerns reported?
- Do you have a Medicaid bed open now, and will you admit someone whose Medicaid application is still pending?
- When is the first care-plan meeting, and can family attend?
Questions come from this home's CMS data: its inspections, staffing and ownership record.
Fines and payment denials
CMS reports no fines or payment denials for this home in the last three years.
Rating history
| CMS month | Overall | Inspection | Staffing | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | 2/5 | 2/5 | 4/5 | 3/5 |
| August 2026 | 2/5 | 2/5 | 4/5 | 2/5 |
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Hospitals near The North Shore Estates
The Medicare-certified hospitals closest to this nursing home, with their CMS data. Ask the home which hospital it usually sends residents to.
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4.6 mi
St Marys Hsptl Superior SuperiorEmergency roomMedian ER visit 2h 4m for patients treated and sent home
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6.7 mi
Essentia Health St Mary's Medical Center DuluthEmergency room ★★★★☆ Medicare overall 4 of 5Median ER visit 3h 21m for patients treated and sent home
- 6.8 mi
Hospital ratings, ER visit times and more at Hospitals In Each State
Source: CMS Care Compare. Distances are approximate.
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