RankingsUpdated August 2026

The 8 Best-Rated Nursing Homes in Duluth, MN (2026)

Every CMS-certified nursing home in Duluth, MN, independently ranked by health inspection scores, staffing levels, and penalty history — never paid placement. See how our ranking method works

8Nursing Homes in Duluth
2.4/5
-0.8 vs state avgState avg: 3.20Duluth Avg Rating
$119K+$70K vs state avgState avg: $49KAvg Fine (When Penalized)
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1No Penalties

Nursing HomeDuluth, MN

Ecumen Lakeshore

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
60 BedsInspected Aug 2025

Above Minnesota avg of 3.2

4002 London RoadDuluth, MN 55804

(218) 625-7100

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2No Penalties

Nursing HomeDuluth, MN

Aftenro Home

Corporation

★★★★☆4 out of 5 stars4.0Above AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection3.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
54 BedsInspected Jan 2025

Above Minnesota avg of 3.2

510 West College StreetDuluth, MN 55811

(218) 728-6600

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3No Penalties

Nursing HomeDuluth, MN

Franciscan Health Center

Corporation

★☆☆☆☆1 out of 5 stars1.0PoorCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection2.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures1.0
47 BedsInspected Dec 2024

Below Minnesota avg of 3.2

3910 Minnesota AvenueDuluth, MN 55802

(218) 727-8933

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4No Penalties

Nursing HomeDuluth, MN

Benedictine Health Center

Faith-based

★☆☆☆☆1 out of 5 stars1.0PoorCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection1.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
96 BedsInspected Dec 2025

Below Minnesota avg of 3.2

935 Kenwood AvenueDuluth, MN 55811

(218) 522-8900

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City report

Care landscape in Duluth

How Duluth compares with the rest of Minnesota on three signals families ask about most.

  • Population 65+23.0%

    About 16% higher than the state average of 19.9%.

    Census ACS 2023 (ZIP-weighted)
  • Nurse staff turnover48.5%

    About 14% higher than the state average of 42.4%.

    CMS PBJ 2024
  • Cognitive disability13.6%

    About the same as the state average of 13.6%.

    CDC PLACES (ZIP-weighted)

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How many facilities were evaluated in Duluth, MN?

This page evaluates 8 eligible nursing homes in Duluth, MN and shows the top 8.

How are these rankings calculated?

Facilities are ranked by CMS overall rating first. Ties are broken by fewer penalties, then health inspection rating, then staffing rating.

Should I rely on these rankings alone?

No. Use the rankings to narrow the field, then review facility profiles, confirm details directly with the provider, and get professional guidance for the care decision.

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