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Nursing homes in St. Louis County, Minnesota
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Boundary Waters Care Center
200 West Conan Street · Ely, MN
Ownership: Non-profit (corporation)
Ecumen Lakeshore
4002 London Road · Duluth, MN
Ownership: Non-profit (corporation)
Bayshore Residence and Rehabilitation Center
1601 St Louis Avenue · Duluth, MN
Ownership: For-profit (limited liability company)
Benedictine Health Center
935 Kenwood Avenue · Duluth, MN
Ownership: Non-profit (church related)
Guardian Angels Health & Rehab Center
1500 East Third Avenue · Hibbing, MN
Ownership: Non-profit (corporation)
Heritage Manor
321 Northeast Sixth Street · Chisholm, MN
Ownership: Non-profit (church related)
Franciscan Health Center
3910 Minnesota Avenue · Duluth, MN
Ownership: Non-profit (corporation)
The Waterview Woods
601 Grant Avenue · Eveleth, MN
Ownership: For-profit (corporation)
The Waterview Pines
1201 8th Street South · Virginia, MN
Ownership: For-profit (partnership)
Hilltop Healthcare Rehabilitation and Skilled Nurs
2501 Rice Lake Road · Duluth, MN
Ownership: For-profit (partnership)
Cook Hospital & Care Center
10 Southeast Fifth Street · Cook, MN
Ownership: Government (hospital district)
Viewcrest Health Center
3111 Church Street · Duluth, MN
Ownership: Non-profit (church related)
Essentia Health Virginia Care Cent
901 9th Street North · Virginia, MN
Ownership: Non-profit (corporation)
Essentia Health Northern Pines Medical Center
5211 Highway 110 · Aurora, MN
Ownership: Non-profit (corporation)
The North Shore Estates
7700 Grand Avenue · Duluth, MN
Ownership: For-profit (partnership)
Cornerstone Villa
1000 Forest Street · Buhl, MN
Ownership: Non-profit (corporation)
Aftenro Home
510 West College Street · Duluth, MN
Ownership: Non-profit (corporation)
CMS ratings and family reviews are separate. Medicare data as of September 2026.
Nursing home care at a glance
Scope: all homes within St. Louis County, Minnesota. Filters do not change this comparison scope.
CMS overall rating
out of 5 · from this site's directory data
Ratings offer a starting point. Review each home’s inspection, staffing and quality details.
Source: Medicare (CMS) Care Compare · scope: St. Louis County (17 facilities), Minnesota (338 facilities), United States (14,690 facilities) · Medicare data as of September 2026 · average of each facility's CMS overall star rating, each home counted equallyNurse staffing time
hours of nursing care per resident per day · higher is better
Source: Medicare (CMS) payroll-based staffing data · St. Louis County: average of 17 homes, each counted equally; state and national figures are Medicare averages · Medicare data as of September 2026Nursing staff turnover
share of nursing staff who left in a year · lower is better
Source: Medicare (CMS) · St. Louis County: average of 16 homes, each counted equally; state and national figures are Medicare averages · Medicare data as of September 2026Explore more local data
Inspections and quality
Each home’s page shows its full Medicare inspection record, what Medicare found, fines, and short-stay and long-stay quality measures, compared with the state average.
How these comparisons work
Area figures are simple averages of the homes listed here that have Medicare data, with each home counted equally. State and national figures are Medicare’s own averages. An average does not describe any single home. Our methodology.
Choosing care in St. Louis County
This directory lists 17 nursing homes in St. Louis County, Minnesota, with 1,155 certified beds between them. Their average CMS overall rating is 2.6 stars, below the national average of 3.0 stars: 5 homes hold four or five stars and 10 have one or two.
Among the highest-rated homes are Boundary Waters Care Center (5 stars), Ecumen Lakeshore (5 stars) and Essentia Health Northern Pines Medical Center (5 stars).
By ownership, 29% are for-profit, 65% non-profit and 6% government-owned. None is currently a CMS Special Focus Facility. 2 homes carry the CMS abuse icon, which flags recent inspection citations related to abuse; check the inspection details on each profile.
These figures come from the CMS data behind this directory. Ratings and inspections change, so confirm current details on each home’s profile and with the home itself.
Costs and payment
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Review each home’s dated CMS ratings, inspection information and staffing details in its profile.
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How can I broaden my search?
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Planning your county-wide search
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How do I narrow the county-wide list?
Choose a community in the left panel, then use rating, payment and size filters. County results stay within the municipality.
What should I review beyond the overall rating?
Open each facility profile to review dated inspection, staffing and quality information, and keep family reviews separate from CMS ratings.
How do I check payment and admissions?
Contact the home to discuss accepted coverage, costs and current admissions. A directory listing does not confirm availability or individual insurance coverage.
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Questions about nursing homes in St. Louis County
How many nursing homes are in St. Louis County?
There are 17 Medicare-certified nursing homes in St. Louis County, with 1,155 certified beds in total. Bed counts show capacity, not current openings.
Which nursing homes in St. Louis County have the highest Medicare rating?
Boundary Waters Care Center (5 stars), Ecumen Lakeshore (5 stars), Essentia Health Northern Pines Medical Center (5 stars). See the full ranking.
What is the average Medicare rating of nursing homes in St. Louis County?
2.6 out of 5 across 17 rated homes, compared with 3.2 for Minnesota as a whole.
Do nursing homes in St. Louis County accept Medicaid?
17 of the 17 homes accept Medicaid, according to Medicare’s records. Confirm with each home, since Medicaid beds can be limited. How nursing home Medicaid works in Minnesota.
Are any nursing homes in St. Louis County on Medicare’s Special Focus list?
No. The Special Focus program follows homes with a history of serious quality problems. Data as of September 2026.