Best Senior Living in Duluth, Minnesota
31 communities found
Duluth offers 34 senior living options, made up of 31 residential communities and 3 home care agencies. Across 26 rated communities, families have left 472 reviews, with an average rating of 4.2 out of 5.
- 34options listed
- 4.2average rating, 26 rated
- 472family reviews read
- 0small homes, 10 or fewer
VitaCare Living of Spirit Valley
Duluth, Minnesota
4.8(33)
Assisted Living
BeeHive Homes Assisted Living and Memory Care of Duluth
Duluth, Minnesota
4.8(31)
Assisted LivingIndependent LivingMemory Care
Open Arms Senior Living
Duluth, Minnesota
5(8)
Assisted LivingMemory Care
Diamond Willow Assisted Living & Memory Care
Duluth, Minnesota
5(6)
Assisted LivingMemory CareSkilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Duluth Heights Lodge Senior Living
Duluth, Minnesota
4.6(25)
Assisted LivingIndependent Living
Franciscan Health Center
Duluth, Minnesota
4.8(8)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Benedictine Marywood
Duluth, Minnesota
5(5)
Assisted LivingIndependent LivingSkilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Heritage Haven
Duluth, Minnesota
5(4)
Assisted Living
Mount Royal Pines III — Assisted Living
Duluth, Minnesota
5(4)
Assisted Living
McCarthy Manor
Duluth, Minnesota
5(2)
Assisted LivingIndependent LivingSkilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Gramercy Park Cooperative of Duluth
Duluth, Minnesota
4.5(4)
Independent Living
Ecumen Lakeshore - The Crest Senior Apartments
Duluth, Minnesota
5(1)
Assisted LivingIndependent LivingMemory Care
Best-rated senior living in Duluth
Ranked by family rating, weighted by how many families have reviewed each one. No community pays to appear here.
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VitaCare Living of Spirit Valley
4.8 (33 reviews)· Assisted Living
VitaCare Living of Spirit Valley holds a 4.8 rating from 33 Google reviews, though no detailed review text or amenities have been provided.
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BeeHive Homes Assisted Living and Memory Care of Duluth
4.8 (31 reviews)· Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care
BeeHive Homes is a small, family-owned community offering assisted living and memory care on a quiet 4-acre property, rated 4.8 from 31 reviews.
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5 (8 reviews)· Assisted Living, Memory Care
Open Arms Senior Living is a small, home-like community where the owner is present daily and families praise home-cooked meals and close involvement in care planning.
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Diamond Willow Assisted Living & Memory Care
5 (6 reviews)· Assisted Living, Memory Care, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Diamond Willow holds a 5-star average and emphasizes a small, home-like setting with onsite nursing and all-inclusive pricing.
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Duluth Heights Lodge Senior Living
4.6 (25 reviews)· Assisted Living, Independent Living
Families describe Duluth Heights Lodge as a warm, close-knit community where staff know residents personally and praise the food, activities, and smooth transitions into care.
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4.8 (8 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 47 units
Franciscan Health Center is a faith-based skilled nursing community where families describe staff as professional and compassionate, with several noting years of positive experience.
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5 (5 reviews)· Assisted Living, Independent Living, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Benedictine Marywood offers a full continuum of care from independent living through skilled nursing, though little detailed review feedback is available online.
- 8
4.3 (20 reviews)· Home Health, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 60 units
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Bayshore Residence and Rehabilitation
4.2 (38 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 140 units
Bayshore Residence and Rehabilitation offers short-term rehab and long-term care, emphasizing individualized care, on-site therapy, and a clean, comfortable environment.
- 10
4.2 (25 reviews)· Assisted Living, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 54 units
What families say about senior living in Duluth
Counted across the review summaries of 31 Duluth communities: the share whose families mention each theme.
Families most often mention caring, attentive staff (45% of 31 communities), medical and nursing care (35%), and food and dining (32%). Concerns center on cost and billing (61%) and communication with families (58%), while building upkeep (10%) and staff attitude (3%) come up far less.
Praised most
- Caring, attentive staff 45%
- Medical and nursing care 35%
- Food and dining 32%
- Activities and social life 29%
- Building and grounds 29%
Concerns raised
- Cost and billing 61%
- Communication with families 58%
- Building and upkeep 10%
- Staff attitude 3%
“The staff at Beehive are wonderful! We have been out to work on their appliances and their facility is always so clean and well kept! We love working with them!”
“Our father is 91 years old and has been at VitaCare since 2021. He is doing very well under their care. He can be stubborn, at times, but they handle him with ease.<br>We are very happy with VitaCare!<br>Cindy”
“It's clean and beautiful. Nurses, aides, housekeeping, therapist, they've all been wonderful. I'm healing well, and glad I chose this facility.”
Senior Living in Duluth: the figures
- •Of the 9 with a known size, 0 have ten residents or fewer, 4 have 11 to 60, and 5 have more than 60.
- •8 nursing homes carry a Medicare star rating, averaging 2.1 out of 5: 2 rated four stars or better, 4 rated one star.
- •Most common amenities: gathering / activity spaces (25), housekeeping (25), 24-hour staff (25), wheelchair accessible (24), emergency call system (23), private rooms (22).
How families pay for senior living in Minnesota
Most Minnesota families start by paying privately, drawing on savings, retirement income, and often the proceeds from selling a home. Long-term care insurance, when a parent or spouse has a policy, can also help cover the monthly cost of assisted living, memory care, or independent living. Veterans and surviving spouses may qualify for VA Aid and Attendance, a benefit that adds a monthly payment on top of a regular VA pension for those who need help with daily activities. It is worth checking early, since VA claims can take time to process.
The full picture for the state: Senior Living in Minnesota. Prices by city and the programs that help: what senior living costs in Minnesota.
About these figures
Computed on October 4, 2026 from the 34 communities listed in Duluth, 472 public family reviews on Google, Yelp and MyLivingChoice, state licensing records and, for nursing homes, CMS Care Compare. The best-rated list ranks communities by average family rating weighted by how many families have reviewed each one, so a 4.9 from three reviews does not outrank a 4.7 from two hundred. No community pays to appear in the best-rated list or in these figures; sponsored and partner listings in the directory results are marked as such. Figures refresh as listings and reviews change; the written summary was last revised September 25, 2026.
Senior Living in Duluth: Common Questions
How many senior living communities are in Duluth, Minnesota?
MyLivingChoice lists 34 senior living communities in Duluth, Minnesota, each with photos, care details, and reviews from families.
Which senior living communities in Duluth are rated highest?
Based on combined ratings across Google, Yelp, and MyLivingChoice reviews, top-rated options include Open Arms Senior Living (5★, 8 ratings), Diamond Willow Assisted Living & Memory Care (5★, 6 ratings), Benedictine Marywood (5★, 5 ratings).
What types of senior care are available in Duluth?
Beyond senior living, Duluth has assisted living (21 communities), skilled nursing / long term care (13 communities), independent living (12 communities), memory care (6 communities), home health (5 communities). Every option is listed with photos, reviews, and contact details.
How do families rate senior living in Duluth?
Families rate Duluth senior living communities 4.2 out of 5 on average, across 472 public Google reviews of local communities.
What do families praise, and complain about, in Duluth senior living communities?
Across the review summaries of 31 Duluth communities, the most common praise is caring, attentive staff (mentioned for 45%), medical and nursing care (mentioned for 35%), food and dining (mentioned for 32%). The most common concerns are cost and billing (61%), communication with families (58%), building and upkeep (10%).
Are there small senior living homes in Duluth?
Of the 9 Duluth communities with a known size, 0 have ten residents or fewer, 4 have 11 to 60, and 5 have more than 60. Small licensed homes are listed here alongside large communities, which most directories skip.
How do Duluth nursing homes score on Medicare's star ratings?
8 Medicare-certified nursing homes in Duluth carry an overall star rating, averaging 2.1 out of 5. 2 are rated four stars or better and 4 are rated one star. Each listing shows its rating and three years of inspection history from CMS Care Compare.