Best Skilled Nursing in Duluth, Minnesota
12 communities found
Duluth lists 13 skilled nursing communities, all residential, with no home care agencies in the count. Ten of these carry a rating, averaging 4.2 stars across 257 reviews read. Of the eight communities with a Medicare star rating, the average is 2.1, with one five-star and four one-star facilities.
- 12communities
- 4.1average rating, 9 rated
- 251family reviews read
- 0small homes, 10 or fewer
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
McCarthy Manor
Duluth, Minnesota
5(2)
Assisted LivingIndependent LivingSkilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Ecumen Lakeshore
Duluth, Minnesota
4.3(20)
Medicare home health · 3.5★
Bayshore Residence and Rehabilitation
Duluth, Minnesota
4.2(38)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Aftenro Home
Duluth, Minnesota
4.2(25)
Assisted LivingSkilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Benedictine Westwood
Duluth, Minnesota
Assisted LivingIndependent LivingSkilled Nursing / Long Term Care
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Duluth, Minnesota
Assisted LivingIndependent LivingSkilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Benedictine Living Community-Duluth
Duluth, Minnesota
4.1(74)
Medicare home health · 2.5★
The North Shore Estates
Duluth, Minnesota
3.4(18)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Hilltop Healthcare Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing
Duluth, Minnesota
3.5(44)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Viewcrest Health Center
Duluth, Minnesota
3.2(17)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Best-rated skilled nursing in Duluth
Ranked by family rating, weighted by how many families have reviewed each one. No community pays to appear here.
- 1
4.8 (8 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 47 units
Families describe Franciscan Health Center as a warm, faith-based skilled nursing community where staff form genuine, caring relationships with residents.
- 2
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 written feedback is available.
- 3
4.3 (20 reviews)· Home Health, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 60 units
- 4
Bayshore Residence and Rehabilitation
4.2 (38 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 140 units
Bayshore Residence & Rehabilitation Center offers short-term rehab and long-term care, emphasizing individualized care, on-site therapy, and a clean, comfortable environment.
- 5
4.2 (25 reviews)· Assisted Living, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 54 units
- 6
Benedictine Living Community-Duluth
4.1 (74 reviews)· Home Health, Memory Care, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 96 units
- 7
3.4 (18 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 70 units
The North Shore Estates is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility in West Duluth offering care from short-term rehab to hospice and memory care.
- 8
Hilltop Healthcare Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing
3.5 (44 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 140 units
- 9
3.2 (17 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 88 units
What families say about skilled nursing in Duluth
Counted across the review summaries of 12 Duluth communities: the share whose families mention each theme.
Families most often point to medical and nursing care, noted in 62% of the 13 communities, and caring, attentive staff, mentioned in 38%. Activities and social life and memory care each come up in 31% of summaries, and value for money is cited in 23%. The most common concerns are cost and billing, raised in 69% of cases, and communication with families, noted in 54%.
Praised most
- Medical and nursing care 67%
- Caring, attentive staff 33%
- Activities and social life 25%
- Memory care 25%
- Value for money 17%
Concerns raised
- Cost and billing 67%
- Communication with families 58%
“It's clean and beautiful. Nurses, aides, housekeeping, therapist, they've all been wonderful. I'm healing well, and glad I chose this facility.”
Skilled Nursing in Duluth: the figures
- •Of the 8 with a known size, 0 have ten residents or fewer, 3 have 11 to 60, and 5 have more than 60.
- •8 nursing homes carry a Medicare star rating, averaging 2.1 out of 5: 1 rated four stars or better, 3 rated one star.
- •Most common amenities: 24-hour staff (11), housekeeping (11), wheelchair accessible (11), emergency call system (11), medication management (11), gathering / activity spaces (10).
How families pay for skilled nursing 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: Skilled Nursing in Minnesota. Prices by city and the programs that help: what senior living costs in Minnesota.
About these figures
Computed on October 23, 2026 from the 12 communities listed in Duluth, 251 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.
Reading on this
Guides from MyLivingChoice that families in Duluth ask about.
- Home Care in Minnesota: Agencies, Medicare Home Health Ratings, and What It Costs
- Nursing Home vs. Assisted Living: Which Level of Care Does Your Loved One Actually Need?
- What to Expect from Daily Life in a Skilled Nursing Home?
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Skilled Nursing in Duluth: Common Questions
How many skilled nursing long term care communities are in Duluth, Minnesota?
MyLivingChoice lists 12 skilled nursing long term care communities in Duluth, Minnesota, each with photos, care details, and reviews from families.
Which skilled nursing long term care communities in Duluth are rated highest?
Based on combined ratings across Google, Yelp, and MyLivingChoice reviews, top-rated options include Benedictine Marywood (5★, 5 ratings), Franciscan Health Center (4.8★, 8 ratings), Ecumen Lakeshore (4.3★, 20 ratings).
What types of senior care are available in Duluth?
Beyond skilled nursing long term care, Duluth has assisted living (21 communities), independent living (12 communities), skilled nursing / long term care (12 communities), memory care (6 communities), home health (5 communities). Every option is listed with photos, reviews, and contact details.
How do families rate skilled nursing long term care in Duluth?
Families rate Duluth skilled nursing long term care communities 4.1 out of 5 on average, across 251 public Google reviews of local communities.
What do families praise, and complain about, in Duluth skilled nursing long term care communities?
Across the review summaries of 12 Duluth communities, the most common praise is medical and nursing care (mentioned for 67%), caring, attentive staff (mentioned for 33%), activities and social life (mentioned for 25%). The most common concerns are cost and billing (67%), communication with families (58%).
Are there small skilled nursing long term care homes in Duluth?
Of the 8 Duluth communities with a known size, 0 have ten residents or fewer, 3 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. 1 is rated four stars or better and 3 are rated one star. Each listing shows its rating and three years of inspection history from CMS Care Compare.