Waabigwani
Feb 2026
Went in to see a old roommate of mine, staff were unprofessional and could use more training... I reported things that concerned me and I was told otherwise.....
1 / 6Quick Facts
- Total units
- 70
- Medicare rating
- 2 of 5
- Ownership
- For profit, Partnership
- Certified beds
- 70
- Inspections
- View history (41 citations)
- Memory care setting
- Secured unit for memory care residents
- Nursing coverage
- 24-hour nursing staff on-site
- Care range
- Includes hospice care alongside long-term nursing
CMS Care Compare
What Families Think
There are no written reviews available for The North Shore Estates, only an aggregate Google rating of 3.4 from 18 reviewers, so specific feedback on day-to-day experience isn't available. The community is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility in West Duluth offering a broad range of care types, from short-term rehab to hospice and secured memory care.
The Good
- Offers short-term rehab, wound care, hospice, and long-term care
- Secured environment specifically for memory care residents
- 24-hour nursing staff on-site
- Therapeutic recreation programs targeting physical, cognitive, and social needs
The Bad
- No published pricing information available
- Very few reviews (18) to gauge resident experience
- Google rating of 3.4 is only middling
AI-generated from reviews and community data.
The North Shore Estates is a senior living community in Duluth, Minnesota offering Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Restaurant style Dining Room, Gathering / Activity Spaces and Social Activities. Families rate it 3.4 out of 5 across 18 reviews.
About The North Shore Estates
The North Shore Estates LLC is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation community located in West Duluth, Minnesota, operated by Monarch Healthcare Management. The community offers short-term rehabilitation, wound care, memory care, hospice care, and long-term care services, with 24-hour nursing staff available to support residents' needs.
The campus sits just off the Saint Louis River in a cozy setting designed to serve residents seeking assistance ranging from brief rehabilitation stays to help maintaining independence, secured environments for memory care, or comprehensive long-term nursing support. The community emphasizes patient-focused rehabilitation tailored to individual needs.
The Therapeutic Recreation team at The North Shore Estates organizes activities designed to address the spiritual, physical, emotional, cognitive, and social needs of residents. These programs foster intergenerational engagement and are meant to enrich daily life within the community.
Monarch Healthcare Management operates multiple locations throughout Minnesota and focuses its mission on changing how short-term rehabilitation and long-term healthcare are delivered, prioritizing residents, tenants, and families through innovative care approaches.
Types of Care at The North Shore Estates
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Amenities
Room Amenities
- Emergency Call System
- Private Bathroom
- Private Rooms
- Wheelchair Accessible
Meals & Dining
- Restaurant style Dining Room
Community Amenities
- 24-Hour Staff
- Gathering / Activity Spaces
- Housekeeping
- Laundry Service
- Medication Management
- On-Site Nurse (RN)
Activities
- Social Activities (Happy Hour, Wine Tasting, Dances, Karaoke)
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Help Me ChooseReviews of The North Shore Estates
3.4overall · 18 ratings combined
3.4★ on Google (18)
Charles Hawkins
Dec 2025
Northshore Estates is a wonderful nursing home, very adequate, clean, with caring professional staff. My wife, Darlene, of 46 years, due to a debilitating stroke, resides there. I am very pleased and grateful with the overall quality of care which gives me peace of mind.
Chelsey Lindstrom
May 2025
The staff know their residents well and take excellent care of them. Also, the activities they offer their residents are so much fun!
Steve Fisher
Dec 2024
I spent 2 different times at North Shore Estates after I had total right shoulder reverse replacement. I had nothing but a great experience. The food was great my cnas were awesome and my nurses Rn Kris and Lpn Sue were awesome. I hope I don't have to go back lol but if I do
Barbara Lessard
Feb 2024
Short staff. Every time I visit my sister is in bed. Room very dirty and extremely cluttered. We send flowers and no one bothers to water them. There's one staff member who keeps my sister supplied with soda that she obtains herself and doesn't take extra money to do so. One staff member has lied to me twice after telling me she could provide a service.
Government Inspection History
3 inspection visits in the last three years, 41 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
Feb 12, 2026Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard16 citations
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Mar 10, 2026
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Mar 18, 2026
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Mar 18, 2026
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Mar 18, 2026
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Mar 18, 2026
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Mar 18, 2026
Ensure 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.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Mar 18, 2026
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Mar 18, 2026
Ensure 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.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Mar 18, 2026
Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 18, 2026
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 18, 2026
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 18, 2026
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 18, 2026
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 18, 2026
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 10, 2026
Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.
Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 10, 2026
Mar 20, 2025Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard14 citations
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Apr 8, 2025
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Apr 4, 2025
Install properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Apr 8, 2025
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Apr 4, 2025
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Apr 4, 2025
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Apr 18, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 9, 2025
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 4, 2025
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 4, 2025
Implement 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.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 9, 2025
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 9, 2025
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 9, 2025
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 9, 2025
Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 9, 2025
Feb 1, 2024Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard11 citations
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Mar 6, 2024
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 22, 2024
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 22, 2024
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 22, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Feb 22, 2024
Ensure 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.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Feb 22, 2024
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 22, 2024
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 22, 2024
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 22, 2024
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 22, 2024
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 22, 2024
Source: CMS Care Compare, public federal data covering certified nursing facilities, refreshed monthly. Citations range from A (least serious) to L (most serious) on the federal scope and severity scale. Most citations are corrected quickly; review the details and ask the community about anything that concerns you.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of care does The North Shore Estates offer?
The North Shore Estates offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.
Where is The North Shore Estates located?
The North Shore Estates is located at 7700 Grand Avenue in Duluth, Minnesota.
What do families say about The North Shore Estates?
There are no written reviews available for The North Shore Estates, only an aggregate Google rating of 3.4 from 18 reviewers, so specific feedback on day-to-day experience isn't available. The community is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility in West Duluth offering a broad range of care types, from short-term rehab to hospice and secured memory care.
How did The North Shore Estates do on recent health and safety inspections?
The North Shore Estates had 3 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 41 citations on file according to CMS Care Compare data. The full history, including what each citation was for and whether it was corrected, is in the inspection section on this page.
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