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Nursing homes in St. Louis County, Minnesota
There are 17 certified nursing homes in St. Louis County, Minnesota, with 1,155 beds between them.
59% of them are rated 1 or 2 stars overall, a larger share than the state (38%). Inspectors recorded 407 health deficiencies over three cycles, 35.2 per 100 beds against 32.8 statewide.
Fines in the period covered total $477K across 18 fines.
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. Data processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026.
| Measure | St. Louis County | Minnesota | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facilities | 17 | 338 | 14690 |
| Rated 1–2 stars overall | 59% | 38% | 41% |
| Median overall rating | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| Citations per 100 beds (3 cycles) | 35.2 | 32.8 | 26.8 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 3.7 | 4.2 | 3.7 |
| Fines listed | $477K | $7.8M | $457M |
Facilities
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boundary Waters Care Center | Ely | 38 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 11 | 28.9 | — | 16 Oct 2024 |
| Ecumen Lakeshore | Duluth | 60 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 3.3 | — | 7 Aug 2025 |
| Essentia Health Northern Pines Medical Center | Aurora | 33 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 15.2 | — | 25 Oct 2023 |
| Essentia Health Virginia Care Cent | Virginia | 40 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 22.5 | — | 26 Mar 2026 |
| Cook Hospital & Care Center | Cook | 28 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 11 | 39.3 | — | 29 May 2026 |
| Cornerstone Villa | Buhl | 43 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 20 | 46.5 | $11K | 4 Dec 2025 |
| Viewcrest Health Center | Duluth | 88 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 25 | 28.4 | $71K | 2 Jun 2026 |
| Bayshore Residence and Rehabilitation Center | Duluth | 140 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 37 | 26.4 | $132K | 26 Jun 2026 |
| Guardian Angels Health & Rehab Center | Hibbing | 65 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 41 | 63.1 | $26K | 20 Aug 2025 |
| Hilltop Healthcare Rehabilitation and Skilled Nurs | Duluth | 140 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 35 | 25.0 | $171K | 12 Mar 2026 |
| The North Shore Estates LLC | Duluth | 70 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 24 | 34.3 | — | 12 Feb 2026 |
| Aftenro Home | Duluth | 54 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 24 | 44.4 | — | 19 Mar 2026 |
| Benedictine Health Centerabuse icon | Duluth | 96 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 19 | 19.8 | — | 27 May 2026 |
| Franciscan Health Center | Duluth | 47 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 41 | 87.2 | — | 27 Feb 2026 |
| Heritage Manor | Chisholm | 65 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 25 | 38.5 | — | 26 Jun 2025 |
| The Waterview Pines LLC | Virginia | 83 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 39 | 47.0 | $10K | 15 Jan 2026 |
| The Waterview Woods LLC | Eveleth | 65 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 39 | 60.0 | $55K | 20 Nov 2025 |
Sorted by overall rating. "Citations" are health deficiencies over three survey cycles; "per 100 beds" divides by certified beds.
Most-cited tags in the county
| Tag | Requirement | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | 32 |
| F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | 26 |
| F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | 22 |
| F0761 | 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. | 16 |
| F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | 15 |
Ownership
| Type | Facilities |
|---|---|
| Non profit | 11 |
| For profit | 5 |
| Government | 1 |
Chains present: St. Francis Health Services (4), Monarch Healthcare Management (3), Essentia Health (2), Benedictine Health System (1), Health Dimensions Group (1), Ecumen (1).
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes are in St. Louis County, Minnesota?
17 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 1,155 certified beds.
Which nursing homes in St. Louis County have the highest CMS ratings?
Boundary Waters Care Center (5 stars), Ecumen Lakeshore (5 stars), Essentia Health Northern Pines Medical Center (5 stars)
How do St. Louis County nursing homes compare with Minnesota?
59% are rated 1–2 stars overall against 38% statewide; citations run at 35.2 per 100 beds against 32.8 statewide.