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Ecumen Lakeshore
4002 London Road, Duluth, MN 55804
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. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Certified for 60 beds, Ecumen Lakeshore serves Duluth in St. Louis County, Minnesota and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 1977.
CMS gives it 5 of 5 stars overall, above the Minnesota median of 3; the health inspection rating is 5, staffing 5 and quality measures 4.
Inspectors recorded 2 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (0, 1, 1 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 3.3 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 30.0.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 5.3 hours per resident per day (1.7 RN), above the Minnesota median of 4.2; nursing staff turnover is 46.3%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | St. Louis Co. median | Minnesota median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 5 | 2 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 2 | 24 | 20 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 3.3 | 34.3 | 30.0 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 5.3 | 3.7 | 4.2 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 1.7 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 46.3% | 46.2% | 40.0% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (17 in the county, 338 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Minnesota average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 21 May 2026, 7 Aug 2025.
Severity mix: D ×1 F ×1
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Aug 2025 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 29 Aug 2025 |
| 13 Jun 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 25 Jun 2024 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Minnesota average. Turnover: nursing staff 46.3%, RNs 25.0%; 1 administrator left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Minnesota median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 1.9% | 1.4% | 1.0% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: non-profit, corporation. Legal business name: Ecumen. Chain: Ecumen (5 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ecumen | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 06/14/1994 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in St. Louis County
| 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 |
| 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 |
All 17 facilities in St. Louis County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Ecumen Lakeshore been cited for?
2 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 0 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Minnesota median is 20 per facility.
Has Ecumen Lakeshore been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Ecumen Lakeshore compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 5.3 hours per resident per day against a Minnesota median of 4.2 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Ecumen Lakeshore?
It is part of the Ecumen chain. Ownership type is non-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Ecumen. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Ecumen Lakeshore last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 7 Aug 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 21 May 2026.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.