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North Shore Health
515 - 5th Avenue West, Grand Marais, MN 55604
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 37 beds, North Shore Health serves Grand Marais in Cook County, Minnesota and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 1987.
CMS gives it 4 of 5 stars overall, above the Minnesota median of 3; the health inspection rating is 4, staffing 4 and quality measures 3.
Inspectors recorded 8 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (2, 4, 2 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 21.6 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 4.6 hours per resident per day (1.9 RN), close to the Minnesota median of 4.2; nursing staff turnover is 71.8%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Cook Co. median | Minnesota median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 8 | 8 | 20 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 21.6 | 21.6 | 30.0 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.2 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 1.9 | 1.9 | 1.0 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 71.8% | 71.8% | 40.0% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (1 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: 27 May 2026, 31 Jul 2025.
Severity mix: D ×6 E ×1 C ×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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 May 2026 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 19 Jun 2026 |
| 27 May 2026 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 19 Jun 2026 |
| 31 Jul 2025 | F0628 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. | E | Standard survey | 19 Sep 2025 |
| 31 Jul 2025 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 2 Sep 2025 |
| 31 Jul 2025 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | D | Standard survey | 19 Sep 2025 |
| 31 Jul 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | C | Standard survey | 3 Sep 2025 |
| 1 Aug 2024 | F0582 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | D | Standard survey | 30 Aug 2024 |
| 1 Aug 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 30 Aug 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 71.8%, RNs 61.5%; 0 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Minnesota median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 29.6% | 18.0% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 5.6% | 2.1% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 3.7% | 3.7% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 19.2% | 20.2% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 3.5% | 4.9% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 13.4% | 15.9% | 13.4% |
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: government, hospital district. Legal business name: Cook County Hospital District.
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cook County Hospital District | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/1987 |
| River of Life Rehab | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/09/2025 |
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Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has North Shore Health been cited for?
8 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 North Shore Health been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at North Shore Health compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 4.6 hours per resident per day against a Minnesota median of 4.2 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates North Shore Health?
Ownership type is government, hospital district. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Cook County Hospital District. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was North Shore Health last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 27 May 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 27 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.