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Boundary Waters Care Center
Scout 100Ely, MN · 42 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
One of Ely's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $10,400–$13,930/mo
View full evaluation →Senior Care in Duluth, Minnesota
Every licensed senior community in the Duluth, MN-WI area — evaluated with real federal inspection data, staffing records, and transparent pricing, then ranked by our objective Scout Score. A local advisor can help you compare and tour, free.
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Communities evaluated
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Cities covered
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5-star rated
2.7★
Avg CMS rating
Browse by type of care
Cost of senior care in Duluth
Local Duluth-area estimates: published state survey medians adjusted for Duluth prices. Your advisor will find options that match your budget.
Assisted Living
$5,240/mo median
typical range $4,190–$6,550
Memory Care
$7,090/mo median
typical range $5,670–$8,860
Skilled Nursing
$11,810/mo median
typical range $10,400–$13,930
Continuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)
$5,240/mo median
typical range $2,140–$7,800
Residential Care Home
$4,720/mo median
typical range $3,780–$5,900
2024–2026 published survey medians medians, adjusted to Duluth using federal (BEA) regional price data. Methodology
The best time to decide is before a crisis decides for you
Most families start this search after a fall, a hospital stay, or a caregiver reaching a breaking point — and end up choosing from whatever has a bed open that week. Families who plan even a few weeks ahead get to choose on quality, fit, and price instead of availability alone.
- Move-ins take time: assessments, paperwork, and preparation typically run 2–6 weeks in Duluth.
- The best communities fill first: top-rated communities often run a waitlist — touring early holds your place in line.
- Touring costs nothing and commits you to nothing — but it turns a future emergency into a calm, informed choice.
All 23 communities in Duluth, ranked
Ranked by Haven Scout Score — our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety.
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Ecumen Lakeshore
Scout 97Duluth, MN · 60 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
One of Duluth's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $10,400–$13,930/mo
View full evaluation →3
Aurora, MN · 33 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
One of Aurora's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $10,400–$13,930/mo
View full evaluation →4
Virginia, MN · 40 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
One of Virginia's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $10,400–$13,930/mo
View full evaluation →5
Moose Lake Village
Scout 80Moose Lake, MN · 60 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Moose Lake.
Est. $10,400–$13,930/mo
View full evaluation →6
Twin Ports Health Services
Scout 80Superior, WI · 90 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Superior.
Est. $10,400–$13,930/mo
View full evaluation →7
Superior, WI · 72 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Superior.
Est. $10,400–$13,930/mo
View full evaluation →8
Viewcrest Health Center
Scout 75Duluth, MN · 88 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Duluth.
Est. $10,400–$13,930/mo
View full evaluation →9
Interfaith Care Center
Scout 74Carlton, MN · 96 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Carlton.
Est. $10,400–$13,930/mo
View full evaluation →
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Cornerstone Villa
Scout 60Buhl, MN · 43 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Buhl.
Est. $10,400–$13,930/mo
View full evaluation →11
Hibbing, MN · 65 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Hibbing.
Est. $10,400–$13,930/mo
View full evaluation →Skilled Nursing
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Cook Community Hospital C&nc
Scout 51Cook, MN · 28 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Cook.
Est. $10,400–$13,930/mo
View full evaluation →13
The North Shore Estates LLC
Scout 50Duluth, MN · 70 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Duluth.
Est. $10,400–$13,930/mo
View full evaluation →14
Dove Healthcare - Superior
Scout 48Superior, WI · 118 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Superior.
Est. $10,400–$13,930/mo
View full evaluation →15
Duluth, MN · 140 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Duluth.
Est. $10,400–$13,930/mo
View full evaluation →
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Franciscan Health Center
Scout 39Duluth, MN · 47 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $10,400–$13,930/mo
View full evaluation →17
South Range, WI · 86 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $10,400–$13,930/mo
View full evaluation →18
Aftenro Home
Scout 38Duluth, MN · 54 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $10,400–$13,930/mo
View full evaluation →19
Heritage Manor
Scout 35Chisholm, MN · 65 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $10,400–$13,930/mo
View full evaluation →20
Duluth, MN · 140 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $10,400–$13,930/mo
View full evaluation →21
Benedictine Health Center
Scout 32Duluth, MN · 96 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $10,400–$13,930/mo
View full evaluation →22
The Waterview Woods LLC
Scout 25Eveleth, MN · 65 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)Moderate availability
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $10,400–$13,930/mo
View full evaluation →23
The Waterview Pines LLC
Scout 23Virginia, MN · 83 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $10,400–$13,930/mo
View full evaluation →Frequently asked questions
How much does senior living cost in Duluth, MN?
In the Duluth, MN area, assisted living typically runs $4,190–$6,550/month (median $5,240), memory care $5,670–$8,860/month (median $7,090), and skilled nursing $10,400–$13,930/month (median $11,810) — local estimates built from published survey medians adjusted for area prices. A free Haven advisor can pinpoint exact pricing for communities that fit your budget.
How are the 23 communities on this page rated?
Every skilled nursing community is scored with our Haven Scout Score, a composite built from official CMS Care Compare data — overall star rating, health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures — plus safety signals like fines and citation history. We rank by objective data, not by who pays us.
Is Haven really free for families?
Yes. Haven is always free for families. When we help a family find and move into the right community, that community pays us a referral fee. You never pay anything, and we show every licensed community in the area — not just paying partners.
What's the difference between assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing?
Assisted living helps with daily activities while preserving independence. Memory care is a secured setting with specially trained staff for dementia. Skilled nursing provides 24/7 licensed medical care and rehab. Not sure which fits? Take our free 2-minute care assessment.