St. Louis County · Minnesota

Nursing homes in St. Louis County, Minnesota

CMS data lists 17 certified nursing homes across 9 cities in St. Louis County. Compare their CMS overall ratings, inspection records, federal penalties, and staffing signals below.

17 facilities9 citiesCMS data · updated 2026-07-17

At a glance

CMS rates 17 of 17 certified nursing homes in St. Louis County. 7 hold a 1-star overall rating and 1 currently shows the CMS abuse icon. The average CMS overall rating here is 2.53, compared with a Minnesota average of 3.17; averages exclude facilities CMS has not rated.
Certified nursing homes
17
across 9 cities
Average CMS overall
2.53
Minnesota avg 3.17
1-star overall (CMS)
7
CMS abuse icon shown
1
Federal penalty records
$478,451
Payment denial records
1
Higher-severity citations
24

Rating and geographic landscape

How CMS ratings and facilities are distributed across St. Louis County.

CMS overall rating distribution

How these facilities spread across the CMS five-star overall rating.

5 star4 · 24%
4 star1 · 6%
3 star2 · 12%
2 star3 · 18%
1 star7 · 41%
17 rated

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Nursing homes by city in St. Louis County

The cities holding the largest share of St. Louis County nursing homes.

17 nursing homes across 9 cities. Select a city for its full list.

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Facilities in St. Louis County

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Search, filter, and sort the 17 nursing homes in St. Louis County. Calculated from CMS records included in this dataset.

CMS overall
17 facilities
FacilityLocationCMS overallCMS abuse iconFederal penalty records
Aftenro Home
CCN 24E355
Duluth, MNCMS overall rating: 1 out of 51Not shownNone in data
Benedictine Health Center
CCN 245236
Duluth, MNCMS overall rating: 1 out of 51ShownNone in data
Franciscan Health Center
CCN 245258
Duluth, MNCMS overall rating: 1 out of 51Not shownNone in data
Heritage Manor
CCN 245245
Chisholm, MNCMS overall rating: 1 out of 51Not shownNone in data
Hilltop Healthcare Rehabilitation and Skilled Nurs
CCN 245366
Duluth, MNCMS overall rating: 1 out of 51Not shown$176,031
The Waterview Pines LLC
CCN 245283
Virginia, MNCMS overall rating: 1 out of 51Not shown$10,036
The Waterview Woods LLC
CCN 245277
Eveleth, MNCMS overall rating: 1 out of 51Not shown$55,269
Bayshore Residence and Rehabilitation Center
CCN 245227
Duluth, MNCMS overall rating: 2 out of 52Not shown$132,398
Guardian Angels Health & Rehab Center
CCN 245239
Hibbing, MNCMS overall rating: 2 out of 52Not shown$26,481
The North Shore Estates Llc
CCN 245483
Duluth, MNCMS overall rating: 2 out of 52Not shownNone in data
Cook Community Hospital C&NC
CCN 245392
Cook, MNCMS overall rating: 3 out of 53Not shownNone in data
Cornerstone Villa
CCN 245612
Buhl, MNCMS overall rating: 3 out of 53Not shown$17,455
Viewcrest Health Center
CCN 245414
Duluth, MNCMS overall rating: 4 out of 54Not shown$60,781
Boundary Waters Care Center
CCN 245138
Ely, MNCMS overall rating: 5 out of 55Not shownNone in data
Ecumen Lakeshore
CCN 245215
Duluth, MNCMS overall rating: 5 out of 55Not shownNone in data
Essentia Health Northern Pines Medical Center
CCN 245469
Aurora, MNCMS overall rating: 5 out of 55Not shownNone in data
Essentia Health Virginia Care Cent
CCN 245458
Virginia, MNCMS overall rating: 5 out of 55Not shownNone in data

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Frequently asked questions

How many nursing homes are in St. Louis County, Minnesota?

This dataset includes 17 CMS-certified nursing homes in St. Louis County, Minnesota, from the official CMS Provider Information file, across 9 cities. Of these, 7 have a 1-star CMS overall rating and 1 currently shows the CMS abuse icon.

What is the average CMS rating in St. Louis County?

The average CMS overall star rating across the 17 nursing homes in St. Louis County is 2.53, compared with a Minnesota average of 3.17. Averages exclude facilities CMS has not rated. A star rating is a CMS summary of past data, not a judgment about any individual facility.

How can I compare nursing homes in St. Louis County?

Use the table on this page or the search filters to compare facilities on the same CMS fields — CMS overall rating, federal penalty records, payment denials, and the CMS abuse icon. See the guide on how to compare nursing homes.

How do I verify a nursing home in St. Louis County with official sources?

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Methodology and limits
Counts reflect the current CMS dataset for St. Louis County and may lag conditions on the ground. A county average excludes facilities CMS has not rated. Confirm current status on CMS Care Compare. See full methodology.
SeniorCareRating.com summarizes public CMS data. It is not affiliated with CMS, Medicare.gov, or any nursing home. Data may lag current conditions. This is not medical, legal, or care-placement advice — always verify with official sources and qualified professionals.