The Best Nursing Homes in
Duluth, MN
Top-rated subacute rehab and skilled nursing facilities in Duluth ranked by our Placet Trust Index. We prioritize RN staffing levels, health inspections, and rehospitalization outcomes.
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Reviewed
10
Total Beds
1,442
Avg Star Rating
2.6
Safety Warnings
1
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Best Rated
Best Rated by CMS Stars
The highest-rated nursing homes and rehab facilities in Duluth, MN, ranked by CMS stars with RN staffing and Placet Trust Index as tie-breakers.
No Penalties
No Federal Fines on Record
Facilities in Duluth, MN with no federal CMS civil monetary penalties on record, sorted by staffing strength and Trust Index.
Trach / Vent
High-Acuity Trach & Vent Placements
High-acuity rehab facilities in Duluth, MN that list tracheostomy or ventilator capability, ranked by staffing and quality.
Memory Care
Memory Care & Dementia Units
Facilities in Duluth, MN that list dementia or memory-care capability, ranked by Trust Index and staffing.
Cardiac Rehab
Cardiac Rehab Placements
Facilities in Duluth, MN that list cardiac rehab programming, ranked by Placet Trust Index and CMS quality metrics.
The Top 5 Leaderboard
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SMDC MEDICAL CENTER DBA ESSENTIA HEALTH-DULUTH
ST LUKES HOSPITAL
Aftenro Home
The North Shore Estates Llc
Franciscan Health Center
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5 MoreEcumen Lakeshore
Viewcrest Health Center
Bayshore Residence And Rehabilitation Center
Hilltop Healthcare Rehabilitation And Skilled Nurs
Benedictine Health Center
Common Questions about
Care in Duluth
What is the highest-rated nursing home in Duluth?
According to our data-driven quality matching, SMDC MEDICAL CENTER DBA ESSENTIA HEALTH-DULUTH is the top-ranked facility in Duluth, with a Placet Trust Index of 4.1/5.0. This score weighs RN staffing hours, health inspections, and rehospitalization outcomes — not just CMS stars alone.
How many Duluth facilities have active safety warnings?
Currently, 1 out of 10 reviewed facilities in Duluth carry a formal CMS safety warning icon. These facilities are statistically more likely to have recurring deficiency citations.
Which facilities are best for post-surgical rehab?
For patients requiring intensive physical therapy, we recommend facilities with higher-than-average RN staffing. Check the top 5 leaderboard are optimized for faster clinical authorization and discharge.