Nursing Homes in St. Louis County, Minnesota

17 Medicare-certified nursing homes serve St. Louis County, averaging 2.5 out of 5 overall among rated providers. Below are provider profiles with CMS ratings, inspections, staffing, and ownership.

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Browse: Nursing Homes in Minnesota · all care types in St. Louis County · Cities: Duluth, Ely, Cook, Buhl, Aurora, Virginia, Hibbing, Chisholm

Nursing Homes profiles in St. Louis County

Nursing Home · Non profit - Corporation Aftenro Home Duluth, MN 55811 CMS rating 1.0 / 554 beds Nursing Home · For profit - Limited Liability company Bayshore Residence and Rehabilitation Center Duluth, MN 55802 CMS rating 1.0 / 5140 beds Nursing Home · Non profit - Church related Benedictine Health Center Duluth, MN 55811 CMS rating 1.0 / 596 beds Nursing Home · Non profit - Corporation Boundary Waters Care Center Ely, MN 55731 CMS rating 5.0 / 542 beds Nursing Home · Government - Hospital district Cook Community Hospital C&NC Cook, MN 55723 CMS rating 3.0 / 528 beds Nursing Home · Non profit - Corporation Cornerstone Villa Buhl, MN 55713 CMS rating 3.0 / 543 beds Nursing Home · Non profit - Corporation Ecumen Lakeshore Duluth, MN 55804 CMS rating 5.0 / 560 beds Nursing Home · Non profit - Corporation Essentia Health Northern Pines Medical Center Aurora, MN 55705 CMS rating 5.0 / 533 beds Nursing Home · Non profit - Corporation Essentia Health Virginia Care Cent Virginia, MN 55792 CMS rating 5.0 / 540 beds Nursing Home · Non profit - Corporation Franciscan Health Center Duluth, MN 55802 CMS rating 1.0 / 547 beds Nursing Home · Non profit - Corporation Guardian Angels Health & Rehab Center Hibbing, MN 55746 CMS rating 2.0 / 565 beds Nursing Home · Non profit - Church related Heritage Manor Chisholm, MN 55719 CMS rating 1.0 / 565 beds Nursing Home · For profit - Partnership Hilltop Healthcare Rehabilitation and Skilled Nurs Duluth, MN 55811 CMS rating 2.0 / 5140 beds Nursing Home · For profit - Partnership The North Shore Estates Llc Duluth, MN 55807 CMS rating 2.0 / 570 beds Nursing Home · For profit - Partnership The Waterview Pines LLC Virginia, MN 55792 CMS rating 1.0 / 583 beds Nursing Home · For profit - Corporation The Waterview Woods LLC Eveleth, MN 55734 CMS rating 1.0 / 565 beds Nursing Home · Non profit - Church related Viewcrest Health Center Duluth, MN 55811 CMS rating 4.0 / 588 beds

Cities in St. Louis County

Duluth, MN 8 facilities Ely, MN 1 facilities Cook, MN 1 facilities Buhl, MN 1 facilities Aurora, MN 1 facilities Virginia, MN 2 facilities Hibbing, MN 1 facilities Chisholm, MN 1 facilities Eveleth, MN 1 facilities
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Choosing a nursing home in St. Louis County

When comparing nursing homes, review the health inspection findings behind the star rating, check nurse staffing levels and turnover, and ask about rehabilitation services, memory care, and how care plans are reviewed.

The best comparison uses several signals at once: inspection history, nurse staffing, quality measures, and the specific services a person needs. Ratings summarize those signals but never replace a visit or a conversation with staff.

If you are choosing for yourself or a family member in St. Louis County, visit in person when possible, ask about current availability, and confirm participation in Medicare and Medicaid. Ask how the provider handles care planning, family communication, and after-hours concerns.

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Frequently asked questions

How many nursing homes are in St. Louis County?
The current CMS data lists 17 Medicare-certified nursing homes in St. Louis County, Minnesota, with an average overall CMS rating of 2.5 out of 5 among rated providers.
Which cities in St. Louis County have nursing homes?
Duluth, Ely, Cook, Buhl, Aurora, Virginia and other communities have Medicare-certified nursing homes in the current data.

Data sources

Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog. Data processing date: 2026-10-06.

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