Ecumen Lakeshore

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How Ecumen Lakeshore Compares

Ecumen Lakeshore is a 60-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Duluth, Minnesota. It holds an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Minnesota average of 3.2 stars. Its strongest area is health inspections, rated 5 stars. Its rate of short-stay residents returning to the hospital (20.4%) is below the Minnesota average of 22.9%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 60 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 80% occupied.

Among the 8 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Duluth, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 2.4 stars.

By the numbers vs. Minnesota average

• Short-stay rehospitalization: 20.4% — better than the Minnesota average of 22.9%.

Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated May 4, 2026) measured against Minnesota averages across 338 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.

The Senior Community Around Duluth

Duluth sits in St. Louis County, where adults 65 and older make up about 19.4% of the population — a higher share of seniors than Minnesota as a whole (15.8% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.

Residents 65+

38,652 (19.4%)

Median age

41.0 years

Median household income

$57,480

Median home value

$161,100

Demographics for St. Louis County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Duluth.

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