The North Shore Estates Llc

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Care Quality Indicators

How The North Shore Estates Llc Compares

The North Shore Estates Llc is a 70-bed for-profit nursing facility in Duluth, Minnesota. It holds an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Minnesota average of 3.2 stars. Its strongest area is staffing (4 stars), while health inspections (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (2.7%) is below the Minnesota average of 4.0%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 70 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 91% 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

• Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 14.8% — better than the Minnesota average of 17.0%.
• Falls with major injury: 2.7% — better than the Minnesota average of 4.0% (32% lower).
• High-risk pressure ulcers: 6.4% — worse than the Minnesota average of 5.3%.
• Short-stay rehospitalization: 16.1% — better than the Minnesota average of 22.9% (30% lower).

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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