Ecumen Lakeshore
4002 London Road · Duluth, MN · 55804 · 2186257100
60 certified beds Non profit - Corporation Chain: Ecumen
- Cleaner inspection record than most facilities nationally.
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 5 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 5.42 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 1.78 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 4.73 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 50% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (7 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D August 7, 2025
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected August 29, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · F June 13, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected June 25, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D September 8, 2023
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected October 9, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 8, 2023
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected October 9, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D September 8, 2023
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected October 9, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D September 8, 2023
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Corrected October 9, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D September 8, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected October 9, 2023 · Infection Control
Better-scoring options nearby
No better-scoring facility within 25 miles in the current data — this one leads its area. See the whole state.
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 245215 · certified since July 1, 1977. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.