Ecumen Lakeshore
Duluth, MN · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 245215) · 60 certified beds
Health inspection: 5 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (218) 625-7100 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Ecumen Lakeshore in Duluth, MN holds a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, above the Minnesota state average of 3.15 stars. It also earns 5 stars for health inspections and 5 stars for staffing.
Ecumen Lakeshore reports total nurse staffing of about 5.29 hours per resident per day, including roughly 1.71 RN hours per resident per day, and carries a 5-star CMS staffing rating. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 46.3%.
Ecumen Lakeshore has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials reported by CMS. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not part of the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Ecumen Lakeshore is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Duluth, St. Louis County, Minnesota, operated as a non-profit corporation. The facility has been certified since July 1, 1977 and maintains 60 certified beds, with an average of 49.3 residents. It is part of the Ecumen chain, which includes 5 facilities with an average CMS rating of 3.4 stars; Ecumen Lakeshore's own ratings exceed that chain average.
According to CMS Care Compare, Ecumen Lakeshore holds an overall rating of 5 stars, above the Minnesota state average of 3.15 stars. The facility earns 5 stars for health inspections, 4 stars for quality measures, and 5 stars for staffing. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse hours of 5.28688 per resident per day, including 1.70693 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 46.3%.
On penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials. There is no abuse icon displayed for this facility on CMS Care Compare, and it is not designated under the Special Focus Facility program.
Families are encouraged to review the full inspection record and quality measure detail directly on Medicare Care Compare, as this profile reflects a snapshot of data compiled from CMS Care Compare records.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Ecumen Lakeshore has a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, which is above the Minnesota state average of 3.15 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, Ecumen Lakeshore is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 5.29 hours per resident per day, including 1.71 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing turnover rate of 46.3% and a 5-star CMS staffing rating.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility and it is not designated as a Special Focus Facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Ecumen Lakeshore has 60 certified beds with an average of 49.3 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a non-profit corporation and is part of the Ecumen chain, which includes 5 facilities with an average CMS rating of 3.4 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since July 1, 1977.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating along with separate ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; Ecumen Lakeshore scores 5, 5, 5, and 4 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This is not specified in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 2186257100 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data set does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 2186257100 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the full current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/245215?state=MN.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.