The North Shore Estates Llc
Duluth, MN · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 245483) · 70 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (218) 628-2341 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
The North Shore Estates LLC has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Minnesota state average of 3.15 stars. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars, and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
The North Shore Estates LLC reports total nurse staffing of 3.15 hours per resident per day, including 0.62 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 32.1%. CMS gives the facility a staffing rating of 4 out of 5 stars.
The North Shore Estates LLC has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials reported by CMS. There is no abuse icon flag or Special Focus Facility designation noted for this facility in the available CMS data.
About this facility
The North Shore Estates LLC is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home located in Duluth, St. Louis County, Minnesota. The facility has been certified since May 1987, with 70 certified beds and an average of 64.4 residents. It is organized as a for-profit partnership and is part of the Monarch Healthcare Management chain, which operates 45 facilities with an average CMS rating of 2.2 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare, The North Shore Estates LLC holds an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the Minnesota state average of 3.15 stars. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars, its quality measure rating is 2 stars, and its staffing rating is 4 stars. Total nurse staffing hours average 3.15 hours per resident per day, including 0.62 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 32.1%.
On penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines totaling $0.00), and no payment denials have been imposed. There is no abuse icon flag or Special Focus Facility designation associated with this facility in the provided data. Ownership has not changed in the last 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
Families evaluating this facility for a parent should note the combination of below-average overall and health inspection ratings alongside a higher staffing rating, and should review the full inspection record directly on CMS Care Compare for additional detail. Data reflects the most recent CMS Care Compare update provided.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The North Shore Estates LLC has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Minnesota state average of 3.15 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.15 hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 32.1%; CMS rates staffing 4 out of 5 stars.
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 abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status is indicated in the CMS data provided for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility has 70 certified beds with an average of 64.4 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned as a for-profit partnership and is part of the Monarch Healthcare Management chain, which includes 45 facilities averaging a 2.2-star CMS rating.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since May 1, 1987.
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; for this facility these are 2, 2, 4, and 2 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided CMS data does not specify service types; contact the facility at 2186282341 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not include tour details; contact the facility at 2186282341 to arrange a visit and confirm current conditions.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the most current CMS data for this facility at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/245483?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.