Nursing Homes in ZIP 55811 (Duluth, MN)

There are 4 Medicare-certified nursing homes in ZIP 55811, Duluth, MN, in this CMS data release (average rating 2.0 / 5 among rated providers).

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Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) serve people who need continuous nursing care, rehabilitation after a hospital stay, or long-term residential care. CMS inspects them roughly annually and publishes Five-Star ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.

CMS measures by provider

ProviderOverallHealth insp.StaffingQMCertified bedsOccupancyRN turnoverPenalties
Aftenro Home1.01515450.7%—0
Benedictine Health Center1.01449691.2%45.0%0
HILLTOP HEALTHCARE REHABILITATION AND SKILLED NURS2.0242140105.4%42.9%3
VIEWCREST HEALTH CENTER4.04448883.9%42.1%4

Choosing among nursing homes in ZIP 55811

Start by comparing CMS Five-Star ratings, which summarize health inspections, staffing, and quality measures. A high overall rating is a useful signal, but read the underlying inspection findings and staffing figures too - they show what is behind the score.

Families in ZIP 55811, Duluth, MN should ask about Medicare and Medicaid participation, current openings, care planning, and how concerns are escalated after hours. In-person visits and direct questions remain the most reliable way to judge fit.

Medicare-certified nursing homes in ZIP 55811

Nursing Home · Non profit - Corporation Aftenro Home Duluth, MN 55811 CMS rating 1.0 / 554 beds Nursing Home · Non profit - Church related Benedictine Health Center Duluth, MN 55811 CMS rating 1.0 / 596 beds Nursing Home · For profit - Partnership HILLTOP HEALTHCARE REHABILITATION AND SKILLED NURS Duluth, MN 55811 CMS rating 2.0 / 5140 beds Nursing Home · Non profit - Church related VIEWCREST HEALTH CENTER Duluth, MN 55811 CMS rating 4.0 / 588 beds

Data profile for ZIP 55811

CMS data lets us profile the 4 providers with a mailing address in ZIP 55811: 4 (100%) carry a published overall star rating. Ownership on record breaks down as 3 non-profit, 1 for-profit. The highest published overall rating in this ZIP is 4.0 out of 5 at VIEWCREST HEALTH CENTER (non-profit). Across rated providers the scores range from 1.0 to 4.0 out of 5. 378 certified beds are reported across 4 of these providers. Nurse staffing among reporting providers averages 3.55 hours per resident-day. Reported registered-nurse turnover averages 43.3%. 2 providers have at least one federal penalty on record, totaling $219,662 in fines.

Providers on record4
With a published overall rating4 of 4 (100%)
Average overall rating2.0 / 5
Highest-rated providerVIEWCREST HEALTH CENTER (4.0 / 5)
Ownership mix3 non-profit, 1 for-profit
Certified beds (total)378
Providers with a federal penalty2
Total federal fines$219,662
Avg nurse hours / resident-day3.55
Avg RN turnover43.3%

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Frequently asked questions

Do any providers in ZIP 55811 have federal penalties?
2 providers in ZIP 55811 have at least one federal penalty on record, with fines totaling $219,662. Penalty data is drawn from the CMS dataset shown on this page.
How do I choose a nursing home in ZIP 55811?
When comparing nursing homes, review the health inspection findings behind the star rating, check nurse staffing levels and turnover, and ask about rehabilitation services, memory care, and how care plans are reviewed.
Which nursing home in ZIP 55811 has the highest CMS rating?
In the current snapshot, VIEWCREST HEALTH CENTER has the highest published CMS overall star rating among nursing homes in ZIP 55811, at 4.0 out of 5.
How many nursing homes in ZIP 55811 have a published rating?
4 of the 4 nursing homes in ZIP 55811 (100%) have a published CMS overall star rating in the current snapshot.
Where does this information come from?
All figures come from the CMS Care Compare public dataset (processing date 2026-10-06). CMS has not reviewed or endorsed this site. Verify current details at Medicare.gov before making care decisions.
What is the average CMS rating for nursing homes in ZIP 55811?
Among providers with a published overall rating, the average CMS overall star rating for nursing homes in ZIP 55811 is 2.0 out of 5. Inspection, staffing, and quality-measure details are shown for each provider.

Data sources

All figures on this page come from the CMS Provider Data Catalog dataset (processing date 2026-10-06). See the methodology page for normalization details. This page is informational only and is not medical advice.

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