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Best Assisted Living in Duluth, MN

Reviewed by Dr. Jordan Weiss
Updated Mar 2026
We analyzed 16 homes in Duluth, MN

Sources: CMS Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and Minnesota Department of Health, Office of Aging and Long Term Care.

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Avg. Monthly cost: $3,500
National average: $5,600
Monthly cost range: $3,200–$5,000
National average: $3,400 – $8,200
Avg. Staff-to-Resident ratio: 1:6 to 1:15
National average: 1:6
Other Senior care options:

Compare Assisted Living around Duluth

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BeeHive Homes Assisted Living
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

Duluth (Duluth Heights)
41
No
8
-
-
-
A+
-
-
74%
0
BeeHive Homes of Maple Grove
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

Maple Grove
41
No
24
-
7
95.1%
A+
3
79%
8
Open Arms Senior Living
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

IL

Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.

Duluth
30
No
7
Private Rooms
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76.7%
-
5
91%
11
Benedictine Living Community-Duluth
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

HC

Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary.

IL

Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

Duluth (Kenwood)
96
No
9
studio/ 1 bed
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100.0%
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-
-
-
0
Keystone Bluffs Assisted Living
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

HC

Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary.

NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

Duluth (Duluth Heights)
-
No
0
1 bed / 2 bed
26
-
-
-
-
-
0
Primrose Retirement Community of Duluth
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

IL

Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.

Duluth (Duluth Heights)
-
Yes
23
studio / 1 bed / 2 bed
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-
-
-
-
-
0
Mount Royal Pines III
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Duluth (Chester Park)
54
Yes
61
1 Bed / 2 Bed
27
-
A+
-
-
-
0
Assisted Living At The Shores
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

IL

Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

Duluth
-
No
17
1 bed / 2 bed
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-
-
-
-
-
0
Scandia Senior Care of River Hill
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

Duluth (New Duluth)
-
Yes
6
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
0
Scandia Senior Care of Spirit Valley
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

Duluth (West Duluth)
-
No
76
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
0
New Perspective Senior Living | Twin Ports
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

IL

Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

Superior
44
Yes
39
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
18
-
A+
-
-
-
0
Anne’s Place LLC
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Duluth (Kenwood)
3
No
46
-
-
100.0%
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1
-
12

New Perspective Senior Living  – Twin Ports provides services for independent living, assisted living, and memory care. The amenities offered are designed to promote a social life for their residents that will help with their wellness. New Perspective Twin Ports also strives to provide a close-knit community where meaningful relationships are created to make a new set of family in their newfound home.

Community features of the senior living home include housekeeping and concierge services; on the other hand,  amenities include wheelchair-accessible showers, common areas, a swimming pool, an arts and crafts studio, a fitness center, and a billiards loun

Overview of New Perspective Senior Living | Twin Ports

New Perspective Senior Living  – Twin Ports provides services for independent living, assisted living, and memory care. The amenities offered are designed to promote a social life for their residents that will help with their wellness. New Perspective Twin Ports also strives to provide a close-knit community where meaningful relationships are created to make a new set of family in their newfound home.

Community features of the senior living home include housekeeping and concierge services; on the other hand,  amenities include wheelchair-accessible showers, common areas, a swimming pool, an arts and crafts studio, a fitness center, and a billiards loun

What does this home offer?

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Pets Allowed: Yes, Pets Allowed

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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Building Type: 3-story

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Type of Care Available

Independent Living Assisted Living Memory Care
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Experience high-quality living at Anne’s Place LLC, an idyllic community in Duluth, MN, that offers assisted living. With its commitment to improving residents’ welfare, the community provides dedicated support for their daily living activities 24/7. Residents are assured of taking their medicines as prescribed, as medication management is also provided.

Residents are encouraged to live actively and remain socially connected with fun recreational activities and enriching programs. There’s no need to worry about mealtimes, with delightful and healthy dining options that cater to dietary needs and preferences. Transportation services are also provided, so residents can travel conveniently and safely. With its exceptional services and cozy amenities, residents can rest assured of receiving the care they need.

Overview of Anne’s Place LLC

Experience high-quality living at Anne’s Place LLC, an idyllic community in Duluth, MN, that offers assisted living. With its commitment to improving residents’ welfare, the community provides dedicated support for their daily living activities 24/7. Residents are assured of taking their medicines as prescribed, as medication management is also provided.

Residents are encouraged to live actively and remain socially connected with fun recreational activities and enriching programs. There’s no need to worry about mealtimes, with delightful and healthy dining options that cater to dietary needs and preferences. Transportation services are also provided, so residents can travel conveniently and safely. With its exceptional services and cozy amenities, residents can rest assured of receiving the care they need.

What does this home offer?

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Building Type: 2-story

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Dining Services

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Housekeeping Services

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Social and Recreational Activities

Type of Care Available

Assisted Living
Contact Anne’s Place LLC
Keystone Bluffs Assisted Living is located in Duluth, Minnesota. It offers 80 thoughtfully designed apartments and provides exceptional assisted living care. The facility features resort-style amenities and a daily activity calendar for residents.
Overview of Keystone Bluffs Assisted Livin
Keystone Bluffs Assisted Living is located in Duluth, Minnesota. It offers 80 thoughtfully designed apartments and provides exceptional assisted living care. The facility features resort-style amenities and a daily activity calendar for residents.
Contact Keystone Bluffs Assisted Livin
Elysian Senior Homes of Duluth opened its doors to the community in December 2020 and it offers seniors beautiful apartments with a full spectrum of care. Residents may choose from a variety of studio and one bedroom apartments with amenities such as light housekeeping, laundry, meals, daily activities, and personalized health care plans. The facility provides dementia care and assisted living services.
Overview of Elysian Senior Homes of Duluth
Elysian Senior Homes of Duluth opened its doors to the community in December 2020 and it offers seniors beautiful apartments with a full spectrum of care. Residents may choose from a variety of studio and one bedroom apartments with amenities such as light housekeeping, laundry, meals, daily activities, and personalized health care plans. The facility provides dementia care and assisted living services.
Contact Elysian Senior Homes Of Duluth
Mccarthy Manor Assisted Living is an assisted living facility located in Duluth, MN. It provides residential care to adults, focusing on the elderly, with services including personal care, medication management, and daily meals. The facility offers a safe and secure environment with 24/7 supervision.
Overview of Mccarthy Manor Assisted Living
Mccarthy Manor Assisted Living is an assisted living facility located in Duluth, MN. It provides residential care to adults, focusing on the elderly, with services including personal care, medication management, and daily meals. The facility offers a safe and secure environment with 24/7 supervision.
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Pines III Assisted Living is an assisted living community located in Duluth, MN. It offers a variety of amenities and services designed to support an active lifestyle. The facility features 54 fully equipped apartments and is committed to providing personalized care and a fulfilling living experience.
Overview of Pines Iii Assisted Living
Pines III Assisted Living is an assisted living community located in Duluth, MN. It offers a variety of amenities and services designed to support an active lifestyle. The facility features 54 fully equipped apartments and is committed to providing personalized care and a fulfilling living experience.
Contact Pines Iii Assisted Living

Assisted Living Magazine Ranking Methodology

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How We Score & Rank Senior Living Communities

Assisted Living Magazine ranks nursing homes using a rigorous, data-driven scoring model built specifically for skilled nursing.
Because this care level is regulated, clinical outcomes and compliance carry significantly more weight than transparency or digital presence. Each community receives a ranking based on the factors below, weighted according to their importance in predicting resident safety, care quality, and long-term stability.

Update cadence: Reviewed quarterly, with prompt updates when new reviews, reports, or complaints are filed.

What We Prioritize Most

The largest portion of every community’s score comes from resident feedback and online reputation (40%), which reflects real experiences shared by families and caregivers.

An additional 45% of the score comes from a combination of transparency and operational quality signals, including:

  • Photos, videos, and virtual tours (visual transparency)
  • Website quality and digital trust indicators
  • Occupancy levels and number of units (community scale & stability)

These factors help us evaluate how well a community presents itself and how consistently it meets resident needs.

Balancing Additional Factors

The final 15% of the score comes from supportive context data, including: walkability and local accessibility, estimated property value, and pricing information.

These elements provide helpful context but carry less weight because our rankings prioritize real-world satisfaction and care consistency first.

The result is a fair, clear, and data-driven ranking system for families researching senior living options.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What government services provide money for senior housing?

Several government programs offer financial assistance for senior housing in various countries, focusing on the United States for a broad overview:

  • Medicaid: Medicaid is a state and federally funded program that can cover the costs of nursing home care for those who meet eligibility criteria, including income and asset limits. Some states also offer Medicaid waivers that help pay for home and community-based services to prevent or delay nursing home placement.
  • Medicare: Medicare, primarily a health insurance program for people aged 65 and over, does not cover long-term housing costs. However, it can cover short-term stays in a skilled nursing facility under specific conditions following a hospital stay.
  • Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program: This program provides housing for low-income seniors. It offers rental assistance and access to supportive services, such as cleaning, cooking, and transportation.
  • Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) Properties: While not a direct subsidy, LIHTC encourages developers to create affordable housing. Seniors with low incomes can find reduced-rent apartments through this program.
  • State and Local Programs: Many states, counties, and cities offer their own programs to assist seniors with housing costs. These can include property tax relief programs, rental assistance programs, and programs that offer affordable senior housing options.
  • Veterans Affairs (VA): The VA offers several programs for veterans, including the Aid and Attendance benefit, which provides monthly payments to veterans who require the aid of another person, or are housebound, to help cover the cost of care in homes, nursing homes, and assisted living facilities.
  • Social Security: While Social Security primarily provides retirement income, for many seniors, these benefits are a crucial part of their budget, including housing costs.
How do you pick the homes you recommend?

Before recommending homes, we conduct a thorough evaluation on crucial factors that define a senior home such as the quality of care they provide, the reputation of the organization, and a comprehensive review of community testimonials as well. Every detail is assessed to assure that seniors are offered not just senior care options, but trustworthy homes where they can experience the care that they deserve.

Do you help families that need Medicaid?

Yes. Assisting families who need Medicaid is important to us as it plays a crucial role in offering financial support to seniors confronting economic challenges. We would like to keep essential healthcare services accessible to all community members, irrespective of one’s financial circumstances.

How much does this service cost?

We extend our services at no cost, ensuring that families and seniors can benefit from tailored assistance in their search for care and home options. Our ability to offer personalized guidance without charge to families and seniors is made possible through the support and funding from the communities with which we team up. 

What services do you offer?
  • Finding and ranking the best assisted living facilities
  • Finding and ranking the best nursing homes
  • Finding and ranking the best memory care facilities
  • Our concierge service helps seniors move into the perfect home for them
  • Helping seniors use medicare, medicaid, and other government programs to pay for their homes
  • Helping seniors avoid senior homes that have bad service or fraud
  • Helping seniors avoid senior homes that have bad service or fraud
  • Autobiography & Family History Writing + Research
  • Senior-focused concierge medicine
  • Senior-focused nutritionist
  • Senior-focused personal training
  • Memory care specialists
  • Custom wheelchairs at all price points.
  • Custom hearing aids
  • Cosmetic skincare + dermatology
  • Companionship: We offer in-person and virtual companionship services. Someone engaging to hang out with or talk to on video chat.
  • Senior housing concierge. Our service finds the best senior living options based on your needs, income, and personality.