Memory careIndependent livingAssisted livingContinuing care
Ecumen Lakeshore
0.00 reviews · 0 verifiedDULUTH, MNLic. 245215
VBP-SLow SNF VBP readmission measure score (0.0)Source: CMS SNF VBP (PDC)
VBP-RElevated VBP readmission rate (23.9%)Source: CMS SNF VBP (PDC)
Provided by facility
Ecumen Lakeshore is a pet-friendly senior living community located on the shores of Lake Superior. The facility offers a continuum of care, including independent living, assisted living, memory care, short-term transitional care, and long-term care. Residents enjoy maintenance-free living with access to a variety of amenities and supportive services. The community has been serving individuals and families since 1930, providing a vibrant environment for older adults to thrive.
DiningRestaurant-Style Dining
Inside AmenitiesSwimming Pool
Safety & SecuritySecured Memory Care Unit
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Medicare overall
5/5Medicare.gov Care Compare stars are shown for context only. They are never part of the Unbeatable composite score.
Staffing (PBJ)
4.88 total HPRDRN 1.78 · weekend 86%Oct 2025 – Dec 2025
Survey history
6 inspections28 deficiencies on record
Federal IDs
CCN 245215
Overall: 5/5 · Health: 5/5 · Staffing: 5/5 · QM: 4/5
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Recent inspections
Fire safetyMay 2026 · STATE FIRE MARSHAL8 deficiencies
- K-321SS F — Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
- K-345SS D — Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- K-353SS D — Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- K-712SS F — Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
- K-761SS D — To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
- K-914SS D — Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
- K-918SS D — Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- K-920SS E — Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Health surveyAug 2025 · CMS1 deficiencies
- F-641SS D — Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Fire safetyAug 2025 · STATE FIRE MARSHAL7 deficiencies
- K-324SS D — Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
- K-353SS E — Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- K-372SS F — Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
- K-541SS F — Install properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes.
- K-712SS F — Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
- K-761SS D — To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
- K-921SS D — Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Health surveyJun 2024 · CMS1 deficiencies
- F-812SS F — Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Fire safetyJun 2024 · STATE FIRE MARSHAL6 deficiencies
- K-321SS F — Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
- K-353SS E — Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- K-363SS D — Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- K-541SS F — Install properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes.
- K-761SS F — To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
- K-920SS F — Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Health surveySep 2023 · CMS5 deficiencies
- F-582SS D — Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
- F-756SS D — Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
- F-758SS D — 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.
- F-805SS D — Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
- F-880SS D — Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
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Operated by ECUMEN (nonprofit) since 1977.
- Jun 1994
operator transition — ECUMEN
5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST (100%) — ECUMEN
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DULUTH, MN 55804