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Diamond Willow Assisted Living
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Duluth, MN
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Diamond Willow Assisted Living

Assisted Living & Memory Care · Duluth, MN
6353 E Superior St, Duluth, MN 55804 View map
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Overview of Diamond Willow Assisted Living

Diamond Willow Assisted Living provides assisted living and memory care in Duluth, Minnesota’s North Shore neighborhood. Assisted living includes help with bathing, dressing, and medication management, while memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone living with dementia. Having both care levels in one community may suit a resident whose needs grow over time without requiring a move to a different community.

The community has 26 beds, placing it in the smaller-community range where staff and residents can get to know each other. The listed occupancy is 100%, meaning every available bed is occupied in the occupancy data.

Diamond Willow Assisted Living opened in 2004 and offers salon services, so residents can handle personal grooming on site. Help is available around the clock, with staffing present 24 hours a day.

Facility Direct Line (218) 730-8550
By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 26 Rank #314 / 480Bed count — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 314th out of 480 assisted living communities we track in Minnesota for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Minnesota facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Minnesota that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.

Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Walk Score Info Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options. Rank #458 / 527Walk Score — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 458th out of 527 assisted living communities we track in Minnesota for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Minnesota facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Minnesota that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
15 / 100
Occupancy rate Info Occupancy higher than 95% suggests steady demand, but availability may be limited. Rank #1 / 235Occupancy rate — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 1st out of 235 assisted living communities we track in Minnesota for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Minnesota average, with its Statewide rank out of 235. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Minnesota that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
100% This home is often near full

Based on 26 residents and 26 beds. Source: state inspection report (Sep 2025)

Higher than the Minnesota average: 75.7%

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living
StatusApproved For Dementia Care
CountySt. Louis

Staffing & Medical

3 services
Nursing Services
24-Hour Staffing
Staff to Resident Ratio: 1 staff : 5 residents

Additional Services

1 service
Housekeeping

Additional Policies & Features

Pets not allowed

Amenities & Lifestyle

Salon
Emergency Call System
Specific ProgramsMedical Support, Family Support

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Inspection History

In Minnesota, the Department of Health, Health Regulation Division is the primary authority for conducting onsite inspections and reporting on the quality of care in residential facilities.

Since 2025 · 1 year of data These figures come from state-published data and the state inspection reports we hold on file. The period covered can vary depending on document availability.
Includes all inspection records for this property, which could include management/ownership changes. 5 deficiencies 1 inspection

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Minnesota state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2025 vs. Minnesota state average
Overall vs. MN average 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 2 Better Metrics better than Minnesota average:
• Total deficiencies (55% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (49% below)

Deficiencies Info Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityMN Averagevs. MN Avg
Total deficiencies Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 511.0 This facility has 55% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Minnesota assisted living residence (5 vs. MN avg 11).↓ 55% better
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 5.09.9 This facility has 49% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Minnesota assisted living residence (5 vs. MN avg 9.9).↓ 49% better

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityMN Averagevs. MN Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility. 11.0 This facility has total inspections in line with the Minnesota average (1 vs. MN avg 1).— At avg
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Performance summary

Key indicators of commitment to quality care and safety.

Ratings

Family Satisfaction Rating
4 / 5

Based on the Minnesota Department of Health, Health Regulation Division surveys measuring surveys of residents' family members.

Ranked 13th (tied) of 123 homes in Minnesota

Scores

Family Overall Satisfaction
83.3% High

Based on the Minnesota Department of Health, Health Regulation Division surveys measuring surveys of residents' family members.

Minnesota average: 83.7%

Family Satisfaction - Care
79.9% Moderate

Based on the Minnesota Department of Health, Health Regulation Division surveys measuring family satisfaction with overall care experience.

Family Satisfaction - Cost
77.7% Moderate

Based on the Minnesota Department of Health, Health Regulation Division surveys measuring family satisfaction with value and cost of care.

Family Satisfaction - Housekeeping
82.7% High

Based on the Minnesota Department of Health, Health Regulation Division surveys measuring family satisfaction with cleanliness and housekeeping.

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Address 6.6 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Duluth's city center to Diamond Willow Assisted Living's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Info below is compiled from the MN Dept. of Health, senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
Number of years the company has been in operation.
Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
Minnesota interviews residents directly — covering food, activities, staff, privacy, and sense of choice — including those with memory loss. The facility's score is compared to similarly sized facilities statewide and converted to a 1–5 star rating. <em>Source: MN DHS Assisted Living Report Card</em>
Minnesota surveys the primary family contact for each resident, asking about meals, staff responsiveness, safety, and likelihood to recommend. Scores are compared to peer facilities and converted to a 1–5 star rating. "–" = too few responses to score; "X" = facility refused to participate. <em>Source: MN DHS Assisted Living Report Card</em>
The percentage of residents who reported satisfaction with food variety and mealtimes in Minnesota's statewide quality-of-life survey. Food tends to score lower than other domains statewide, so scores above 85% reflect strong performance relative to peers. <em>Source: MN DHS Assisted Living Report Card</em>
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
The average number of deficiencies this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total deficiencies ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
Ecumen Duluth The Shores
AL
Duluth (Lakeside-Lester Park)
70
Facility 70
MN AVG 60
Rank #180 / 480
Yes
17
Facility 17
MN AVG 45
Rank #446 / 527
--
92.9%
Facility 92.9%
MN AVG 75.7%
Rank #52 / 235
-
81.7%
Facility 81.7%
MN AVG 80.1
Rank #65 / 143
1
11
Facility 11
MN AVG 10
Rank #145 / 249
11.0
Facility 11.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #155 / 249
BeeHive Homes of Maple Grove
AL
MC
RC
Maple Grove
41
Facility 41
MN AVG 60
Rank #257 / 480
No
24
Facility 24
MN AVG 45
Rank #389 / 527
-
8
Facility 8
MN AVG 17
Rank #84 / 115
95.1%
Facility 95.1%
MN AVG 75.7%
Rank #38 / 235
A+
79%
Facility 79%
MN AVG 80.1
Rank #83 / 143
1
8
Facility 8
MN AVG 10
Rank #93 / 249
8.0
Facility 8.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #104 / 249
Heritage Haven III
AL
MC
Duluth (Piedmont Heights)
33
Facility 33
MN AVG 60
Rank #288 / 480
No
4
Facility 4
MN AVG 45
Rank #507 / 527
-
26
Facility 26
MN AVG 17
Rank #17 / 115
84.8%
Facility 84.8%
MN AVG 75.7%
Rank #87 / 235
--1
36
Facility 36
MN AVG 10
Rank #246 / 249
36.0
Facility 36.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #248 / 249
Open Arms Senior Living
AL
IL
MC
Duluth (East Duluth)
30
Facility 30
MN AVG 60
Rank #301 / 480
No
7
Facility 7
MN AVG 45
Rank #501 / 527
Private Rooms-
76.7%
Facility 76.7%
MN AVG 75.7%
Rank #131 / 235
-
91%
Facility 91%
MN AVG 80.1
Rank #18 / 143
1
11
Facility 11
MN AVG 10
Rank #145 / 249
11.0
Facility 11.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #155 / 249
Diamond Willow Assisted Living
AL
MC
Duluth (North Shore)
26
Facility 26
MN AVG 60
Rank #314 / 480
No
15
Facility 15
MN AVG 45
Rank #458 / 527
--
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
MN AVG 75.7%
Rank #1 / 235
--1
5
Facility 5
MN AVG 10
Rank #38 / 249
5.0
Facility 5.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #46 / 249

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each assisted living community is ranked against every other MN assisted living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 5 on this page. See how we rank facilities

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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Minnesota

Diamond Willow Assisted Living is located in Duluth, Minnesota.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Minnesota.

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Elderly Waiver

Minnesota Medicaid EW

Age 65+
General Minnesota resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $3,000 individual, higher than most states
MN

Higher asset limit; rural access focus.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Adult day care (~$70/day) Home aides

Essential Community Supports (ECS)

Minnesota ECS

Age 65+
General Minnesota resident, at risk of decline but not nursing home level.
Income Limits ~$1,732/month individual, varies
Asset Limits $3,000 individual
MN

Bridges gap for those ineligible for waivers.

Benefits
In-home support (2-4 hours/week) Respite (up to 5 days/year) Transportation (~5 trips/month)

Alternative Care (AC) Program

Minnesota Alternative Care Program

Age 65+
General Minnesota resident, NFLOC, not MA-eligible.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,255-$2,829/month (100%-300% FPL); sliding scale copays.
Asset Limits $3,000 (individual); home equity limit $713,000.
MN

CDCS option; statewide via counties.

Benefits
Personal care (4-6 hours/day) Respite (~5 days/year) Home health Meals Home mods

Minnesota Senior Health Options (MSHO)

Minnesota Senior Health Options

Age 65+
General Minnesota resident, eligible for MA and Medicare Parts A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,255/month (100% FPL for MA); spenddown allowed.
Asset Limits $3,000 (individual), $6,000 (couple).
MN

7 health plans (e.g., UCare, HealthPartners); care coordinator assigned.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Medical care Respite Adult day care Home mods $900/year groceries (some plans)

Minnesota Senior Care Plus (MSC+)

Minnesota Senior Care Plus

Age 65+
General Minnesota resident, MA-eligible, not on Medicare.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,255/month (100% FPL); spenddown allowed.
Asset Limits $3,000 (individual), $6,000 (couple).
MN

Includes EW services; 7 health plans available.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite Adult day care Home mods Limited nursing home care

Consumer Support Grant (CSG)

Minnesota Consumer Support Grant

Age 65+ or disabled
General Minnesota resident, eligible for MA personal care but opts for grant.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,255/month (MA-eligible); spenddown allowed.
Asset Limits $3,000 individual
MN

Can hire family; statewide via counties.

Benefits
Cash (~$500-$1,500/month) for personal care Respite Home mods Assistive tech

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Minnesota Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General Minnesota resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
MN

Three tiers; no waitlist; includes Extra Help for Part D.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Minnesota VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General Minnesota resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth limit
MN

High veteran demand in rural/urban areas.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living)

Frequently Asked Questions about Diamond Willow Assisted Living

What neighborhood is Diamond Willow Assisted Living in?

Diamond Willow Assisted Living is in the North Shore neighborhood of Duluth.

Is Diamond Willow Assisted Living in a walkable area?

Diamond Willow Assisted Living has a walk score of 15. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

What is the occupancy rate at Diamond Willow Assisted Living?

Diamond Willow Assisted Living's occupancy is 100%.

Are pets allowed at Diamond Willow Assisted Living?

No, Diamond Willow Assisted Living has a no-pet policy.

What is the best email address for Diamond Willow Assisted Living?

The team at Diamond Willow Assisted Living can be reached at infodw@diamondwillow.com.

How many beds does Diamond Willow Assisted Living have?

Diamond Willow Assisted Living has 26 beds.

Has Diamond Willow Assisted Living had any deficiencies?

Diamond Willow Assisted Living has had 5 reported deficiencies according to records from Minnesota Dept. of Human Services (DHS).

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