Edgewood Vista – Hermantown
Edgewood Vista – Hermantown is a senior living community set on a hillside in the Duluth suburbs of northern Minnesota, about 2.5 miles from the center of Hermantown. The campus brings together independent living, assisted living, and memory care in one place, which gives families a path to stay put as needs change rather than moving again later. It has been operating for 26 years, a long enough run that the community has settled into the area and built a track record with local families.
Residents live in private rooms in a single-story building, a layout worth noting for anyone concerned about stairs or elevators. The community welcomes residents aged 55 and older, and pets are allowed, which matters a great deal to people who do not want to give up a companion animal when they move. Transportation services and fitness and recreation programming round out daily life on the campus.
Care support runs deeper than the housing itself. Through CaringEdge, the community’s healthcare services division, residents have access to on-site therapy services, home health, and hospice care. Having those services delivered on campus can spare residents the strain of traveling to appointments during recovery or at the end of life, and it keeps care coordinated under one roof.
The surrounding area is car dependent, with a walkability score of 18 out of 100, so most errands and outings will involve a drive. That said, the profile describes a location close to restaurants, shopping, and medical services, so the practical distances are short even when a car is needed. Visiting family should plan on driving, which is typical for suburban campuses of this kind in the Duluth area.
For admissions questions, Susan Muehlberger is the named contact for the community.
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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.
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
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Number of years the company has been in operation.
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Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
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Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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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>
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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>
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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>
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Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
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Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
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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.
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| BeeHive Homes of Maple Grove | AL MC RC | Maple Grove | 41
Facility
41
MN AVG
61
Rank
#258 / 481 | No |
24
Facility
24
MN AVG
45
Rank
#389 / 527 | - | 8
Facility
8
MN AVG
16
Rank
#85 / 121 |
95.1%
Facility
95.1%
MN AVG
76.7%
Rank
#37 / 234 | A+ | 79%
Facility
79%
MN AVG
80.1
Rank
#83 / 143 | 2 | 22
Facility
22
MN AVG
10
Rank
#87 / 238 | 11.0
Facility
11.0
MN AVG
5.0
Rank
#94 / 238 | ||
| Open Arms Senior Living | AL IL MC | Duluth (East Duluth) | 30
Facility
30
MN AVG
61
Rank
#302 / 481 | No |
7
Facility
7
MN AVG
45
Rank
#501 / 527 | Private Rooms | - |
76.7%
Facility
76.7%
MN AVG
76.7%
Rank
#138 / 234 | - | 91%
Facility
91%
MN AVG
80.1
Rank
#18 / 143 | 2 | 13
Facility
13
MN AVG
10
Rank
#138 / 238 | 6.5
Facility
6.5
MN AVG
5.0
Rank
#146 / 238 | ||
| Ecumen Duluth The Shores | AL | Duluth (Lakeside-Lester Park) | 70
Facility
70
MN AVG
61
Rank
#181 / 481 | Yes |
17
Facility
17
MN AVG
45
Rank
#446 / 527 | - | - |
92.9%
Facility
92.9%
MN AVG
76.7%
Rank
#52 / 234 | - | 81.7%
Facility
81.7%
MN AVG
80.1
Rank
#65 / 143 | 2 | 20
Facility
20
MN AVG
10
Rank
#138 / 238 | 10.0
Facility
10.0
MN AVG
5.0
Rank
#146 / 238 | ||
| Diamond Willow Assisted Living | AL MC | Duluth (North Shore) | 26
Facility
26
MN AVG
61
Rank
#315 / 481 | No |
15
Facility
15
MN AVG
45
Rank
#458 / 527 | - | - |
100.0%
Facility
100.0%
MN AVG
76.7%
Rank
#1 / 234 | - | - | 2 | 16
Facility
16
MN AVG
10
Rank
#35 / 238 | 8.0
Facility
8.0
MN AVG
5.0
Rank
#36 / 238 | ||
| Edgewood Vista – Hermantown | AL IL MC | Hermantown | - | Yes |
18
Facility
18
MN AVG
45
Rank
#440 / 527 | Private Rooms | 26
Facility
26
MN AVG
16
Rank
#17 / 121 | - | A+ | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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
Programs that may help with care and living costs in Minnesota
Edgewood Vista – Hermantown is in Hermantown, Minnesota. These programs may support different care settings or living expenses. A listing does not confirm this community participates; our concierge team can help confirm.
VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits
VA Pension Aid and Attendance and Housebound Benefits (Federal)
- Who it is for
- Veterans or survivors with VA pension eligibility and an Aid and Attendance or Housebound medical need
- Income limit
- No single monthly income cutoff. VA compares countable annual income, after permitted deductions, with the applicable Maximum Annual Pension Rate for the household and benefit category.
- Asset limit
- Net-worth limit is $163,699 from December 1, 2025 through November 30, 2026. Net worth includes countable assets plus annual income; exclusions and transfer rules apply.
Eligibility
- General
- Veterans or eligible survivors who qualify for VA Pension or Survivors Pension and meet the additional Aid and Attendance or Housebound criteria. Service, discharge, family status and pension eligibility rules also apply.
- MN specifics
- A federal VA pension benefit; Aid and Attendance and Housebound enhancements cannot be received together.
What it provides
- A higher pension ceiling for eligible Aid and Attendance or Housebound recipients. Actual pension equals the applicable annual maximum minus countable income; the two enhancements cannot be paid together.
Housing Support (formerly Group Residential Housing)
Minnesota Housing Support (formerly Group Residential Housing)
Eligibility
- General
- Low-income adults age 65 or older, or younger adults with qualifying conditions limiting self-sufficiency, who meet the program’s SSI/General Assistance-related eligibility and financial rules.
What it provides
- Payments to a participating housing provider for room and board and necessities; some qualifying settings can receive supplemental supportive-service funding.
Elderly Waiver
Minnesota Medicaid EW
Eligibility
- General
- Age 65 or older, eligible for Medical Assistance, nursing-home level of care established by MnCHOICES, and services cost less than nursing-facility care.
- MN specifics
- County, tribal or managed-care assessment determines the individual plan; eligibility does not entitle everyone to all listed services.
What it provides
- Authorized adult day/companion services; case management; homemaker; meals; respite; accessibility changes; personal care/CFSS and other Elderly Waiver supports.
Essential Community Supports (ECS)
Minnesota ECS
- Income limit
- Must meet Alternative Care financial eligibility criteria.
- Asset limit
- Alternative Care financial criteria evaluate income and assets together.
Eligibility
- General
- Age 65 or older, not eligible for Medical Assistance, assessed as needing community supports but not nursing-facility level of care, and meeting the other statutory criteria.
- MN specifics
- Community assessment must identify an approved support needed to maintain community residence. Reassessment is required at least annually.
What it provides
- Approved community supports up to $400 per person per month; separate service coordination up to $600 per 12-month authorization period. Categories include adult day services; caregiver support; homemaker or chore help; emergency-response systems; meals and community living assistance.
Alternative Care (AC) Program
Minnesota Alternative Care Program
- Income limit
- Income and assets must be insufficient to pay for more than 135 days of nursing-facility care.
Eligibility
- General
- Age 65 or older, nursing-facility level of care on MnCHOICES, not enough income/assets to fund more than 135 days of nursing-facility care, and no other means of paying for needed services.
- MN specifics
- Needed AC services must cost less than 75% of the comparable Medical Assistance cost; AC is for people not yet eligible for Medical Assistance.
What it provides
- Approved home/community supports similar to many Elderly Waiver services; subject to Alternative Care cost rules.
Community First Services and Supports (CFSS)
Minnesota Community First Services and Supports (CFSS)
Eligibility
- General
- People assessed as eligible who live in the community, can direct care or have someone do so, and have qualifying MA, waiver, Alternative Care or certain MinnesotaCare coverage. Family Support Grant users are excluded.
What it provides
- Authorized support workers; eligible goods and services; emergency response systems and worker training under agency or budget options.
Medicare Savings Program (MSP)
Minnesota Medicare Savings Program
- Who it is for
- Medicare beneficiaries with limited income who need help with premiums or cost sharing
Eligibility
- General
- Medicare beneficiaries meeting the applicable state Medicare Savings Program eligibility rules.
- MN specifics
- Applications are administered by the state Medicaid program.
What it provides
- Assistance with Medicare premiums and; for qualified QMB beneficiaries; Medicare-covered deductibles and coinsurance. The qualifying category determines which costs are paid.




