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| St. Ann‘s Residence |
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.
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 (Downtown - Waterfront) | 150 | No | 85 | 2 Bed | - | - |
| Edgewood Vista – Hermantown |
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.
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.
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.
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. | Hermantown | - | Yes | 18 | Private Rooms | 26 | - |
| Lakeshore – The Fountains |
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.
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.
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 (Lakeside-Lester Park) | 60 | No | 17 | Private Rooms | - | - |
| Primrose Of Duluth |
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.
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) | - | No | 23 | - | - | - |
| Mount Royal Pines III |
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.
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+ |
| 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 (City Of Superior) | 44 | Yes | 39 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 18 | A+ |
St. Ann’s, a long-standing senior living retirement community in Duluth, Minnesota, is dedicated to providing exceptional care and support to older adults. With a variety of living options, ranging from spacious two-bedroom apartments with balconies to affordable housing, St. Ann’s caters to the diverse needs of its residents. Whether seeking independent living or requiring assisted living services, individuals can find the perfect fit at St. Ann’s.
At St. Ann’s, the well-being and comfort of residents are of utmost importance. With round-the-clock care available, the community ensures that assistance is readily accessible whenever needed. Residents can enjoy the freedom and independence of an active lifestyle while knowing that support is close at hand. With a rich history and a reputation for excellence, St. Ann’s has earned the trust and respect of the Duluth community as a premier senior living destination.
What does this home offer?
Housing Options: 2 Bed
Building Type: 3-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Nestled atop a hill in the charming suburbs of Duluth, Minnesota, Edgewood Hermantown is a premier assisted living community that offers a convenient and vibrant lifestyle for area seniors. With its close proximity to local restaurants, shopping centers, and top-notch medical services, Edgewood Hermantown provides residents with easy access to everything they need. At Edgewood Hermantown, the beautiful campus is designed to cater to the varying needs of seniors throughout their aging journey.
For active and independent seniors, the Independent Living community offers a carefree and socially engaging lifestyle, allowing residents to enjoy their retirement years to the fullest. Edgewood Hermantown also offers Assisted Living and Memory Care services, ensuring that residents receive the personalized care they deserve. In addition to the range of care options, Edgewood Hermantown goes above and beyond by providing on-site Therapy Services, Home Health, and Hospice care through their dedicated healthcare services division, CaringEdge. This comprehensive continuum of care ensures that residents have access to the necessary support and services, all within the comforts of their community. With its picturesque location, array of care options, and commitment to exceptional care, Edgewood Hermantown is the ideal choice for seniors seeking a fulfilling and worry-free lifestyle.
What does this home offer?
Minimum Age: 55 Years Old
Pets Allowed: Yes, Pets Allowed
Housing Options: Private Rooms
Building Type: Single-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Overview of Lakeshore – the Fountains
Nestled in the charming city of Duluth, Minnesota, Lakeshore – the Fountains is a renowned assisted living community with a rich legacy of providing exceptional senior care for over 85 years. With an esteemed reputation in Northern Minnesota, Lakeshore – the Fountains is recognized as the premier senior living campus in Greater Duluth.
They offer 60 rehabilitation suites that feature private bathrooms and showers, ensuring privacy and comfort during the recovery process. They have short-stay residences that are thoughtfully designed to promote healing, offering amenities such as satellite television, telephone, and Wi-Fi connectivity to keep residents connected and entertained during their stay. With a dedicated team of compassionate professionals, Lakeshore – the Fountains is committed to providing personalized care and creating a nurturing environment for seniors. Whether they’re seeking assistance with daily activities or recovering from an injury, their community is here to support your needs and enhance your well-being.
What does this home offer?
Housing Options: Private Rooms
Building Type: 3-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Overview of Primrose of Duluth
Nestled in Duluth, Minnesota, Primrose of Duluth is a distinguished assisted living community with memory care services. They understand that each resident is a unique individual with their own preferences, emotions, and social needs so their care plans are tailored to meet the specific requirements of each resident, ensuring personalized and comprehensive support.
For residents who need memory care, Primrose offers specially designed apartments that provide a spacious and beautiful living environment. With a warm home-like ambiance, these memory care apartments are thoughtfully crafted to enhance the person-centered care approach that Primrose is known for. By creating an atmosphere that promotes comfort and familiarity, residents can feel at ease and receive the highest quality of care in a setting that feels like home.
What does this home offer?
Minimum Age: 55
Overview of Mount Royal Pines Iii
At Mount Royal Pines Iii, they have a unique perspective on assisted living that prioritizes enjoyment and freedom. Their spacious apartments, restaurant-style dining, and engaging activities allow residents to focus on the things they love without the hassle of daily chores. With essential amenities like a grocery store, post office, and library just steps away, residents have everything they need within reach.
Established in 2000, Mount Royal Pines Iii was the first assisted living complex in Duluth designed specifically for seniors. The locally-owned and operated three-story apartment building features 54 fully-equipped apartments, each including a living room, kitchen, bedroom, and bath. The Edmunds Company, led by lifelong Duluth residents Ronald and Michael Edmunds, takes pride in providing excellent personalized service to their clients and residents, embodying their commitment to exceptional care and support.
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed: Yes, Pets Allowed
Room Sizes: 337 - 390 / 444 / 504 - 539 / 564 - 629 sq. ft
Housing Options: 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: 3-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
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?
Pets Allowed: Yes, Pets Allowed
Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: 3-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Ranking Methodology
How we rank these independent living communities
Every community above is evaluated across six weighted categories using public data including state inspection records, review platforms, BBB profiles, and operator-published materials.
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Resident & Family Experience 35%
The single largest share of every ranking. Aggregated review sentiment and volume from major platforms — the closest signal to real resident experience.
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Regulatory & Safety Record 25%
State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.
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Visual Media & Transparency 15%
Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.
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Website & Operator Transparency 10%
Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.
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Community Stability 10%
Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.
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Environment & Pricing 5%
Walkability and pricing transparency. Walk Score is weighted higher for Independent Living than for Memory Care, where most residents do not leave unaccompanied.
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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
- 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Independent Living in Duluth, MN
What is the average cost of independent living in Duluth, MN?
The average monthly cost of independent living in Duluth, MN is approximately $2,094. Actual rates vary by community, level of care, and floorplan.
What is the price range for independent living in Duluth, MN?
Independent living in Duluth, MN typically ranges from $476 - $3,960 per month, depending on the community, room type, and care needs.
How many licensed independent living communities are there in Duluth, MN?
According to state licensing records, there are approximately 9 licensed independent living communities in Duluth, MN.
What is independent living?
Independent living communities are residential settings for active older adults — typically with private apartments or cottages, shared amenities (dining, fitness, activities), and no built-in medical care.
How many independent living communities are listed on this page?
This page features 6 independent living communities in Duluth, MN. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.
How do I choose the right independent living community in Duluth, MN?
Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in Duluth, MN, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.
What should I look for when visiting independent living communities in Duluth, MN?
Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.
