Best Memory Care in Duluth, MN

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 17 memory care providers in Duluth, MN using MN Dept. of Health data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank memory care in MN
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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. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. 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. HC (Home Care): Professional care delivered in the person's own home, from companionship to skilled nursing. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment. ADC (Adult Day Care): Daytime supervision, health monitoring, and social activities for seniors who live at home.
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.
BeeHive Homes of Maple Grove
MC
AL
RC
Maple Grove
41
Facility 41
MN AVG 85
Rank #230 / 298
No
24
Facility 24
MN AVG 45
Rank #258 / 345
-
8
Facility 8
MN AVG 17
Rank #64 / 76
95.1%
Facility 95.1%
MN AVG 78.6%
Rank #17 / 135
A+
79%
Facility 79%
MN AVG 80
Rank #65 / 107
1
8
Facility 8
MN AVG 10
Rank #54 / 126
8.0
Facility 8.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #65 / 126
Open Arms Senior Living
MC
AL
IL
Duluth (East Duluth)
30
Facility 30
MN AVG 85
Rank #261 / 298
No
7
Facility 7
MN AVG 45
Rank #328 / 345
Private Rooms-
76.7%
Facility 76.7%
MN AVG 78.6%
Rank #87 / 135
-
91%
Facility 91%
MN AVG 80
Rank #9 / 107
1
11
Facility 11
MN AVG 10
Rank #77 / 126
11.0
Facility 11.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #87 / 126
Diamond Willow Assisted Living
MC
AL
Duluth (North Shore)
26
Facility 26
MN AVG 85
Rank #272 / 298
No
15
Facility 15
MN AVG 45
Rank #302 / 345
--
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
MN AVG 78.6%
Rank #1 / 135
--1
5
Facility 5
MN AVG 10
Rank #29 / 126
5.0
Facility 5.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #37 / 126
Heritage Haven III
MC
AL
Duluth (Piedmont Heights)
33
Facility 33
MN AVG 85
Rank #252 / 298
No
4
Facility 4
MN AVG 45
Rank #333 / 345
-
26
Facility 26
MN AVG 17
Rank #10 / 76
84.8%
Facility 84.8%
MN AVG 78.6%
Rank #56 / 135
--1
36
Facility 36
MN AVG 10
Rank #123 / 126
36.0
Facility 36.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #126 / 126
Benedictine Living Community-Duluth
MC
ADC
AL
HC
IL
NH
RC
SNF
Duluth
96
Facility 96
MN AVG 85
Rank #112 / 298
Yes
9
Facility 9
MN AVG 45
Rank #319 / 345
studio/ 1 bed-
95.0%
Facility 95.0%
MN AVG 78.6%
Rank #18 / 135
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Viewcrest Health Center
MC
HOS
NH
RC
SNF
Duluth (Piedmont Heights)
88
Facility 88
MN AVG 85
Rank #130 / 298
No
40
Facility 40
MN AVG 45
Rank #196 / 345
--
95.3%
Facility 95.3%
MN AVG 78.6%
Rank #15 / 135
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Edgewood Vista – Hermantown
MC
AL
IL
Hermantown
-Yes
18
Facility 18
MN AVG 45
Rank #288 / 345
Private Rooms
26
Facility 26
MN AVG 17
Rank #10 / 76
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BeeHive Homes Assisted Living
MC
AL
Duluth (Duluth Heights)
41
Facility 41
MN AVG 85
Rank #230 / 298
No
8
Facility 8
MN AVG 45
Rank #324 / 345
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74%
Facility 74%
MN AVG 80
Rank #82 / 107
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Bayshore Residence and Rehabilitation
MC
HOS
NH
RC
SNF
Duluth
140
Facility 140
MN AVG 85
Rank #38 / 298
No
8
Facility 8
MN AVG 45
Rank #324 / 345
--
70.1%
Facility 70.1%
MN AVG 78.6%
Rank #103 / 135
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Elysian Senior Homes Of Duluth
MC
AL
Duluth (Central Duluth)
40
Facility 40
MN AVG 85
Rank #235 / 298
No
32
Facility 32
MN AVG 45
Rank #233 / 345
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Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each memory care community is ranked against every other MN memory care community we track that reports that metric, not just the 17 analyzed for Duluth. See how we rank facilities

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Overview of BeeHive Homes of Maple Grove

You will find assisted living, memory care, and respite care at BeeHive Homes of Maple Grove in Maple Grove, MN. The license status here is Approved for Dementia Care, and memory care is the secured, supervised setting that approval covers. Assisted living handles the daily tasks.

Respite care covers the short stays, arranged when the usual caregiver has travel or a recovery to get through. Forty-one beds put this among the smaller homes, which suits somebody who would rather live with fewer people around.

Engaging Daily Life is the name the daily program goes by. A courtyard gives residents somewhere outdoors, a hair salon is listed, and rehabilitation services are named as well.

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Open Arms Senior Living

4414 Martin Rd, Duluth, MN 55803
Overview of Open Arms Senior Living

Open Arms Senior Living in Duluth, Minnesota, provides assisted living, independent living, and memory care. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication, while independent living offers private living with community services and no daily care. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, and having these care levels together may suit a resident whose needs grow over time.

The home has 30 beds, creating a smaller community where staff and residents can get to know each other. Private rooms give residents their own sleeping spaces instead of shared rooms. Residents can use the on site salon and join wellness and exercise programs, with Jordann Balaich serving as director.

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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.

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Overview of Heritage Haven III

Heritage Haven III has spent 26 years in Duluth, Minnesota, and what it’s built its identity around is specific: dementia and memory care. The 33-bed community sits at 3044 Morris Thomas Rd, about 3.3 miles from downtown, in a stretch of the city where a car is essentially required. The Walk Score here is 4, about as car-dependent as it gets.

85% of its beds are filled, 28 out of 33, which speaks to the ongoing demand in a city this size. The community is approved for dementia care specifically, not just equipped to handle it as an afterthought, and that approval comes with a dedicated wellness program built around it. Personalized support and memory care therapies round out what’s actually offered to residents who need that level of attention.

Licensed nurses and CNAs staff the place, and home care is available as an additional service beyond the residential setup. For day-to-day life, there are art classes and fitness sessions, small things, but they’re the kind of structure that keeps residents engaged rather than just occupying space.

On the regulatory side, inspections at facilities like this one tend to center on medication management, fire safety systems, staffing credentials, and care planning documentation, the same handful of areas regulators watch across assisted living generally.

What Heritage Haven III offers, in the end, is a long-tenured, dementia-focused community in Duluth with real staffing behind it and near-full occupancy to show for it. That’s a narrow lane, but it’s one this facility has been running in for over two decades.

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Overview of Benedictine Living Community-Duluth

Benedictine Living Community-Duluth offers nursing home, adult day care, assisted living, home care, independent living, memory care, respite care and skilled nursing in Duluth, Minnesota. The range of care options may be a good fit for a person whose needs could change over time, with several care settings available through the community.

Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care. Assisted living includes help with tasks such as dressing, bathing and medication. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Nursing home and skilled nursing provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while respite care offers a short stay for a family whose usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

Adult day care provides daytime support while a person lives elsewhere, and home care brings assistance to the person’s residence. The community has 96 beds and is 95% occupied, so most of its residential capacity is in use. Payment options are Medicare, Medicaid and private pay, giving families several listed ways to cover care. Total nurse staffing is 4 hours and 19 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily hands on nursing time allocated to each resident. Pets are allowed for residents who have a pet companion.

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Overview of Viewcrest Health Center

Viewcrest Health Center offers nursing home, skilled nursing, nursing care, memory care, hospice care, and respite care in Duluth, Minnesota, in the Piedmont Heights neighborhood. The community has 88 beds, with 95% occupancy, so most of those beds are filled. Skilled nursing and nursing care provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Hospice care supports residents at the end of life, and respite care provides short stays when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

The combination of memory care, nursing care, hospice care, and respite care can suit a family whose needs include supervised memory support, end of life care, or temporary coverage. Total nurse staffing is 4h 4m per resident per day, representing the daily hands on nursing time assigned to each resident. An indoor Central Park atrium includes a walking path, waterfall, and fishpond, giving residents an indoor route for walking and access to these features in every season.

Daily fitness classes and community outings provide scheduled exercise and activities beyond the living areas. Rehabilitation services and outpatient senior therapy services support therapy needs, while medication management, wound and IV therapy, and ostomy care address more specific clinical needs. Religious services are available at the community.

Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families multiple ways to cover care. Medicaid may help eligible residents whose savings may not cover a long stay, while Medicare covers short term skilled care after a hospital stay rather than long term residence. A Walk Score of 40 places the area in a car dependent setting, so most errands require a car or a ride.

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Overview of 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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Overview of BeeHive Homes Assisted Living

BeeHive Homes Assisted Living and Memory Care is a trusted helping hand in Grand Junction, Colorado. Its unique residential homes exude a positive vibe, carefully designed to provide unparalleled comfort for seniors in the area. It provides a nurturing environment where assisted living, memory care, and respite care seamlessly blend to create a haven of support and compassion.

The home’s private rooms are thoughtfully designed to ensure both independence and privacy, allowing residents to enjoy their personal space to the fullest. Beyond the physical space, the community is defined by the warmth of its staff. The staff’s expertise and dedication bring peace of mind to their residents and their families. Impeccable housekeeping and laundry services, coupled with amenities like public Wi-Fi and a secure outdoor courtyard, enrich the living experience in their smoke-free environment. At Beehive Homes, they understand the importance of holistic well-being, and their facilities reflect this commitment. Plus, they offer convenient on-site options, including a hair and nail salon, ensuring that residents have access to all the comforts of home.

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Overview of Bayshore Residence and Rehabilitation

Bayshore Residence & Rehabilitation Center located in Duluth, MN, is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility specializing in transitional care services, and long term and memory care. Their accommodation offers spacious rooms that are inviting and comfortable, as well as highly customizable depending on the residents’ preference. The residents are encouraged to design their living spaces in a way that they may feel most at home in them. As part of their care services, each resident is provided 24/7 skilled nursing care, and are also offered additional care as needed such as wound and pain management.

Bayshore Residences values the role of food in keeping the residents healthy and happy. Offering an order anytime menu, residents may enjoy healthy choices prepared by the in-house chef, cooked to meet the residents dietary needs as well as personal preferences. Additionally, this nursing facility offers a number of amenities including Wi-Fi, well equipped recreation room, beauty salon, and safe and secured outdoor areas for engaging activities.

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Overview of Elysian Senior Homes of Duluth

What Elysian Senior Homes of Duluth carries in Duluth, MN, is assisted living and memory care. The dementia care approval is what memory care rests on, and it means supervision within a setting kept secure. Assisted living is the level covering dressing, medication, and bathing for someone who handles the rest.

The building runs to 40 beds, small enough that residents and the people working there become familiar to one another. Anyone who needs more help later needs it from the same staff at the same address.

Studio and one-bedroom layouts are both drawn up here. A studio is a single private space. A one-bedroom keeps the sleeping area apart from the room a resident lives in. The Walk Score is 32, which is car-dependent, so a car does nearly all the work.

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Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
  • 5%
    Environment
01

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.

  • Includes
  • Review Sentiment
  • Review Volume
02

Regulatory & Safety Record 25%

State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

  • Includes
  • State Inspections
  • Citations/Inspection
  • % Inspections w/ Citations
  • Complaint Visits
  • Accreditations
  • BBB Rating
03

Visual Media & Transparency 15%

Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.

  • Includes
  • Video Tours
  • Virtual Walkthroughs
  • Photo Quantity
  • Photo Quality
04

Website & Operator Transparency 10%

Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.

  • Includes
  • Website Content
  • Mobile Usability
  • Staff Info Available
  • Owner Info Available
05

Community Stability 10%

Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.

  • Includes
  • Occupancy Rate
  • Bed Options
06

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.

  • Includes
  • Walk Score
  • Pricing Transparency
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Memory Care in Duluth at a glance

Avg Walk Score: 24/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Duluth, MN. A third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100) measuring convenience and context, not healthcare quality. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 50/ 100
Avg No. of Beds: 59The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Duluth, MN. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90
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Frequently Asked Questions about Memory Care in Duluth, MN

What is the average cost of memory care in Duluth, MN?

The average monthly cost of memory care in Duluth, MN is approximately $5,000. Actual rates vary by community, level of care, and floorplan.

What is the price range for memory care in Duluth, MN?

Memory care in Duluth, MN typically ranges from $4,000–$6,500 per month, depending on the community, room type, and care needs.

What is the typical staff-to-resident ratio at memory care communities in Duluth, MN?

Memory care communities in Duluth, MN typically operate with a staff-to-resident ratio in the range of 1:5–1:8.

What's the difference between assisted living and memory care in Minnesota?

Assisted living in Minnesota supports residents with daily activities (bathing, dressing, medication management) while preserving independence. Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's or dementia, and adds 24/7 secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and structured routines designed to reduce confusion and wandering.

Does Minnesota Medicaid cover memory care?

Minnesota Medicaid does not directly pay room-and-board for memory care, but most states (including Minnesota) offer Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers that can offset the cost of care services delivered inside a licensed community. Eligibility, waitlists, and covered services vary — check directly with the state Medicaid agency.

What is memory care?

Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia, with secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and routines built to reduce confusion and wandering.

How many memory care communities are listed on this page?

This page features 17 memory care communities in Duluth, MN. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.