Residents and visitors consistently describe staff as caring, kind, and attentive.
Across many visits and stays, reviewers repeatedly mention feeling well cared for by the staff. Several describe staff who are warm, friendly, and helpful when families call or visit, and who respond to health concerns in a timely way. A few reviewers also add that the team treats residents with dignity and respect, reinforcing that this is a day-to-day experience rather than just a one-time impression.
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Physical therapy gets praise
Physical therapy staff receive specific praise for skill and support.
Some reviewers point to the physical therapy team as a highlight, including one who specifically mentions a therapist by name. Another reviewer describes the physical therapy staff as very good and enjoyable, tying it to a positive experience during a visit or stay.
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Clean setting and pleasant visits
Reviewers note a pleasant, clean environment during visits.
A couple of reviewers describe the facility as clean and comfortable during their time there. One also mentions holiday decoration contributing to a pleasant atmosphere, while still emphasizing that the care experience felt consistent.
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Peaceful visits and lake views
Visitors mention quiet, peaceful surroundings and bay-facing views.
Reviewers describe the setting as peaceful and quiet, including comments about visiting during a specific time and noticing the calm atmosphere. Others also mention beautiful scenery for rooms facing the bay and enjoying time outside while visiting.
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Some concerns about staffing
A few reviews raise serious concerns about staffing reliability.
While most comments focus on caring staff, a small number of reviewers report major problems. One describes an incident involving a seizure patient and bed rails, and another criticizes management as misleading with terrible staffing. These comments stand out because they directly challenge the reliability of day-to-day supervision and support.
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Food quality draws criticism
Some reviewers are unhappy with food quality and portions.
A couple of reviewers complain about food, including one citing moldy food and another saying the food quality is poor. One also mentions not getting very much, suggesting both quality and portion size may be concerns for some families. These negative dining comments are separate from the many mentions of staff care.
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Features
Types of Care
Memory Care
Skilled Nursing Facility
Transportation
Duluth International (7 miles away)
Nearby Places of Interest
This part of Duluth, Minnesota offers a convenient location with a variety of amenities nearby. You will find a range of dining options such as Vikre Distillery, Grandma's Saloon & Grill, and Cloud 9 Asian Bistro within a short distance. There are also several places of worship including St Andrews by-the-Lake Episcopal Church and Trinity Lutheran Church for spiritual needs. For entertainment, you can visit Duluth Cinema or enjoy a cup of coffee at Caribou Coffee or Duluth Coffee Company. Medical services are easily accessible with physicians like Northern Foot & Ankle Associates and Essentia Health Cancer Center close by, as well as pharmacies like Walgreens and CVS Pharmacy. Additionally, the area is home to parks like Canal Park and Cascade Park for outdoor recreation. With hospitals like Essentia Health-St. Mary's Medical Center in the vicinity, you can feel assured about healthcare access in this part of Duluth.
Restaurants
Vikre Distillery (0.9 miles)
Grandma's Saloon & Grill (0.9 miles)
Little Angie's Cantina (1.1 miles)
Northern Waters Smokehaus (1.1 miles)
Old Chicago (1.2 miles)
310 Pub Duluth (1.2 miles)
Cloud 9 Asian Bistro (1.2 miles)
Places of Worship
St Andrews by-the-Lake Episcopal Church (1.1 miles)
Trinity Lutheran Church (2.5 miles)
Peace CHURCH (2.6 miles)
House Of Refuge Assembly Of God (3.3 miles)
Theaters
Duluth Cinema Duluth, Mn (1.2 miles)
Cafes
Caribou Coffee (1.2 miles)
Duluth Coffee Company (1.5 miles)
Uncle Loui's Cafe (1.9 miles)
Empire Coffee (3.1 miles)
Physicians
Northern Foot & Ankle Associates (1.3 miles)
Austin & Treacy PA (1.3 miles)
Lake Superior Internal Medicine (1.3 miles)
Duluth Institite (1.4 miles)
Essentia Health Cancer Center (1.7 miles)
St Mary's Duluth Clinic (1.8 miles)
St Mary's Hospital Pediatrics (1.8 miles)
Parks
Canal Park (1.4 miles)
Duluth Parks & Recreation Department (1.4 miles)
Cascade Park (1.7 miles)
Lincoln Park (2.3 miles)
Hospitals
Tilderquist Memorial Med Libr (1.8 miles)
Bio-Medical Applications of Minnesota (1.8 miles)
Essentia Health Urgent Care - Duluth (1.8 miles)
Essentia Health-St. Mary's Medical Center (1.8 miles)
Saint Marys Hospital Heliport (1.9 miles)
Pavilion Surgery Center (2.1 miles)
St Lukes ICU (2.1 miles)
Pharmacies
Essentia Health-Duluth 3rd Street Pharmacy (1.8 miles)
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Memory Care
Skilled Nursing Facility
Duluth International (7 miles away)
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