Assisted Living and Memory Care
Ecumen Duluth the Shores
4000 London Road, Duluth, MN 55804 · Map
Licensed for 70 residents · ECUMEN DULUTH THE SHORES
Ecumen Duluth the Shores is a state-licensed assisted living, memory care community in Duluth, Minnesota. It is licensed for 70 residents. Lilisity publishes no score or ranking for this community; the details below come from the state licensing record.
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Area costs
Care and services
Medicare agencies at this address
- Medicare-certified home health agency at this address. Medicare-certified home health agency ECUMEN HOME CARE LAKESHORE (Medicare CCN 247040) lists this same street address. Ownership type: NON-PROFIT. Medicare certified since 06/07/1967. (CMS Home Health Care Agencies, as of May 27, 2026)
A shared street address is a fact about location. CMS does not say whether the agency is run by the community.
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What the public record shows
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License
Active, 70 residents
Assisted Living Facility Dementia Care 422058, current license dated Sep 1, 2025. Licensee ECUMEN DULUTH THE SHORES.
Nearest emergency room
2.8 miles
St Lukes Hospital, rated 3 of 5 stars by CMS.
Side by side with nearby communities
The 4 nearest communities that offer assisted living, by straight-line distance. Prices are starting prices each community publishes; we never show estimates.
| Community | Distance | Licensed capacity | Published starting price | License | Inspection citations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ecumen Duluth the Shores this community | 70 | Not published | Active | 1 substantiated | |
| Lakeside Manor | 0.9 mi | 40 | Not published | Active | 0 substantiated |
| Pines III Assisted Living | 1.5 mi | 61 | Not published | Active | 0 substantiated |
| Diamond Willow Assisted Living | 2.3 mi | 26 | Not published | Active | 1 substantiated |
| Anne's Place | 2.4 mi | 3 | Not published | Active | 0 substantiated |
State inspection record1 substantiated
- Last evaluation
- July 30, 2025
- Evaluations on record
- 2
- Investigations substantiated
- 1 kept 7 years
- Inconclusive
- 0 kept 4 years
- Unsubstantiated
- 0 kept 3 years
Most recent evaluation (July 30, 2025, state report 68S111)
MDH: “On July 28, 2025, through July 30, 2025, the Minnesota Department of Health conducted a full survey at the above provider and the following correction orders are issued.”
Survey completed July 30, 2025: 11 correction orders
- Tag 100: 144G.10 Subdivision 1 License required Level 2, widespread scope, scope/level letter F · correction period: Seven (7) days
Details
Summary: MDH found the licensee failed to demonstrate legal responsibility for the control and operation of the facility when the licensee allowed use of the facility space to operate home health care and hospice agencies.
MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on observation and interview, the licensee failed to demonstrate legal responsibility for the control and operation of the facility when the licensee allowed use of the facility space to operate home health care and hospice agencies. This had the potential to affect all residents, staff, and visitors. [...]”
Rule cited: “(a)(1) Beginning August 1, 2021, no assisted living facility may operate in Minnesota unless it is licensed under this chapter. [...]”
- Tag 130: 144G.12, Subd. 1 Application for Licensure Level 1, widespread scope, scope/level letter C · correction period: Two (2) Days
Details
Summary: MDH found the licensee failed to ensure the licensee only provided assisted living services in the facility.
MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on observation and interview, the licensee failed to ensure the licensee only provided assisted living services in the facility. This had the potential to affect all residents, staff, and visitors. [...]”
Rule cited: “Each application for an assisted living facility license, including provisional and renewal applications, must include information sufficient to show that the applicant meets the requirements of licensure, including: (1) the business name and legal entity [...]”
- Tag 470: 144G.41 Subdivision 1 Minimum requirements Level 2, widespread scope, scope/level letter F · correction period: Seven (7) days
Details
Summary: MDH found the licensee failed to ensure the clinical nurse supervisor (CNS) developed and implemented a staffing plan to determine staffing levels to meet the needs of all residents.
MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on interview and record review, the licensee failed to ensure the clinical nurse supervisor (CNS) developed and implemented a staffing plan to determine staffing levels to meet the needs of all residents. This had the potential to affect all residents, staff, and visitors. [...]”
Rule cited: “(11) develop and implement a staffing plan for determining its staffing level that: (i) includes an evaluation, to be conducted at least twice a year, of the appropriateness of staffing levels in the facility; (ii) ensures sufficient staffing at all times to [...]”
- Tag 480: 144G.41 Subdivision 1 Subd. 1a (a-b) Minimum requirements; required food services Level 2, widespread scope, scope/level letter F · correction period: Please refer to the FBEIR for any compliance dates
Details
Summary: MDH found the licensee failed to ensure food was prepared and served according to the Minnesota
MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee failed to ensure food was prepared and served according to the Minnesota Food Code. This practice resulted in a level two violation (a violation that did not harm a resident's health or safety but had the potential to have harmed a resident's health or safety, but was not likely to cause serious injury, impairment, or death), and is issued at a widespread scope (when problems are pervasive or represent a systemic failure that has [...]”
Rule cited: “(a) Except as provided in paragraph (b), food must be prepared and served according to the Minnesota Food Code, Minnesota Rules, chapter 4626. [...]”
- Tag 510: 144G.41 Subd. 3 Infection control program Level 2, widespread scope, scope/level letter F · correction period: Seven (7) days · fine: $500.00 assessed
Details
Summary: MDH found the licensee failed to ensure services were provided according to accepted health care, medical, or nursing standards in regard to infection control during resident cares for two of four employees (unlicensed personnel (ULP)-F, ULP-J).
MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee failed to ensure services were provided according to accepted health care, medical, or nursing standards in regard to infection control during resident cares for two of four employees (unlicensed personnel (ULP)-F, ULP-J). In addition, the licensee failed to ensure infection control standards were followed to disinfect shared reusable resident equipment for one of one employee (ULP-H). [...]”
Rule cited: “(a) All assisted living facilities must establish and maintain an infection control program that complies with accepted health care, medical, and nursing standards for infection control. [...]”
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- Tag 775: 144G.45 Subd. 2. (a) Fire protection and physical environment Level 2, pattern scope, scope/level letter E · correction period: Seven (7) days
Details
Summary: MDH found the licensee failed to comply with the requirements of Minnesota State Fire Code Rules, Chapter 7511.
MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on observation and interview, the licensee failed to comply with the requirements of Minnesota State Fire Code Rules, Chapter 7511. This practice resulted in a level two violation (a violation that did not harm a resident's health or safety but had the potential to have harmed a resident's health or safety, but was not likely to cause serious injury, impairment, or death) and was issued at a pattern scope (when more than a limited number of residents are affected, more than a limited [...]”
Rule cited: “Each assisted living facility must comply with the State Fire Code in Minnesota Rules, chapter 7511, and:”
- Tag 800: 144G.45 Subd. 2 (a) (4) Fire protection and physical environment Level 2, pattern scope, scope/level letter E · correction period: Seven (7) days
Details
Summary: MDH found the licensee failed to provide the physical environment in a continuous state of good repair and operation
MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on observation and interview, the licensee failed to provide the physical environment in a continuous state of good repair and operation with regard to the health, safety, and well-being of the residents. [...]”
Rule cited: “(4) keep the physical environment, including walls, floors, ceiling, all furnishings, grounds, systems, and equipment in a continuous state of good repair and operation with regard to the health, safety, comfort, and well-being of the residents in accordance [...]”
- Tag 1530: 144G.64 (a) (1-2) Training in Dementia, Mental Illness, and De- Level 2, isolated scope, scope/level letter D · correction period: Twenty-one (21) days
Details
Summary: MDH found the licensee failed to ensure one of two
MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee failed to ensure one of two employees (registered nurse (RN)-C) received the required amount of dementia care training in the required time frame. [...]”
Rule cited: “(a) All assisted living facilities must meet the following dementia care, mental illness, and de-escalation training requirements: (1) supervisors of direct-care staff must have at least eight hours of initial training on dementia topics specified under [...]”
- Tag 1710: 144G.71 Subd. 3 Individualized medication monitoring and reas Level 2, isolated scope, scope/level letter D · correction period: Seven (7) days
Details
Summary: MDH found the licensee failed to ensure the
MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee failed to ensure the registered nurse (RN) reassessed residents for appropriate medication management services when resident status changed for one of four residents (R4) who received medication management services. [...]”
Rule cited: “A registered nurse, advanced practice registered nurse, or qualified staff delegated the task by a registered nurse must monitor and reassess the resident's medication management services as needed under subdivision 2 when the resident presents with symptoms [...]”
- Tag 1730: 144G.71 Subd. 5 Individualized medication management plan Level 2, pattern scope, scope/level letter E · correction period: Seven (7) days
Details
MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on observation, interview and record review, the registered nurse (RN) failed to develop and maintain a current individualized medication management plan for each resident to include all required content for two of four residents (R4, R6). [...]”
Rule cited: “(a) For each resident receiving medication management services, a registered nurse, advanced practice registered nurse, or qualified staff delegated the task by a registered nurse must prepare and include in the service plan a written statement of the [...]”
- Tag 1760: 144G.71 Subd. 8 Documentation of administration of medication Level 2, pattern scope, scope/level letter E · correction period: Seven (7) days
Details
Summary: MDH found the licensee failed to ensure medications were administered per prescriber orders for two of four residents (R4, R6) observed during medication administration.
MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee failed to ensure medications were administered per prescriber orders for two of four residents (R4, R6) observed during medication administration. In addition, the licensee failed to accurately transcribe the prescriber orders onto the electronic medication administration record (EMAR) for one of four residents (R3). [...]”
Rule cited: “Each medication administered by the assisted living facility staff must be documented in the resident's record. The documentation must include the signature and title of the person who administered the medication. [...]”
From MDH’s letter: the letter says the facility is in substantial compliance.
Food and beverage inspection (included in this report): No orders were issued for this inspection report.
Fines assessed by MDH
- Tag 510 (144g.41 Subd. 3 - Infection Control Program): $500.00
Total fines assessed, as printed in the letter: $500.00.
Earlier evaluations (1)
- October 5, 2022: report C1TI11 · 9 correction orders
Details
Survey completed October 5, 2022: 9 correction orders
- Tag 480: 144G.41 Subd 1 (13) (i) (B) Minimum requirements Level 2, widespread scope, scope/level letter F · correction period: Twenty-one (21) days
Details
Summary: MDH found the licensee failed to ensure food was prepared according to the Minnesota Food Code.
MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee failed to ensure food was prepared according to the Minnesota Food Code. This had the potential to affect all residents. [...]”
Rule cited: “(13) offer to provide or make available at least the following services to residents: (i) at least three nutritious meals daily with snacks available seven days per week, according to the recommended dietary allowances in the United States Department of [...]”
- Tag 730: 144G.43 Subd. 3 Contents of resident record Level 2, isolated scope, scope/level letter D · correction period: Twenty-one (21) days
Details
Summary: MDH found the licensee failed to ensure the resident's record included a discharge summary for one of one discharged resident (R1).
MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on interview and record review, the licensee failed to ensure the resident's record included a discharge summary for one of one discharged resident (R1). This practice resulted in a level two violation (a violation that did not harm a resident's health or safety but had the potential to have harmed a resident's health or safety) and was issued at an isolated scope (when problems are pervasive or represent a systemic failure that has affected or has the potential to affect a large portion [...]”
Rule cited: “Contents of a resident record include the following for each resident: (1) identifying information, including the resident's name, date of birth, address, and telephone number; (2) the name, address, and telephone number of the resident's emergency contact, [...]”
- Tag 970: 144.50 Subd. 5 Waivers of liability prohibited Level 1, widespread scope, scope/level letter C · correction period: Twenty-One (21) days
Details
MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on interview and record review, the licensee failed to ensure the assisted living contract did not include language waiving the facility's liability for health, safety, or personal property of a resident. This had the potential to affect all residents. [...]”
Rule cited: “The contract must not include a waiver of facility liability for the health and safety or personal property of a resident. [...]”
- Tag 980: 144G.51 ARBITRATION Level 1, widespread scope, scope/level letter C · correction period: Twenty-one (21) days
Details
Summary: MDH found the licensee failed to ensure an arbitration agreement did not include a choice of venue provision.
MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on interview and record review, the licensee failed to ensure an arbitration agreement did not include a choice of venue provision. This had the potential to affect all residents. [...]”
Rule cited: “(a) An assisted living facility must clearly and conspicuously disclose, in writing in an assisted living contract, any arbitration provision in the contract that precludes, limits, or delays the ability of a resident from taking a civil action. [...]”
- Tag 1440: 144G.62 Subd. 4 Supervision of staff providing delegated nurs Level 2, isolated scope, scope/level letter D · correction period: Twenty-one (21) days
Details
Summary: MDH found the licensee failed to ensure the registered nurse (RN) completed supervision of a ULP within 30 calendar days of beginning to provide delegated tasks for one of one unlicensed personnel ((ULP)-B).
MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee failed to ensure the registered nurse (RN) completed supervision of a ULP within 30 calendar days of beginning to provide delegated tasks for one of one unlicensed personnel ((ULP)-B). [...]”
Rule cited: “(a) Staff who perform delegated nursing or therapy tasks must be supervised by an appropriate licensed health professional or a registered nurse according to the assisted living facility's policy where the services are being provided to verify that the work [...]”
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- Tag 1650: 144G.70 Subd. 4 (f) Service plan, implementation and revisions to Level 2, widespread scope, scope/level letter F · correction period: Twenty-one (21) days
Details
Summary: MDH found the licensee failed to ensure residents' revised service plans were authenticated by the resident or resident's representative for four of four residents (R2, R3, R4, and R5).
MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on interview and record review, the licensee failed to ensure residents' revised service plans were authenticated by the resident or resident's representative for four of four residents (R2, R3, R4, and R5). [...]”
Rule cited: “(f) The service plan must include: (1) a description of the services to be provided, the fees for services, and the frequency of each service, according to the resident's current assessment and resident preferences; (2) the identification of staff or [...]”
- Tag 1890: 144G.71 Subd. 20 Prescription drugs Level 2, widespread scope, scope/level letter F · correction period: Seven (7) days
Details
Summary: MDH found the licensee failed to discard expired medication for one of ten residents (R3) and failed to ensure time sensitive medications were labeled with the date opened for four of five residents (R7, R8, R9, R10).
MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee failed to discard expired medication for one of ten residents (R3) and failed to ensure time sensitive medications were labeled with the date opened for four of five residents (R7, R8, R9, R10). [...]”
Rule cited: “A prescription drug, prior to being set up for immediate or later administration, must be kept in the original container in which it was dispensed by the pharmacy bearing the original prescription label with legible information including the expiration or [...]”
- Tag 1910: 144G.71 Subd. 22 Disposition of medications Level 2, isolated scope, scope/level letter D · correction period: Twenty-one
Details
Summary: MDH found the licensee failed to ensure the resident record included a disposition of medications for one of one discharged resident (R1).
MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on interview and record review, the licensee failed to ensure the resident record included a disposition of medications for one of one discharged resident (R1). This practice resulted in a level two violation (a violation that did not harm a resident's health or safety but had the potential to have harmed a resident's health or safety) and was issued at a isolated scope (when problems are pervasive or represent a systemic failure that has affected or has the potential to affect a large [...]”
Rule cited: “(a) Any current medications being managed by the assisted living facility must be provided to the resident when the resident's service plan ends or medication management services are no longer part of the service plan. [...]”
- Tag 2070: 144G.81 Subd. 4 Awake staff requirement Level 3, widespread scope, scope/level letter I · correction period: Immediate
Details
Summary: MDH found the licensee failed to ensure one or more persons were physically present and available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, who were responsible for responding to requests of residents for assistance in the secured dementia care (memory care) unit.
MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee failed to ensure one or more persons were physically present and available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, who were responsible for responding to requests of residents for assistance in the secured dementia care (memory care) unit. This resulted in an immediate correction order issued on October 4, 2022. [...]”
Rule cited: “An assisted living facility with dementia care providing services in a secured dementia care unit must have an awake person who is physically present in the secured dementia care unit 24 hours per day, seven days per week, who is responsible for responding to [...]”
From MDH’s letter: the letter says the facility is in substantial compliance.
Total fines assessed, as printed in the letter: $3,000.00.
- Tag 480: 144G.41 Subd 1 (13) (i) (B) Minimum requirements Level 2, widespread scope, scope/level letter F · correction period: Twenty-one (21) days
Substantiated investigations (state reports)
- May 14, 2024 · report HL304929425M · MDH finding: Substantiated, individual responsibility
Details
Allegation, as written: “The alleged perpetrator (AP), a facility staff member, neglected the resident when safety checks were not completed and the resident was found on the floor in his bathroom with wounds to his head, and legs.”
“The Minnesota Department of Health determined neglect was substantiated.”
“The AP was responsible for the maltreatment.”
Summary: MDH looked into an allegation and found: neglect substantiated (individual responsibility).
MDH’s conclusion, as written: “The Minnesota Department of Health determined neglect was substantiated. The AP was responsible for the maltreatment. The AP failed to complete two safety checks during the shift to ensure the resident was safe. The resident was found on the floor after approximately 12 hours and was admitted to the hospital with injuries. The resident passed away.”
Action taken by facility: “Resident was transported to the hospital and the AP was placed on leave during investigation. The facility initiated additional resident checks at mealtimes. The AP is no longer employed by the facility.”
Action taken by MDH: “The facility was issued a correction order regarding the vulnerable adult's right to be free from maltreatment.”
Survey completed April 22, 2024: 1 correction order
- Tag 2360: 144G.91 Subd. 8 Freedom from maltreatment
Details
Summary: MDH found the facility failed to ensure one of one resident reviewed (R1) was free from maltreatment.
MDH’s finding, as written: “The facility failed to ensure one of one resident reviewed (R1) was free from maltreatment. Findings include: The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) issued a determination maltreatment occurred, and an individual person was responsible for the maltreatment, in connection with incidents which occurred at the facility. Please refer to the public maltreatment report for details.”
Rule cited: “Residents have the right to be free from physical, sexual, and emotional abuse; neglect; financial exploitation; and all forms of maltreatment covered under the Vulnerable Adults Act.”
- Tag 2360: 144G.91 Subd. 8 Freedom from maltreatment
What the levels and scopes mean (MDH’s words)
Level 1: “a violation that has no potential to cause more than a minimal impact on the resident and does not affect health or safety”
Level 2: “a violation that did not harm a resident's health or safety but had the potential to have harmed a resident's health or safety, but was not likely to cause serious injury, impairment, or death”
Level 3: “a violation that harmed a resident's health or safety, not including serious injury, impairment, or death, or a violation that has the potential to lead to serious injury, impairment, or death”
Isolated scope: “when one or a limited number of residents are affected or one or a limited number of staff are involved, or the situation has occurred only occasionally”
Pattern scope: “when more than a limited number of residents are affected, more than a limited number of staff are involved, or the situation has occurred repeatedly; but is not found to be pervasive”
Widespread scope: “when problems are pervasive or represent a systemic failure that has affected or has the potential to affect a large portion or all of the residents”
Summaries are ours and are marked “Summary”; quoted text is MDH’s own, shortened where marked [...]. Read the full reports at the links above or search every report on MDH’s site.
What these terms mean
MDH: “An evaluation is a process regulated by the division to ensure licensees comply with the laws, rules, and certifications for the type of care and services authorized under their license/certification.”
“An investigation may occur when the division is notified that care and services are not being provided by licensees as required by law. This may include allegations of abuse, neglect, or financial misuse.”
For maltreatment, Minnesota law defines substantiated as “a preponderance of the evidence shows that an act that meets the definition of maltreatment occurred” and inconclusive as “less than a preponderance of evidence to show that maltreatment did or did not occur” (Minn. Stat. 626.5572).
Correction orders, as MDH explains on each state form: “Tag numbers have been assigned to Minnesota State Statutes for Assisted Living Facilities.” “The letter in the left column is used for tracking purposes and reflects the scope and level issued pursuant to 144G.31 subd. 1, 2, and 3.” MDH adds that there is no requirement to submit a plan of correction for violations of Minnesota state statutes.
MDH keeps investigation results for seven years when allegations are substantiated, four years when inconclusive, and three years when unsubstantiated, so the counts cover different periods. This community is licensed for 70 residents; larger communities are evaluated and reported on more often, so read counts with size in mind. Source: Minnesota Department of Health, Health Regulation Division, data as of September 28, 2026. Always visit in person and ask the community about anything listed here.
License and ownershipActive license, licensee ECUMEN DULUTH THE SHORES
- License type
- Assisted Living Facility Dementia Care
- License number
- 422058
- License status
- Active
- Current license dated
- 2025-09-01
- Licensed capacity
- 70
- Licensee
- ECUMEN DULUTH THE SHORES
- County
- Saint Louis County
- Administrator/Authorized Agent
- Bethany Delvas
Source: Minnesota state licensing records (agency listing), retrieved 2026-09-09. Licensing status is a matter of public record; it is not a quality rating.
Administrator/Authorized Agent name from the Minnesota licensing record, as of Sep 9, 2026.
Paying with Medicaid and other programsHow Medicaid pays for care in Minnesota, and other programs
How Medicaid pays for care in Minnesota
- Elderly Waiver (EW), customized living services. Minnesota's Elderly Waiver, part of Medical Assistance (Minnesota Medicaid), can pay for "customized living" services, and a provider of those services must hold an assisted living license (or meet certain exceptions). You must qualify for Medical Assistance and need a nursing-home level of care. (state page)
Ask the community whether it accepts Medicaid.
Location and nearby careNearest hospital 2.8 mi, nursing home 0.0 mi, pharmacy 2.5 mi
- Nearest hospital with an emergency room
- St Lukes Hospital, Duluth. 2.8 miles away, straight line. CMS overall hospital rating: 3 of 5 stars.
- Nearest Medicare nursing home
- Ecumen Lakeshore, Duluth. 0.0 miles away, straight line.
- Nearest home health agency office
- Ecumen Home Care Lakeshore, Duluth. 0.0 miles away, straight line. Agencies travel to clients, so ask which ones serve this address.
- Nearest pharmacy
- CVS Pharmacy. 2.5 miles away, straight line. From OpenStreetMap, which does not list every pharmacy, so one may be closer.
- Area
- USDA classes ZIP code 55804 as metropolitan (metropolitan core).
- Dialysis within 15 miles
- Fmc Dialysis Services Of Spirit Valley, Duluth, 7.8 miles away, straight line (CMS rating 3 of 5 stars)
Fresenius Kidney Care Miller Hill, Hermantown, 8.6 miles away, straight line (CMS rating 3 of 5 stars) - Hospice
- 7 Medicare hospices tell CMS they serve ZIP code 55804.
Aspirus St. Luke'S At Home-Hospice-Duluth, office in Duluth, 2.7 miles away, straight line (CMS family survey rating 4 of 5 stars)
Essentia Health St Mary'S Hospice & Palliative Care Services, office in Duluth, 3.3 miles away, straight line (CMS family survey rating 4 of 5 stars)
Caringedge Hospice Hermantown, office in Hermantown, 6.8 miles away, straight line - Nearest geriatric medicine practice
- Polinsky Medical Rehabilitation Center, Duluth. 8.6 miles away, straight line. 3 geriatric medicine doctors listed there.
Distances are straight lines from the community, not driving distance. Hospitals, home health, dialysis, hospice and doctors come from CMS provider data (CMS, hospital list updated Jul 22, 2026). Star ratings are CMS’s own.
Emergency and natural hazard riskFEMA overall risk relatively low; outside FEMA's high-risk flood areas
Public hazard maps for this location. Ask the community about its emergency plan, its generator and where residents would go in an evacuation.
- Flood zone
- Outside the high and moderate risk flood areas on FEMA's flood map (Zone X, minimal flood hazard, or not studied). (FEMA flood map)
- FEMA National Risk Index
- Overall: relatively low. By hazard: inland flooding relatively moderate, coastal flooding relatively low, wildfire very low, tornado relatively low. These are FEMA’s ratings for the census tract, compared with tracts nationwide. (FEMA, December 2025)
A flood zone describes the map at this point, not the building's elevation. In an emergency, follow the local emergency management agency.
Questions to ask on a tour10 questions picked for this community from its record
Picked for this community from its record. Ask them in person and write down the answers.
- The current license dates from 2025. Has the owner or operator changed recently?
- What does the base rate include, and when did rates last go up?
- How many caregivers work in memory care during the day, the evening and overnight, and for how many residents?
- What dementia training does each caregiver get before working alone, and every year after?
- How do staff respond when a resident is agitated, frightened or tries to leave?
- How many caregivers are on duty during the day and at night?
- What happens if care needs increase? When would someone need to move?
- What fees are charged at move-in?
- How do you tell families about falls, illness or changes?
- How long have the executive director and the head of care been here?
What we checked11 public sources we searched, with dates
Every public source we searched for this community. “Nothing on record” means we found no record that matched it. A record can be missed when a name or address differs.
| Source | Data as of | What we found |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Department of Health, Health Regulation Division inspection records | Sep 28, 2026 | See above |
| U.S. Department of Labor wage and hour cases | Oct 15, 2026 | Nothing on record |
| OSHA workplace safety inspections since 2016 | Oct 15, 2026 | Nothing on record |
| FEMA flood map | See above | |
| USDA wildfire risk | Apr 15, 2026 | Not shown: FEMA rates wildfire risk here very low |
| FEMA National Risk Index | See above | |
| CMS hospitals, home health, dialysis, hospice and doctors; OpenStreetMap pharmacies | See above | |
| HUD Multifamily Properties - Assisted | Jul 6, 2026 | Nothing on record |
| State Veterans Homes (NASVH directory) | Sep 20, 2026 | Nothing on record |
| CMS Hospice - General Information | Aug 19, 2026 | Nothing on record |
| CMS Home Health Care Agencies | May 27, 2026 | See above |
Common questionsAnswers to 4 questions families ask
What type of care does Ecumen Duluth the Shores provide?
Ecumen Duluth the Shores is licensed by the state of Minnesota for assisted living, memory care in Duluth, Minnesota. Its licensed capacity is 70 residents.
Does Lilisity rate Ecumen Duluth the Shores?
No. We publish state licensing details for Ecumen Duluth the Shores but no score, rating, or ranking. Only communities on the Top Communities list or with a Senior Living Alliance Excellence Award, both based on phone-verified resident and family interviews, are ranked.
How much does Ecumen Duluth the Shores cost?
Assisted Living in Minnesota typically starts at $2,200 to $4,800 a month. Based on 74 communities that publish prices. These are area figures, not this community's price. Ecumen Duluth the Shores does not publish its prices.
How do I contact Ecumen Duluth the Shores?
Visit Ecumen Duluth the Shores at 4000 London Road, Duluth, MN 55804.
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