ElderGrade
B

77.5/100

Above average

The North Shore Estates Llc

7700 Grand Avenue, Duluth, MN 55807

CMS 2/5 stars #5 of 17 in St. Louis County (218) 628-2341
Certified beds
70
Occupancy
92%
Ownership
For-profit
Accepts
Medicare + Medicaid

How this grade was calculated

Every point is shown. Nothing is weighted behind the scenes — the full formula is on How we grade.

Inspection 27.5/30 Staffing 20/30 Stability 15/15 Outcomes 5/15 Enforcement 10/10

A full pentagon is full marks. The shape shows what kind of good or bad a home is — two homes can share a score and look nothing alike.

Inspection safety

27.5/30

Citations from state health inspections over the last three surveys, weighted by how much harm CMS says they caused.

  • -2.5 for 24 total citations against a national median of 17

Staffing

20/30

Nursing hours per resident per day, adjusted for how sick the residents are, plus RN cover and weekend consistency.

  • 3.89 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 0.62 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing drops 10% against weekdays

Staff stability

15/15

How much of the nursing team leaves in a year. High turnover means a resident rarely sees the same face twice.

  • 32% of nursing staff left in the last year

Resident outcomes

5/15

The CMS quality-measure rating, built from resident outcomes like falls, pressure ulcers, infections and antipsychotic use.

  • 2 of 5 stars on the CMS quality-measure rating

Enforcement history

10/10

Fines and payment denials CMS has imposed. A denial of payment means CMS stopped paying for new admissions.

  • No federal fines on record

Staffing, against the national average

Full detail

Hours of nursing care each resident receives per day. The marker on each bar is the national average.

Total nurse hours per resident per day 3.15 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Below average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 0.62 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Below average

RNs are the licence level most likely to catch a resident deteriorating.

Weekend nurse hours 2.83 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Below average

The shift most families visit, and the one thinned first.

Nursing staff turnover 32.10%
National average 45.80% Better than average

The share of nursing staff who left over the last year.

Recent inspection findings

All 24 citations

Last standard health inspection: February 12, 2026 (6 months ago).

F Feb 12, 2026 F0880

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Feb 12, 2026 F0609

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Feb 12, 2026 F0755

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Feb 12, 2026 F0761

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled...

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Feb 12, 2026 F0804

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Feb 12, 2026 F0809

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or out...

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Feb 12, 2026 F0812

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Feb 12, 2026 F0554

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Who owns this home

Full record

Part of MONARCH HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT, which operates 45 homes. Staffing budgets are usually set at chain level, not in the building.

Owner Type Role Since
LEGUM, JOSHUA Individual W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE
HALPERT, MARC Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
STERN, WILLIAM Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
MONARCH HEALTHCARE OPERATING IV LLC Organization OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
SPARTAN HEALTHCARE LLC Organization 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
YAZOMA HOLDINGS, LLC Organization 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
HALPERT, MARC Individual 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
LEGUM, JOSHUA Individual 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
STERN, WILLIAM Individual 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
NIJ LLC Organization 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
AREM, JEFFREY Individual 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
JAFFA, NOAM Individual 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST

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Common questions about The North Shore Estates Llc

What is the ElderGrade for The North Shore Estates Llc? +

The North Shore Estates Llc holds an ElderGrade of B (77.5 out of 100), which we describe as "above average". The grade combines its inspection citations, nurse staffing levels, staff turnover, resident outcomes and enforcement history from the federal CMS record.

How many nursing hours does each resident get at The North Shore Estates Llc? +

Residents receive an average of 3.15 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has The North Shore Estates Llc been cited for harming residents? +

No. None of the 24 citations on record were scored at the levels CMS uses to indicate actual harm or immediate jeopardy.

Does The North Shore Estates Llc accept Medicaid? +

Yes, The North Shore Estates Llc is certified to accept Medicaid, which is the programme that pays for long-term custodial care once a resident meets their state's income and asset limits.