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North Shore Health

Strong Medicare quality ratings. Still worth an in-person visit before deciding.

515 - 5th Avenue West, Grand Marais, MN 5560437 bedsLicensed & Active
4/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
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What this means for your family

Choosing North Shore Health means your loved one is in a facility that ranks well on Medicare quality measures. High RN hours correlate directly with lower rates of hospital readmission and better specialized care coordination. While no facility is perfect, the clinical data here is encouraging.

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
1.80hrs
OK
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
4.54hrs
OK
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
58%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)
RN Turnover
70%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)

This facility meets the national staffing benchmarks. Higher staffing is linked to fewer falls and better day-to-day care.

Quality Measures

Quality Measures

Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 14 measures

Medicare Rating
3/ 5
Better Than Avg

6

measures

Worse Than Avg

5

measures

Mixed Results

3

measures

Long-Stay Residents
😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility7.7%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
7.7%
US
12.1%
MN
4.3%
Cook
73.6%

Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.

🛏️

Residents needing more daily help over time

↓ Lower is better
This Facility29.7%
Worse than Avg
Here
29.7%
US
14.4%
MN
18.6%
Cook
8.6%
💉

Residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility100.0%
Better than Avg
Here
100.0%
US
93.4%
MN
97.3%
Cook
85.3%
🚿

Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility31.5%
Worse than Avg
Here
31.5%
US
19.4%
MN
24.5%
Cook
17.1%
💊

Residents on antipsychotic medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility10.6%
Better than Avg
Here
10.6%
US
15.5%
MN
17.0%
Cook
24.8%
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Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility20.8%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
20.8%
US
15.3%
MN
21.4%
Cook
9.0%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

4deficiencies
Well below state avg (8.0)

North Shore Health shows recurring deficiencies across three surveys, primarily in fire safety systems, electrical safety, and infection control. The facility has persistent issues with sprinkler systems, fire doors, emergency power, and infection prevention protocols that reappear across multiple inspections. While all deficiencies have correction dates, the pattern of repeated violations in critical safety areas suggests ongoing maintenance and compliance challenges that families should consider.

Jul 31, 2025Routine
10
0353Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

0712Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

0761Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

0914Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.

0628Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

0656Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

0883Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

0345Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

0918Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

0880Minimal · WidespreadCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Aug 1, 2024Routine
5
0353Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

0372Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

0918Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

0582Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

0684Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Aug 17, 2023Routine
6
0812Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

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

0521Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Services Deficiencies

Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

0712Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

0761Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

0914Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.

0372Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

North Shore Health

Organization Type

government

Ownership & Management

Key personnel

Cook County Hospital DistrictManagerHansen, CatherineManagerWraalstad, KimberManagerRiver of Life RehabAdp of the SnfHansen, CatherineAdp of the Snf
Source: Medicare provider data

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