Worth Considering
0
Facilities graded B or better with zero fines
Best Nursing Homes in Grand Marais, Minnesota
0 of 1 nursing homes in Grand Marais (0%) meet our strict criteria. The Minnesota statewide average is 29%.
0 recommended · 1 caution · 0 avoid · data
City Average
3.0
★
+0.00 vs state
Total Beds
37
across 1 facilities
High Risk Facilities
0
0 Grade F
$0 in combined fines
Zero Fines
1
/1
passed all inspections
Nurse Availability
65 min
RN time per resident daily
Meets CMS recommendation
Why No Recommendations?
The nursing home market in Grand Marais, Minnesota, is weak, with only one facility available. Families should be aware that the top-rated facility, North Shore Health, has a C+ rating and lacks recommended options, indicating limited choices and potential quality concerns.
The other 1 Grand Marais facility didn't qualify — 0 carry Grade D or F ratings.
Recommended
Proceed with Caution
These facilities don't meet our recommendation criteria but may still be viable options.
Best Available Alternative
What Disqualified the Other 1?
Our criteria: Trust Grade B or better (score 70+) AND zero fines in 3 years
- Low-scoring facilities
- 1 Scored below B — Trust Scores under 70
- Caution group
- 1 Had good grades but fines disqualified them
Questions Grand Marais Families Should Ask
Based on what we found in local inspection data
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1
"What is your current CMS star rating and Trust Score?"
Grand Marais's city average is 3.0 stars
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2
"Have you received any fines in the past 3 years?"
0 of 1 Grand Marais facilities have fines
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3
"How many RN hours per resident do you provide daily?"
CMS recommends 45 min; Grand Marais avg is 65 min
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4
"What were your most recent inspection findings?"
Grand Marais facilities average 7.0 deficiencies per inspection
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Grand Marais at a Glance
Good News
- 1 facility with zero fines in the past 3 years
Be Aware
- No major red flags in this market
Key Numbers
- Average Trust Score: 65.0
- 0% for-profit, 0% non-profit, 100% government
- 7.0 average deficiencies per facility
Frequently Asked Questions
How many nursing homes in Grand Marais, MN are recommended?
0 of 1 nursing homes in Grand Marais (0%) meet our strict criteria of excellent inspection results and a clean record with no fines.
Why are there no recommended nursing homes in Grand Marais?
Our criteria are intentionally strict. While Grand Marais has 1 nursing homes, none currently achieve both a Trust Grade of B+ or better AND zero fines. We list all facilities with honest assessments to help you make informed decisions.
What makes a nursing home in Grand Marais "recommended"?
A facility earns our recommendation when it achieves a Trust Grade of B or better (score of 70+) AND has zero fines in the past three years. This combination indicates consistent quality care and regulatory compliance.
How should I evaluate nursing homes in Grand Marais?
Look beyond star ratings. Check for recent fines, abuse citations, staffing levels (especially RN hours), and inspection deficiencies. Visit in person during different times of day to observe care quality firsthand.