Ecumen Home Care Lakeshore
Duluth, MN · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 247040)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 3★
Serves: 20 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (218) 625-7848 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Ecumen Home Care Lakeshore holds a 3.5-star CMS quality rating, above the Minnesota average of 3 stars, and a 3-star patient survey rating. These figures come from CMS Care Compare data.
Ecumen Home Care Lakeshore offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 20 ZIP codes from its Duluth, Minnesota office.
Yes, Ecumen Home Care Lakeshore is Medicare-certified (CCN 247040, certified since 1967), so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. This certification status is on file with CMS Care Compare.
About this agency
Ecumen Home Care Lakeshore is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Duluth, Minnesota, certified since June 7, 1967. The agency is organized as a non-profit provider and offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, and Home Health Aide services.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Ecumen Home Care Lakeshore holds an overall quality star rating of 3.5 out of 5, which is above the Minnesota state average of 3 stars. Its patient survey star rating is 3 out of 5, reflecting patient experience feedback collected through the CMS Home Health Care CAHPS survey. On measures of care delivery, the agency began care in a timely manner for 98.25% of patients, and 86.91% of patients showed improvement in walking or moving around during the course of care, per the same CMS dataset.
Ecumen Home Care Lakeshore reports serving 20 ZIP codes from its Duluth, Minnesota office. All figures cited here — star ratings, survey results, and outcome percentages — come from CMS Care Compare data and should be verified for the most current reporting period directly on the Care Compare website, as CMS updates figures periodically. This profile does not include cost information, as CMS does not publish home health pricing data. Families are encouraged to contact the agency directly to confirm current service availability, staffing, and any other details not captured in this public dataset.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Ecumen Home Care Lakeshore is Medicare-certified (CCN 247040), so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor.
What services does this agency offer?
The agency offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, and Home Health Aide services.
What is this agency's CMS quality star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
It holds a 3.5-star overall quality rating, above the Minnesota state average of 3 stars, per CMS Care Compare.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
The agency has a 3-star patient survey rating based on CMS's Home Health CAHPS survey data.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review its full profile on Medicare Care Compare at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/247040?state=MN.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
It serves 20 ZIP codes from its Duluth, Minnesota location.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 20 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Ask about current service availability, staffing, and how the listed CMS measures apply to your specific care needs by calling (218) 625-7848.
What is the difference between home health care and non-medical home care?
Home health care, like the skilled nursing and therapy services this agency provides, is medically ordered care, whereas non-medical home care covers non-clinical support; contact the agency at (218) 625-7848 for specifics on their offerings.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
Ecumen Home Care Lakeshore has been Medicare-certified since June 7, 1967.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
It is organized as a non-profit agency.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
Cost details are not published by CMS; contact the agency at (218) 625-7848 and verify coverage details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach Ecumen Home Care Lakeshore at (218) 625-7848.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 06/07/1967. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.