North Shore Health
Grand Marais, MN · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 245384) · 37 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (218) 387-3040 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
North Shore Health has a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Minnesota state average of 3.15 stars. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is also 4 stars.
North Shore Health reports total nurse staffing of about 4.59 hours per resident per day, including about 1.92 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 71.8%.
North Shore Health has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00, and no payment denials on record according to CMS data. There is no abuse icon or Special Focus status indicated in the available data for this facility.
About this facility
North Shore Health is a government-owned (hospital district) nursing home in Grand Marais, Cook County, Minnesota, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since 1987. The facility maintains 37 certified beds with an average daily census of 27.9 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, North Shore Health holds an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which is above the Minnesota state average of 3.15. Its component ratings are: Health Inspection 4 stars, Quality Measures 3 stars, and Staffing 4 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 4.58744 per resident per day, including 1.91800 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 71.8%, a figure families may want to discuss with facility staff.
On penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials on record.
There is no indication of an abuse icon or Special Focus designation in the available data for this facility. There is also no indication this facility is part of a multi-facility chain in the data provided, and ownership has not changed in the past 12 months.
This profile is based on data from CMS Medicare Care Compare. Families should verify current details, including any recent inspection findings, directly on Care Compare before making a decision.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
North Shore Health has an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which is above the Minnesota state average of 3.15 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 4.59 hours per resident per day, including 1.92 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 4 stars; nursing turnover is 71.8%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The available data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
North Shore Health has 37 certified beds with an average of 27.9 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is government-owned by a hospital district; the data provided does not indicate it is part of a chain.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on January 1, 1987.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus separate ratings for health inspections (4 stars), quality measures (3 stars), and staffing (4 stars), which combine into the overall 4-star rating.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not included in the available data; contact the facility at 2183873040 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This information is not included in the available CMS data; contact the facility at 2183873040 to arrange a visit and ask directly.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/245384?state=MN.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.