Pricing ranges from
    $4,897 – 5,876/month

    Diamond Willow Assisted Living & Memory Care

    6353 E Superior St, Duluth, MN 55804
    • Assisted Living
    • Memory Care

    Warm attentive individualized Alzheimer's care

    My mom moved into this small, home-like facility and I'm very pleased. The staff-led by RN Jenny and LPN Jayden-are warm, attentive and compassionate; rooms are clean, meals homemade, and the quiet location with gorgeous views gives our family real peace of mind. They provide individualized Alzheimer's care and steady support, and I'd recommend this place.

    Loved one of resident
    Jul 2026

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Coordination with health care providers
    • Medication management
    • Mental wellness program

    Healthcare staffing

    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Kitchenettes
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Transportation

    • Transportation arrangement (medical)
    • Transportation to doctors appointments

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Dining room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space

    Community services

    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    Reviews

    4.88·(8)

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      5.0
    • Staff

      4.6
    • Meals

      3.5
    • Amenities

      4.0
    • Value

      4.0

    Pros

    • Excellent nursing staff (named Jenny RN and Jayden LPN)
    • Caring, loving, cheerful, and professional staff
    • Home-like atmosphere
    • Rooms kept clean
    • Homemade meals
    • Quality, individualized care including Alzheimer's care
    • Supportive to family and grateful environment
    • Good room sizes and well-appointed units
    • Gorgeous views
    • Highly recommended by reviewers

    Cons

    • Negative impact from ownership change
    • Erratic / inconsistent food quality

    Summary of reviews

    Overall sentiment across the provided reviews is strongly positive, with multiple reviewers emphasizing consistently high-quality care and a warm, home-like environment. The facility is described as "incredible" and "exceptional," and reviewers repeatedly call out the nursing staff by name (Jenny RN and Jayden LPN) as delivering excellent clinical care. Care is characterized as individualized and appropriate for memory care needs, with specific mention of Alzheimer's care and support for families, suggesting the facility is effective in both clinical and relational aspects of senior care.

    Staff-related themes are uniformly favorable. Reviewers describe the team as caring, loving, cheerful, and professional. The tone of the reviews indicates that staff not only meet clinical needs but also create a supportive atmosphere for residents and families — reviewers say they feel "grateful" and "blessed." This repeated focus on personal attention and professionalism implies strong staff-resident relationships and reliable day-to-day caregiving.

    Facility and room observations are also positive. Multiple comments note that rooms are kept clean and that unit sizes are good; one review specifically references a family member's unit as "very nice." The setting is described as home-like with "gorgeous views," reinforcing the impression that both interior upkeep and the physical environment contribute to resident comfort. Cleanliness and pleasant living spaces are consistently mentioned, which complements the reported quality of care.

    Dining receives mixed feedback. Several reviewers appreciate homemade meals, which supports the overall home-like atmosphere and individualized care. However, at least one review flags the food as "erratic," indicating inconsistency in meal quality or preparation. This suggests dining is generally a strength when it meets expectations, but there are occasional lapses that have been noticeable enough to mention in reviews.

    Management and organizational issues are not broadly criticized, but there is a clear concern noted about an ownership change described as negative. While reviewers do not elaborate extensively on the consequences of the ownership transition, its mention alongside an "erratic" dining experience may indicate that operational changes are being felt by residents or families. The reviews do not provide detailed accounts of management performance beyond this ownership change, so the scope and impact remain limited but noteworthy.

    Activities and programming are not specifically discussed in the provided reviews. The absence of comments about activities could mean they were not a primary focus for the reviewers, or that experiences of activities were neither outstanding nor problematic compared with the strong emphasis on staff, care quality, cleanliness, and living environment.

    In summary, the dominant pattern is overwhelmingly positive: compassionate, professional caregivers; strong clinical attention for general and memory-care residents; clean, comfortable rooms with appealing views; and a home-like environment bolstered by homemade meals. The primary areas to watch are the effects of a recent ownership change and occasional inconsistencies in food quality. Families considering this facility should weigh the consistently high praise for staff and resident care very heavily, while asking management specific questions about how the ownership transition has been handled and what steps are in place to stabilize and improve dining consistency.

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    Location

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    Diamond Willow Assisted Living & Memory Care is located at 6353 E Superior St, Duluth, MN, 55804.

    About Diamond Willow Assisted Living & Memory Care

    Diamond Willow Assisted Living & Memory Care has provided care for seniors in Minnesota since 2004, with a special focus on memory care, supporting those living with Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia. The staff to resident ratio usually stays at about 1 caregiver to 5 residents during the day, and about 1 to 13 overnight, which means seniors usually get help when they need it, and everybody gets to know each other in these smaller homes that each hold only 8 to 16 people, giving it a close and personal feeling. Trained caregivers work around the clock, helping with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, medication, and meals, and they have direct care staff along with site-based registered nurses, site directors, and executive directors all working closely together, so residents can get physical, occupational, or speech therapy if they need it, and the staff can work with hospice or home care if a resident's needs change. There are specialized memory care services, and the suites-like Eagle Pine, Mississippi, Burlington, Soo Line, and others-each have their own names, so if someone needs a particular room, there's usually a choice. The Duluth location, plus others across Minnesota like Proctor, Park Rapids, Mountain Iron, Little Falls, Lester Park, Grand Rapids, Detroit Lakes, and Cloquet, aim to make daily life easier through services that cover housekeeping, laundry, transportation, chef-planned meals, and access to things like a game room, fitness center, Wi-Fi, cable TV, and a salon or barbershop, and the buildings include safety measures like handicap access and sprinklers. Activities such as art, social events, health classes, and outings aim to keep people's minds and bodies active, and caregivers use a model called CARE, which stands for Commitment, Adaptability, Respect, and Ethics, and they try to focus on what each person needs rather than just a diagnosis. The homes sit near parks, lakes, and walking trails, so there's a bit of nature, and new families can set up tours or even do virtual visits, with advice available on the differences between assisted living, independent living, and more advanced nursing care, since not everyone needs the same level of help. Payment can sometimes include long-term care insurance, and meal plans try to keep nutrition in mind. Many people praise Diamond Willow for its friendly and supportive staff, and some awards reflect that satisfaction. This community generally tries to help seniors stay comfortably in one place with the right care as their needs change, from moving in to end-of-life support, and families get help understanding move-in steps, waiting lists, and billing details. Residents and their families can give feedback and talk openly with staff about care plans, giving this community a reputation for being personal, practical, and warm.

    People often ask...

    Diamond Willow Assisted Living & Memory Care offers competitive pricing, with rates starting at a cost of $4,897 per month.

    Diamond Willow Assisted Living & Memory Care offers assisted living and memory care.

    The full address for this community is 6353 E Superior St, Duluth, MN 55804.

    No, Diamond Willow Assisted Living & Memory Care does not offer respite care. Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.

    Safety & Compliance

    In Minnesota, the Department of Health licenses assisted living facilities, publishing the findings of its surveys and complaint investigations.

    License number28545
    Facility typeAssisted Living

    Inspection Reports

    5

    Reports

    19

    Citations

    3

    Complaints

    5

    Years

    11 Sept 2025Inspection
    Identified state correction orders addressing infection control, fire protection and physical environment, food service, and medication storage.
    • 144G.41 Subd. 1 Subd. 1a (a-b)Minnesota Food Code - Minimum SS=F requirements; required food services
    • 144G.41 Subd. 3Infection control program
    • 144G.45 Subd. 2. (a)Fire protection and physical environment
    • 144G.45 Subd. 2 (b-f)Fire safety and evacuation plans
    • 144G.71 Subd. 19Storage of medications
    21 Nov 2023Complaint
    Investigated allegations of sexual abuse and neglect; sexual abuse could not be confirmed, but neglect occurred and the facility was responsible.
    • 144G.91 Subd. 8Freedom from maltreatment
    20 Sept 2022Complaint
    Investigated a maltreatment allegation; concluded the evidence was inconclusive. Found deficiencies related to updating abuse prevention plans and service plan development.
    • Minnesota Statutes, 144G.42 Subd. 6(b)Individual Abuse Prevention Plan (IAAP) development and implementation
    • Minnesota Statutes, 144G.70 Subd. 4(a-e)Service plan development, implementation, and revisions
    20 Sept 2022Complaint
    Investigated maltreatment allegations; concluded neglect was inconclusive but identified deficiencies in abuse prevention planning and in developing current service plans for residents.
    • 144G.42 Subd. 6(b)Abuse prevention plan updates
    • 144G.70 Subd. 4(a-e)Service plan development, implementation and revisions
    14 Oct 2021Inspection
    Identified multiple state licensing correction orders for missing or incomplete records, contracts, assessments, staffing plans, infection control, license posting, emergency planning, and electronic monitoring signage.
    • 144G.41 Subd 1 (11)Minimum requirements - Staffing plan
    • 144G.41 Subd 3Infection prevention and control (infection control program)
    • 144G.42 Subd 1Display of license
    • 144G.42 Subd 2Quality management
    • 144G.42 Subd 8Employee records
    • 144G.42 Subd 10Disaster planning and emergency preparedness
    • 144G.50 Subd 1Contract required
    • 144G.70 Subd 2Initial reviews, assessments, and monitoring
    • 144.6502 Subd 8Notice to visitors regarding electronic monitoring

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