Franciscan Health Center

    3910 Minnesota Ave, Duluth, MN 55802
    • Assisted Living
    • Memory Care
    • Skilled Nursing
    4.8ยท8 reviews

    Welcoming community with caring staff

    I'm very pleased with my loved one's long-term care - the community is welcoming, the staff are professional, caring and genuinely affectionate, and the new D.O.N. has been great; I highly recommend them.

    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
    • Medication management
    • Mental wellness program

    Healthcare staffing

    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Restaurant-style dining
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

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

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Dining room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space
    • Small library

    Community services

    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

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

    Reviews

    4.75ยท(8)

    Overall rating

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

      5.0
    • Staff

      5.0
    • Meals

      4.8
    • Amenities

      4.8
    • Value

      4.8

    Pros

    • Compassionate, attentive staff
    • Staff who genuinely love residents
    • Welcoming atmosphere for residents
    • Comforting and reassuring to family members
    • Strong, positively viewed leadership (new Director of Nursing)
    • Good quality long-term care and overall care
    • Frequently recommended by reviewers

    Summary of reviews

    Overall sentiment: The collected reviews present a uniformly positive picture of Franciscan Health Center. Reviewers repeatedly emphasize the quality of interpersonal care โ€” staff are described as compassionate, attentive, and genuinely loving toward residents. Statements such as being "amazed by staff" and that the environment is "comforting to family" indicate both strong resident-focused care and good family communication. The consistent recommendations and descriptors like "very good care" and "highly recommended" point to a high level of satisfaction among those who provided reviews.

    Staff and family experience: The most prominent theme is the staff-resident relationship. Multiple reviewers explicitly note that staff members appear to have an emotional investment in resident well-being, which reviewers interpret as genuine affection and dedication. This directly contributes to family members feeling comforted and reassured about their loved oneโ€™s placement at the facility. The facility is also described as welcoming โ€” both staff and residents are noted as welcoming โ€” which implies a warm, social atmosphere and a positive first impression for visitors and new residents.

    Management and clinical leadership: A specific managerial detail that stands out is praise for the new Director of Nursing (D.O.N.), described as "great." This suggests recent leadership changes that reviewers view favorably and may indicate improvements or stability in clinical oversight. Positive mention of leadership alongside strong frontline staff performance is a favorable combination for continuity of care, staff morale, and operational responsiveness.

    Care quality and stay type: Reviews explicitly identify good quality care and successful long-term stays. The phrase "long-term stay, positive experience" indicates that the facility is perceived as capable of supporting residents for extended periods rather than only short-term or transitional needs. Coupled with the comments on staff dedication and family comfort, this suggests the center is well-suited for ongoing residential care needs.

    Limitations and gaps in the reviews: The sample of summaries is small and uniformly positive, which limits visibility into potential weaknesses or variability in experience. There is no specific information provided about physical facilities (cleanliness, room quality), clinical outcomes (medication management, therapy services), dining quality, activities and engagement programs, cost or billing, admission process, or responsiveness to complaints/concerns. Because these areas are not mentioned, they cannot be assessed from the available reviews; their absence should be considered when drawing broader conclusions.

    Overall assessment and implications: Based on the available reviews, Franciscan Health Center appears to excel in human-centered aspects of long-term care โ€” compassionate staff, a welcoming environment, supportive leadership, and family reassurance are the dominant, repeat themes. Reviewers explicitly recommend the facility, which reinforces the positive impressions. However, prospective residents and families should seek additional information or ask targeted questions about facilities, clinical services, activities, dining, and costs to get a complete picture, since those operational and amenity dimensions are not reflected in the provided summaries.

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    Medicare Ratings

    1ยท/ 5
    • Overall

    • Health Inspection

    • Staffing

    • Quality Measures

    Ratings from the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (Care Compare). View on Medicare.gov

    Location

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    Franciscan Health Center is located at 3910 Minnesota Ave, Duluth, MN, 55802.

    About Franciscan Health Center

    Franciscan Health Center sits at 3910 Minnesota Ave in Duluth and offers many care options for older adults, and people often mention it's got a nice view of St. Louis Bay and Lake Superior, and its rooms are comfortable and private with kitchens or kitchenettes, safety features, washers and dryers, cable TV, and phones, not to mention staff keeps things maintained and the rooms have sprinkler systems for safety and good maintenance. The main building along with Suncrest Assisted Living offers a mix of living choices like independent living, assisted living, memory care for Alzheimer's and related issues, skilled nursing, rehabilitation for both short and long-term stays, respite care for those who only need help for a little while, and hospice care for people who need that kind of support.

    Residents have access to specialized help, depending on what they need, and the on-site team is available around the clock, managed by a physician and licensed nurses, and personal care assistants help with dressing, bathing, eating, and grooming. The property stays safe and easy to get around for everyone, especially those who have trouble walking or need a wheelchair, with features such as handicap-accessible rooms and buildings, wide hallways, a 24-hour emergency response system at Suncrest, and solid fire protection throughout. The health center has its own therapy team offering physical, occupational, and speech therapy, and partners with Big Stone Therapy for outpatient services, also folks can get wound care, medication support, IV therapy, podiatry care, x-rays, and support for ostomies.

    Meals come three times every day and chefs prepare food that meets the right nutritional needs and covers different diets while everyone sits in a dining room designed for comfort, and if someone wants a snack or something between meals, staff try to help. Residents have both beauty and barbershop services right there on the property and there's a game and activities room where people can try arts and crafts, join in bingo, music therapy, shopping trips, and regular outings into the community. The living spaces and common areas are designed to look welcoming and familiar, with housefronts, wide open areas, and even a volunteer gift shop, while spiritual needs are covered with regular religious services in their own chapel and support for different faith backgrounds.

    Some folks have their own vehicles, but there's guest parking and transportation services for appointments, shopping, or outings nearby. Housekeeping and laundry services are handled by the staff too, so residents don't have to worry about chores or heavy lifting. Wifi's available across the property, and there's cable TV in the rooms for those who want to watch the news or their favorite shows. There's also a fitness center for those following exercise plans as part of their therapy or just wanting to keep active, and there are plenty of opportunities to keep up with educational programs, wellness activities, and all kinds of social events.

    The community's been recognized for doing a good job in elder care, it's accredited, and it works to treat everyone with respect and dignity, putting a big focus on helping people stay as independent as they can. The leadership team includes an administrator, director of nursing, and social services director, and others who handle the different communities in the facility, so people know who to talk to if they have a question or need help. Admission usually starts with a tour and assessment to figure out what kind of care someone needs. The general office hours run from 8:30 in the morning to 4:30 in the afternoon on weekdays and some Saturdays, so there's time to meet staff and look around.

    Franciscan Health Center is part of St. Francis Health Services and tries to foster a sense of belonging along with a caring, supportive environment for all residents, and there are long-term care insurance options to help with paying for services, though everyone's situation might be a little different. The facility isn't the fanciest or the flashiest, but folks do say that the warm, community feel and the range of services make it a good option for seniors who need extra help or want to enjoy a safe, homelike place as they get older.

    People often ask...

    Franciscan Health Center offers assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing.

    The full address for this community is 3910 Minnesota Ave, Duluth, MN 55802.

    No, Franciscan Health Center 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.

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