Pricing ranges from
    $5,473 – 7,114/month

    Keystone Bluffs Assisted Living

    2528 Trinity Rd, Duluth, MN 55811
    • Assisted Living
    • Memory Care

    Caring staff, sunny spacious apartment

    I placed my mom here and we've been very pleased - the staff are professional, caring, and attentive, the grounds and sunny, spacious apartment are beautiful, and meals and activities are well-organized. I felt supported when I couldn't be there and would recommend this warm, home-like community.

    Loved one of resident
    Sep 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

    • 12-16 hour nursing
    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

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

    Room

    • Air-conditioning
    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Kitchenettes
    • Private bathrooms
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Transportation

    • Community operated transportation
    • Transportation arrangement
    • Transportation arrangement (medical)
    • Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
    • Transportation to doctors appointments

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Computer center
    • Dining room
    • Fitness room
    • Gaming room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space
    • Small library
    • Wellness center

    Community services

    • Concierge services
    • Fitness programs
    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Planned day trips
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    Reviews

    3.86·(22)

    Overall rating

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

      3.1
    • Staff

      3.9
    • Meals

      3.5
    • Amenities

      4.7
    • Value

      3.9

    Pros

    • Warm, attentive staff and individualized resident support
    • Professional and accommodating staff during tours and stays
    • Engaging daily activities and well-organized family events
    • Positive resident relationships and a welcoming community atmosphere
    • Well-liked meals among several residents
    • Spacious, well-maintained apartments
    • Clean, attractive grounds and common areas
    • Single-floor layout with courtyard-facing room options
    • Support for residents across a range of care needs

    Cons

    • Inconsistent staffing coverage and resident-response times
    • Variable completion of personal-care, laundry, and activity-escort routines
    • Reported delays in medication administration
    • Inconsistent meal quality and suitability for residents with dentures
    • Concerns about administrative professionalism and leadership knowledge
    • Long waiting list for prospective residents

    Summary of reviews

    Experiences at Keystone Bluffs are mixed, with many families describing compassionate care and a strong sense of community, while other accounts raise questions about staffing and the consistency of routine support. Some families said residents felt welcomed, cared for, and socially engaged, including during periods when relatives could not visit often. A short-term resident’s family found the basic care and staff professionalism satisfactory, but said scheduled bathing, linen changes, laundry, and escorts to activities were not consistently provided. One former employee also described limited staffing coverage and delays responding to residents; another review expressed a general concern about staffing. These accounts suggest that day-to-day responsiveness and completion of routine support may vary.

    Staff are frequently praised for kindness, helpfulness, and taking time to know residents. Some families said staff went beyond expectations, and one reviewer described a positive relationship with the community’s residents, staff, and leadership. In contrast, brief comments raised concerns about administrative professionalism and an administrator’s knowledge. The reviews therefore present a more positive picture of direct-care interactions than of management, though the management comments provide limited detail.

    Dining feedback is varied. Several residents or families liked the food, while one former employee described inconsistent preparation and difficulty with food textures for residents using dentures. That same account raised concerns about medication timing; this concern is not independently echoed in the other reviews. Families evaluating the community may wish to ask about medication schedules, staffing coverage, and how meal texture needs are handled.

    Activities are a notable strength in positive accounts, which describe varied daily options, organized events, and enjoyable opportunities for residents and families. Participation may depend on mobility or assistance: one family said a resident enjoyed activities when accompanied, but escorts were not always available. The physical environment is generally well regarded, with comments describing attractive grounds, clean surroundings, spacious and maintained apartments, and a convenient single-floor layout. One prospective resident’s family also valued the courtyard-facing room options. A long waiting list was mentioned as a potential barrier to admission.

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    Location

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    Keystone Bluffs Assisted Living is located at 2528 Trinity Rd, Duluth, MN, 55811.

    About Keystone Bluffs Assisted Living

    Keystone Bluffs Assisted Living sits in Duluth at 2528 Trinity Rd, and it's been around since 2000, with 80 apartments designed all on one level, coming in one- and two-bedroom layouts that have private bedrooms, bathrooms, and living rooms, with full-size refrigerators, ample closet space, cable TV, air conditioning, and in-floor heating, which makes it feel a lot like home, and every apartment is set up for comfort and privacy. The facility offers assisted living and memory care, along with a seven-level care model so folks with changing needs don't need to move out, and there are specialized memory care units made for residents with dementia or Alzheimer's, providing careful supervision as well as programs designed for mental and social well-being. There's 24-hour staff and on-call nursing, and every new resident gets an assigned case manager, so support is always close by, with services like medication administration, insulin management, wound care, catheter and ostomy care, oxygen support, mechanical lifts, and even hospice care or podiatry, and you can have your own doctor visit or use tele-med options, plus a pharmacy partnership for regular medication delivery.

    Folks get meals every day made by on-site culinary staff, with a dining room built for sharing meals with others, and there's a beauty shop on-site where residents can keep up their usual grooming habits, along with housekeeping and laundry services included so people can focus on enjoying their daily life instead of chores. Shared social spaces and courtyards let residents spend time with friends, and there are designated outdoor areas, including walking trails and lakeside spots, which make it easy to get some fresh air or take in the scenery, and everything is set up for safety and relaxed movement throughout the building and grounds. There's a busy schedule with social, educational, and spiritual activities, plus entertainment and fitness programs, which are all planned to help residents stay active and connected, and the variety of events lets everyone find something they like, whether that's physical exercise, games, crafts, outings, or group get-togethers.

    Keystone Bluffs keeps things simple and secure for every resident, with private and shared living options, help for daily activities, and rooms set up for independence while support is always available when people need it. The staff works throughout the day and night, and they aim to make sure residents feel comfortable and safe, while also giving care that fits each person's needs, which helps people keep as much freedom as they're able. There's a focus on socializing, with events and activities planned to help people make friends, and everything-from meals and medical monitoring to house help and recreation-aims to build a relaxed, enjoyable lifestyle. It's located close to local shops, restaurants, hospitals, doctors, and places for outdoor activities, so residents and their families don't have to go far for what they need. Keystone Bluffs is one of several communities under the same group, with other sites in places like Proctor, Park Rapids, Mountain Iron, Little Falls, Lester Park, Grand Rapids, Detroit Lakes, and Cloquet, with each spot made to suit the people who live there and the area it's in.

    People often ask...

    Keystone Bluffs Assisted Living offers competitive pricing, with rates starting at a cost of $5,473 per month.

    Keystone Bluffs Assisted Living offers assisted living and memory care.

    There are 39 photos of Keystone Bluffs Assisted Living on Mirador.

    The full address for this community is 2528 Trinity Rd, Duluth, MN 55811.

    No, Keystone Bluffs Assisted Living 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 number29456
    Facility typeAssisted Living

    Inspection Reports

    7

    Reports

    36

    Citations

    5

    Complaints

    5

    Years

    06 Jul 2026Complaint
    Investigated a maltreatment complaint and found two residents experienced neglect due to failure to provide essential wound, catheter, and repositioning care; maltreatment was substantiated and the provider was identified as responsible.
    • 144G.70 Subd. 2 (c-e)Initial reviews, assessments, and monitoring
    • 144G.70 Subd. 4 (f)Service plan, implementation and revisions
    • 144G.91 Subd. 4 (a)Appropriate care and services
    • 144G.91 Subd. 8Freedom from maltreatment
    24 Mar 2026Complaint
    Determined that neglect did not occur after reviewing the incident and associated records.
    04 Aug 2025Complaint
    Investigated an allegation that staff neglected a resident; found the death resulted from natural causes related to heart conditions and there was no evidence of care failure.
    11 Dec 2024Inspection
    Identified multiple state correction orders for documentation, staffing, infection control, TB risk assessment, disaster planning, food service, medication management, and record confidentiality.
    • 144G.30 Subd. 5 Correction ordersCorrection orders
    • 144G.41 Subd. 1 Minimum requirementsMinimum staffing
    • 144G.41 Subd. 1a (Minnesota Food Code) / 144G.41 Subd. 1Food service requirements
    • 144G.41 Subd. 3 Infection control programInfection control program
    • 144G.42 Subd. 2 Delegation of assisted living SS=F servicesDelegation of services
    • 144G.42 Subd. 9 Tuberculosis prevention and controlTuberculosis prevention and control
    • 144G.42 Subd. 10 Disaster planning and SS=F emergency preparednessDisaster planning and emergency preparedness
    • 144G.45 Subd. 2 Fire protection and SS=F physical environmentFire protection and physical environment
    • 144G.62 Subd. 2 Delegation of assisted living SS=F servicesDelegation of services
    • 144G.64 TRAINING IN DEMENTIA CARE REQUIREDDementia care training
    • 144G.70 Subd. 3 Individualized service plan implementationService plan implementation
    • 144G.71 Subd. 3 Individualized medication monitoring and reassessmentMedication monitoring and reassessment
    • 144G.71 Subd. 19 Storage of medicationsStorage of medications
    • 144G.72 Subd. 3 Individualized treatment or therapy management recordTreatment or therapy management record
    • 144G.72 Subd. 4 Administration of treatmentsAdministration of treatments
    • 144G.91 Subd. 4 (a) Appropriate care and SS=D servicesAppropriate care and treatment
    • 144G.91 Subd. 15 Confidentiality of recordsConfidentiality of records
    22 Jan 2024Complaint
    Investigated neglect after a resident had several falls over two days and sustained a distal femur fracture due to insufficient care, supervision, and incontinence management.
    • 144G.91 Subd. 4 (a)Appropriate care and services
    • 144G.91 Subd. 8Freedom from maltreatment
    12 Jul 2023Complaint
    Investigated an allegation of caregiver neglect and inadequate supervision related to a resident's fall and death; investigators concluded there was no maltreatment.
    03 Nov 2021Inspection
    Found multiple noncompliance issues across staffing, meals, records, emergency planning, fire safety, dementia training, medication management, and signage.
    • 144G.41 Subdivision 1 (11-12)Minimum staffing requirements
    • 144G.41 Subdivision 1(13)(i)(B)Meal services; Minnesota Food Code compliance
    • 144G.42 Subd. 2Quality management
    • 144G.42 Subd. 8Employee records
    • 144G.42 Subd. 10Disaster planning and emergency preparedness
    • 144G.45 Subd. 2Fire protection and evacuation
    • 144G.64 Subd. 3Designation of representative
    • 144G.64Training in dementia care required
    • 144G.71 Subd. 5Individualized medication management plan
    • 144G.71 Subd. 19Storage of medications
    • 144G.71 Subd. 20Prescription drugs
    • 144G.71 Subd. 22Disposition of medications
    • 144.6502 Subd. 8Notice to Visitors

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