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Bayshore Residence and Rehabilitation Center

1601 ST LOUIS AVENUE, DULUTH, MN, 55802

(218) 727-8651

www.bayshorecarecenter.com

140 licensed beds

CMS rates Bayshore Residence and Rehabilitation Center 2 out of 5 overall. Federal inspectors issued 63 citations across 11 inspections in the last three years, with $132,398 in fines. Listing last updated 2026-11-06.

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Address

1601 St Louis Avenue

Duluth, MN 55802

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Bed capacity

140

CMS facility ID

245227

Care type

Nursing home

County

St. Louis

Facility name

Bayshore Residence and Rehabilitation Center

Street address

1601 ST LOUIS AVENUE

City / state / ZIP

Duluth, MN 55802

Phone

(218) 727-8651

Website

www.bayshorecarecenter.com

About this facility — Bayshore Residence and Rehabilitation Center

Bayshore Residence and Rehabilitation Center is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Duluth, Minnesota. It is licensed for 140 beds — well above the median for skilled nursing facilities in Minnesota (60 beds).

It is one of 45 senior care facilities in Duluth and 338 skilled nursing facilities across Minnesota. Families comparing options should weigh inspection history, ownership record, and litigation — not just the tour — before deciding.

It is listed as part of Ephram Lahasky, a group of 22 facilities on this site.

Federal inspectors have cited Bayshore Residence and Rehabilitation Center 63 times across 11 inspections in the last three years, including 2 food-safety citations, and CMS has imposed $132,398 in fines. Every citation is listed, dated, and graded in the inspection record below.

This listing draws on federal CMS Nursing Home Compare records, and was last updated on November 6, 2026. Background reports are compiled from primary sources — state inspection files, federal CMS data, corporate registrations, and court records — at the time of order.

Facility background

What the public record shows.

Ownership & operator

Parent company

Ephram Lahasky

Ownership type

For profit - Limited Liability company

Registered owners & officers

Katz, Abe

Direct owner — 21% stake — since 2016

Mb Duluth Holdings Llc

Direct owner — 21% stake — since 2016

Cbay Bayshore Holdings Llc

Direct owner — 13% stake — since 2016

Babbitt, Don

Managing employee — since 2016

Regulatory standing

Licensed / certified since

1979-01-22

CMS overall rating

2 of 5 stars

Health deficiencies

12 at the last standard inspection

Federal fines

$132,398 total

Last standard inspection

2026-06-26

Nurse staffing

3.5 hours per resident per day

Cost & payer profile (FY2023 cost report)

Average billed charges

$376 per day (≈ $11,430/month). Private-pay prices typically track billed charges; Medicare and Medicaid pay set rates.

Payer mix (resident days)

84% Medicaid · 6% Medicare · 10% private/other

Occupancy

66% (fiscal year 2023)

Vs. state median

8% below the MN median of $407/day — full state cost breakdown

Services & coverage

Licensed beds

140

Medicare

Accepted

Medicaid

Accepted

Wheelchair accessible

entrance and parking

Visiting hours

Monday: Open 24 hours · Tuesday: Open 24 hours · Wednesday: Open 24 hours · Thursday: Open 24 hours · Friday: Open 24 hours · Saturday: Closed · Sunday: Closed

Compiled from CMS Nursing Home Compare; owners/officers from the CMS Ownership dataset; cost & occupancy from the facility's own CMS cost report; hours/accessibility via Google · last verified 2026-11-06. Facilities can submit a correction.

Inspection record

Every citation, dated and graded.

Kitchen & food safety

Federal surveyors inspect the kitchen at every standard visit. This facility has 2 food-safety citations on its three-year record — flagged below among the inspections.

2026-06-26Health inspectionComplaint-triggered10 citations

F-0552

D · No harm found

Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

Corrected 2026-08-07

F-0554

D · No harm found

Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

Corrected 2026-08-07

F-0576

B · No harm found

Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.

Corrected 2026-08-07

F-0677

D · No harm found

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Corrected 2026-08-07

F-0689

D · No harm found

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2026-08-07

F-0761

E · No harm found

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

Corrected 2026-08-07

F-0804

E · No harm foundFood safetyFrom a complaint

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Corrected 2026-08-07

F-0812

E · No harm foundFood safety

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2026-08-07

F-0880

D · No harm found

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2026-08-07

F-0921

D · No harm found

Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

Corrected 2026-08-07

2025-12-04Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations

F-0550

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Corrected 2025-12-16

F-0627

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.

Corrected 2025-12-16

7 earlier / fire-safety inspections (51 citations)

2025-04-17Health inspection13 citations

F-0554

D · No harm found

Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

Corrected 2025-05-20

F-0557

D · No harm found

Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.

Corrected 2025-05-20

F-0577

C · No harm found

Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.

Corrected 2025-05-20

F-0584

D · No harm found

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

Corrected 2025-05-20

F-0641

D · No harm found

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Corrected 2025-05-20

F-0684

D · No harm found

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected 2025-05-20

F-0686

D · No harm found

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Corrected 2025-05-20

F-0700

D · No harm found

Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.

Corrected 2025-05-20

F-0757

D · No harm found

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Corrected 2025-05-20

F-0758

D · No harm found

Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

Corrected 2025-05-20

F-0761

E · No harm found

Corrected 2025-05-20

F-0880

D · No harm found

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2025-05-20

F-0909

D · No harm found

Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame.

Corrected 2025-05-20

2024-06-27Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation

F-0600

K · Immediate jeopardyFrom a complaint

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Corrected 2024-07-06

2024-05-28Health inspectionComplaint-triggered10 citations

F-0567

E · No harm found

Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.

Corrected 2024-06-21

F-0578

J · Immediate jeopardy

Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

Corrected 2024-06-21

F-0580

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Corrected 2024-06-21

F-0582

D · No harm found

Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

Corrected 2024-06-21

F-0641

D · No harm found

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Corrected 2024-06-21

F-0658

D · No harm found

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Corrected 2024-06-21

F-0684

D · No harm found

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected 2024-06-21

F-0689

D · No harm found

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2024-06-21

F-0729

E · No harm found

Verify that a nurse aide has been trained; and if they haven't worked as a nurse aide for 2 years, receive retraining.

Corrected 2024-06-21

F-0880

E · No harm found

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2024-06-21

2024-04-20Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation

F-0689

J · Immediate jeopardyFrom a complaint

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2024-04-16

2026-06-26Fire-safety inspection10 citations

K-0211

E · No harm found

Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

Corrected 2026-08-07

K-0223

E · No harm found

Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.

Corrected 2026-08-07

K-0324

D · No harm found

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Corrected 2026-08-07

K-0345

F · No harm found

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Corrected 2026-08-07

K-0353

F · No harm found

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2026-08-07

K-0355

D · No harm found

Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

Corrected 2026-08-07

K-0372

F · No harm found

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

Corrected 2026-08-07

K-0761

F · No harm found

To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

Corrected 2026-08-07

K-0920

E · No harm found

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2026-08-07

K-0921

D · No harm found

Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.

Corrected 2026-08-07

2025-04-17Fire-safety inspection6 citations

K-0291

F · No harm found

Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

Corrected 2025-05-20

K-0311

F · No harm found

Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.

Corrected 2025-05-20

K-0355

F · No harm found

Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

Corrected 2025-05-20

K-0521

F · No harm found

Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

K-0712

F · No harm found

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2025-05-20

K-0920

F · No harm found

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2025-05-20

2024-05-28Fire-safety inspection10 citations

K-0223

D · No harm found

Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.

Corrected 2024-06-21

K-0293

F · No harm found

Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

Corrected 2024-06-21

K-0346

F · No harm found

Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.

Corrected 2024-06-21

K-0353

F · No harm found

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2024-06-21

K-0354

D · No harm found

Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.

Corrected 2024-06-21

K-0372

F · No harm found

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

Corrected 2024-06-21

K-0712

F · No harm found

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2024-06-21

K-0741

F · No harm found

Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

Corrected 2024-07-06

K-0753

D · No harm found

Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations.

Corrected 2024-06-21

K-0901

F · No harm found

Ensure that building systems meet requirements determined by risk assessment procedures performed by qualified personnel.

Corrected 2024-06-21

Federal penalties

2024-05-28Fine$122,175

2024-04-20Fine$10,223

2024-05-28Medicare payment denial — 10 days

Total fines$132,398

Citations and penalties from the CMS Provider Data Catalog (three-year survey window, refreshed monthly). Severity codes follow the federal scope/severity grid; “Immediate jeopardy” is the most serious grade CMS issues. CCN 245227.

Quality of care & staffing

How it compares in Minnesota.

Inspection citations, 3 years

More than 89% of nursing homes in the state

State median: 32

Federal fines, 3 years

$132,398

More than 94% of nursing homes in the state

State median: $0

Nurse staffing, hours per resident per day

3.5

Higher than 14% of nursing homes in the state

State median: 4.2

Nursing staff turnover, annual

53%

Higher than 79% of nursing homes in the state

State median: 40%

Resident outcomes

On 21 federal quality measures, this facility does better than the Minnesota average on 10 and worse on 7. Differences within 10% of the average are shown as near average.

Long-stay residents	This facility	State	US	Compared with state
Need for help with daily activities has increased	11.6%	18.2%	13.5%	Better than state
Lose too much weight	2.2%	3.9%	5.1%	Better than state
With a catheter inserted and left in their bladder	2.1%	1.7%	0.7%	Worse than state
With a urinary tract infection	2.4%	2.6%	1.5%	Near state average
Have depressive symptoms	4.9%	4.1%	13.5%	Worse than state
Were physically restrained	0.0%	0.1%	0.1%	Better than state
Experiencing one or more falls with major injury	2.3%	4.1%	3.2%	Better than state
Assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine	99.7%	97.3%	93.7%	Near state average
Ability to walk independently worsened	5.7%	18.8%	12.7%	Better than state
Received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication	17.0%	12.7%	19.5%	Worse than state
Assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine	98.9%	96.4%	95.3%	Near state average
With pressure ulcers	8.1%	5.1%	4.5%	Worse than state
With new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence	20.7%	23.7%	18.3%	Better than state
Received an antipsychotic medication	32.2%	17.2%	15.4%	Worse than state
Hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days	2.15	1.54	1.81	Worse than state
Outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days	1.67	1.73	1.69	Near state average

Short-stay residents	This facility	State	US	Compared with state
Assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine	98.6%	88.1%	82.3%	Better than state
Newly received an antipsychotic medication	0.0%	1.9%	1.5%	Better than state
Were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine	98.6%	83.3%	80.1%	Better than state
Were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission	26.6%	23.0%	23.4%	Worse than state
Had an outpatient emergency department visit	12.9%	14.6%	11.8%	Better than state

Source: CMS MDS and Medicare claims quality measures, measure period 2025Q3-2026Q2. Averages are computed from all nursing homes reporting each measure.

Cited more than once

The same rule cited at separate inspections can point to a problem that wasn't fully fixed.

F-0689 3 inspections. Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F-0880 3 inspections. Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F-0554 2 inspections. Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
F-0761 2 inspections. Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
K-0223 2 inspections. Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
K-0353 2 inspections. Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Verify & compare

Where to check, and what's nearby.

Who to contact in Minnesota

Licensing: Minnesota Department of Health
File a complaint: 800-369-7994
Long-Term Care Ombudsman: 800-657-3591. A free advocate for residents and families.
Adult Protective Services: 844-880-1574. Some states send facility cases to licensing instead. In an emergency, call 911.
Eldercare Locator: 800-677-1116, a federal service for local aging help.

Nearest emergency hospitals

Essentia Health St Mary's Medical Center, about 1.7 miles. CMS rating 4 of 5.
St Lukes Hospital, about 2.0 miles. CMS rating 3 of 5.
St Marys Hospital Superior, about 4.9 miles.

Source: CMS Hospital General Information. Straight-line distance.

Nearby facilities with inspection records

Franciscan Health Center, Duluth, about 2.1 miles. CMS rating 2 of 5.
Benedictine Health Center, Duluth, about 3.2 miles. CMS rating 1 of 5.
Aftenro Home, Duluth, about 3.3 miles. CMS rating 1 of 5.
Viewcrest Health Center, Duluth, about 3.6 miles. CMS rating 4 of 5.
Hilltop Healthcare Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing, Duluth, about 4.0 miles. CMS rating 2 of 5.

Visitor reviews

What people say on Google.

4.237 ratings on Google

★★★★alice schadewald · 2019-08-02 · via Google
“The residence is older...needs some updates. But, the staff is very friendly. Beautiful scenery for all who have rooms facing the bay. We sat outside, visiting a friend...humid air chased us to the harbor side. It was a 100% improvement...shady and a strong harbor breeze.”

★★★★★Janet Cooper · 2025-12-30 · via Google
“I visited my brother for Christmas. He loves the staff and his physical therapist, Max. I have been impressed with the staff as well. They are very caring and personable. They are attentive to health concerns that arise and address things in a timely manner. The receptionist at the door had a warm, friendly smile and greeted us. The RN's are exceptional. We have been grateful for the care he con…”

★★★★Susan Morris · 2026-05-01 · via Google
“I stayed thur fer 5 monthz n I luvd the staff n sum of the people I met wer awesum..I was treated pretty gud thur..wen I left couple yrz ago I did shed a few tearz n I wanna go bak n visit..”

Ratings and reviews are from Google and reflect visitor opinions, not our verification. See all reviews on Google

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