Amira Choice Bloomington
Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Bloomington, MN
Amira Choice Bloomington
Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Bloomington, MN
Amira Choice Bloomington promises a beautiful experience with its exquisite services and elegant interior, it ensures a trusted choice with the service they provide for independent living, assisted living, and memory care residents. Through their upscale senior living, they ensure that residents are celebrated for their individuality and independence. As its name suggests, choosing Amira Choice means choosing your health and wellness.
Comfort, flexibility, and luxury are the pillars of the upscale retirement home. Expect five-star, hotel-like services from a team of dedicated and professional staff to attend to your needs. Its elegant lifestyle extends to beautiful gardens, an in-house movie theater, restaurant-style dining, scheduled transportation, housekeeping services, and engaging activities planned.
145-bed community Rank #38 / 529Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 38th out of 529 homes we track in Minnesota for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Minnesota facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Minnesota that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Walk Score: 37 / 100 Rank #361 / 614Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 361st out of 614 homes we track in Minnesota for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Minnesota facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Minnesota that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
About this community
Facility TypeAssisted Living
StatusApproved For Dementia Care
CountyHennepin
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
Enhanced Care
Inspection History
In Minnesota, the Department of Health, Health Regulation Division is the primary authority for conducting onsite inspections and reporting on the quality of care in residential facilities.
Since 2025 · 1 year of data
These figures come from state-published and/or federal inspection records. The period covered can vary depending on document availability.
3 deficiencies
1 inspection
Inspection Scorecard
This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Minnesota state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Since 2025 vs. Minnesota state average
Overall vs. MN average
0 Worse
No metrics in this bucket.
2 Better
Metrics better than Minnesota average:
• Total deficiencies (73% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (70% below)
• Total deficiencies (73% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (70% below)
Deficiencies
| This Facility | MN Average | vs. MN Avg |
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 3 | 11 | This facility has 73% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Minnesota assisted living residence (3 vs. MN avg 11).↓ 73% better |
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Deficiencies per inspection
Average deficiencies per inspection.
| 3.0 | 9.91 | This facility has 70% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Minnesota assisted living residence (3 vs. MN avg 9.91).↓ 70% better |
Inspections
| This Facility | MN Average | vs. MN Avg |
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Total inspections
Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility.
| 1 | 1 | This facility has total inspections in line with the Minnesota average (1 vs. MN avg 1).— At avg |
What does this home offer?
Minimum Age: 55
Pets Allowed
Fitness and Recreation
Places of interest near Amira Choice Bloomington
3.5 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Bloomington's city center to Amira Choice Bloomington's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 7.96 miles to nearest hospital (Minneapolis VA Medical Center)
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Info below is compiled from the MN Dept. of Health, senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.
Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.
Care Types in This Table
AL (Assisted Living):
Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing.
NH (Nursing Home):
24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs.
SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility):
Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness.
MC (Memory Care):
Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia.
IL (Independent Living):
Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
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Number of years the company has been in operation.
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Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
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Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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Minnesota interviews residents directly — covering food, activities, staff, privacy, and sense of choice — including those with memory loss. The facility's score is compared to similarly sized facilities statewide and converted to a 1–5 star rating. <em>Source: MN DHS Assisted Living Report Card</em>
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Minnesota surveys the primary family contact for each resident, asking about meals, staff responsiveness, safety, and likelihood to recommend. Scores are compared to peer facilities and converted to a 1–5 star rating. "–" = too few responses to score; "X" = facility refused to participate. <em>Source: MN DHS Assisted Living Report Card</em>
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The percentage of residents who reported satisfaction with food variety and mealtimes in Minnesota's statewide quality-of-life survey. Food tends to score lower than other domains statewide, so scores above 85% reflect strong performance relative to peers. <em>Source: MN DHS Assisted Living Report Card</em>
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Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
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Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
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The average number of deficiencies this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total deficiencies ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
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| Amira Choice Bloomington | AL IL MC | Bloomington (West Bloomington) | 145
Facility
145
MN AVG
61
Rank
#38 / 529 | Yes |
37
Facility
37
MN AVG
45
Rank
#361 / 614 | - | - | - | - | 92.5%
Facility
92.5%
MN AVG
80.3
Rank
#10 / 149 | 1 | 3
Facility
3
MN AVG
10
Rank
#14 / 274 | 3.0
Facility
3.0
MN AVG
10.0
Rank
#19 / 274 | ||
| Presbyterian Homes of Bloomington | AL IL MC NH SNF | Bloomington (West Bloomington) | 111
Facility
111
MN AVG
61
Rank
#97 / 529 | No |
37
Facility
37
MN AVG
45
Rank
#361 / 614 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 29
Facility
29
MN AVG
18
Rank
#20 / 137 |
81.1%
Facility
81.1%
MN AVG
75.7%
Rank
#112 / 270 | - | 87.1%
Facility
87.1%
MN AVG
80.3
Rank
#41 / 149 | 4 | 21
Facility
21
MN AVG
10
Rank
#248 / 274 | 5.3
Facility
5.3
MN AVG
10.0
Rank
#71 / 274 | ||
| Nine Mile Creek Senior Living | AL IL MC | Bloomington (West Bloomington) | 107
Facility
107
MN AVG
61
Rank
#108 / 529 | No |
29
Facility
29
MN AVG
45
Rank
#427 / 614 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 16
Facility
16
MN AVG
18
Rank
#71 / 137 |
93.5%
Facility
93.5%
MN AVG
75.7%
Rank
#49 / 270 | A+ | 80.7%
Facility
80.7%
MN AVG
80.3
Rank
#76 / 149 | 1 | 1
Facility
1
MN AVG
10
Rank
#5 / 274 | 1.0
Facility
1.0
MN AVG
10.0
Rank
#5 / 274 | ||
| Friendship Village of Bloomington | AL IL MC NH SNF | Bloomington (West Bloomington) | 85
Facility
85
MN AVG
61
Rank
#158 / 529 | Yes |
16
Facility
16
MN AVG
45
Rank
#531 / 614 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 47
Facility
47
MN AVG
18
Rank
#2 / 137 |
84.7%
Facility
84.7%
MN AVG
75.7%
Rank
#97 / 270 | - | 78.9%
Facility
78.9%
MN AVG
80.3
Rank
#90 / 149 | 4 | 26
Facility
26
MN AVG
10
Rank
#259 / 274 | 6.5
Facility
6.5
MN AVG
10.0
Rank
#96 / 274 | ||
| Founders Ridge | AL IL MC | Bloomington (West Bloomington) | 59
Facility
59
MN AVG
61
Rank
#236 / 529 | Yes |
15
Facility
15
MN AVG
45
Rank
#535 / 614 | Private Rooms | - |
78.0%
Facility
78.0%
MN AVG
75.7%
Rank
#142 / 270 | - | 89.5%
Facility
89.5%
MN AVG
80.3
Rank
#25 / 149 | 1 | 6
Facility
6
MN AVG
10
Rank
#60 / 274 | 6.0
Facility
6.0
MN AVG
10.0
Rank
#72 / 274 |
Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Minnesota
Amira Choice Bloomington is located in Bloomington, Minnesota.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Amira Choice Bloomington
What neighborhood is Amira Choice Bloomington in?
Amira Choice Bloomington is in the West Bloomington neighborhood of Bloomington.
Is Amira Choice Bloomington in a walkable area?
Amira Choice Bloomington has a walk score of 37. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
Are pets allowed at Amira Choice Bloomington?
Yes, Amira Choice Bloomington allows residents to bring their pets.
How many beds does Amira Choice Bloomington have?
Amira Choice Bloomington has 145 beds.
Has Amira Choice Bloomington had any deficiencies?
Amira Choice Bloomington has had 3 reported deficiencies since 2025 according to records from Minnesota Dept. of Human Services (DHS).
Are there photos of Amira Choice Bloomington?
Yes — there are 5 photos of Amira Choice Bloomington in the photo gallery on this page.
What is the address of Amira Choice Bloomington?
Amira Choice Bloomington is located at 5501 American Blvd W, Bloomington, MN 55437.
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