Best Assisted Living in Anoka County, MN

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 17 assisted living communities in Anoka County, MN using MN Dept. of Health data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank assisted living in MN
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Avg Walk Score: 41/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Anoka County, MN. A third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100) measuring convenience and context, not healthcare quality. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 50/ 100
Avg No. of Beds: 30The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Anoka County, MN. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

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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. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. HC (Home Care): Professional care delivered in the person's own home, from companionship to skilled nursing. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment. ADC (Adult Day Care): Daytime supervision, health monitoring, and social activities for seniors who live at home.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
Number of years the company has been in operation.
Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
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>
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>
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>
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
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.
Arbor Oaks Senior Living
AL
HOS
IL
MC
Andover
78
Facility 78
MN AVG 61
Rank #179 / 529
No
45
Facility 45
MN AVG 45
Rank #299 / 614
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
14
Facility 14
MN AVG 18
Rank #78 / 137
85.9%
Facility 85.9%
MN AVG 75.7%
Rank #86 / 270
78.5%
Facility 78.5%
MN AVG 80.3
Rank #94 / 149
1
4
Facility 4
MN AVG 10
Rank #27 / 274
4.0
Facility 4.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #34 / 274
Amira Choice Champlin
AL
IL
MC
Champlin
138
Facility 138
MN AVG 61
Rank #52 / 529
Yes
36
Facility 36
MN AVG 45
Rank #371 / 614
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-
58.0%
Facility 58.0%
MN AVG 75.7%
Rank #221 / 270
80.4%
Facility 80.4%
MN AVG 80.3
Rank #78 / 149
1
3
Facility 3
MN AVG 10
Rank #14 / 274
3.0
Facility 3.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #19 / 274
Benedictine Living Community-Anoka
AL
ADC
HC
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Anoka
96
Facility 96
MN AVG 61
Rank #130 / 529
Yes
51
Facility 51
MN AVG 45
Rank #245 / 614
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-
78.1%
Facility 78.1%
MN AVG 75.7%
Rank #140 / 270
84.6%
Facility 84.6%
MN AVG 80.3
Rank #52 / 149
1
9
Facility 9
MN AVG 10
Rank #123 / 274
9.0
Facility 9.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #137 / 274
Mercy Caregivers Of Minnesota
AL
HC
Spring Lake Park
5
Facility 5
MN AVG 61
Rank #397 / 529
No
55
Facility 55
MN AVG 45
Rank #219 / 614
-
7
Facility 7
MN AVG 18
Rank #116 / 137
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
MN AVG 75.7%
Rank #1 / 270
86.7%
Facility 86.7%
MN AVG 80.3
Rank #44 / 149
1
12
Facility 12
MN AVG 10
Rank #177 / 274
12.0
Facility 12.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #189 / 274
Walker Methodist Plaza CityView Senior Living
AL
IL
MC
RC
Anoka
118
Facility 118
MN AVG 61
Rank #79 / 529
Yes
82
Facility 82
MN AVG 45
Rank #34 / 614
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-
73.7%
Facility 73.7%
MN AVG 75.7%
Rank #172 / 270
81.6%
Facility 81.6%
MN AVG 80.3
Rank #74 / 149
1
9
Facility 9
MN AVG 10
Rank #123 / 274
9.0
Facility 9.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #137 / 274
Golden Path Home Care Services
AL
Northwest Andover
5
Facility 5
MN AVG 61
Rank #397 / 529
No
14
Facility 14
MN AVG 45
Rank #540 / 614
--
40.0%
Facility 40.0%
MN AVG 75.7%
Rank #253 / 270
-1
7
Facility 7
MN AVG 10
Rank #84 / 274
7.0
Facility 7.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #97 / 274
Jabez Customized Living Services
AL
Spring Lake Park
4
Facility 4
MN AVG 61
Rank #479 / 529
No
50
Facility 50
MN AVG 45
Rank #252 / 614
--
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
MN AVG 75.7%
Rank #1 / 270
-1
9
Facility 9
MN AVG 10
Rank #123 / 274
9.0
Facility 9.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #137 / 274
Grace Home And Healthcare Inc
AL
Northeast. Fridley (Fridley)
5
Facility 5
MN AVG 61
Rank #397 / 529
No
23
Facility 23
MN AVG 45
Rank #462 / 614
--
60.0%
Facility 60.0%
MN AVG 75.7%
Rank #204 / 270
-1
12
Facility 12
MN AVG 10
Rank #177 / 274
12.0
Facility 12.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #189 / 274
Kangars Residential Home LLC
AL
Northeast Fridley (Fridley)
5
Facility 5
MN AVG 61
Rank #397 / 529
No
30
Facility 30
MN AVG 45
Rank #422 / 614
--
40.0%
Facility 40.0%
MN AVG 75.7%
Rank #253 / 270
-1
12
Facility 12
MN AVG 10
Rank #177 / 274
12.0
Facility 12.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #189 / 274
Lilly J’s Housing and Services
AL
Northeast Fridley (Fridley)
5
Facility 5
MN AVG 61
Rank #397 / 529
No
29
Facility 29
MN AVG 45
Rank #427 / 614
--
40.0%
Facility 40.0%
MN AVG 75.7%
Rank #253 / 270
-1
11
Facility 11
MN AVG 10
Rank #159 / 274
11.0
Facility 11.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #171 / 274

Rank badges are statewide: each community is ranked against every MN community we track that reports that metric, not just the 17 analyzed for Anoka County.

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Overview of Arbor Oaks Senior Living

Treat yourself to a retirement life of comfort, joy, and security at Arbor Oaks Senior Living, a welcoming senior living community in Anoka County, Andover, MN, offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Residents enjoy spacious apartments designed to provide individualized support and comfort while being conveniently close to shopping, dining, and medical clinics. A highly-trained team is available 24/7 to provide a minimal to moderate level of assistance when residents need them, providing utmost peace of mind and comfort.

The community works closely with residents and their families to formulate a lifestyle that addresses all their needs. Residents’ overall well-being is guaranteed with an array of health & wellness programs implemented by the community. From therapies, and physician visits to an Integrative Health program that blends the best of western medicine with therapeutic practices, there are plenty of ways to stay holistically healthy at Arbor Oaks. Most of the household chores and maintenance are also handled by the community so residents have more time for making new friends, discovering new passions, and exploring what the community has to offer.

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Overview of Amira Choice Champlin

Set in Anoka County, Champlin, MN, Amira Choice Champlin is an excellent senior living community that offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Discover a warm and inviting living space with an array of thoughtfully designed studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments with open design, and plenty of personal storage. Residents benefit from the compassionate care and support provided by a team of dedicated caregivers who help residents with activities like dressing, bathing and medication management.

In addition to comprehensive support and assistance, residents are also provided with plenty of opportunities to stay active, engaged, and entertained with a full calendar of activity programs. From social events, fitness classes, and scheduled group outings, to guest entertainment, and various clubs, there are plenty of interesting activities to choose from. The community serves up a delicious and varied menu of three chef-prepared meals daily, with extended hours to fit residents’ schedule. An array of spiritual programs are also provided to ensure residents’ overall needs, including the spiritual ones are met. Housekeeping, laundry, and personal maintenance are also handled to ensure residents have plenty of time to explore the finest things the community has to offer.

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Overview of Benedictine Living Community-Anoka

Set in the picturesque town of Ramsey, MN, Benedictine Living Community-Anoka is a remarkable community offering exceptional assisted living services. Committed to compassionate and high-quality healthcare, this community focuses on enhancing each resident’s well-being and dignity through innovative care and personalized attention. The elegantly designed studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments provide comfort and convenience, with options to suit a variety of needs.

Here, residents can enjoy multiple dining choices and a wide range of activities that rejuvenate the body, mind, and spirit. Whether socializing over a meal or joining in community events, residents can experience a strong sense of connection and engagement. With a calendar full of enriching programs, every day brings new opportunities for enjoyment and personal growth. From holiday celebrations to stretching classes, the community is alive with engaging events. Every moment is thoughtfully crafted to celebrate life and provide a vibrant and fulfilling experience for everyone.

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Overview of Mercy Caregivers of Minnesota

Experience a blissful retirement at Mercy Caregivers of Minnesota, a distinct community in Spring Lake Park, MN, that offers assisted living. With its commitment to improving residents’ welfare, top-tier assistance is provided for their daily living activities 24/7. Household services and medication reminders are also provided to ensure residents can maintain their independence without hassles.

Engaging events and exciting activities are conducted, encouraging residents to live actively and remain socially engaged. Here, residents do not have to worry about meal preparation with delightful and nutritious meals that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. With transportation services, residents can travel without hassles. The community is ideal for those seeking a worry-free retirement, especially with its dedicated services and well-maintained amenities.

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Overview of Walker Methodist Plaza CityView Senior Living

Tucked away in Anoka County, Anoka, MN, Walker Methodist Plaza CityView Senior Living is a hassle-free senior living community that offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, care suites, and transitional care. The community ensures residents’ needs are accommodated even as it changes with their extensive list of care options and an array of bright and spacious apartments for a comfortable living. Residents enjoy peace of mind knowing that they are in excellent hands of compassionate caregivers available to offer support with medication management or attending to their personal needs.

The community ensures residents’ living experience is convenient, comfortable, and memorable through its wide array of delightful amenities and activities that allow residents to live active and full lives. Residents enjoy healthy, flavorful, and varied menus, combined with lively fitness classes in the state-of-the-art fitness center for a healthy and fit lifestyle. On-site conveniences, such as a citywide pedicab, free scheduled transportation, housekeeping and laundry services, a salon, and accessible skyway between buildings, make residents’ day to day lives as comfortable and convenient as possible.

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Overview of Golden Path Home Care Services

Enjoy your independence at Golden Path Home Care Services, a dedicated community in Andover, MN, that offers assisted living. Here, residents receive exceptional support for their daily living activities around the clock to maintain their independence without worries. The community also handles the busy work like housekeeping and laundry, giving residents more time to do the things they love.

There is always something new to experience with exciting activities and engaging programs conducted for residents to maintain an active lifestyle and social connections. Delicious and well-balanced meals are also served to meet residents’ dietary needs and preferences. Here, residents do not have to worry about their prescriptions, as medication management is provided. The community’s nurturing and friendly environment creates the ideal setting where residents can thrive in retirement.

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Jabez Customized Living Services

8350 Pierce Street Northeast, Spring Lake Park, MN 55432
Overview of Jabez Customized Living Services

Experience a high-quality living at Jabez Customized Living Services, an inviting retreat in Brooklyn Park, MN, that offers assisted living. Top-tier support is also provided 24/7 for residents’ daily living activities, including bathing and transferring. Medication management is also provided, so residents can take their medications as prescribed.

Fun recreational activities and exciting programs are conducted, encouraging residents to live actively and remain socially connected. Residents have a delightful dining experience with delicious and healthy meals that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. Transportation services are also available for convenience and safety. The community is ideal for those needing assistance to live comfortably in their golden years, especially with dedicated care and a friendly setting.

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Overview of Grace Home and Healthcare

Make every moment count at Grace Home and Healthcare., a friendly retreat in Fridley, MN, offering assisted living. Alongside specialized care for those with behavioral disturbances, the community also provides top-notch care to help residents with their daily living activities 24/7. With accessible accommodations and secure accommodations, residents have a worry-free living.

Dedicated to improving residents’ leisure and wellness, a full calendar of stimulating programs and engaging activities is conducted. Mealtimes not only meet dietary needs but also foster comfort with delightful and healthy dining options. The community also offers medication assistance, incontinence care, and transportation services to enhance residents’ living experiences. Here, residents live comfortably in their golden years with the community’s nurturing and home-like setting.

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Overview of Kangars Residential Home

Kangars Residential Home operates a small care house configured with five total beds. The property is a single-level building that currently houses two residents, representing a 40 percent occupancy rate.

The daily schedule centers on housing, basic supervision, and personal care help. State regulatory inspection reports have noted specific compliance gaps that required attention, including paperwork errors, medication handling practices, and issues with staffing and safety guidelines. The surrounding neighborhood carries a walkability score of 30 out of 100, which means staff and families rely on a vehicle or scheduled local transit to handle shopping and medical appointments.

Prospective residents looking for a small group environment can reach out to the home’s manager to check on the three vacant beds. The single-story layout means residents can move from their bedrooms to the dining area without climbing any stairs.

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Overview of Lilly J’s Housing and Services

Peacefully nestled near River Edge Way Park in Northeast Fridley, MN, Lilly J’s Housing & Services is a blissful retreat that offers assisted living. With a compassionate and highly skilled team available around the clock, residents do not have to worry about their daily living activities and household chores. An emergency alert system and secure accommodations are also provided, ensuring residents’ safety.

Recreational activities and enriching programs are conducted to keep residents active and socially connected. Mealtimes foster comfort and satisfy dietary needs with delicious and well-balanced dining options. With medication management, residents do not have to worry about their prescriptions. The community is great for those looking to spend their golden years without worries, accompanied by its nurturing and inviting environment.

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Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
  • 5%
    Environment
01

Resident & Family Experience 35%

The single largest share of every ranking. Aggregated review sentiment and volume from major platforms — the closest signal to real resident experience.

  • Includes
  • Review Sentiment
  • Review Volume
02

Regulatory & Safety Record 25%

State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

  • Includes
  • State Inspections
  • Citations/Inspection
  • % Inspections w/ Citations
  • Complaint Visits
  • Accreditations
  • BBB Rating
03

Visual Media & Transparency 15%

Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.

  • Includes
  • Video Tours
  • Virtual Walkthroughs
  • Photo Quantity
  • Photo Quality
04

Website & Operator Transparency 10%

Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.

  • Includes
  • Website Content
  • Mobile Usability
  • Staff Info Available
  • Owner Info Available
05

Community Stability 10%

Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.

  • Includes
  • Occupancy Rate
  • Bed Options
06

Environment & Pricing 5%

Walkability and pricing transparency. Walk Score is weighted higher for Independent Living than for Memory Care, where most residents do not leave unaccompanied.

  • Includes
  • Walk Score
  • Pricing Transparency
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Frequently Asked Questions about Assisted Living in Anoka County, MN

What's the difference between assisted living and memory care in Minnesota?

Assisted living in Minnesota supports residents with daily activities (bathing, dressing, medication management) while preserving independence. Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's or dementia, and adds 24/7 secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and structured routines designed to reduce confusion and wandering.

What's the difference between assisted living and a nursing home in Minnesota?

Assisted living in Minnesota is a residential model focused on housing, hospitality, and help with daily activities. Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses for residents with significant health needs, and are regulated more strictly under both state and federal CMS rules.

Does Minnesota Medicaid cover assisted living?

Minnesota Medicaid does not directly pay room-and-board for assisted living, but most states (including Minnesota) offer Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers that can offset the cost of care services delivered inside a licensed community. Eligibility, waitlists, and covered services vary — check directly with the state Medicaid agency.

What is assisted living?

Assisted living combines private or semi-private apartments with help on activities of daily living (meals, bathing, dressing, medication management) and a social calendar — for residents who need some support but do not need 24/7 medical care.

How many assisted living facilities are listed on this page?

This page features 17 assisted living facilities in Anoka County, MN. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right assisted living facility in Anoka County, MN?

Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in Anoka County, MN, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.

What should I look for when visiting assisted living facilities in Anoka County, MN?

Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.