Page 2 of Best Assisted Living in Hennepin County, MN

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 47 assisted living communities in Hennepin 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: 39/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Hennepin 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: 29The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Hennepin 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. 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. HC (Home Care): Professional care delivered in the person's own home, from companionship to skilled nursing.
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.
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>
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.
Lightcare Group Homes LLC
AL
South Richfield
4
Facility 4
MN AVG 61
Rank #479 / 529
No
38
Facility 38
MN AVG 45
Rank #354 / 614
75.0%
Facility 75.0%
MN AVG 75.7%
Rank #155 / 270
1
3
Facility 3
MN AVG 10
Rank #14 / 274
3.0
Facility 3.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #19 / 274
Kind Care LLC
AL
Brooklyn Center
4
Facility 4
MN AVG 61
Rank #479 / 529
No
45
Facility 45
MN AVG 45
Rank #299 / 614
75.0%
Facility 75.0%
MN AVG 75.7%
Rank #155 / 270
1
0
Facility 0
MN AVG 10
Rank #1 / 274
0.0
Facility 0.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #1 / 274
Mission Group Home LLC
AL
Brooklyn Center
4
Facility 4
MN AVG 61
Rank #479 / 529
No
40
Facility 40
MN AVG 45
Rank #341 / 614
50.0%
Facility 50.0%
MN AVG 75.7%
Rank #234 / 270
1
5
Facility 5
MN AVG 10
Rank #39 / 274
5.0
Facility 5.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #49 / 274
Nedka Care LLC
AL
New Hope
5
Facility 5
MN AVG 61
Rank #397 / 529
No
34
Facility 34
MN AVG 45
Rank #380 / 614
80.0%
Facility 80.0%
MN AVG 75.7%
Rank #115 / 270
1
7
Facility 7
MN AVG 10
Rank #84 / 274
7.0
Facility 7.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #97 / 274
Applewood Home Health Care LLC
AL
South Richfield
6
Facility 6
MN AVG 61
Rank #389 / 529
No
58
Facility 58
MN AVG 45
Rank #193 / 614
33.3%
Facility 33.3%
MN AVG 75.7%
Rank #266 / 270
1
6
Facility 6
MN AVG 10
Rank #60 / 274
6.0
Facility 6.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #72 / 274
Millennium Homes LLC
AL
North New Hope (New Hope)
4
Facility 4
MN AVG 61
Rank #479 / 529
No
23
Facility 23
MN AVG 45
Rank #462 / 614
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
MN AVG 75.7%
Rank #1 / 270
1
11
Facility 11
MN AVG 10
Rank #159 / 274
11.0
Facility 11.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #171 / 274
Senior Living LLC
AL
MC
North Brooklyn Park
4
Facility 4
MN AVG 61
Rank #479 / 529
No
51
Facility 51
MN AVG 45
Rank #245 / 614
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
MN AVG 75.7%
Rank #1 / 270
1
35
Facility 35
MN AVG 10
Rank #267 / 274
35.0
Facility 35.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #272 / 274
New Dream Home Services LLC
AL
HC
North Brooklyn Park
5
Facility 5
MN AVG 61
Rank #397 / 529
No
50
Facility 50
MN AVG 45
Rank #252 / 614
-1
6
Facility 6
MN AVG 10
Rank #60 / 274
6.0
Facility 6.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #72 / 274
Guardian Care Homes Inc
AL
South Richfield
5
Facility 5
MN AVG 61
Rank #397 / 529
No
42
Facility 42
MN AVG 45
Rank #320 / 614
40.0%
Facility 40.0%
MN AVG 75.7%
Rank #253 / 270
1
10
Facility 10
MN AVG 10
Rank #140 / 274
10.0
Facility 10.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #152 / 274
Prestigious Care Homes
AL
HC
IL
N Minneapolis (Linden Hills)
5
Facility 5
MN AVG 61
Rank #397 / 529
No
47
Facility 47
MN AVG 45
Rank #281 / 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 47 analyzed for Hennepin County.

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Overview of Lightcare Group Homes

Enjoy a high-quality of life at Lightcare Group Homes, a distinguished retreat in South Richfield, MN, that offers assisted living. Here, residents also receive exceptional assistance for their daily living activities and household chores around the clock. Purposely built and secure accommodations are also provided to ensure residents feel at ease during their stay.

Fun events, light exercises, and group activities are conducted to keep residents active and socially connected. With delicious and healthy meals, residents have a hassle-free dining experience that caters to their dietary needs and preferences. Transportation and parking are also available, so residents can travel conveniently and safely. The community is a good option for those needing assistance to live comfortably in retirement.

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Kind Care LLC

6418 Girard Avenue, Brooklyn Center, MN 55430
Overview of Kind Care

An assisted living service called Kind Care operates out of a single-story home at 6418 Girard Avenue in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota. The house setup is built for up to four residents and currently looks after three people, meaning the building runs at a 75 percent occupancy rate. The program accepts Medicaid waiver funding alongside private payments, helping to cover around-the-clock personal assistance, medication management, basic local transportation, and everyday housekeeping.

Residents here share a ground-floor environment where they can get to the dining room and lounges without having to climb any stairs. State inspection records handled by the Minnesota Department of Health show a clean operating history for this property, meaning zero deficiencies or citations were issued during recent review cycles. The neighborhood scores a 45 out of 100 for walkability, so while it is a relatively quiet spot, a car or local transit ride is still necessary for most grocery shopping and medical visits.

Prospective residents looking for a smaller, house-scale community can contact the main office to see about the single open bed. Dropping by for a quick walkthrough is a practical way to see the bedroom layouts, chat with the staff about move-in requirements, and verify how state waiver programs apply to the monthly fees.

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Mission Group Home LLC

6730 Ewing Avenue North, Brooklyn Center, MN 55429
Overview of Mission Group Home

Peacefully situated in Brooklyn Center, MN, Mission Group Home is a distinct community that offers assisted living. Here, residents can ease their worries with personalized care provided 24/7. Medication management and incontinence care are also provided for comfort and convenience.

There’s no dull moment with plenty of engaging activities and exciting events that aim to keep them active and socially engaged. Residents also delight in delicious and well-balanced meals served three times daily, catering to their dietary needs and preferences. Transportation services are also provided, so residents can travel without hassles. With well-maintained amenities and exceptional services, residents have a blissful retirement.

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Nedka Care LLC

4856 Flag Avenue North, New Hope, MN 55428
Overview of Nedka Care

Situated in the serene residential area of New Hope, MN, Nedka Care is a compassionate community that offers assisted living. Here, residents receive high-quality assistance for their daily living activities and household tasks from a compassionate and well-trained team available around the clock. The community also provides medication management and incontinence care for residents’ convenience.

Residents will not run out of things to do with a variety of fun recreational activities and engaging programs that aim to keep them active. Mealtimes also promote social interactions with delightful and healthy meals served three times daily. Here, residents do not have to worry about travelling to their medical appointments, as transportation services are also available. The community creates the ideal setting for residents to make the most of their best years without worries.

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Overview of Applewood Home Health Care

Applewood Home Health Care is a compassionate home care provider in Richfield, MN, that offers home health care. With its dedication to improving older adults’ quality of life, personalized care is provided for their unique needs. Therapy services, including physical, occupational, and speech therapy are also offered to help older adults go back to their routines.

Friendly companions ensure older adults will not feel lonely by engaging in fun conversations and accompanying them on their errands. Meal preparation is also taken care of, ensuring older adults have nutritious meals that satisfy their dietary needs and preferences. This home care provider is ideal for those aiming to age in place, especially with its comprehensive services.

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Overview of Millennium Homes

Live without worries at Millennium Homes, an idyllic retreat in North New Hope, MN, that offers assisted living. Daily living activities, including bathing and transferring, are also taken care of 24/7, ensuring residents’ comfort. The community also provides medication management to ensure residents 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 daily, catering to their dietary needs and preferences. The community is ideal for those needing assistance to live comfortably in retirement, especially with its cozy communal spaces and purposefully designed amenities.

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Senior Living LLC

7949 Brunswick Avenue, North Brooklyn Park, MN 55443
Overview of Senior Living

Ideally located in North Brooklyn Park, MN, Senior Living is an outstanding community that offers assisted living. Residents can keep their peace of mind with top-tier support for their daily living activities around the clock. Housekeeping and laundry services are also available, ensuring residents have a worry-free lifestyle.

Promoting an active lifestyle and social engagement, exciting social events and fun exercises are conducted. Here, residents also experience hassle-free dining with delicious and healthy meals that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. Medication management and transportation services are also provided for convenience and safety. The community’s exceptional services and beautifully maintained amenities ensure residents have the finest retirement experience.

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New Dream Home Services LLC

7816 Regent Avenue, North Brooklyn Park, MN 55443
Overview of New Dream Home Services

Create meaningful moments at New Dream Home Services, a distinct community in North Brooklyn Park, MN, offering assisted living. Residents can ease their worries with top-notch support for their daily living activities around the clock. Housekeeping and laundry services are also taken care of, ensuring residents have more time to do the things they love.

Highlighting residents’ interests and strengths, the community conducts fun programs and exciting social events. Delight with well-balanced meals that cater to nutritional requirements and food preferences. With medication management, residents do not have to worry about their prescriptions. The community is a good place for residents to spend their golden years, especially with its dedicated services and cozy gathering spaces.

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Overview of Guardian Care Homes

Enjoy high-quality living at Guardian Care Homes., an idyllic community in Richfield, MN, that offers assisted living. Residents here receive top-tier care for their daily living activities, like grooming and transferring, 24/7. Specially designed and accessible accommodations in a cozy and nurturing environment are also provided, ensuring residents feel at ease during their stay.

Encouraging residents to live actively and remain socially engaged, a jam-packed calendar of recreational activities and enriching programs is conducted based on their interests and capabilities. Delicious and well-balanced dining options are also served to satisfy residents’ dietary needs and preferences. With medication management, residents do not have to worry about their prescriptions. The community is ideal for those looking to live a blissful retirement amidst its supportive and welcoming environment.

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Prestigious Care Homes

4369 Ewing Ave N, Minneapolis, MN 55422
Overview of Prestigious Care Homes

Kick-start your worry-free retirement journey with Prestigious Care Homes, a blissful community in Minneapolis, MN, offering independent living, assisted living, and in-home care. They strive to provide residents from different backgrounds with an affordable living environment with access to personalized care services, should the need arise. Their care services are designed to help residents maintain their independence while offering them compassionate support with their daily living activities, medication management, and more.

With household chores handled for them, residents can focus on living their lives fully and maintaining their well-being. There’s also an array of fun and engaging activities available to residents, giving them plenty of opportunities to stay active, engaged, and well-connected. At Prestigious Care Homes, they go above and beyond in giving residents comfort and convenience in every aspect of their lives.

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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 Hennepin 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 47 assisted living facilities in Hennepin 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 Hennepin 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 Hennepin 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 Hennepin 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.