Page 3 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. 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.
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.
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.
Ibson Health Services LLC
AL
North Crystal (Forest)
5
Facility 5
MN AVG 61
Rank #397 / 529
No
43
Facility 43
MN AVG 45
Rank #312 / 614
--1
5
Facility 5
MN AVG 10
Rank #39 / 274
5.0
Facility 5.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #49 / 274
Hawthorne House Inc
AL
Golden Valley
4
Facility 4
MN AVG 61
Rank #479 / 529
No
20
Facility 20
MN AVG 45
Rank #498 / 614
-
50.0%
Facility 50.0%
MN AVG 75.7%
Rank #234 / 270
1
15
Facility 15
MN AVG 10
Rank #213 / 274
15.0
Facility 15.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #224 / 274
Apple Group Home Inc
AL
Louis Park (Eliot)
4
Facility 4
MN AVG 61
Rank #479 / 529
No
54
Facility 54
MN AVG 45
Rank #228 / 614
-
75.0%
Facility 75.0%
MN AVG 75.7%
Rank #155 / 270
1
12
Facility 12
MN AVG 10
Rank #177 / 274
12.0
Facility 12.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #189 / 274
Nevada Home
AL
North Brooklyn Park
4
Facility 4
MN AVG 61
Rank #479 / 529
No
23
Facility 23
MN AVG 45
Rank #462 / 614
-
75.0%
Facility 75.0%
MN AVG 75.7%
Rank #155 / 270
1
8
Facility 8
MN AVG 10
Rank #101 / 274
8.0
Facility 8.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #115 / 274
Vikings Home Health Care LLC
AL
N Champlin (Champlin)
4
Facility 4
MN AVG 61
Rank #479 / 529
No
23
Facility 23
MN AVG 45
Rank #462 / 614
-
50.0%
Facility 50.0%
MN AVG 75.7%
Rank #234 / 270
1
13
Facility 13
MN AVG 10
Rank #195 / 274
13.0
Facility 13.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #207 / 274
SPIRIT Care Homes
AL
MC
Minnetonka (Minnetonka Mills)
10
Facility 10
MN AVG 61
Rank #373 / 529
No
35
Facility 35
MN AVG 45
Rank #376 / 614
Private / Shared Rooms----
Golden Caring Homes
AL
Brooklyn Center
5
Facility 5
MN AVG 61
Rank #397 / 529
No
33
Facility 33
MN AVG 45
Rank #392 / 614
-
40.0%
Facility 40.0%
MN AVG 75.7%
Rank #253 / 270
1
5
Facility 5
MN AVG 10
Rank #39 / 274
5.0
Facility 5.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #49 / 274
The Villas at Robbinsdale
AL
MC
NH
SNF
N Robbinsdale (Robbinsdale)
75
Facility 75
MN AVG 61
Rank #183 / 529
No
41
Facility 41
MN AVG 45
Rank #331 / 614
Semi-Private Rooms
95.2%
Facility 95.2%
MN AVG 75.7%
Rank #39 / 270
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Mina Safe House LLC
AL
Brooklyn Center
5
Facility 5
MN AVG 61
Rank #397 / 529
No
28
Facility 28
MN AVG 45
Rank #437 / 614
-
60.0%
Facility 60.0%
MN AVG 75.7%
Rank #204 / 270
1
7
Facility 7
MN AVG 10
Rank #84 / 274
7.0
Facility 7.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #97 / 274
Nova Ewing Home
AL
Brooklyn Center
5
Facility 5
MN AVG 61
Rank #397 / 529
No
27
Facility 27
MN AVG 45
Rank #442 / 614
-
80.0%
Facility 80.0%
MN AVG 75.7%
Rank #115 / 270
1
10
Facility 10
MN AVG 10
Rank #140 / 274
10.0
Facility 10.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #152 / 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 Ibson Health Services

Ibson Health Services is a compassionate home care provider in North Crystal, MN, that offers home health care. With its dedication to older adults’ well-being, top-notch care is provided for their daily living activities and unique needs. Older adults are also guaranteed a hassle-free living with homemaker services, including light housekeeping and laundry.

Cheerful companions engage in fun conversations and accompany older adults on their errands to prevent them from getting lonely. Therapy services, like physical, occupational, and speech therapy, are also offered to help improve older adults’ living experiences. This home care provider is a good option for those aiming to live independently in retirement, especially with its high-quality services.

Contact Ibson Health Services LLC

Overview of Hawthorne House

Hawthorne House is a small care home located at 1100 Idaho Avenue in Golden Valley, Minnesota. The property is a single-level house with a four-bed capacity, allowing residents to get to the kitchen and common rooms easily without having to deal with any stairs. The home currently looks after two residents, operating at a 50 percent occupancy rate, which keeps the daily environment quiet and personal.

The everyday routine centers on basic personal care, lodging, and supervision. The Minnesota Department of Health inspected the property and cited several operational areas that needed fixing, specifically emergency preparedness plans, medication handling practices, and staff paperwork standards.

The suburban neighborhood carries a walkability score of 20 out of 100, so visitors and staff will need a car or scheduled transit to handle medical appointments, grocery shopping, and outside errands.

Prospective representatives interested in a small, house-scale care setting can call the owner directly to see about the two open beds.

Contact Hawthorne House Inc

Apple Group Home Inc

1404 Kentucky Avenue South St, Louis Park, MN 55426
Overview of Apple Group Home

Create unforgettable moments in retirement at Apple Group Home., a compassionate community in Louis Park, MN, that offers assisted living. Committed to improving residents’ quality of life, top-notch care is provided for their daily living activities around the clock. The community also features purposely built and secure accommodations, ensuring residents’ comfort and safety.

Focusing on residents’ leisure and wellness, engaging activities and enriching programs are conducted. Here, delicious and healthy meals are served to meet residents’ dietary needs and preferences. Emergency call systems and transportation services are also available for convenience and safety. Promoting a nurturing and welcoming environment, the community ensures residents feel at ease during their stay.

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Nevada Home

9019 Nevada Avenue, North Brooklyn Park, MN 55445
Overview of Nevada Home

Nevada Home provides residential support out of a single-level house located on Nevada Avenue in North Brooklyn Park, Minnesota. The facility accommodates up to four residents and currently houses three people, meaning it operates at a 75 percent occupancy rate. The ground-floor design allows the small household to move between bedrooms and the kitchen area without having to navigate stairs.

The daily routine centers on basic meals, lodging, and help with personal care. When state inspectors from the Minnesota Department of Health reviewed the property, they issued citations regarding food safety practices, resident service plan records, fire safety rules like smoke alarm functionality, and emergency evacuation drills. The surrounding neighborhood gets a walkability score of 23 out of 100, so staff and visitors will need a vehicle to manage doctor visits and shopping trips.

Individuals looking into local placements can contact the home’s administrator directly to ask about the single open bed, inquiring also about their daily activity programming and how the team has addressed their state safety paperwork.

Contact Nevada Home

Overview of Vikings Home Health Care

Vikings Home Health Care is an outstanding retreat in Champlin, MN, that offers assisted living. Providing top-notch assistance, residents do not have to worry about their daily living activities, like bathing and dressing, 24/7. Here, residents have a hassle-free lifestyle with housekeeping and laundry services.

Fun recreational activities and engaging programs are conducted, encouraging residents to live actively and make new friends. Mealtimes promote social interactions with delicious and healthy dining options that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. Medication management and transportation services are also available for comfort and convenience. The community is a great option for those seeking a worry-free retirement with exceptional services and well-maintained amenities.

Contact Vikings Home Health Care LLC

Overview of Spirit Care Homes

Serenely nestled in Minnetonka, MN, Spirit Care Homes offers an intimate and welcoming setting for those needing assisted living and memory care. Accommodations here are surrounded by lush green trees with easy access to amenities and a kind team of professional caregivers and RNs. Residents here are provided with 24/7 care, supervision, and assistance with their daily living activities for a comfortable and worry-free environment.

The community also handles the housekeeping and laundry so residents can focus on their happiness and well-being. With an array of activities to engage in and healthy meals to enjoy, the community fosters a balanced lifestyle and wellness. To further improve residents’ quality of life and comfort, the community also has third-party providers of hospice care, therapy services, and more. At Spirit Care Homes, residents are well-equipped to enjoy a fun, fulfilling, and relaxing lifestyle.

Contact SPIRIT Care Homes

Golden Caring Homes

6925 Oliver Ave, Brooklyn Center, MN 55430
Overview of Golden Caring Homes

Live without worries at Golden Caring Homes LLC, a blissful haven in North Brooklyn Center, MN, offering assisted living. Here, residents can ease their worries with a respectful and highly qualified team that helps with their daily living activities around the clock. Cleaning, laundry, and other chores are also taken care of, ensuring residents enjoy a hassle-free living.

Residents can spend their days as they please with a variety of light exercises and fun activities that highlight their interests. Delicious and healthy meals are also served to meet residents’ dietary needs and preferences, ensuring a delightful dining experience. Medication management and transportation are provided for convenience and safety. The community’s dedicated services and welcoming environment make it an enticing retirement option for those needing assistance in retirement.

Contact Golden Caring Homes

Overview of The Villas at Robbinsdale

Ideally located near North Memorial Health – Robbinsdale Hospital in Robbinsdale, MN, The Villas at Robbinsdale is a dependable community that offers short-term rehabilitation and long-term care. Here, residents enjoy the highest quality of life with a compassionate and highly trained team attending to their needs around the clock. Through a holistic approach to care, residents can ease their worries and do the things they love with ease.

With a full calendar of engaging events and enriching activities, residents are encouraged to live actively and interact with their surroundings. Therapy services, including physical, occupational, and speech therapy, and physician services are also provided to improve residents’ living experiences. Delightful and healthy meals are also served for residents’ nutritional needs and tastes. The community is an enticing option for those looking for comprehensive care to live a blissful retirement.

Contact The Villas at Robbinsdale

Mina Safe House LLC

3008 Quarles Road, Brooklyn Center, MN 55429
Overview of Mina Safe House

A Brooklyn Center care home called Mina Safe House provides residential support out of a single-level house at 3008 Quarles Road. The facility is set up for five beds total and currently has three residents living there. This ground-floor design makes it easy for people to get from their bedrooms to the dining table without dealing with stairs.

The team looks after the day-to-day household chores, cooking meals, and assisting with personal routines like dressing and bathing. When checking the home’s records, the Minnesota Department of Health verified that the facility meets licensing standards across several areas, including food service, fire drills, emergency planning, and care charts.

The neighborhood gets a walkability score of 28 out of 100, which means families and staff will need a car or local transit ride to handle errands and doctor appointments. Interested individuals can contact the house operator directly to find out about the two open spots.

Contact Mina Safe House LLC

Nova Ewing Home

5152 Ewing Avenue North, Brooklyn Center, MN 55429
Overview of Nova Ewing Home

Four residents live at Nova Ewing Home, a five-bed care facility located on Ewing Avenue North in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota. The single-story house operates at an 80 percent occupancy rate, providing a small-scale, residential living arrangement. The ground-floor layout means residents can move through the bedrooms and common areas without navigating any stairs.

The daily routine centers on basic meals, lodging, and help with personal care tasks. The surrounding neighborhood has a walkability score of 27 out of 100, which means staff, residents, and visitors will need a car or local transit to manage grocery shopping and medical appointments.

Interested individuals can call the facility owner directly to ask about the single available bed, inquiring also about how the team has addressed their state citations regarding food safety, emergency planning, and staff training.

Contact Nova Ewing Home

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.