Page 10 of Best Assisted Living in Minnesota

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 545 assisted living communities in 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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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-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our 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. RESC (Residential Care): Personal care and daily-living support in a smaller, more intimate residential setting. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community): A campus with multiple care levels so residents can age in place without moving.
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.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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.
Brookdale Eden Prairie
AL
CCRC
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Eden Prairie
52
Facility 52
MN AVG 60
Rank #224 / 480
Yes
42
Facility 42
MN AVG 45
Rank #280 / 527
Suite-
59.6%
Facility 59.6%
MN AVG 75.7%
Rank #188 / 235
-
77.8%
Facility 77.8%
MN AVG 80.1
Rank #94 / 143
1
10
Facility 10
MN AVG 10
Rank #128 / 249
10.0
Facility 10.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #138 / 249
Emerald Crest Memory Care Minnetonka
AL
MC
Minnetonka
42
Facility 42
MN AVG 60
Rank #250 / 480
No
17
Facility 17
MN AVG 45
Rank #446 / 527
--
83.3%
Facility 83.3%
MN AVG 75.7%
Rank #95 / 235
-
75.8%
Facility 75.8%
MN AVG 80.1
Rank #100 / 143
1
7
Facility 7
MN AVG 10
Rank #79 / 249
7.0
Facility 7.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #89 / 249
Moorhead Manor
AL
North Moorhead (Moorhead)
30
Facility 30
MN AVG 60
Rank #301 / 480
No
13
Facility 13
MN AVG 45
Rank #468 / 527
-
42
Facility 42
MN AVG 17
Rank #4 / 115
53.3%
Facility 53.3%
MN AVG 75.7%
Rank #195 / 235
-
70.8%
Facility 70.8%
MN AVG 80.1
Rank #118 / 143
1
12
Facility 12
MN AVG 10
Rank #162 / 249
12.0
Facility 12.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #172 / 249
Sunrise of Minnetonka
AL
IL
MC
Minnetonka
74
Facility 74
MN AVG 60
Rank #176 / 480
Yes
31
Facility 31
MN AVG 45
Rank #352 / 527
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-
50.0%
Facility 50.0%
MN AVG 75.7%
Rank #201 / 235
-
88.4%
Facility 88.4%
MN AVG 80.1
Rank #33 / 143
1
16
Facility 16
MN AVG 10
Rank #198 / 249
16.0
Facility 16.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #206 / 249
Open Arms Senior Living
AL
IL
MC
Duluth (East Duluth)
30
Facility 30
MN AVG 60
Rank #301 / 480
No
7
Facility 7
MN AVG 45
Rank #501 / 527
Private Rooms-
76.7%
Facility 76.7%
MN AVG 75.7%
Rank #131 / 235
-
91%
Facility 91%
MN AVG 80.1
Rank #18 / 143
1
11
Facility 11
MN AVG 10
Rank #145 / 249
11.0
Facility 11.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #155 / 249
Kingsley Shores
AL
IL
MC
Lakeville
116
Facility 116
MN AVG 60
Rank #73 / 480
Yes
25
Facility 25
MN AVG 45
Rank #385 / 527
Studio / 1 bed / 2 bed
13
Facility 13
MN AVG 17
Rank #65 / 115
79.3%
Facility 79.3%
MN AVG 75.7%
Rank #120 / 235
--1
16
Facility 16
MN AVG 10
Rank #198 / 249
16.0
Facility 16.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #206 / 249
Derman Senior Care Inc
AL
St Paul (Saint Anthony Park)
5
Facility 5
MN AVG 60
Rank #363 / 480
No
81
Facility 81
MN AVG 45
Rank #30 / 527
-
13
Facility 13
MN AVG 17
Rank #65 / 115
40.0%
Facility 40.0%
MN AVG 75.7%
Rank #219 / 235
A+-1
7
Facility 7
MN AVG 10
Rank #79 / 249
7.0
Facility 7.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #89 / 249
Twin Cities Group Homes LLC
AL
NH
RESC
Ne Minneapolis (Northeast Minneapolis)
4
Facility 4
MN AVG 60
Rank #436 / 480
No
88
Facility 88
MN AVG 45
Rank #10 / 527
-
7
Facility 7
MN AVG 17
Rank #95 / 115
75.0%
Facility 75.0%
MN AVG 75.7%
Rank #134 / 235
A+-1
5
Facility 5
MN AVG 10
Rank #38 / 249
5.0
Facility 5.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #46 / 249
New Perspective Mankato
AL
IL
MC
Mankato
140
Facility 140
MN AVG 60
Rank #40 / 480
Yes
57
Facility 57
MN AVG 45
Rank #178 / 527
-
19
Facility 19
MN AVG 17
Rank #36 / 115
-A+-1
12
Facility 12
MN AVG 10
Rank #162 / 249
12.0
Facility 12.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #172 / 249
Meadow Ridge Senior Living
AL
MC
Golden Valley
105
Facility 105
MN AVG 60
Rank #100 / 480
No
58
Facility 58
MN AVG 45
Rank #165 / 527
--
93.3%
Facility 93.3%
MN AVG 75.7%
Rank #49 / 235
-
63.3%
Facility 63.3%
MN AVG 80.1
Rank #136 / 143
1
9
Facility 9
MN AVG 10
Rank #112 / 249
9.0
Facility 9.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #123 / 249

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each assisted living community is ranked against every other MN assisted living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 545 on this page. See how we rank facilities

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Overview of Brookdale Eden Prairie

Brookdale Eden Prairie is a continuing care retirement community in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, with independent living, assisted living, memory care, nursing home care, and skilled nursing. Independent living offers private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living includes help with bathing, dressing, and medication management. Memory care is provided in a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock.

Having several care levels in one community may suit a resident whose needs grow over time and who may want to remain in the same community. Brookdale Eden Prairie has 52 beds, with housing available in suite layouts. Pets are allowed, so residents can bring a pet with them.

Residents can use the fitness center and therapy room, visit the café or bistro, and make appointments at the beauty or barber shop. The courtyard and garden offer places to spend time outdoors. Transportation and outings provide ways to leave the community for planned activities. A Walk Score of 42 places the area in a car dependent setting, so most errands require a car or a ride.

Contact Brookdale Eden Prairie

Overview of Twin Cities Group Homes

Twin Cities Group Homes has provided residential care out of a single-story house on 22nd Avenue Northeast in Minneapolis for six years. The home accommodates up to four residents and currently houses three people, representing a 75 percent occupancy rate. This ground-floor layout lets residents move easily between their bedrooms and the shared kitchen area without using stairs.

The local community stands out for its high walkability score of 88 out of 100, allowing staff and visiting families to complete most daily errands or access local services on foot. Routine state surveys from the Minnesota Department of Health confirm that the facility maintains substantial compliance with all applicable regulations, following recent inspection focuses on safety paperwork, fire protection systems, and abuse-prevention planning.

Prospective residents looking for a highly accessible urban neighborhood can call the house supervisor to ask about the single open bed.

Contact Twin Cities Group Homes LLC

Overview of Derman Senior Care

Peacefully nestled in St. Paul, MN, Derman Senior Care. is a distinct community that offers assisted living. Exceptional care tailored to residents’ daily living activities is also provided 24/7 to ensure their comfort and safety. Here, housekeeping and laundry are taken care of, so residents enjoy a hassle-free living.

With a carefully curated calendar of enriching activities and exciting events, residents have more opportunities to interact with their surroundings and live actively. Mealtimes are also something to look forward to, with delicious and well-balanced dining options that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. Medication management and incontinence care are also available for convenience and comfort. Here, residents will surely have the finest retirement experience, accompanied by the community’s well-maintained amenities and compassionate services.

Contact Derman Senior Care Inc

Open Arms Senior Living

4414 Martin Rd, Duluth, MN 55803
Overview of Open Arms Senior Living

Tucked away in beautiful Duluth, MN, Open Arms Senior Living is a trusted senior living community offering trusted assisted living and memory care services. Live in comfort and style with the beautifully designed and accommodating residences of Open Arms Senior Living. The community boasts a team of dedicated and well-trained professionals providing top-tier care and support for seniors to thrive and live their lives to the fullest.

With its commitment to enhancing seniors’ quality of life, the community carefully crafts care plans tailored to seniors’ special needs and aspirations. Meet people from diverse backgrounds and learn new things through enjoyable activities and engaging programs. There is always something to look forward to with healthy and tasty meals catering to dietary needs and preferences. Open Arms Senior Living is a great place for seniors to enjoy their golden years wholly with its fabulous amenities and serene landscapes.

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Moorhead Manor

1710 13Th Avenue, North Moorhead, MN 56560
Overview of Moorhead Manor

Live blissfully at Moorhead Manor, an inviting retreat in North Moorhead, MN, that offers assisted living. With its intimate and nurturing setting, residents are guaranteed to receive the utmost care for their daily living activities 24/7. Housekeeping and laundry services are also provided, so residents have more time to do the things they love.

Here, residents can celebrate milestones and special events with a fun-packed calendar of recreational activities and engaging programs. Delightful and healthy meals are also served to satisfy residents’ dietary needs and preferences. The community also takes care of medication so that residents can take their medicine as prescribed. Residents are guaranteed the finest retirement experience accompanied by the community’s dedicated services.

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Overview of Kingsley Shores

The sister home of Summit Place, Kingsley Shores, is a cozy and elegant independent living and assisted living community in Lakeville. Residents can rest assured that staff and management are ready to attend to any needs and ensure they are comfortable and secure in the community. Kingsley Shores is ideal for families to entrust their loved ones to professional care staff as they fulfill and nurture seniors’ lifestyles and personal growth.

As a proud member of the Silvercrest community, the upscale home has proven to excel in providing an exceptional standard of senior care. The friendly and dedicated staff makes residents feel like family. Their engaging activities and programs to name a few, are the recreational activities, fitness activities, and entertainment programs available for residents to participate in at the library, media room, or social areas.

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Overview of Meadow Ridge Senior Living

Meadow Ridge Senior Living offers assisted living and memory care in Golden Valley, Minnesota. Assisted living includes help with dressing, bathing, and medication management while residents maintain their own living space. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, and the community has 105 beds.

Both care levels are available at Meadow Ridge Senior Living, which may be a good fit for a resident whose needs could grow over time without requiring a move to a different community. The Meaningful Experiences Memory Care program is available to residents receiving memory care. That continuity can matter when changing needs make a move especially difficult.

Restaurant style dining includes fresh, balanced meals prepared daily, with a continental breakfast and lunch and dinner options. Residents can attend live musical performances, birthday celebrations, recreational programs, and educational programs, while the barber and salon or spa provide grooming on site without requiring a separate trip. A Walk Score of 58 places the area in the somewhat walkable band, where some errands can be done on foot, so a resident who no longer drives may be able to manage some errands without a car.

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Overview of Emerald Crest Memory Care Minnetonka

Just a stone’s throw away from Excelsior, Emerald Crest Memory Care in Minnetonka has gained recognition for its praised services and exceptional senior living experience. The senior living community strives to accommodate a diverse group of individuals who can meet all their needs. Emerald Crest strives to practice an individual-focused approach to residential support, allowing them to live life knowing they receive unparalleled care. 

Emerald Crest is a cozy, home-like community that boasts essential services that are vital to its residents’ success. Its accommodations focus on assisted living support for Alzheimer’s and dementia, which includes medication management, scheduled outings, recreational activities, wellness programs, and specialized memory care therapy services. 

Contact Emerald Crest Memory Care Minnetonka

Sunrise of Minnetonka

18605 Old Excelsior Blvd, Minnetonka, MN 55345
Overview of Sunrise of Minnetonka

Sunrise of Minnetonka is an senior living community located in Minnetonka, Minnesota, providing residents with every opportunity to focus on their wellness and well-being as they enjoy life alongside good friends. The community offers room rates starting at $2,645 per month and provides life-enriching care in a beautiful setting, with scenic grounds featuring flower and vegetable gardens, light-filled interiors, and a centralized location near Minneapolis and other exciting locales. Sunrise of Minnetonka’s outstanding team delivers loving, compassionate care, fostering a strong sense of community and helping residents experience joy through individualized care plans tailored to their unique needs.

The community offers a variety of amenities and services, including a nostalgic jukebox in the bistro, a living room fireplace, an on-site salon/barber shop, and a culinary team that creates mouth-watering dishes using fresh, seasonal ingredients. Sunrise of Minnetonka welcomes pets with loving cuddles and comfy laps, ensuring a warm and welcoming environment for all. Conveniently located near the intersection of Highways 101 and 7, the community is close to various shopping centers, parks, restaurants, and coffee shops, as well as the famous General Store. Residents have access to medical support from nearby hospitals and care facilities, ensuring comprehensive care and support throughout their stay at Sunrise of Minnetonka.

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Overview of Colleens Caring Hands

Live a blissful retirement at Colleens Caring Hands., an outstanding community in Bemidji, MN, that offers assisted living. With its intimate and nurturing setting, residents are guaranteed to receive the utmost care for their personal needs 24/7. Housekeeping and laundry services are also provided, so residents have more time to do the things they love.

Here, residents can meet new friends and gain meaningful experiences through a thoughtfully curated calendar of engaging activities and enriching programs. Delicious and well-balanced meals are also served three times daily, catering to residents’ dietary needs and preferences. Residents are also assured of taking their medicines as prescribed with medication management. With comprehensive services and purposely built amenities, residents spend their golden years without worries.

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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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Assisted Living in Minnesota at a glance

Avg Monthly Cost: $6,180The average monthly cost across facilities in Minnesota. Reflects published or estimated base rates and can vary with care level, room type, and amenities. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: $5,600
Avg Walk Score: 45/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Minnesota. 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: 60The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Minnesota. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90
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Frequently Asked Questions about Assisted Living in Minnesota

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 545 assisted living facilities in Minnesota. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right assisted living facility in Minnesota?

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 Minnesota, 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 Minnesota?

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.