Page 14 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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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. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. 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. HC (Home Care): Professional care delivered in the person's own home, from companionship to skilled nursing. 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.
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.
Ingleside Inc
AL
IL
MC
Fairmont
62
Facility 62
MN AVG 60
Rank #202 / 480
No
11
Facility 11
MN AVG 45
Rank #480 / 527
-
79.0%
Facility 79.0%
MN AVG 75.7%
Rank #121 / 235
67.2%
Facility 67.2%
MN AVG 80.1
Rank #132 / 143
1
16
Facility 16
MN AVG 10
Rank #198 / 249
16.0
Facility 16.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #206 / 249
Brookdale Plymouth
AL
CCRC
IL
MC
NH
SNF
North Plymouth
52
Facility 52
MN AVG 60
Rank #224 / 480
Yes
19
Facility 19
MN AVG 45
Rank #431 / 527
Suite
75.0%
Facility 75.0%
MN AVG 75.7%
Rank #134 / 235
-1
12
Facility 12
MN AVG 10
Rank #162 / 249
12.0
Facility 12.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #172 / 249
The Homestead at Rochester
AL
HC
IL
MC
Rochester (Ballington Boulevard Northwest)
75
Facility 75
MN AVG 60
Rank #167 / 480
Yes
4
Facility 4
MN AVG 45
Rank #507 / 527
1 Bed / 2 Bed
68.0%
Facility 68.0%
MN AVG 75.7%
Rank #164 / 235
68.7%
Facility 68.7%
MN AVG 80.1
Rank #126 / 143
1
26
Facility 26
MN AVG 10
Rank #237 / 249
26.0
Facility 26.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #242 / 249
Lyngblomsten at Lino Lakes
AL
IL
MC
RC
Lino Lakes
55
Facility 55
MN AVG 60
Rank #215 / 480
Yes
19
Facility 19
MN AVG 45
Rank #431 / 527
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-
87.2%
Facility 87.2%
MN AVG 80.1
Rank #36 / 143
1
14
Facility 14
MN AVG 10
Rank #184 / 249
14.0
Facility 14.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #194 / 249
Whitefish at the Lakes Senior Living
AL
IL
MC
Crosslake
112
Facility 112
MN AVG 60
Rank #85 / 480
No
41
Facility 41
MN AVG 45
Rank #289 / 527
1 Bed / 2 Bed-
78.7%
Facility 78.7%
MN AVG 80.1
Rank #86 / 143
1
14
Facility 14
MN AVG 10
Rank #184 / 249
14.0
Facility 14.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #194 / 249
Hadley House
AL
West Perham (Perham)
32
Facility 32
MN AVG 60
Rank #289 / 480
No
12
Facility 12
MN AVG 45
Rank #473 / 527
-
78.1%
Facility 78.1%
MN AVG 75.7%
Rank #122 / 235
70.1%
Facility 70.1%
MN AVG 80.1
Rank #119 / 143
1
11
Facility 11
MN AVG 10
Rank #145 / 249
11.0
Facility 11.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #155 / 249
Sunrise View Assisted Living
AL
Adrian
43
Facility 43
MN AVG 60
Rank #245 / 480
No
28
Facility 28
MN AVG 45
Rank #371 / 527
-
65.1%
Facility 65.1%
MN AVG 75.7%
Rank #169 / 235
72%
Facility 72%
MN AVG 80.1
Rank #115 / 143
1
12
Facility 12
MN AVG 10
Rank #162 / 249
12.0
Facility 12.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #172 / 249
Loving Care Cottage
AL
MC
RESC
RC
Cottage Grove
6
Facility 6
MN AVG 60
Rank #356 / 480
No
45
Facility 45
MN AVG 45
Rank #261 / 527
-
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
MN AVG 75.7%
Rank #1 / 235
-1
24
Facility 24
MN AVG 10
Rank #235 / 249
24.0
Facility 24.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #240 / 249
Seed Senior Living LLC
AL
IL
MC
Bloomington (West Bloomington)
5
Facility 5
MN AVG 60
Rank #363 / 480
No
38
Facility 38
MN AVG 45
Rank #308 / 527
-
60.0%
Facility 60.0%
MN AVG 75.7%
Rank #175 / 235
-1
4
Facility 4
MN AVG 10
Rank #26 / 249
4.0
Facility 4.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #32 / 249
Lightcare Group Homes LLC
AL
South Richfield
4
Facility 4
MN AVG 60
Rank #436 / 480
No
38
Facility 38
MN AVG 45
Rank #308 / 527
-
75.0%
Facility 75.0%
MN AVG 75.7%
Rank #134 / 235
-1
3
Facility 3
MN AVG 10
Rank #13 / 249
3.0
Facility 3.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #17 / 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 Whitefish at the Lakes Senior Living

Spend your golden years with the eminent senior living community of Whitefish at the Lakes situated in the quiet neighborhood of Ostlund Avenue, Crosslake, MN, providing assisted living, independent living, and memory care. The community features vibrant and welcoming residences, ensuring relaxation and security like no other. With top-tier care and assistance from a team of compassionate and highly skilled professionals, seniors let go of their worries and enjoy their freedom wholly.

Rekindle past interests and discover new hobbies with exciting activities and engaging programs, carefully curated to highlight seniors’ strengths and interests. Dedicated to enhancing seniors’ well-being, the community serves healthy and tasty meals that satisfy dietary needs and preferences. With its friendly community and fabulous amenities, Whitefish at the Lakes strives to provide a safe place for seniors to experience a glorious retirement.

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Brookdale Plymouth

15855 22Nd Avenue North, Plymouth, MN 55447
Overview of Brookdale Plymouth

Enjoy a supportive senior living experience at Brookdale Plymouth, an inviting senior living community located in Plymouth, Minnesota, offering specialized memory care for individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia. The community ensures a secure and comfortable environment where residents can maintain their identity and sense of self. With a commitment to understanding the complexities of dementia, Brookdale Plymouth offers 24/7 support, ensuring residents receive exceptional care at all times.

Brookdale Plymouth’s approach is rooted in person-centered partnerships, fostering relationships based on trust, concern, and a sense of family. The community features amenities such as an emergency alert system, pet-friendly spaces, surface parking, a library, café/bistro, and coffee shop. Programs like Clare Bridge and Solace offer purposeful activities tailored to the needs of residents in different stages of dementia, ensuring compassionate and comprehensive care.

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Overview of Ingleside

Experience compassionate care and assistance with Ingleside, a respected senior living community in Fairmont, Minnesota, offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care services. Residents enjoy their privacy in their beautifully designed accommodations with laundry and housekeeping services for a maintenance-free living experience. The community provides residents with a wide array of services, including daily living assistance, medicine administration, and wellness checks to ensure they are always comfortable and in their best state.

In addition to personalized care services, residents here are offered a vibrant array of activities and events to keep them entertained, happy, and connected all year round. Residents are served with three delectable meals daily with snacks in between to keep them nourished and healthy. An array of amenities, such as an activities area, salon, and relaxing outdoor areas, are offered to make residents’ living experience more convenient and enjoyable.

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Overview of The Homestead at Rochester

The Homestead at Rochester is an assisted living home ideal for residents who seek to relax and recover. Encouraging its residents to maintain their independence and individuality, the community provides a safe environment for everyone. The resident-centered community prides itself on providing service delivered with compassion balanced with dignity and respect. The Homestead cultivates the holistic wellness of its residents in a nurturing environment.

Professional and compassionate in delivering high-quality services, management makes it a point that every senior’s mental, physical, and spiritual needs are satisfied. Community services include life enrichment activities, personal care services delivered by their professional caregivers, and 24/7 care, personalized care, scheduled transportation and housekeeping, medication management, and ADLs.

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Loving Care Cottage

7740 Hadley Ave S, Cottage Grove, MN 55016
Overview of Loving Care Cottage

Loving Care Cottage is a blissful haven in Cottage Grove, MN, that offers short- and long-term care. With a compassionate and well-trained team providing exceptional care 24/7, residents do not have to worry about their daily living activities, like bathing and grooming. Medication monitoring is also available to ensure residents take their medicine as prescribed.

Here, residents can interact with their surroundings and gain meaningful experiences with fun activities and enriching programs. Mealtimes also foster comfort with healthy home-cooked meals that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. The community’s dedicated services and state-of-the-art amenities create the ideal setting where residents can thrive in retirement.

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Lyngblomsten at Lino Lakes

6070 Blanchard Blvd, Lino Lakes, MN 55014
Overview of Lyngblomsten at Lino Lakes

Lyngblomsten at Lino Lakes is a 62+ retirement community in Lino Lakes, MN, offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care. With its resort-style setting, the community ensures older adults can live their later years comfortably. Residents also experience worry-free living, with 24-hour care, light housekeeping, and chef-prepared meals. To enrich residents’ living experiences, the community provides the best possible care for their ever-changing needs and preferences.

Games, fitness exercises, and social events provide residents with more opportunities to learn and have fun. Raised garden beds, a pool, and a spacious courtyard are among the top-notch amenities dedicated to residents’ leisure and wellness. Nestled in the tree-lined neighborhood of Lino Lakes, the community guarantees accessibility and convenience. This retirement community is one of the best choices for senior living in Minnesota, especially with its comprehensive care options and a clean setting.

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Hadley House

908 Coney Street West, Perham, MN 56573
Overview of Hadley House

Cherish every moment at Hadley House, an idyllic retreat in Perham, MN, offering assisted living. Residents receive top-notch support for their daily living activities from a kind and highly skilled team available around the clock. Accessible accommodations and cozy communal spaces are provided in a cozy and nurturing environment for residents to feel a sense of belonging and familiarity.

Promoting an active lifestyle and social engagement, a well-thought-out calendar of engaging activities and enriching programs is conducted. With delicious and healthy dining options, residents have the finest dining experience that caters to their dietary needs and preferences. Transportation services, medication management, and incontinence care are also provided for residents’ comfort and convenience. The community is ideal for those aiming to age without worries, accompanied by its dedicated services and well-maintained amenities.

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Overview of Sunrise View Assisted Living

Sunrise View Assisted Living occupies a single-story property at 603 Louisiana Avenue in Adrian, Minnesota, providing care for 43 residents. The location houses a moderate population size under a 65 percent occupancy rate, eliminating the need for stairs within the building layout.

The care team looks after 24-hour daily needs, providing meal service, personal routines, and medication oversight alongside laundry and housekeeping. State regulators from the Minnesota Department of Health checked the home’s records during their routine oversight cycle, verifying that the facility maintains substantial compliance with state licensing standards and cleared its previous corrective action requirements.

The neighborhood has a walkability score of 28 out of 100, meaning a car or transit service is necessary to manage most medical visits and community trips.

Prospective residents looking into regional care options can contact the administrative office to ask about available rooms and upcoming schedules.

Contact Sunrise View Assisted Living

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.

Contact Lightcare Group Homes LLC

Overview of Three Stars Group Homes

Seek a blissful retirement at Three Stars Group Homes, a distinct community in St. Paul, MN, that offers assisted living. With top-notch support 24/7, residents do not have to worry about their daily living activities, like bathing and transferring. The community also helps with housekeeping and other chores, so residents can feel at ease during their stay.

To prevent isolation and loneliness, a well-thought-out calendar of enriching activities and fun programs is conducted based on their interests. Three delicious and healthy meals are also served to satisfy residents’ dietary needs and preferences. With medication management, residents do not have to worry about their prescriptions. The community’s dedication to providing the highest quality of life makes it a good option for those seeking a place to spend their golden years.

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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.