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Compare Assisted Living around Minnesota
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.
| Presbyterian Homes of Bloomington | AL IL MC NH SNF | Bloomington (West Bloomington) | 111
Facility
111
MN AVG
61
Rank
#97 / 528 | No |
37
Facility
37
MN AVG
43
Rank
#357 / 632 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 29
Facility
29
MN AVG
18
Rank
#20 / 138 | 81.1% | - | 87.1%
Facility
87.1%
MN AVG
80.3
Rank
#41 / 149 | 4 | 21
Facility
21
MN AVG
10
Rank
#248 / 274 | 5.3
Facility
5.3
MN AVG
10.0
Rank
#71 / 274 | ||
| Trillium Woods | AL IL MC NH SNF | Plymouth (Glacier Vista) | 44
Facility
44
MN AVG
61
Rank
#273 / 528 | No |
4
Facility
4
MN AVG
43
Rank
#585 / 632 | - | 11
Facility
11
MN AVG
18
Rank
#89 / 138 | 72.7% | A+ | - | - | - | 3 | 4
Facility
4
MN AVG
10
Rank
#27 / 274 | 1.3
Facility
1.3
MN AVG
10.0
Rank
#12 / 274 |
| Pelican Valley Senior Living | AL HOS MC NH RC SNF | Pelican Rapids (East Mill Avenue) | 28
Facility
28
MN AVG
61
Rank
#344 / 528 | No |
58
Facility
58
MN AVG
43
Rank
#191 / 632 | Private Rooms | - | 91.1% | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Golden LivingCenter in Moorhead | AL NH | Moorhead | 42
Facility
42
MN AVG
61
Rank
#280 / 528 | No |
48
Facility
48
MN AVG
43
Rank
#272 / 632 | - | - | 86.7% | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Folkestone | AL IL MC NH SNF | Wayzata (South Wayzata Boulevard) | 90
Facility
90
MN AVG
61
Rank
#142 / 528 | No |
53
Facility
53
MN AVG
43
Rank
#233 / 632 | - | - | 32.2% | - | - | - | - | 3 | 9
Facility
9
MN AVG
10
Rank
#123 / 274 | 3.0
Facility
3.0
MN AVG
10.0
Rank
#19 / 274 |
| Walker Methodist Walker Place | AL IL MC NH RC SNF | Minneapolis (Southwest Minneapolis) | 120
Facility
120
MN AVG
61
Rank
#71 / 528 | Yes |
74
Facility
74
MN AVG
43
Rank
#86 / 632 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 20
Facility
20
MN AVG
18
Rank
#41 / 138 | 96.7% | A+ | 91.3%
Facility
91.3%
MN AVG
80.3
Rank
#14 / 149 | 1 | 9
Facility
9
MN AVG
10
Rank
#123 / 274 | 9.0
Facility
9.0
MN AVG
10.0
Rank
#137 / 274 | ||
| Lifecare Medical Center | AL HOS NH PC SNF | Se Roseau | 45
Facility
45
MN AVG
61
Rank
#270 / 528 | No |
58
Facility
58
MN AVG
43
Rank
#191 / 632 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Asst Lvg In Heritage Hall | AL IL MC NH SNF | Bloomington (West Bloomington) | 52
Facility
52
MN AVG
61
Rank
#248 / 528 | No |
50
Facility
50
MN AVG
43
Rank
#250 / 632 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 4 | 16
Facility
16
MN AVG
10
Rank
#218 / 274 | 4.0
Facility
4.0
MN AVG
10.0
Rank
#34 / 274 |
| New Perspective Columbia Heights | AL IL MC | Columbia Heights | 85
Facility
85
MN AVG
61
Rank
#158 / 528 | Yes |
60
Facility
60
MN AVG
43
Rank
#173 / 632 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 19
Facility
19
MN AVG
18
Rank
#47 / 138 | 85.9% | A+ | 85%
Facility
85%
MN AVG
80.3
Rank
#50 / 149 | 1 | 6
Facility
6
MN AVG
10
Rank
#60 / 274 | 6.0
Facility
6.0
MN AVG
10.0
Rank
#72 / 274 | ||
| Nine Mile Creek Senior Living | AL IL MC | Bloomington (West Bloomington) | 107
Facility
107
MN AVG
61
Rank
#108 / 528 | No |
29
Facility
29
MN AVG
43
Rank
#423 / 632 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 16
Facility
16
MN AVG
18
Rank
#71 / 138 | 93.5% | A+ | 80.7%
Facility
80.7%
MN AVG
80.3
Rank
#76 / 149 | 1 | 1
Facility
1
MN AVG
10
Rank
#5 / 274 | 1.0
Facility
1.0
MN AVG
10.0
Rank
#5 / 274 | ||
| Haven Homes Assisted Living | AL HOS IL MC NH RC SNF | Maple Plain | 106
Facility
106
MN AVG
61
Rank
#110 / 528 | Yes |
45
Facility
45
MN AVG
43
Rank
#295 / 632 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Vernon Terrace of Edina | AL IL MC | Edina (Grandview) | 170
Facility
170
MN AVG
61
Rank
#18 / 528 | Yes |
70
Facility
70
MN AVG
43
Rank
#111 / 632 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - | 87.6% | - | 82.9%
Facility
82.9%
MN AVG
80.3
Rank
#62 / 149 | 1 | 2
Facility
2
MN AVG
10
Rank
#10 / 274 | 2.0
Facility
2.0
MN AVG
10.0
Rank
#14 / 274 | ||
| Chosen Valley Assisted Living | AL HOS IL NH SNF | Se Chatfield | 40
Facility
40
MN AVG
61
Rank
#293 / 528 | No |
43
Facility
43
MN AVG
43
Rank
#308 / 632 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Friendship Village of Bloomington | AL IL MC NH SNF | Bloomington (West Bloomington) | 85
Facility
85
MN AVG
61
Rank
#158 / 528 | Yes |
16
Facility
16
MN AVG
43
Rank
#525 / 632 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 47
Facility
47
MN AVG
18
Rank
#2 / 138 | 84.7% | - | 78.9%
Facility
78.9%
MN AVG
80.3
Rank
#90 / 149 | 4 | 26
Facility
26
MN AVG
10
Rank
#259 / 274 | 6.5
Facility
6.5
MN AVG
10.0
Rank
#96 / 274 | ||
| Trouvaille Memory Care Suites | AL MC | Excelsior (Chanhassen) | 51
Facility
51
MN AVG
61
Rank
#256 / 528 | No |
47
Facility
47
MN AVG
43
Rank
#279 / 632 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - | 94.1% | - | 89.5%
Facility
89.5%
MN AVG
80.3
Rank
#25 / 149 | 1 | 1
Facility
1
MN AVG
10
Rank
#5 / 274 | 1.0
Facility
1.0
MN AVG
10.0
Rank
#5 / 274 |
Hope Rest Homes are exceptional communities in Minnesota that offer assisted living. With personalized care from a compassionate and well-trained team, residents receive top-notch assistance for their daily living activities around the clock. Household management and money management are also provided for residents to enjoy a hassle-free living.Fun activities and recreational programs, including light exercises and game nights, are conducted for residents’ leisure and wellness.
Behavioral and mental health support, mobility assistance, and medication management are also provided to meet residents’ healthcare needs. Prioritizing residents’ nutritional needs and preferences, delicious and well-balanced meals are served. The community’s comprehensive services and well-maintained amenities in its two distinct locations in Minneapolis and Fridley create the ideal setting where residents can thrive in retirement.
Peacefully nestled in Shakopee, MN, Affinity Quality Living is a distinct retreat that offers assisted living. With exceptional support 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.
There’s no need to worry about recreation and wellness, with a thoughtfully curated calendar of activities and cozy communal spaces. Here, residents enjoy restaurant-style dining with delicious and well-balanced meals, catering to dietary needs and preferences. For convenience and safety, transportation services are also provided. With its well-maintained amenities and high-quality servives, residents enjoy the utmost care they deserve.
Cherish every moment at The Blessed Home Care, a distinct retreat in St. Paul, MN, that offers assisted living. Committed to residents’ welfare, top-notch care tailored to their daily living activities is provided 24/7. Cleaning, laundry, and other household tasks are also taken care of, ensuring residents can focus on the things they truly enjoy.
Residents are encouraged to live actively and explore new hobbies with a well-thought-out slate of engaging activities and enriching programs. Delicious and healthy dining options are also served to satisfy residents’ nutritional needs and tastes. Medication reminders and transportation services are also provided for convenience and safety. The community is a great option for those needing assistance to live comfortably in retirement, especially with its dedicated services and nurturing environment.
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.
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.
Woodcrest Assisted Living is a trusted community in Alexandria, MN, that offers assisted living. Here, residents receive personalized care 24/7, ensuring they can maintain their independence without worries for their daily living activities. Housekeeping and laundry are also taken care of, ensuring residents feel at ease during their stay.
A jam-packed calendar of exciting social events and wellness programs, including light exercises and fun games, is conducted for residents’ leisure and engagement. With carefully planned menus, residents have a hassle-free dining experience that satisfies their dietary needs and preferences. A security system and wheelchair-accessible spaces are also provided for residents’ safety. The community is ideal for those seeking a worry-free retirement, especially with its dedicated services and extensive amenities.
Experience senior living to the fullest with Carefree Living of St. Cloud, located in the tranquil neighborhood of St. Cloud, MN, where premier assisted living services are carefully designed to fit scenic community setting. The community features a variety of well-appointed accommodations from single to double occupancy, all designed to fit varied preferences, offering safe, comfortable, and dignified living. Here, residents can enjoy peace of mind with priority access to healthcare facilities nearby, making it a thoughtful choice for retirement.
At Carefree Living of St. Cloud, it is never too late to build relationships and enjoy life. The community provides an array of amenities, including reading spaces, crafts rooms, and spacious lounge areas. Residents can immerse themselves in tranquility while sitting on the benches for relaxation. Embrace a retirement in this beautiful community where everything is in place for lasting memories.
The Moments Memory Care located in Lakeville, MN, is a top quality memory care community offering memory care and assisted living services to their residents. Providing individualized care and attention, the staff aims to meet the residents specific needs, from assistance with daily living activities to medication reminders, as well as round the clock security and supervision.
As part of their memory care program, the residents also have access to the community’s on-site nursing services. They offer physician appointments, lab work, physical therapy, as well as pharmacy services. Furthermore, they also offer occupational therapy to help improve or maintain their mobility.
Yorkshire of Edina is a luxurious senior living and memory care community where individuals retire in a rejuvenating experience. A community designed to meet the needs of its residents in a quality resort-style environment, the staff ensures to let their residents enjoy and live independently in a nurturing and stimulating atmosphere.
As a LifeSpark Community, Eagle Point enriches, empowers, and encourages people to build the life they’ve always wanted. The assisted living and memory care home has something for everyone: thoughtfully designed amenities and helpful services contribute to world-class hospitality. These include housekeeping, transportation, and activities that fill the calendar. Other amenities include lounge areas, spacious apartments, and a recreational room.
Set in the tranquil grounds of Horizon Drive, Barnum, MN, New Perspective Senior Living Barnum is an extraordinary senior living community providing assisted living and memory care. With cozy and sophisticated residences including studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom floor plans, seniors spend their golden years comfortably. Optimize your freedom and live as you prefer with exceptional care and support from a reliable and highly trained team.
Enjoy a jam-packed calendar of activities and meet new friends through engaging programs. Cherish personal time in one of the inviting spaces of the community. With delectable and nutritious meals, the community strives to meet dietary needs and preferences. New Perspective Senior Living Barnum is a safe place for seniors to flourish and experience new things with its incredible amenities and warm community.
Ranking Methodology
How we rank these assisted living communities
Every community above is evaluated across six weighted categories using public data including state inspection records, review platforms, BBB profiles, and operator-published materials.
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 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 527 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.

















