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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 |
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.
Create meaningful moments in retirement at Loon Home Health Care, a dedicated community in South Bloomington, MN, that offers assisted living and memory care. Residents, especially those with cognitive conditions, receive top-tier support for their unique needs 24/7. Accessible and secure accommodations are also available in a nurturing and stress-free setting to promote familiarity.
A well-thought-out calendar of engaging activities and enriching programs is conducted to promote an active lifestyle and social engagement. Residents also have a hassle-free dining experience with delicious and healthy meals that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. Medication management is also provided, ensuring residents take their medicines as prescribed. The community is a good option for those needing assistance to live comfortably in retirement, especially with its vibrant and supportive setting.
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.
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.
Ideally located in the quiet neighborhood of Two Harbors, MN, Barross Cottage is a dedicated community that offers assisted living. Residents can keep their peace of mind with top-tier support for their daily living activities 24/7. The community also helps with housekeeping and maintenance, ensuring residents have a hassle-free lifestyle.
Residents can make new friends and gain meaningful experiences with plenty of fun activities and enriching programs based on their interests and capabilities. Delicious and healthy meals are also served to meet residents’ dietary needs and preferences. With transportation services and parking spaces, residents can travel conveniently. Promoting an inviting and supportive environment, the community is ideal for those needing assistance to make the most of their best years.
Located in the tranquil city of Fairmont, MN, the Vista Prairie at Goldfinch Estates is an esteemed senior living community offering assisted living and memory care services. Here, residents can select from a variety of well-appointed and cozy accommodations including one-bedroom, two-bedroom, and companion suites. With a trained and dedicated team, this community provides round-the-clock personalized care and support for its residents. In terms of memory care, those with cognitive conditions like Alzheimer’s disease and dementia are given the highest level of compassion and consideration through individualized care and purposeful activities.
With its top-notch amenities and services, residents can enjoy restaurant-style dining with delectable and healthy meals, 24-hour emergency maintenance, weekly housekeeping, and transportation services. Boost your physical endurance and social engagement by attending fitness activities and a full calendar of activities and events coordinated by a professional team. With the Vista Prairie at Goldfinch Estates, seniors can enjoy a wonderful retirement.
Maintain independence at Ivy Hill Senior Care., a distinguished community in Faribault, MN, that offers assisted living. With high-quality care around the clock, residents do not have to worry about their daily living activities, like bathing and dressing. Cleaning, laundry, and other household chores are also taken care of, ensuring residents have a hassle-free living.
Residents have more opportunity to interact with their surroundings and live actively with plenty of fun activities and engaging programs. Delicious and healthy meals are also served to meet residents’ dietary needs and preferences. Medication management is also available, ensuring residents take their medicine as prescribed. The community’s nurturing and friendly environment create the ideal setting where residents can thrive in their golden years.
Discover exquisite living options for residents of independent living, assisted living, and memory care support at The Waters of Edina. As a luxurious residential home, its well-trained staff offers exceptional hospitality. The elegant senior living community is a wonderful community that offers a dedicated environment wherein every senior’s need is met. As the trusted choice in Edina, The Waters practices an outstanding and compassionate approach where individuals thrive while living a graceful lifestyle.
Expect luxury, comfort, and convenience with picturesque surroundings in a resort-style setting. Its offers premier all-inclusive features including ALDs, medication management, transfer assistance, housekeeping, and laundry services tailored to their unique needs.
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.
Ecumen North Branch is a community in North Branch, Minnesota, owned by Scott Bjerketvedt. The facility offers Assisted Living, Memory Care, and short-term skilled nursing rehabilitation and has 85 beds. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families flexibility in covering care costs. Current occupancy is about 52%, and residents stay an average of 70 days.
The community focuses on rehabilitation services. A state-of-the-art therapy center and dedicated care team support that focus. Daily nursing support averages just over 5 hours per resident. Registered nurses provide about 1 hour daily, nurse aides contribute more than 2 hours, and physical, occupational, and respiratory therapy are provided by certified specialists.
Assisted Living and Memory Care floors provide ongoing support for residents who remain at the community longer term. Nutritious meals are served in an intimate dining room where staff assist residents as needed. Healing therapies, recreational activities, social events, and the Ecumen Awakenings program are all part of daily life. Modern amenities and 24-hour staffing are available throughout the community.
The area has a Walk Score of 54 out of 100, making it moderately walkable. Some errands can be managed on foot, but most trips require a short drive. The setting has the feel of a smaller Minnesota town while still providing access to regional medical and community resources. Families can tour the skilled nursing and memory care floors to see the different settings and levels of support available for their loved one’s stage of care.
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.
















