Page 2 of Best Assisted Living in Minnesota

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 530 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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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: 61The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Minnesota. 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. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
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.
The Glenn Minnetonka
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Minnetonka (Glen Lake)
178
Facility 178
MN AVG 61
Rank #15 / 529
No
49
Facility 49
MN AVG 45
Rank #259 / 614
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-
97.8%
Facility 97.8%
MN AVG 75.7%
Rank #30 / 270
-
90.9%
Facility 90.9%
MN AVG 80.3
Rank #19 / 149
1
5
Facility 5
MN AVG 10
Rank #39 / 274
5.0
Facility 5.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #49 / 274
New Perspective Mahtomedi
AL
IL
MC
Mahtomedi
30
Facility 30
MN AVG 61
Rank #334 / 529
Yes
58
Facility 58
MN AVG 45
Rank #193 / 614
Studio
19
Facility 19
MN AVG 18
Rank #47 / 137
70.0%
Facility 70.0%
MN AVG 75.7%
Rank #185 / 270
A+
85.4%
Facility 85.4%
MN AVG 80.3
Rank #48 / 149
1
10
Facility 10
MN AVG 10
Rank #140 / 274
10.0
Facility 10.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #152 / 274
Arbor Oaks Senior Living
AL
HOS
IL
MC
Andover
78
Facility 78
MN AVG 61
Rank #179 / 529
No
45
Facility 45
MN AVG 45
Rank #299 / 614
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
14
Facility 14
MN AVG 18
Rank #78 / 137
85.9%
Facility 85.9%
MN AVG 75.7%
Rank #86 / 270
-
78.5%
Facility 78.5%
MN AVG 80.3
Rank #94 / 149
1
4
Facility 4
MN AVG 10
Rank #27 / 274
4.0
Facility 4.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #34 / 274
Presbyterian Homes of Bloomington
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Bloomington (West Bloomington)
111
Facility 111
MN AVG 61
Rank #97 / 529
No
37
Facility 37
MN AVG 45
Rank #361 / 614
1 Bed / 2 Bed
29
Facility 29
MN AVG 18
Rank #20 / 137
81.1%
Facility 81.1%
MN AVG 75.7%
Rank #112 / 270
-
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
Tradition
AL
IL
Brooklyn Park
160
Facility 160
MN AVG 61
Rank #29 / 529
Yes
41
Facility 41
MN AVG 45
Rank #331 / 614
1 Bed / 2 Bed
12
Facility 12
MN AVG 18
Rank #85 / 137
96.9%
Facility 96.9%
MN AVG 75.7%
Rank #32 / 270
A+
77.6%
Facility 77.6%
MN AVG 80.3
Rank #101 / 149
1
13
Facility 13
MN AVG 10
Rank #195 / 274
13.0
Facility 13.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #207 / 274
New Perspective Highland Park
AL
IL
MC
St Paul (Highland Park)
109
Facility 109
MN AVG 61
Rank #106 / 529
Yes
68
Facility 68
MN AVG 45
Rank #122 / 614
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
19
Facility 19
MN AVG 18
Rank #47 / 137
75.2%
Facility 75.2%
MN AVG 75.7%
Rank #154 / 270
A+
83.5%
Facility 83.5%
MN AVG 80.3
Rank #61 / 149
1
22
Facility 22
MN AVG 10
Rank #251 / 274
22.0
Facility 22.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #258 / 274
The Waters of Edina
AL
IL
MC
Edina (Countryside)
142
Facility 142
MN AVG 61
Rank #43 / 529
Yes
12
Facility 12
MN AVG 45
Rank #550 / 614
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
15
Facility 15
MN AVG 18
Rank #74 / 137
91.5%
Facility 91.5%
MN AVG 75.7%
Rank #62 / 270
A+
79.8%
Facility 79.8%
MN AVG 80.3
Rank #81 / 149
1
12
Facility 12
MN AVG 10
Rank #177 / 274
12.0
Facility 12.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #189 / 274
Abiitan Mill City
AL
IL
MC
Minneapolis (Central Minneapolis)
110
Facility 110
MN AVG 61
Rank #98 / 529
No
92
Facility 92
MN AVG 45
Rank #6 / 614
1 Bed / 2 Bed
11
Facility 11
MN AVG 18
Rank #89 / 137
89.1%
Facility 89.1%
MN AVG 75.7%
Rank #75 / 270
-
73.3%
Facility 73.3%
MN AVG 80.3
Rank #115 / 149
1
8
Facility 8
MN AVG 10
Rank #101 / 274
8.0
Facility 8.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #115 / 274
Vernon Terrace of Edina
AL
IL
MC
Edina (Grandview)
170
Facility 170
MN AVG 61
Rank #18 / 529
Yes
70
Facility 70
MN AVG 45
Rank #112 / 614
1 Bed / 2 Bed-
87.6%
Facility 87.6%
MN AVG 75.7%
Rank #83 / 270
-
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
Minnehaha Senior Living
AL
IL
MC
Minneapolis (Standish)
84
Facility 84
MN AVG 61
Rank #166 / 529
No
73
Facility 73
MN AVG 45
Rank #91 / 614
-
15
Facility 15
MN AVG 18
Rank #74 / 137
94.0%
Facility 94.0%
MN AVG 75.7%
Rank #46 / 270
-
61.7%
Facility 61.7%
MN AVG 80.3
Rank #146 / 149
1
3
Facility 3
MN AVG 10
Rank #14 / 274
3.0
Facility 3.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #19 / 274

Rank badges are statewide: each community is ranked against every MN community we track that reports that metric, not just the 530 on this page.

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Overview of The Glenn Minnetonka

Nestled in the beautiful community of Minnetonka, MN, The Glenn Minnetonka is a welcoming senior living community that offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care services. Spacious and well-appointed accommodations with several floor plans including studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom are available for its residents. With a highly equipped and dedicated team, residents can receive personalized care plans catering to their primary needs most especially those with cognitive conditions.

With its top-notch amenities and services, residents can enjoy state-of-the-art dining, full kitchen, washer and dryer, heated garage parking, housekeeping and laundry services, and spiritual care. Explore its beautifully created common spaces and meet new companions along the way. At The Glenn Minnetonka, senior can enjoy a retirement worth satisfying and remembering.

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Overview of New Perspective Mahtomedi

Focusing on memory care, New Perspective Mahtomedi is a one-of-a-kind senior living community set in the serene East Avenue, Mahtomedi, MN. Have the finest retirement within the cozy and spacious studios of New Perspective Mahtomedi. With a competent and highly qualified team delivering top-tier care and support around the clock, seniors thrive and keep their dignity.

Enjoy engaging activities and gain meaningful experiences through fun learning programs to maintain well-being. The community is committed to enhancing seniors’ quality of life, serving them with well-balanced meals that satisfy nutritional needs and tastes. New Perspective Mahtomedi is a haven for individuals with dementia to live their golden years without worries in its purposely built spaces and fabulous amenities.

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Overview of Arbor Oaks Senior Living

Treat yourself to a retirement life of comfort, joy, and security at Arbor Oaks Senior Living, a welcoming senior living community in Anoka County, Andover, MN, offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Residents enjoy spacious apartments designed to provide individualized support and comfort while being conveniently close to shopping, dining, and medical clinics. A highly-trained team is available 24/7 to provide a minimal to moderate level of assistance when residents need them, providing utmost peace of mind and comfort.

The community works closely with residents and their families to formulate a lifestyle that addresses all their needs. Residents’ overall well-being is guaranteed with an array of health & wellness programs implemented by the community. From therapies, and physician visits to an Integrative Health program that blends the best of western medicine with therapeutic practices, there are plenty of ways to stay holistically healthy at Arbor Oaks. Most of the household chores and maintenance are also handled by the community so residents have more time for making new friends, discovering new passions, and exploring what the community has to offer.

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Overview of Presbyterian Homes of Bloomington

Situated in the blissful neighborhood of Bloomington, Presbyterian Homes of Bloomington is a charming senior living community, offering an extensive array of senior lifestyle options. Residents here enjoy access to independent living, assisted living, long-term care, memory care, and transitional care for a comfortable retirement experience without moving into another community for their ever-changing needs. The community helps residents live their best lives by offering a team of compassionate caregivers to assist them with their daily living activities.

Each resident is guaranteed a comfortable living space, with a variety of spacious studio, one—, or two-bedroom floorplans equipped with various in-house amenities for their convenience. Delicious meals are served restaurant-style in an elegant dining room, with escort services for those who need them, creating an enjoyable dining experience. Residents are also offered a wide array of amenities and activities for a more elevated living experience.

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Tradition

8500 Tessman Farm Rd, Brooklyn Park, MN 55445
Overview of Tradition

Overlooking the beautiful community of Brooklyn Park, MN, the Tradition is a classic senior living community offering independent living and assisted living services. Here, residents can choose from well-appointed and cozy accommodations with several floor plans based on their preferences. The community is committed to its mission of removing limits and enhancing the lives of its residents during their stay. Having a highly equipped and dedicated team, the community ensures comfort and security among its residents

With its top-of-the-line amenities and services, residents can enjoy delectable dining with chef-prepared menus daily, scheduled transportation for appointments, health and wellness programs, and daily events and activities. Explore its beautifully created spaces such as its walking paths and meet new companions. At Tradition, seniors can truly enjoy a secure living experience.

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Overview of New Perspective Highland Park

Bask in the warmth of Mississippi River Boulevard, Saint Paul, MN, with the distinguished senior living community of New Perspective Highland Park providing assisted living and memory care. Enjoy the utmost comfort and convenience with the snug and well-designed studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom floor plans of the community. With exceptional care and assistance from a team of competent and highly skilled professionals available around the clock, seniors can rest assured to meet their special needs and aspirations.

Discover new interests and reignite past hobbies with engaging activities and enjoyable programs. Indulge in delightful and healthy meals catering to dietary needs and preferences. New Perspective Highland Park strives to provide a safe place for seniors to flourish and live a glorious retirement with its wonderful amenities and tranquil spaces.

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Overview of The Waters of Edina

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.

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Overview of Abiitan Mill City

Abiitan Mill City sits at 428 S 2nd St in downtown Minneapolis, a 110-bed community managed by Ecumen and owned by Erwan Moison. It’s been running for 11 years, and it doesn’t specialize in just one level of care. Independent living, assisted living, and memory care all exist under the same roof, though residents do need to be 55 or older to move in.

Location is genuinely a strength here. The Walk Score is 92, close to the top of the scale, so daily errands rarely require a car. Units run one and two bedrooms, from 694 up to 2,204 square feet, and right now 98 of the 110 beds are filled, putting occupancy at 89 percent.

Two named programs stand out for flexibility: Adult Day Services and Short-Term Transitional Care, alongside respite care and home care support. That combination matters for families who don’t need a permanent move right away but want a real option in place when circumstances shift.

On the regulatory side, inspections here have tended to center on fire-safety systems and medication management, the kind of operational areas state regulators routinely review at communities like this one.

Eleven years of operation, a highly walkable downtown location, and flexible short-term care options: what this shows is how Abiitan Mill City is a Minneapolis community built to handle a range of senior living needs, from an occasional day program to a full move-in, without requiring a family to start over somewhere new as those needs shift.

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Overview of Vernon Terrace of Edina

Located in the welcoming community of Hennepin County, Edina, MN, Vernon Terrace of Edina is a distinctive senior living community, offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Residents thrive in their beautiful accommodations, with a variety of pet-friendly one and two bedroom layouts available to help them find just the right fit for their needs. The community offers high-quality care services, enriching activities, personalized support, and a worry-free lifestyle, all while being conveniently near parks, the library, clinics, and shops.

Committed to providing a place to live well, the community goes above and beyond and provides more than just the basic needs of life. Here, residents also enjoy access to a range of amenities and participation in a wide array of interesting and stimulating activities. There’s a wellness center to make sure residents stay active and fit, a theater and a library for enjoyment, and cozy lounge and community rooms for socialization.

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Overview of Minnehaha Senior Living

Minnehaha Senior Living, located in Minneapolis, MN, is a memory care community dedicated to providing a supportive and enriching environment for residents living with memory challenges such as dementia. As a specialized memory care community, Minnehaha is committed to seamlessly balance quality care and comfort, offering a warm and welcoming atmosphere that fosters a strong sense of belonging.
Minnehaha ensures that residents in memory care receive personalized attention and care. Beyond the specialized memory care features, the community provides general amenities such as social spaces, and gardens, enhancing the overall living experience. Essential services like housekeeping, transportation, and scheduled activities contribute to a worry-free, and engaging environment, enabling residents to build an active social life and cherish meaningful moments within a supportive senior living community.

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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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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 530 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.