Page 24 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. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. 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. ADC (Adult Day Care): Daytime supervision, health monitoring, and social activities for seniors who live at home.
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.
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>
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.
Shoreview Senior Living LLC
AL
IL
MC
Shoreview
165
Facility 165
MN AVG 61
Rank #23 / 529
Yes
54
Facility 54
MN AVG 45
Rank #228 / 614
18
Facility 18
MN AVG 18
Rank #66 / 137
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Keller Lake Commons
AL
Big Lake
100
Facility 100
MN AVG 61
Rank #118 / 529
No
69
Facility 69
MN AVG 45
Rank #117 / 614
22
Facility 22
MN AVG 18
Rank #37 / 137
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Allianze Health Care
AL
Minneapolis (Crystal)
5
Facility 5
MN AVG 61
Rank #397 / 529
No
60
Facility 60
MN AVG 45
Rank #174 / 614
3
Facility 3
MN AVG 18
Rank #135 / 137
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Amerigrace Home Care LLC
AL
South Cottage Grove (Mississippi Dunes)
5
Facility 5
MN AVG 61
Rank #397 / 529
No-
8
Facility 8
MN AVG 18
Rank #104 / 137
60.0%
Facility 60.0%
MN AVG 75.7%
Rank #204 / 270
A+1
7
Facility 7
MN AVG 10
Rank #84 / 274
7.0
Facility 7.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #97 / 274
Cedar Heart Homes Inc
AL
Franklin
14
Facility 14
MN AVG 61
Rank #369 / 529
No
22
Facility 22
MN AVG 45
Rank #477 / 614
-
71.4%
Facility 71.4%
MN AVG 75.7%
Rank #181 / 270
-1
16
Facility 16
MN AVG 10
Rank #218 / 274
16.0
Facility 16.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #228 / 274
Rejoice Home Care LLC
AL
South Minneapolis (King Field)
5
Facility 5
MN AVG 61
Rank #397 / 529
No
63
Facility 63
MN AVG 45
Rank #146 / 614
-
40.0%
Facility 40.0%
MN AVG 75.7%
Rank #253 / 270
-1
5
Facility 5
MN AVG 10
Rank #39 / 274
5.0
Facility 5.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #49 / 274
Catholic Eldercare
AL
ADC
IL
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Minneapolis
164
Facility 164
MN AVG 61
Rank #27 / 529
No
82
Facility 82
MN AVG 45
Rank #34 / 614
-
89.5%
Facility 89.5%
MN AVG 75.7%
Rank #72 / 270
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The Estates at Twin Rivers
AL
HOS
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Anoka
50
Facility 50
MN AVG 61
Rank #257 / 529
No
76
Facility 76
MN AVG 45
Rank #72 / 614
-
77.2%
Facility 77.2%
MN AVG 75.7%
Rank #146 / 270
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Keystone Bluffs Assisted Livin
AL
Duluth (Central Duluth)
100
Facility 100
MN AVG 61
Rank #118 / 529
No
32
Facility 32
MN AVG 45
Rank #399 / 614
26
Facility 26
MN AVG 18
Rank #24 / 137
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Bel Rae Senior Living
AL
IL
MC
Mounds View
105
Facility 105
MN AVG 61
Rank #111 / 529
No
73
Facility 73
MN AVG 45
Rank #91 / 614
11
Facility 11
MN AVG 18
Rank #89 / 137
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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 Shoreview Senior Living
Shoreview Senior Living is a senior housing community located in Shoreview, MN. It offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care apartments, along with a variety of a la carte services. The community focuses on providing a high quality of life with a continuum of care designed to fit the lifestyle and evolving needs of its residents.

Contact Shoreview Senior Living LLC

Overview of Keller Lake Commons
Keller Lake Commons is an assisted living facility located on the shores of Keller Lake in Big Lake, Minnesota. It offers exceptional assistance with daily living needs and the opportunity to become part of a great extended family. Residents can enjoy spacious apartment-style living with full kitchens.

Contact Keller Lake Commons

Allianze Health Care

7013 Grimes Ave N, Minneapolis, Mn 55429, Unites States
Overview of Allianze Health Care

Allianze HealthCare is a trusted provider of residential senior care based in Brooklyn Center, MN, offering exceptional home care and assisted living services. This community empowers seniors to comfortably age in the comfort of their homes with services like assistance with daily living activities and homemaking services. Other specialized services are provided for those needing more complex care, such as administration of IV medication, homecare nursing, feeding tube assistance, I.V. and TPN therapy, vent care, and trach care.

Committed to helping seniors feel a sense of dignity, independence, and quality of life enrichment, Allianze HealthCare provides a certified and caring team of professionals with years of experience and the right attitude to meet seniors’ unique needs. This home care provider offers person-centered, high-quality healthcare designed to help seniors preserve their holistic well-being and independence either in the comfort of their own homes or Allianze’s top-rated assisted living community.

Contact Allianze Health Care

Amerigrace Home Care LLC

9633 Hale Avenue, South Cottage Grove, MN 55016
Overview of Amerigrace Home Care

Treat yourself to a blissful retirement at Amerigrace Home Care, an astounding community in South Cottage Grove, MN, that offers assisted living. With its commitment to improving residents’ quality of life, the community continuously helps residents with their daily living activities and household tasks 24/7. Here, residents’ comfort and safety are guaranteed with accessible and purposely designed accommodations.

Light exercises and fun events are conducted for residents’ leisure and wellness. Catering to residents’ nutritional needs and tastes, a variety of healthy dining options are served. Residents can also travel conveniently with transportation services. With its top-notch services and well-maintained amenities, the community ensures residents are well-cared for.

Contact Amerigrace Home Care LLC

Overview of Cedar Heart Homes

Receive top-notch support in retirement at Cedar Heart Homes., an idyllic community in Franklin, MN, that offers assisted living. With a compassionate and well-trained team available 24/7, residents do not have to worry about their daily living activities, like bathing and grooming, as well as household responsibilities. Medication management and incontinence care are also provided for convenience.

Fun recreational activities and exciting programs are conducted, encouraging residents to live actively and remain socially connected. Residents also have a delightful dining experience with delicious and healthy meals served three times daily, catering to their dietary needs and preferences. With transportation services, residents can conveniently travel to their medical appointments. The community is ideal for those needing assistance to live comfortably in their golden years, especially with its nurturing and supportive environment.

Contact Cedar Heart Homes Inc

Rejoice Home Care LLC

4529 Lyndale Avenue, South Minneapolis, MN 55419
Overview of Rejoice Home Care

Cherish every moment of retirement at Rejoice Home Care, a friendly haven in South Minneapolis, MN, that offers assisted living. Focusing on residents’ well-being, top-notch care that helps with their daily living activities around the clock. The community also ensures residents have a hassle-free living by helping with housekeeping, laundry, and other chores.

Residents have more opportunities to do the things they love with fun exercises and wellness programs tailored to their interests. Delicious and well-balanced meals are also served to meet residents’ dietary needs and preferences, ensuring a delightful dining experience. With medication management, residents do not have to worry about their prescriptions. The community is a good option for those needing assistance to live a blissful retirement, especially with its cozy communal spaces and accessible amenities.

Contact Rejoice Home Care LLC

Overview of Catholic Eldercare

For four decades, Catholic Eldercare has been a haven of tranquility for countless seniors seeking a safe and nurturing abode in Northeast Minneapolis. As a distinguished institution in the world of senior care, this establishment offers an array of comprehensive services, including assisted living, independent living, skilled nursing, memory care, transitional care, adult day services, and pastoral care. The home has been providing exceptional services to people of all faiths, fostering a vibrant community of residents who cherish the spiritual, social, and recreational programs and activities that are available to them. 
The care center provides a range of practical services to assist with everyday life, including housekeeping, shopping trips, outings, and laundry services, to name but a few. And with a comprehensive emergency call system and daily safety checks, family members can rest easy knowing their loved ones are in good hands. It also has state-of-the-art amenities, including physical, occupational, and speech therapies, daily music therapy sessions, and health monitoring and education to ensure that residents receive the best care possible. Aside from its robust medical and wellness offerings, Catholic Eldercare also caters to the creative and social needs of its residents through a variety of pursuits, including watercolor painting, poetry writing, and concerts.

Contact Catholic Eldercare

Overview of The Estates at Twin Rivers

The Estates at Twin Rivers is a nursing home in Anoka, MN, offering long-term care, skilled nursing, and rehabilitation. Promoting a supportive and inviting environment, the community ensures older adults can live comfortably in retirement. 24-hour care, healthy meals, and therapies are among the exceptional services provided to enrich residents’ living experiences. Through a holistic approach to care, residents receive high-quality care to help them recover and return to their routines with ease.

Games, recreational activities, and exercises provide residents with more opportunities to try out new hobbies and make friends. Residents can also rest comfortably, with thoughtfully furnished, private, and semi-private rooms. Situated near bus stops, leisure sites, and parks in Anoka, the community ensures residents have easy access to their necessities and leisure. This nursing home has exceptional standards of care, making it a good option for senior living in Minnesota.

Contact The Estates at Twin Rivers

Overview of Keystone Bluffs Assisted Livin
Keystone Bluffs Assisted Living is located in Duluth, Minnesota. It offers 80 thoughtfully designed apartments and provides exceptional assisted living care. The facility features resort-style amenities and a daily activity calendar for residents.

Contact Keystone Bluffs Assisted Livin

Bel Rae Senior Living

2330 Mounds View Boulevard, Mounds View, MN 55112
Overview of Bel Rae Senior Living
Bel Rae Senior Living is a senior living community located in Mounds View, MN. It offers a vibrant and supportive environment with options for Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care. The community focuses on personalized wellness and engaging activities to enhance the quality of life for its residents.

Contact Bel Rae Senior Living

Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
  • 5%
    Environment
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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.