Page 28 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.
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>
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.
Anne’s Place LLC
AL
Duluth (Kenwood)
3
Facility 3
MN AVG 61
Rank #529 / 529
No
46
Facility 46
MN AVG 45
Rank #288 / 614
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100.0%
Facility 100.0%
MN AVG 75.7%
Rank #1 / 270
-1
12
Facility 12
MN AVG 10
Rank #177 / 274
12.0
Facility 12.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #189 / 274
Mina Safe House LLC
AL
Brooklyn Center
5
Facility 5
MN AVG 61
Rank #397 / 529
No
28
Facility 28
MN AVG 45
Rank #437 / 614
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60.0%
Facility 60.0%
MN AVG 75.7%
Rank #204 / 270
-1
7
Facility 7
MN AVG 10
Rank #84 / 274
7.0
Facility 7.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #97 / 274
Shamaani Assistant Living LLC
AL
New Brighton (Columbia Heights)
5
Facility 5
MN AVG 61
Rank #397 / 529
No
37
Facility 37
MN AVG 45
Rank #361 / 614
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100.0%
Facility 100.0%
MN AVG 75.7%
Rank #1 / 270
-1
14
Facility 14
MN AVG 10
Rank #203 / 274
14.0
Facility 14.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #215 / 274
Royal Age Assisted Living LLC
AL
Cottage Grove
4
Facility 4
MN AVG 61
Rank #479 / 529
No
4
Facility 4
MN AVG 45
Rank #592 / 614
Studio / 1 Bed / Semi-Private Rooms
5
Facility 5
MN AVG 18
Rank #132 / 137
75.0%
Facility 75.0%
MN AVG 75.7%
Rank #155 / 270
-1
22
Facility 22
MN AVG 10
Rank #251 / 274
22.0
Facility 22.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #258 / 274
Independent Group Home Inc
AL
North Minneapolis (Jordan)
5
Facility 5
MN AVG 61
Rank #397 / 529
No
75
Facility 75
MN AVG 45
Rank #81 / 614
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5
Facility 5
MN AVG 10
Rank #39 / 274
5.0
Facility 5.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #49 / 274
Rivers Edge Assisted Living
AL
NH
SNF
South Aitkin
66
Facility 66
MN AVG 61
Rank #212 / 529
No
63
Facility 63
MN AVG 45
Rank #146 / 614
-
4
Facility 4
MN AVG 18
Rank #134 / 137
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The Linden Apartments
AL
IL
MC
Moorhead
-Yes
50
Facility 50
MN AVG 45
Rank #252 / 614
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Elim Shores
AL
HOS
IL
Eden Prairie
70
Facility 70
MN AVG 61
Rank #196 / 529
No
4
Facility 4
MN AVG 45
Rank #592 / 614
-
41
Facility 41
MN AVG 18
Rank #8 / 137
-A+-----
Nova Ewing Home
AL
Brooklyn Center
5
Facility 5
MN AVG 61
Rank #397 / 529
No
27
Facility 27
MN AVG 45
Rank #442 / 614
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80.0%
Facility 80.0%
MN AVG 75.7%
Rank #115 / 270
-1
10
Facility 10
MN AVG 10
Rank #140 / 274
10.0
Facility 10.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #152 / 274
Cerenity Humboldt
AL
HOS
MC
NH
RC
SNF
St Paul (Concord-Robert)
115
Facility 115
MN AVG 61
Rank #87 / 529
Yes
73
Facility 73
MN AVG 45
Rank #91 / 614
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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 Anne’s Place

Experience high-quality living at Anne’s Place LLC, an idyllic community in Duluth, MN, that offers assisted living. With its commitment to improving residents’ welfare, the community provides dedicated support for their daily living activities 24/7. Residents are assured of taking their medicines as prescribed, as medication management is also provided.

Residents are encouraged to live actively and remain socially connected with fun recreational activities and enriching programs. There’s no need to worry about mealtimes, with delightful and healthy dining options that cater to dietary needs and preferences. Transportation services are also provided, so residents can travel conveniently and safely. With its exceptional services and cozy amenities, residents can rest assured of receiving the care they need.

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Mina Safe House LLC

3008 Quarles Road, Brooklyn Center, MN 55429
Overview of Mina Safe House

A Brooklyn Center care home called Mina Safe House provides residential support out of a single-level house at 3008 Quarles Road. The facility is set up for five beds total and currently has three residents living there. This ground-floor design makes it easy for people to get from their bedrooms to the dining table without dealing with stairs.

The team looks after the day-to-day household chores, cooking meals, and assisting with personal routines like dressing and bathing. When checking the home’s records, the Minnesota Department of Health verified that the facility meets licensing standards across several areas, including food service, fire drills, emergency planning, and care charts.

The neighborhood gets a walkability score of 28 out of 100, which means families and staff will need a car or local transit ride to handle errands and doctor appointments. Interested individuals can contact the house operator directly to find out about the two open spots.

Contact Mina Safe House LLC

Overview of Shamaani Assistant Living

A five-bed residential property on Stinson Boulevard in New Brighton, Minnesota, serves as the site for Shamaani Assistant Living. The household operates with every bed filled, maintaining a stable, full house. The entire building sits on a single level, so residents can walk from their rooms to the dining area without encountering stairs.

The core service involves handling daily meals, housing, and personal care routines. In its oversight reports, the Minnesota Department of Health noted several issues that required correction, including infection control, fire drills, emergency setups, staffing files, resident health assessments, billing clarity, and complaint procedures. The location has a walkability score of 37 out of 100, which means visitors and staff will need a vehicle to run errands or get to medical appointments.

Prospective residents can call the house supervisor to ask about joining the waiting list for future openings.

Contact Shamaani Assistant Living LLC

Royal Age Assisted Living LLC

7047 Goodview Avenue South, Cottage Grove, MN 55016
Overview of Royal Age Assisted Living

Receive high-quality assistance at Royal Age Assisted Living, an astounding community in Cottage Grove, MN, that offers assisted living. Here, top-notch care tailored to residents’ personal needs is also provided 24/7, ensuring their comfort and safety. Promoting a friendly and welcoming environment, the community ensures residents feel at ease during their stay.

With a variety of fun activities and engaging exercises, residents have more opportunities to meet new friends and gain meaningful experiences. Ensuring a satisfactory dining experience, delicious and healthy meals are served that cater to dietary needs and preferences. Here, residents do not have to worry about their prescriptions with medication management. The community’s cozy communal spaces welcome residents and allow them to have a blissful retirement.

Contact Royal Age Assisted Living LLC

Overview of Independent Group Home

Make the most of your best years at Independent Group Home., a distinct retreat in North Minneapolis, MN, that offers assisted living. With its dedication to improving residents’ quality of life, exceptional support is provided for their daily living activities and household tasks around the clock. Medication management and incontinence care are also provided for convenience and comfort.

Residents can interact with their surroundings with a carefully curated calendar of engaging activities and fun programs. Well-balanced meals are also served to meet residents’ dietary satisfaction. Transportation services are also provided for convenience and safety. The community is a good place for seniors to experience a worry-free retirement with its peaceful setting and well-maintained amenities.

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Overview of Rivers Edge Assisted Living
Rivers Edge Assisted Living is located in Aitkin, Minnesota, and was founded by Scott and Monica Duffney in 2015. The facility offers a supportive environment for individuals needing assistance with daily living, along with health services. It features 41 rooms, including spacious suites overlooking the river.

Contact Rivers Edge Assisted Living

Overview of The Linden Apartments

The Linden Apartments offers a trio of living options in Moorhead: assisted living, independent living, and memory care, all in a three-story residential building a mile from the city center. It’s designed to bolster occupants in maintaining independence while providing personalized care plans tailored to individual needs. With one and two-bedroom floor plans spanning from 616 to 930 square feet, residents can select a living space that fits their preferences.

The setting spotlights comfort and safety. A 24-hour caregiving staff provides professional support, while amenities like an on-site hair salon, comprehensive wellness center, and secure building with an emergency call system give occupants peace of mind. The convenient underground parking and transportation services ease family visits and residents’ access to nearby services. Moorhead has a Walk Score of 50, so some errands are walkable, though most trips involve a short drive to reach shopping, dining, and other destinations. For visiting family members, the location is accessible. The home welcomes pets, which can be a vital consideration for occupants wanting to keep their companions close. An array of fitness and recreation programming is offered to residents, supporting an active daily culture in the community.

An in-person tour by families contemplating The Linden Apartments is an efficient way to see floor plans, meet staff, and get a feel for its daily life.

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Elim Shores

7900 Timber Lake Drive, Eden Prairie, MN 55347
Overview of Elim Shores
Elim Shores is a senior living community located in Eden Prairie, MN. It offers independent living, assisted living, home care, hospice, and spiritual care services. The community features a variety of amenities and a focus on wellness for its residents.

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Nova Ewing Home

5152 Ewing Avenue North, Brooklyn Center, MN 55429
Overview of Nova Ewing Home

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.

Contact Nova Ewing Home

Overview of Cerenity Humboldt

As the name suggests, Cerenity Humboldt houses assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, rehabilitation living options in St. Paul, MN. All living options are provided with personalized care where each resident is able to   receive assistance and care that is based on their needs. The services and programs they provide are fitting to the holistic wellness of each resident who needs assistance with mental and physical aspects; their wellness programs and enriching activities allow for an innovative approach to a healthy mental, physical, and emotional aspects of their bodies to be nurtured. Cerenity Humboldt celebrates individuality which is where residents are encouraged to still live freely within the community with the help of the staff who are assured to provide care and service with compassion and respect. 
Residency at Cerenity Humboldt is a good place to spend your golden years, especially because there’s a lot of features that the community has to offer– 117 affordable apartments for seniors who want to live independently yet still prefer having additional support with everyday living. All residents receive essential services such as concierge, scheduled transportation, housekeeping and linen services, housekeeping; while every resident that is outside of independent living care receives most ADLs (i.e. medication management, bathing, grooming, eating, walking). 

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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.