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Page 29 of Best Assisted Living in Minnesota

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 527 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: 43/ 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

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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Overview of Osseo Gardens Assisted Living

Osseo Gardens is a leading provider of assisted living in the Minneapolis suburbs. Residents enjoy peaceful surroundings and an accommodating community.

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Partners In Care Inc

2817 Hampshire Avenue North, Crystal, MN 55427
Overview of Partners in Care

Conveniently located in the vibrant setting of Crystal, MN, Partners in Care. is a distinguished community that offers assisted living. Residents can keep their peace of mind with exceptional support for their daily activities and personal needs around the clock. Cleaning, laundry, and other household chores are also taken care of, so residents have more time to do the things they love.

To enhance residents’ living experiences, fun recreational activities and stimulating programs are conducted. Mealtimes also foster comfort with delicious and healthy dining options that are thoughtfully planned to meet residents’ nutritional needs and tastes. Medication management is available for convenience. The community is a great option for those needing exceptional care to live beyond their potential in retirement.

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Overview of Accessible Assisted Living

Experience a blissful retirement at Accessible Assisted Living., an astounding community in East Maplewood, MN, that offers assisted living. Purposely built and spacious accommodations are available in a vibrant and welcoming environment, ensuring residents feel a sense of belonging during their stay. The community also helps with daily living activities and household tasks 24/7 to maintain residents’ independence without worries.

Fun events, light exercises, and group activities are conducted to keep residents active and socially connected. With delicious and healthy meals, residents have a hassle-free dining experience that caters to their dietary needs and preferences. Transportation and parking are also available, so residents can travel conveniently and safely. The community is a good option for those needing assistance to live comfortably in retirement, especially with its nurturing environment and well-maintained amenities.

Contact Accessible Assisted Living Inc

Overview of Joy Living

Age without worries at Joy Living., a blissful retreat in Plymouth, MN, offering assisted living. Residents here can ease their worries with compassionate care dedicated to their daily activities and personal needs 24/7. The community also ensures residents can feel a sense of belonging during their stay with accessible accommodations and cozy communal spaces.

Here, residents will not run out of things to do with a variety of enriching activities and exciting events that aim to keep them active and socially engaged. Mealtimes are ideal for social interaction, especially with delightful and healthy dining options that cater to their nutritional needs and preferences. Medication management and transportation services are also available for convenience. With its state-of-the-art amenities and top-notch services, residents will surely thrive in their golden years.

Contact Joy Living Inc

Overview of Midtown Housing Services

Experience the best of your retirement at Midtown Housing Services, a distinct community in South Minneapolis, MN, that offers assisted living. With top-tier support around the clock, residents ease their worries about their daily living activities, like bathing and grooming. The community also helps with cleaning, laundry, and other household chores, ensuring residents have maintenance-free living.

With a carefully curated calendar of enriching activities and engaging programs, residents can make new friends and explore new hobbies. Delicious and healthy meals are also served to meet residents’ dietary needs and preferences. Transportation services and parking spaces are also provided, so residents can travel conveniently and safely. Promoting a nurturing and inviting environment, the community ensures residents feel at ease during their stay.

Contact Midtown Housing Services LLC

Overview of Nervana’s Caring Hands

Conveniently situated in Burnsville, MN, Nervana’s Caring Hands Inc. is a lively retreat that offers assisted living. Here, residents can maintain their independence without worries with exceptional support tailored to their daily living activities around the clock. The community also helps with housekeeping and laundry, so residents have a hassle-free living.

With a thoughtfully curated calendar of enriching activities and wellness programs, residents can interact with their friends and gain meaningful experiences. Delicious and healthy meals are also served to meet residents’ dietary needs and preferences. Here, residents do not have to worry about local travel with transportation services. The community is a good option for those needing assistance to live to their potential in retirement, especially with its nurturing environment.

Contact Nervana’s Caring Hands Inc

Overview of Hawthorne House

Hawthorne House is a small care home located at 1100 Idaho Avenue in Golden Valley, Minnesota. The property is a single-level house with a four-bed capacity, allowing residents to get to the kitchen and common rooms easily without having to deal with any stairs. The home currently looks after two residents, operating at a 50 percent occupancy rate, which keeps the daily environment quiet and personal.

The everyday routine centers on basic personal care, lodging, and supervision. The Minnesota Department of Health inspected the property and cited several operational areas that needed fixing, specifically emergency preparedness plans, medication handling practices, and staff paperwork standards.

The suburban neighborhood carries a walkability score of 20 out of 100, so visitors and staff will need a car or scheduled transit to handle medical appointments, grocery shopping, and outside errands.

Prospective representatives interested in a small, house-scale care setting can call the owner directly to see about the two open beds.

Contact Hawthorne House Inc

Overview of Agate Bay Assisted Living

Maintain independence at Agate Bay Assisted Living, a compassionate retreat in Two Harbors, MN, that offers assisted living. Here, residents do not have to worry about their special needs with top-notch care provided 24/7. Housekeeping and maintenance of its accessible and cozy accommodations are also taken care of, ensuring residents have more time to do the things they love.

A variety of engaging activities and light exercises are conducted to keep residents active and socially connected. Mealtimes are also something to look forward to, with delicious and healthy meals that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. Residents can also travel conveniently and safely with transportation services and parking spaces. The community is a great place to spend retirement, especially with its well-maintained amenities and exceptional services.

Contact Agate Bay Assisted Living LLC

Heart Group Home

4643 7Th Street Ne, Columbia Heights, MN 55421
Overview of Heart Group Home

Age gracefully at Heart Group Home, a distinguished community in Columbia Heights, MN, that offers assisted living. Dedicated to improving residents’ well-being, top-tier support is provided for their daily living activities, like bathing and transferring, around the clock. Here, residents can feel a sense of belonging with the community’s comfortable and safe environment.

Fun recreational activities and enriching programs are conducted to keep residents active and socially engaged. Delightful and healthy meals are also served for a delightful dining experience that caters to residents’ dietary needs and preferences. With medication management and incontinence care, residents are guaranteed the utmost convenience and safety. The community is ideal for those looking to live comfortably in their golden years, especially with its exceptional care and extensive amenities.

Contact Heart Group Home

Overview of River Oaks Columbia Heights

River Oaks Columbia Heights is an assisted living facility located in Columbia Heights, MN. It provides personalized treatment plans to assist residents with physical and mental health needs. The facility aims to help residents achieve the highest quality of life possible through a person-centered care approach.

Contact River Oaks Columbia Heights

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.