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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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.
CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community):
A campus with multiple care levels so residents can age in place without moving.
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
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Number of years the company has been in operation.
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Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
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Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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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>
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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>
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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>
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Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
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Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
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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.
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| Friendship Village of Bloomington | AL CCRC IL MC NH SNF | Bloomington (West Bloomington) | 85
Facility
85
MN AVG
60
Rank
#146 / 480 | Yes |
16
Facility
16
MN AVG
45
Rank
#455 / 527 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 47
Facility
47
MN AVG
17
Rank
#2 / 115 |
84.7%
Facility
84.7%
MN AVG
75.7%
Rank
#89 / 235 | - | 78.9%
Facility
78.9%
MN AVG
80.1
Rank
#84 / 143 | 4 | 26
Facility
26
MN AVG
10
Rank
#237 / 249 | 6.5
Facility
6.5
MN AVG
10.0
Rank
#88 / 249 | ||
| Iris Park Commons | AL CCRC HOS IL MC NH SNF | St Paul (Hamline - Midway) | 70
Facility
70
MN AVG
60
Rank
#180 / 480 | Yes |
81
Facility
81
MN AVG
45
Rank
#30 / 527 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - |
85.7%
Facility
85.7%
MN AVG
75.7%
Rank
#82 / 235 | - | 82.8%
Facility
82.8%
MN AVG
80.1
Rank
#59 / 143 | 1 | 5
Facility
5
MN AVG
10
Rank
#38 / 249 | 5.0
Facility
5.0
MN AVG
10.0
Rank
#46 / 249 | ||
| Seven Hills Senior Living | AL IL MC | St Paul (Summit - University) | 110
Facility
110
MN AVG
60
Rank
#87 / 480 | No |
87
Facility
87
MN AVG
45
Rank
#13 / 527 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 2
Facility
2
MN AVG
17
Rank
#115 / 115 |
65.5%
Facility
65.5%
MN AVG
75.7%
Rank
#168 / 235 | A+ | 63%
Facility
63%
MN AVG
80.1
Rank
#138 / 143 | 1 | 10
Facility
10
MN AVG
10
Rank
#128 / 249 | 10.0
Facility
10.0
MN AVG
10.0
Rank
#138 / 249 | ||
| New Perspective Faribault | AL IL MC | Faribault | 65
Facility
65
MN AVG
60
Rank
#195 / 480 | Yes |
39
Facility
39
MN AVG
45
Rank
#303 / 527 | Studio / 1 Bed | 19
Facility
19
MN AVG
17
Rank
#36 / 115 |
76.9%
Facility
76.9%
MN AVG
75.7%
Rank
#129 / 235 | A+ | 89.1%
Facility
89.1%
MN AVG
80.1
Rank
#28 / 143 | 1 | 22
Facility
22
MN AVG
10
Rank
#229 / 249 | 22.0
Facility
22.0
MN AVG
10.0
Rank
#234 / 249 | ||
| The Sanctuary at St. Cloud | AL MC | St Cloud (Saint Cloud) | 137
Facility
137
MN AVG
60
Rank
#49 / 480 | Yes | - | Studio / 1 Bed | 10
Facility
10
MN AVG
17
Rank
#80 / 115 |
73.7%
Facility
73.7%
MN AVG
75.7%
Rank
#147 / 235 | A+ | 75.8%
Facility
75.8%
MN AVG
80.1
Rank
#100 / 143 | 1 | 4
Facility
4
MN AVG
10
Rank
#26 / 249 | 4.0
Facility
4.0
MN AVG
10.0
Rank
#32 / 249 | ||
| Golden Nest Assisted Living | AL | Minneapolis (Windom Park) | 24
Facility
24
MN AVG
60
Rank
#318 / 480 | Yes |
76
Facility
76
MN AVG
45
Rank
#58 / 527 | - | 21
Facility
21
MN AVG
17
Rank
#30 / 115 |
91.7%
Facility
91.7%
MN AVG
75.7%
Rank
#58 / 235 | A+ | 98.5%
Facility
98.5%
MN AVG
80.1
Rank
#1 / 143 | 1 | 30
Facility
30
MN AVG
10
Rank
#242 / 249 | 30.0
Facility
30.0
MN AVG
10.0
Rank
#245 / 249 | ||
| Lindenwood Assisted Living | AL | Slayton | 17
Facility
17
MN AVG
60
Rank
#330 / 480 | No |
60
Facility
60
MN AVG
45
Rank
#149 / 527 | Studio | - |
88.2%
Facility
88.2%
MN AVG
75.7%
Rank
#73 / 235 | - | 90.8%
Facility
90.8%
MN AVG
80.1
Rank
#20 / 143 | 1 | 3
Facility
3
MN AVG
10
Rank
#13 / 249 | 3.0
Facility
3.0
MN AVG
10.0
Rank
#17 / 249 | ||
| Windy Acres Long Term Care Inc | AL MC | Forest Lake | 17
Facility
17
MN AVG
60
Rank
#330 / 480 | No |
17
Facility
17
MN AVG
45
Rank
#446 / 527 | - | 54
Facility
54
MN AVG
17
Rank
#1 / 115 |
64.7%
Facility
64.7%
MN AVG
75.7%
Rank
#170 / 235 | A+ | 79.6%
Facility
79.6%
MN AVG
80.1
Rank
#77 / 143 | 1 | 2
Facility
2
MN AVG
10
Rank
#10 / 249 | 2.0
Facility
2.0
MN AVG
10.0
Rank
#13 / 249 | ||
| Trouvaille Memory Care Suites | AL MC | Excelsior (Chanhassen) | 51
Facility
51
MN AVG
60
Rank
#230 / 480 | No |
47
Facility
47
MN AVG
45
Rank
#244 / 527 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - |
94.1%
Facility
94.1%
MN AVG
75.7%
Rank
#43 / 235 | - | 89.5%
Facility
89.5%
MN AVG
80.1
Rank
#25 / 143 | 1 | 1
Facility
1
MN AVG
10
Rank
#5 / 249 | 1.0
Facility
1.0
MN AVG
10.0
Rank
#5 / 249 | ||
| Vernon Terrace of Edina | AL IL MC | Edina (Grandview) | 170
Facility
170
MN AVG
60
Rank
#14 / 480 | Yes |
70
Facility
70
MN AVG
45
Rank
#92 / 527 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - |
87.6%
Facility
87.6%
MN AVG
75.7%
Rank
#76 / 235 | - | 82.9%
Facility
82.9%
MN AVG
80.1
Rank
#58 / 143 | 1 | 2
Facility
2
MN AVG
10
Rank
#10 / 249 | 2.0
Facility
2.0
MN AVG
10.0
Rank
#13 / 249 |
Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each assisted living community is ranked against every other MN assisted living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 545 on this page. See how we rank facilities
Iris Park Commons is located in a peaceful residential neighborhood that is also near to dining, shopping, and other amenities. Residents may find it convenient to acquire the resources they need and to stay connected to the larger community. Apartments for independent living, assisted living, and memory care are all available at Iris Park Commons.
The community provides a variety of programs and activities meant to encourage interaction among their residents, intellectual stimulation, and active living. Exercise classes, social gatherings, and learning opportunities are a few examples of these activities. Residents are able to select the amount of care that best meets their requirements and preferences. A variety of features and services are available in the community, including a fitness facility, restaurant-style dining, housekeeping and laundry services, as well as transportation.
Breathe in the fresh air of Faribault, MN, with the extraordinary senior living community of New Perspective Faribault offering assisted living, independent living, and memory care. Featuring beautifully crafted and elegant residences in various studio and one-bedroom floor plans, seniors optimize comfort and convenience. With round-the-clock care and assistance from a team of competent and highly trained professionals, the community ensures seniors thrive and lead a fulfilled life.
The community fosters a vibrant and inviting environment, ensuring seniors remain happy. Engage in fun activities and gain new experiences through fun programs. Indulge in healthy and tasty meals catering to dietary needs and preferences. New Perspective Faribault is great for seniors to experience a maintenance-free retirement with its incredible amenities and intimate spaces.
Situated on Selby Avenue, Seven Hills Senior Living is a senior living community in St. Paul, Minnesota, offering assisted living, independent living, and memory care. Operating for two years, it has 110 studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments and currently serves 72 residents. The community is approved for dementia care and is situated in an accessible area of Ramsey County near downtown St. Paul.
Housekeeping, laundry, meal preparation, and transportation for appointments and outings are offered. Daily programming also includes artistic, musical, physical, and cognitive activities designed to encourage engagement and independence for older adults. Furthermore, the surrounding neighborhood has a walkability score of 87, making many shops, services, and everyday destinations accessible on foot.
State inspections have identified areas for improvement in fire safety procedures, building maintenance, quality management documentation, and dementia care training.
Lindenwood Assisted Living is located at 2409 Linden Avenue in Slayton, Minnesota. The property is a single-story building featuring 17 studio apartments, and it currently runs at an 88 percent occupancy rate with 15 residents. This ground-floor layout allows residents to access their apartments and the main dining areas without navigating stairs.
The daily setup covers lodging, meals, and assistance with personal care routines. State regulators from the Minnesota Department of Health inspected the property to review hand hygiene, fire safety compliance, and service plan paperwork, concluding that the facility maintained substantial compliance with zero substantiated complaints. The surrounding neighborhood has a walkability score of 60 out of 100, meaning residents and visiting families can walk to a good number of local services, though a car is still helpful for major errands and medical visits.
Families exploring care options in the area can get in touch with the building director to check on the two available studio apartments.
Experience a worry-free lifestyle at Windy Acres Long Term Care., an inviting community in Forest Lake, MN, that offers assisted living. Alongside high-quality support around the clock, housekeeping and laundry services are also provided, ensuring residents feel at ease during their stay. With secure accommodations and serene gathering spaces, residents are guaranteed a worry-free living.
Plenty of fun activities and engaging programs, like trivia games and happy hour, allow residents to interact with their surroundings and maintain social connections. Residents also enjoy a hassle-free dining experience with delicious and healthy dining options that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. Medication management and supplementary transportation are also provided for convenience and safety. The community strives to help residents thrive with its exceptional services and well-maintained amenities.
With a mission to provide a supportive home where residents can find comfort and understanding, Trouvaille’s dedicated staff fosters meaningful connections and tailor their services to each individual’s preferences. This inviting memory care home exudes a cozy and collected atmosphere, bringing a warm sense of belonging to its cherished residents. Through a smaller size community, Trouvaille encourages a strong culture of camaraderie while offering convenient access to local conveniences and attractions, including the picturesque Lake Minnetonka.
Spanning over 17,000 square feet of living space, Trouvaille prioritizes safety and premium experiences, elevating the residential assisted living standard. From its exquisite and spacious common areas to thoughtful services catered to refined tastes, the home aims to create a haven of serenity. Embracing the belief that every resident’s journey is unique, Trouvaille stands committed to enriching the lives of its residents, providing them with a place where they can truly feel cherished.
Serving the serene neighborhood of Minneapolis, MN, Golden Nest Assisted Living is a trusted senior living community, offering top-notch assisted living services. The community designed their environment to cater to a diverse population, offering care team members that speak various languages. Here, residents enjoy comprehensive care services with the help of a round the clock care team, a registered nurse, and a well-trained home health aide that offers services, such as support with daily routine, personal care assistance, medication management, and more.
Various activities and programs are offered to ensure residents have plenty of opportunities to stay active and connected, complemented with scheduled transportation services, so residents can freely explore the neighborhood’s amenities or get to their appointments safely. Three delicious meals and nourishing snacks are offered to give residents their daily energy and nourishment. Therapy services are also available through the community’s trusted partnership with a third-party agency, giving residents more peace of mind.
Snuggled in the scenic neighborhood of St. Cloud, MN, where views of abundant wildlife and surrounding greenery are available, The Sanctuary at St. Cloud is an outstanding senior living community offering liberating assisted living and compassionate memory care services. Here, residents can select from elegantly designed accommodations with several floor plans, including a studio and one bedroom. In terms of memory care, an innovative feature known as the Lucynt Interactive System is provided to those with memory loss to engage with their peers.
The community is committed to providing first-rate amenities and services, allowing residents to enjoy unique and delicious meals, a fitness center, and activity rooms. With the community being near parks, residents can explore the city and meet new companions. At The Sanctuary at St. Cloud, residents are assured of a wondrous living experience.
Friendship Village of Bloomington offers nursing home, assisted living, continuing care retirement community, independent living, memory care, and skilled nursing in Bloomington, Minnesota. The range of care is broad. Independent living provides a private residence with community services and no daily care, while assisted living adds help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and taking medication. Memory care is secured and supervised, and nursing home and skilled nursing care provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock.
Because the community offers several care levels, it may be a good fit for a resident whose needs may grow over time without leaving the community. Respite care provides a short stay when a usual caregiver needs time to travel or recover. Short term rehabilitation supports a temporary recovery stay.
Friendship Village of Bloomington has 85 beds and offers one bedroom and two bedroom housing options. A two bedroom residence may suit a couple moving together or someone who wants a companion. Total nurse staffing is 4 hours and 27 minutes per resident each day, representing the daily hands on nursing time allocated to each resident.
Medicare and private pay are accepted. Rehabilitation services are available on site, so a resident can receive rehab without arranging transportation elsewhere. The community also has a pool for swimming or water based activity. Pets are allowed, and clubs and social groups give residents organized ways to take part in shared activities.
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. Rank badges compare each community against other assisted living communities in the same state — never against a different care type.
Weighting overview
- 35%Resident Experience
- 25%Regulatory
- 15%Visual Media
- 10%Website
- 10%Stability
- 5%Environment
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
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
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
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
Community Stability 10%
Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.
- Includes
- Occupancy Rate
- Bed Options
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 545 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.

















