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Praha Village

1100 1St Street Se, New Prague, MN 56071
Overview of Praha Village

Praha Village provides independent living, assisted living, memory care, and respite care in New Prague, MN. Independent living means private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living adds help with bathing, dressing, and medication while the resident keeps an apartment.

Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision, and respite care offers a short stay when someone’s usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. With several care levels in one community, Praha Village may be a good fit for a resident whose needs grow over time and who may be able to move between types of care without leaving the community.

The community has 100 beds, and Sharon Schultz serves as its director. An area Walk Score of 70 means it is very walkable, with most errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently.

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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 Maple Hill Senior Living
Maple Hill Senior Living provides personalized assisted living and memory care services in a comfortable and engaging environment. The community features a variety of living arrangements and offers a well-balanced mix of daily living assistance, wellness programs, and independence. Residents can enjoy engaging activities that foster lasting bonds between residents and associates.

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Overview of Meadow Lakes Senior Living

Have a restful retirement with the astounding senior living community of Meadow Lakes Senior Living on 45th Avenue Northwest, Rochester, MN, offering assisted living, memory care, and respite care. A dedicated and highly trained team helps seniors with their daily living activities around the clock to ensure they are well-cared for. The community goes above and beyond to promote a bright and friendly environment for seniors to flourish and reach their full potential.

Explore new places through exciting trips with friends and do the things you love with fun activities to maintain an active and well-engaged lifestyle. Have the finest dining experience with healthy and delicious meals catering to dietary needs and preferences. Meadow Lakes Senior Living is great for seniors aiming to maximize their independence.

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Overview of Elliot Care Home

Located on Elliot Avenue, Elliot Care Home is a retirement home in Minneapolis, Minnesota, providing residential care services. Moreover, it has been serving the Minneapolis area for 42 years.

With a Walk Score of 82, the community’s surrounding area is highly walkable. This suggests that most errands are accessible on foot and visiting families have convenient access to nearby services and amenities.

To learn more about care options, accommodations, services, staffing, dining programs, activities, and other relevant details about Elliot Care Home, families are advised to reach out to the community directly.

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Overview of Boulder Estates

Boulder Estates offers assisted living and independent living in Marshall, serving adults over 55. Independent living provides a private living arrangement with community services but no daily care, while assisted living allows a resident to keep an apartment while receiving help with bathing, dressing, medication, and other daily tasks.

The community has 140 beds and offers both care levels in one setting. That may suit a resident whose needs change over time and who would prefer to remain in the same community rather than move elsewhere.

Residents can use the on-site beauty and barbershop for grooming, along with exercise equipment and gardening areas. A whirlpool tub and religious services add options for bathing and worship without leaving the community.

Boulder Estates has a Walk Score of 77, classified as very walkable, so most errands can be completed on foot. Shops, a pharmacy, and cafes are within a short walk, allowing a resident who no longer drives to continue getting out independently.

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Polar Ridge Senior Living

2365 Helen Street North, North St. Paul, MN 55109
Overview of Polar Ridge Senior Living

Polar Ridge Senior Living provides assisted living, independent living, memory care, and respite care in North St. Paul, MN. Independent living offers private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Respite care offers a short stay for a family whose usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

The combination of care levels can suit a resident whose needs may grow over time without requiring a move to a different community. Polar Ridge Senior Living has 138 beds. A Walk Score of 80 out of 100 places the area in the very walkable category, meaning most errands can be done on foot and a resident who no longer drives may still reach nearby shops, a pharmacy, or cafes independently. The Monthly Activity Calendar and memory care Activity Calendar show scheduled activities for residents, including programming organized for those in memory care, and Lifespark COMPLETE is also offered as a specific program. Troy Rehkamp is the director.

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Overview of Woodlake Residences
Woodlake at New Hope provides a seamless continuum of care tailored to meet the needs of residents at every stage of life. It offers independent and assisted living apartments, as well as advanced care options including short-term rehabilitation and long-term care. The community is designed to feel like home, providing compassionate care in a welcoming environment.

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Overview of Ecumen Worthington the Meadows
Ecumen Worthington the Meadows is a senior living community in Worthington, Minnesota. It offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care services. The community provides maintenance-free living, allowing residents to enjoy life in a welcoming neighborhood.

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Overview of Roseville’s Preserve

Roseville’s Preserve offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care in Roseville, MN. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living adds help with tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision.

The range of care levels may suit a resident whose needs grow over time, because the available options can support a move between care levels without leaving the community. The community opened in 2020 and has 120 beds. Pets are allowed, so a resident can keep a pet while living in the community.

A beauty salon supports on-site personal grooming, while the library and movie theater give residents places to read and watch films. An outdoor terrace provides a designated place to spend time outside, and scheduled transportation is available for planned trips. A Walk Score of 69 places the area in the somewhat walkable category, meaning some errands can be done on foot; a resident who no longer drives may be able to handle some errands independently.

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Weighting overview

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    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.

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  • Review Sentiment
  • Review Volume
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Regulatory & Safety Record 25%

State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

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  • State Inspections
  • Citations/Inspection
  • % Inspections w/ Citations
  • Complaint Visits
  • Accreditations
  • BBB Rating
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Visual Media & Transparency 15%

Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.

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  • Video Tours
  • Virtual Walkthroughs
  • Photo Quantity
  • Photo Quality
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Website & Operator Transparency 10%

Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.

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  • Website Content
  • Mobile Usability
  • Staff Info Available
  • Owner Info Available
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Community Stability 10%

Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.

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  • Occupancy Rate
  • Bed Options
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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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Assisted Living in Minnesota at a glance

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: 60The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Minnesota. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90
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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.