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Oak Ridge Assisted Living of H is located in Hastings, MN. It offers assisted living and memory care services, providing a safe and caring environment for seniors. The community promotes independence while offering various levels of care.
Experience a better quality of life at Allied Gardens Care, a trusted retreat in Minneapolis, MN, offering assisted living. With its commitment to improving residents’ well-being, the community helps with their daily living activities and personal needs around the clock. The community also ensures residents enjoy a worry-free lifestyle with housekeeping and laundry services.
Here, residents have fun and meet new friends with a thoughtfully curated calendar of fun recreational activities and enriching programs. Three delightful and healthy meals are also served daily to satisfy residents’ nutritional needs and preferences. Medication management, scheduled transportation, and incontinence care are also available for convenience. The community is great for those seeking assistance to live comfortably in their golden years.
The Harbor at Peace Village is an 82-bed assisted living community located in Norwood Young America, Minnesota. Situated in Carver County, southwest of the Twin Cities metro area, this facility operates as part of an integrated senior living campus alongside The Villa, an independent living community, and The Haven, which specializes in memory care.
The multi-tiered structure allows residents to transition between independent lifestyles and higher levels of support without changing locations as their physical or cognitive needs evolve. The surrounding residential neighborhood is car-dependent, carrying a walkability score of 39 out of 100, which indicates that most routine local travel and family visits require a vehicle.
The facility holds state approval to deliver dedicated dementia care, providing secured on-site memory support to manage cognitive decline safely. Licensed nurses and certified nursing assistants manage the daily clinical operations, providing medication reminders, wellness monitoring, and hands-on assistance with personal care routines.
Prospective residents looking into regional care networks can contact the Norwood Young America administrative office to verify current apartment availability and baseline intake protocols.
Peacefully situated in Vadnais Heights, MN, Precious Lives Home is an outstanding community that offers assisted living. Top-notch care tailored to residents’ daily living activities, like bathing and grooming, is provided around the clock. Residents are also guaranteed a hassle-free lifestyle, with housekeeping and laundry services.
Encouraging residents to explore new interests and have fun, plenty of fun exercises and enriching activities are conducted. Delicious and well-balanced meals are also served based on residents’ tastes and nutritional needs, ensuring a delightful dining experience. Medication management is also provided for convenience. The community is a great option for those seeking independence in retirement, accompanied by its well-kept amenities and friendly setting.
Auburn Homes and Services Waconia, situated in the beautiful town of Waconia, MN, is an esteemed senior living providing outstanding assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing care, and rehabilitation services. The community features an elegant and professional atmosphere, ensuring service is delivered well with compassion and integrity. Residents can choose from cozy studios, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom luxury, and private apartments, providing a perfect blend of privacy and community.
Here, residents are treated to delicious and nutritious meals while enjoying a wide array of activities and programs that invigorate the body, mind, and spirit. Live life to the fullest with its top-tier amenities and services, catering to unique individual needs, assisted by a dedicated team. Every moment is crafted to celebrate life and foster a vibrant and fulfilling experience for all.
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.
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.
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- 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 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.

















