Page 36 of Best Assisted Living in Minnesota

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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
Overview of Dellwood Gardens
Dellwood Gardens is an assisted living and memory care facility located in St. Paul, MN. It provides a community where residents receive care and compassion in an environment that respects their lifestyle and celebrates their heritage. The facility offers a wide range of senior care options and beautiful assisted living apartments.

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Overview of Eden Prairie Senior Living
Eden Prairie Senior Living is a senior living community located in Eden Prairie, Minnesota. It offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care apartments, along with a variety of amenities and services. The community focuses on providing a high quality of life with a continuum of care tailored to residents' needs.

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Overview of Oak Ridge Assisted Living of H

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.

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Overview of Prairie Senior Cottages of Isa
Prairie Senior Cottages of Isa is a memory care facility located in Isanti, Minnesota. It offers short stay respite care and long-term memory care in a cottage-style living environment. The facility focuses on providing personalized care in a home-like setting.

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Overview of Boulder Creek Assisted Living
Boulder Creek Assisted Living is a community in Marshall, MN that specializes in memory care and assisted living. It offers a range of services including around-the-clock staffing and a variety of activities for residents. The facility emphasizes community, independence, and socialization.

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Allied Gardens Care

4040 W 31St St Unit 241, Minneapolis, MN 55416
Overview of Allied Gardens 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.

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Overview of Lexington Pointe Senior Living
Lexington Pointe Senior Living is a distinguished senior living community in Eagan, Minnesota that offers independent, assisted, and memory care living options. The facility provides a high quality of life with a continuum of care designed to fit the lifestyle and evolving needs of residents. It features a range of amenities and activities to support the health and happiness of every resident.

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The Harbor At Peace Village

300 Faxon Road North, Norwood Youngamerica, MN 55368
Overview of The Harbor at Peace Village

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.

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Precious Lives Home

60 Suzanne Avenue, Vadnais Heights, MN 55127
Overview of Precious Lives Home

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.

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Overview of Auburn Homes and Services Waconia

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.

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    Regulatory
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    Visual Media
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    Website
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    Stability
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    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 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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  • 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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  • 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.

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  • 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.