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Best Assisted Living in Minnesota

Reviewed by Dr. Jordan Weiss
Updated Mar 2026
Over 560 homes analyzed

Sources: CMS Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and Minnesota Department of Health, Office of Aging and Long Term Care.

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Home to 10,000 beautiful lakes and breathtaking sceneries, Minnesota offers a rejuvenating setting for your golden years with comfort, care, and a strong feeling of community guaranteed by excellent assisted living communities throughout the city. Minnesota has a reasonable cost of living, a robust health system that seniors can rely on, and many different attractions and amenities that make it an excellent place for seniors to live. In Minnesota, seniors can embrace a lifestyle that strikes a balance between activity and calm, knowing that assistance is always available.

Compare Assisted Living around Minnesota

New Perspective Columbia Heights
AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

IL

Independent Living For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.

MC

Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.

Columbia Heights
85
Yes
A+
60
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Sunrise of Roseville
AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

MC

Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.

Roseville
91
Yes
-
58
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Sunrise of Golden Valley
AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

IL

Independent Living For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.

MC

Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.

SNF

Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed

Golden Valley
92
Yes
-
21
Studio / 1 Bed
The Waters of Highland Park
AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

St Paul (Highland Park)
87
No
-
73
-
Presbyterian Homes of Bloomington
SNF

Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

IL

Independent Living For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.

MC

Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.

Bloomington (West Bloomington)
98
No
-
37
1 Bed / 2 Bed
Sunrise of Minnetonka
AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

IL

Independent Living For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.

MC

Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.

SNF

Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed

Minnetonka
74
Yes
-
31
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Harrison Bay Senior Living
AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

Mound
85
No
-
45
-
Duluth Heights Lodge Senior Living
AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

IL

Independent Living For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.

RC

Respite Care

SL

Senior Living

Duluth (Duluth Heights)
90
Yes
-
23
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Pelican Landing
AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

Detroit Lakes
91
No
-
5
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Landmark of Fridley Senior Living
AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

IL

Independent Living For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.

MC

Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.

SNF

Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed

Fridley
75
No
-
52
-
Nine Mile Creek Senior Living
AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

MC

Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.

Bloomington (West Bloomington)
107
No
A+
29
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
River Pointe of Moorhead
AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

MC

Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.

Moorhead
80
No
-
64
-
Heritage of Edina
AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

IL

Independent Living For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.

MC

Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.

Edina
75
Yes
A+
41
Studio / 1 Bed
Minnehaha Senior Living
AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

MC

Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.

SNF

Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed

Minneapolis (Standish)
84
No
A+
73
-
South Grove Lodge Senior Living
AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

IL

Independent Living For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.

RC

Respite Care

Austin
85
No
-
8
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
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Birchwood Arbors is an assisted living community located in Forest Lake, MN. It offers a full continuum of senior care, including assisted living, skilled nursing, and transitional care. Residents enjoy engaging lifestyle programming and 24/7 support from compassionate staff.
Overview of Birchwood Arbors
Birchwood Arbors is an assisted living community located in Forest Lake, MN. It offers a full continuum of senior care, including assisted living, skilled nursing, and transitional care. Residents enjoy engaging lifestyle programming and 24/7 support from compassionate staff.
Peaceful Lodge is a senior living community located in Oakdale, MN. It provides personalized supportive services and health care designed to meet the needs of residents. The facility honors the cultural diversity of its residents and offers a variety of activities and meals.
Overview of Peaceful Lodge
Peaceful Lodge is a senior living community located in Oakdale, MN. It provides personalized supportive services and health care designed to meet the needs of residents. The facility honors the cultural diversity of its residents and offers a variety of activities and meals.
Woodbury Villa is a senior living community located in Woodbury, MN. It offers independent and assisted living options tailored to the needs of residents. The community focuses on providing personalized support in a warm and secure environment.
Overview of Woodbury Villa
Woodbury Villa is a senior living community located in Woodbury, MN. It offers independent and assisted living options tailored to the needs of residents. The community focuses on providing personalized support in a warm and secure environment.
Oak Meadows Senior Living is a senior living community in Oakdale, Minnesota. It offers Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care options. The community is committed to providing excellent care, engaging activities, and a strong community for its residents.
Overview of Oak Meadows Senior Living
Oak Meadows Senior Living is a senior living community in Oakdale, Minnesota. It offers Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care options. The community is committed to providing excellent care, engaging activities, and a strong community for its residents.
Boulder Ponds Senior Living is located in Lake Elmo, MN. It offers a range of services including independent living, assisted living, and memory care. The community focuses on providing a comfortable and compassionate environment for its residents.
Overview of Boulder Ponds Senior Living
Boulder Ponds Senior Living is located in Lake Elmo, MN. It offers a range of services including independent living, assisted living, and memory care. The community focuses on providing a comfortable and compassionate environment for its residents.
Good Life Assisted Living & Me is a senior living community located in Hugo, MN. It provides specialized care for residents with memory loss and offers assisted living suites designed for 24-hour care. The community focuses on creating a family atmosphere and personalized care for each resident.
Overview of Good Life Assisted Living & Me
Good Life Assisted Living & Me is a senior living community located in Hugo, MN. It provides specialized care for residents with memory loss and offers assisted living suites designed for 24-hour care. The community focuses on creating a family atmosphere and personalized care for each resident.
Oak Park Senior Living is a senior living community located in Oak Park Heights, Minnesota. It offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care options, along with a range of amenities and services designed to support the health and happiness of residents. The community emphasizes a close-knit, compassionate environment for seniors.
Overview of Oak Park Senior Living
Oak Park Senior Living is a senior living community located in Oak Park Heights, Minnesota. It offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care options, along with a range of amenities and services designed to support the health and happiness of residents. The community emphasizes a close-knit, compassionate environment for seniors.
Oak Ridge Place is a senior living community located in Oak Park Heights, Minnesota. It offers independent and assisted living services in a peaceful environment with well-maintained grounds. Residents enjoy various activities and support from staff available 24/7.
Overview of Oak Ridge Place
Oak Ridge Place is a senior living community located in Oak Park Heights, Minnesota. It offers independent and assisted living services in a peaceful environment with well-maintained grounds. Residents enjoy various activities and support from staff available 24/7.
Havenwood of Buffalo is a senior living community located in Buffalo, Minnesota. It offers a range of living options including Independent Living, Assisted Living, Enhanced Assisted Living, and Memory Care. The community focuses on providing a vibrant lifestyle with various amenities and support services.
Overview of Havenwood of Buffalo
Havenwood of Buffalo is a senior living community located in Buffalo, Minnesota. It offers a range of living options including Independent Living, Assisted Living, Enhanced Assisted Living, and Memory Care. The community focuses on providing a vibrant lifestyle with various amenities and support services.
The Legacy of Delano is a senior living community located in Delano, MN. It offers a range of lifestyle options including independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Residents can enjoy customizable lifestyles and a variety of community events.
Overview of The Legacy of Delano
The Legacy of Delano is a senior living community located in Delano, MN. It offers a range of lifestyle options including independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Residents can enjoy customizable lifestyles and a variety of community events.

Assisted Living Magazine Ranking Methodology

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How We Score & Rank Senior Living Communities

Assisted Living Magazine ranks nursing homes using a rigorous, data-driven scoring model built specifically for skilled nursing.
Because this care level is regulated, clinical outcomes and compliance carry significantly more weight than transparency or digital presence. Each community receives a ranking based on the factors below, weighted according to their importance in predicting resident safety, care quality, and long-term stability.

Update cadence: Reviewed quarterly, with prompt updates when new reviews, reports, or complaints are filed.

What We Prioritize Most

The largest portion of every community’s score comes from resident feedback and online reputation (40%), which reflects real experiences shared by families and caregivers.

An additional 45% of the score comes from a combination of transparency and operational quality signals, including:

  • Photos, videos, and virtual tours (visual transparency)
  • Website quality and digital trust indicators
  • Occupancy levels and number of units (community scale & stability)

These factors help us evaluate how well a community presents itself and how consistently it meets resident needs.

Balancing Additional Factors

The final 15% of the score comes from supportive context data, including: walkability and local accessibility, estimated property value, and pricing information.

These elements provide helpful context but carry less weight because our rankings prioritize real-world satisfaction and care consistency first.

The result is a fair, clear, and data-driven ranking system for families researching senior living options.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What government services provide money for senior housing?

Several government programs offer financial assistance for senior housing in various countries, focusing on the United States for a broad overview:

  • Medicaid: Medicaid is a state and federally funded program that can cover the costs of nursing home care for those who meet eligibility criteria, including income and asset limits. Some states also offer Medicaid waivers that help pay for home and community-based services to prevent or delay nursing home placement.
  • Medicare: Medicare, primarily a health insurance program for people aged 65 and over, does not cover long-term housing costs. However, it can cover short-term stays in a skilled nursing facility under specific conditions following a hospital stay.
  • Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program: This program provides housing for low-income seniors. It offers rental assistance and access to supportive services, such as cleaning, cooking, and transportation.
  • Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) Properties: While not a direct subsidy, LIHTC encourages developers to create affordable housing. Seniors with low incomes can find reduced-rent apartments through this program.
  • State and Local Programs: Many states, counties, and cities offer their own programs to assist seniors with housing costs. These can include property tax relief programs, rental assistance programs, and programs that offer affordable senior housing options.
  • Veterans Affairs (VA): The VA offers several programs for veterans, including the Aid and Attendance benefit, which provides monthly payments to veterans who require the aid of another person, or are housebound, to help cover the cost of care in homes, nursing homes, and assisted living facilities.
  • Social Security: While Social Security primarily provides retirement income, for many seniors, these benefits are a crucial part of their budget, including housing costs.
How do you pick the homes you recommend?

Before recommending homes, we conduct a thorough evaluation on crucial factors that define a senior home such as the quality of care they provide, the reputation of the organization, and a comprehensive review of community testimonials as well. Every detail is assessed to assure that seniors are offered not just senior care options, but trustworthy homes where they can experience the care that they deserve.

Do you help families that need Medicaid?

Yes. Assisting families who need Medicaid is important to us as it plays a crucial role in offering financial support to seniors confronting economic challenges. We would like to keep essential healthcare services accessible to all community members, irrespective of one’s financial circumstances.

How much does this service cost?

We extend our services at no cost, ensuring that families and seniors can benefit from tailored assistance in their search for care and home options. Our ability to offer personalized guidance without charge to families and seniors is made possible through the support and funding from the communities with which we team up. 

What services do you offer?
  • Finding and ranking the best assisted living facilities
  • Finding and ranking the best nursing homes
  • Finding and ranking the best memory care facilities
  • Our concierge service helps seniors move into the perfect home for them
  • Helping seniors use medicare, medicaid, and other government programs to pay for their homes
  • Helping seniors avoid senior homes that have bad service or fraud
  • Helping seniors avoid senior homes that have bad service or fraud
  • Autobiography & Family History Writing + Research
  • Senior-focused concierge medicine
  • Senior-focused nutritionist
  • Senior-focused personal training
  • Memory care specialists
  • Custom wheelchairs at all price points.
  • Custom hearing aids
  • Cosmetic skincare + dermatology
  • Companionship: We offer in-person and virtual companionship services. Someone engaging to hang out with or talk to on video chat.
  • Senior housing concierge. Our service finds the best senior living options based on your needs, income, and personality.