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Age comfortably Suburban Residential Care, a compassionate community in Brooklyn Center, MN, that offers assisted living. Residents keep peace of mind with top-notch support for their personal needs 24/7. Cleaning, laundry, and other household chores are also taken care of, ensuring residents enjoy a convenient lifestyle.
With stimulating programs and engaging activities, residents are encouraged to interact with their surroundings and live actively. Delicious and well-balanced meals are served to meet residents’ dietary needs and tastes. Medication management and transportation services are also offered for convenience and safety. The community’s dedicated services and well-maintained amenities create the ideal setting for residents to make every moment of their retirement count.
Arden Glades Assisted Living is a distinguished community in Arden Hills, MN, that offers assisted living. Here, residents do not have to worry about their daily living activities and household responsibilities with personalized care 24/7. Medication management and incontinence care are also provided for comfort and convenience.
To enhance residents’ living experiences, a variety of recreational activities and stimulating programs is conducted. Mealtimes foster comfort and satisfy dietary needs with various healthy dining options served three times daily. Residents can also travel conveniently and safely with transportation services. With its comprehensive services and state-of-the-art amenities, residents make the most of their golden years.
Age in place with Unity Trust Home Care, a compassionate home care provider in Brooklyn Park, MN, that offers home health care. With its dedication to older adults’ welfare, exceptional assistance is provided for their daily living activities, including grooming and dressing, and other needs. Medical social services are also provided for convenience.
Older adults will not feel lonely with friendly companions who accompany them on their errands and encourages them to live actively. Therapy services, including physical, occupational, and speech therapy are also provided to enhance older adults’ living experiences. With its comprehensive care, older adults receive the care they need to live a worry-free retirement at home.
Orchard Hill Senior Living is located in New Ulm, Minnesota. It offers personalized care and daily living assistance tailored to individual needs. Residents can enjoy home-cooked meals, various activities, and outings in a supportive environment.
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.
- 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 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.

















