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Info below is compiled from the MN Dept. of Health, senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Minnesota interviews residents directly — covering food, activities, staff, privacy, and sense of choice — including those with memory loss. The facility's score is compared to similarly sized facilities statewide and converted to a 1–5 star rating. <em>Source: MN DHS Assisted Living Report Card</em>
Minnesota surveys the primary family contact for each resident, asking about meals, staff responsiveness, safety, and likelihood to recommend. Scores are compared to peer facilities and converted to a 1–5 star rating. "–" = too few responses to score; "X" = facility refused to participate. <em>Source: MN DHS Assisted Living Report Card</em>
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
The average number of deficiencies this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total deficiencies ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
Golden Horizons
AL
HOS
MC
RC
Ne Aitkin
44
Facility 44
MN AVG 60
Rank #243 / 480
No
63
Facility 63
MN AVG 45
Rank #124 / 527
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Northern Pines Assisted Living
AL
MC
NH
Pine City
36
Facility 36
MN AVG 60
Rank #277 / 480
No
71
Facility 71
MN AVG 45
Rank #88 / 527
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St Charles Retirement Cmty
AL
MC
RC
St. Charles (Saint Charles)
42
Facility 42
MN AVG 60
Rank #250 / 480
No
66
Facility 66
MN AVG 45
Rank #112 / 527
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Sunrise Village Of Milaca
AL
Nw Milaca
40
Facility 40
MN AVG 60
Rank #262 / 480
Yes
62
Facility 62
MN AVG 45
Rank #131 / 527
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Claddagh Senior Living
AL
MC
North Caledonia
45
Facility 45
MN AVG 60
Rank #240 / 480
No
58
Facility 58
MN AVG 45
Rank #165 / 527
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Boulder Ponds Senior Living
AL
IL
MC
Lake Elmo
115
Facility 115
MN AVG 60
Rank #77 / 480
No
31
Facility 31
MN AVG 45
Rank #352 / 527
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Evergreen Place
AL
MC
RC
Pine Island
30
Facility 30
MN AVG 60
Rank #301 / 480
No
60
Facility 60
MN AVG 45
Rank #149 / 527
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Shiloh Assisted Living
AL
HOS
MC
RC
Pequot Lakes
70
Facility 70
MN AVG 60
Rank #180 / 480
No
45
Facility 45
MN AVG 45
Rank #261 / 527
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Alnas Lodge LLC
AL
North Brooklyn Park
5
Facility 5
MN AVG 60
Rank #363 / 480
No
44
Facility 44
MN AVG 45
Rank #269 / 527
1
18
Facility 18
MN AVG 10
Rank #212 / 249
18.0
Facility 18.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #219 / 249
Holistic Health Care Services
AL
Shakopee
5
Facility 5
MN AVG 60
Rank #363 / 480
No
42
Facility 42
MN AVG 45
Rank #280 / 527
1
18
Facility 18
MN AVG 10
Rank #212 / 249
18.0
Facility 18.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #219 / 249

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Overview of Golden Horizons

There are four care types at Golden Horizons in Aitkin, MN, assisted living, respite care, hospice care, and memory care. Bathing, dressing, and medication are where assisted living staff step in.

The license also carries a dementia care approval, and memory care is what it covers; secured space with supervision for when wandering is a risk. Hospice care is on the list too, taken up when treatment turns toward comfort.

Respite is a short stay, and its appeal is the end date it comes with. A caregiver facing travel or recovery knows the day it stops. All four care types fit inside 44 beds; that’s small enough for staff and residents to know each other.

Those four suit needs ranging from daily help, dementia supervision, end-of-life support, to temporary care. Walk Score puts the area at 63, which is somewhat walkable. A resident who has stopped driving can still cover some errands on foot.

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Overview of Northern Pines Assisted Living

Pine City, MN, is home to Northern Pines Assisted Living, licensed for memory care, nursing care, and assisted living. A wandering risk is what memory care is an answer for, through supervision inside a setting kept secure. Nursing care carries the ongoing clinical support. Assisted living picks up the daily tasks a resident no longer manages alone, among them bathing, dressing, and medication management.

A family choosing here is choosing for the need that has not arrived yet, because the license carries all three. Thirty-six beds means a resident shares the building with a small group rather than a large one.

A patio is among the amenities, so there is somewhere to go outdoors. Religious Services is a named program, and it runs as an on-site chapel for spiritual reflection and weekly services.

Two payers are named, and Medicaid is the first of them. It matters to a family whose funds wouldn’t last a long stay. Medicare is the second, paying for a short skilled course after a hospital admission, not a permanent move. A Walk Score of 71 puts the area in the very walkable range, and most errands stay on foot.

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Overview of St Charles Retirement Cmty

St Charles Retirement Cmty offers assisted living, memory care, and respite care in St. Charles, MN. Assisted living helps with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident keeps an apartment; Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, and respite care offers a short stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

The range of care types may suit a family seeking options that can address changing needs over time. With 42 beds, the community is smaller, giving staff and residents more opportunity to get to know each other. Restaurant-style dining features a diverse selection from a fresh, rotating daily menu, so residents have changing meal options in the dining room. A Walk Score of 66 means the area is somewhat walkable, allowing some errands to be done on foot and giving a resident who no longer drives the possibility of getting out independently.

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Overview of Sunrise Village of Milaca

Milaca, MN, is the address for Sunrise Village of Milaca, which is licensed for assisted living. Residents get help with medication, dressing, and bathing. At 40 beds, the community is a small one, which suits a person who wants that.

Medicaid is accepted, and an eligible resident can put it toward assisted living costs that personal funds wouldn’t fully cover; pets are allowed. Walk Score reaches 62 here, somewhat walkable, and a few errands work on foot. Religious Services are listed among the amenities, so worship is arranged through the community.

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Overview of Claddagh Senior Living

Claddagh Senior Living offers assisted living and memory care in Caledonia, MN. Assisted living supports residents with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing and medication while they continue living in their own apartment; Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

The community has 45 beds and opened in 1996. A Walk Score of 58 means the area is somewhat walkable, with some errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives may be able to reach select nearby destinations independently. Offering both care levels can suit a resident whose needs may grow over time without requiring a move to a different community.

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Overview of Boulder Ponds Senior Living

Boulder Ponds Senior Living offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care in Lake Elmo, MN. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

All three care levels are on one campus. For a resident whose needs grow over time, moving to another level of care does not require leaving the community or starting over socially. The community has 115 beds, and Catie Hogan serves as director.

Residents can use the salon or spa for personal care services without leaving the community. Courtyard seating, outdoor patios, an outdoor fireplace, and walking paths offer places to sit or walk outdoors on the property. Religious services are available for residents who want that part of their routine.

A Walk Score of 31 / 100 places the area in a car-dependent setting, so a resident who no longer drives would need a car or a ride for most errands.

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Overview of Evergreen Place

Evergreen Place in Pine Island, MN, offers assisted living and memory care. Respite care belongs to the same license. Assisted living covers the daily tasks, among them dressing, bathing, and medication.

Supervision inside a secured area is what the memory care level amounts to. Respite is the version that assumes the resident goes home, and a family books it around travel or a recovery of the caregiver’s own.

The license here covers 30 beds, and at that size learning who everyone is does not take long. The dining is written down as Home-Cooked Food.

It scored 60 for Walk Score, which is the somewhat walkable bond, so some errands are manageable on foot. The three levels are licensed together, which means the level a resident needs next is present here already.

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Shiloh Assisted Living

5384 Country Care Lane, Pequot Lakes, MN 56472
Overview of Shiloh Assisted Living

Shiloh Assisted Living offers assisted living, hospice care, memory care, and respite care in Pequot Lakes, MN. Assisted living includes personal care and help with daily tasks, while memory care provides a supervised setting for someone living with dementia. Hospice care focuses on comfort, and respite care offers a short-term stay when a usual caregiver needs time away.

Together, these options may suit a resident whose care needs or family support needs could change over time. The community has 70 beds, with studio and one-bedroom residences. A studio provides one private living space, while a one-bedroom layout separates the sleeping and living areas.

Physician-ordered specialized diets are available, and rehabilitation services support residents who need therapy as part of their care. Weekly religious services, with visits from multiple clergy, give residents access to worship on site, and the community also has a wellness program. With a Walk Score of 45, the area is car-dependent, so most errands require a car or a ride. Lisa Blahosky-Olivarez serves as the director.

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Alnas Lodge LLC

2521 Edinbrook Terrace, North Brooklyn Park, MN 55443
Overview of Alnas Lodge

Alnas Lodge, a five-bed residence in North Brooklyn Park, MN, offers assisted living only. Due to the limited number of beds, residents and their caregivers are in proximity, making it suited to those desiring a more intimate living space. Employees assist with dressing, showering, and taking medications.

Scheduled group transportation runs for outings. This is relevant because the Walk Score for this location is 44, indicating it is car-dependent, and a non-driving resident requires assistance from others for routine errands.

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Overview of Holistic Health Care Services

Located in the serene residential area of Shakopee, MN, Holistic Health Care Services is an astounding community that offers assisted living. Daily living activities, like bathing and grooming, are taken care of around the clock, to maintain residents’ independence without worries. The community also helps with housekeeping and other chores, providing residents more time to do the things they love.

Encouraging residents to live actively and remain socially engaged, a jam-packed calendar of recreational activities and enriching programs is conducted according to their interests and capabilities. Delicious and well-balanced dining options are served to satisfy residents’ dietary needs and preferences. Medication management and incontinence care are also provided for convenience. The community is ideal for those looking to live a blissful retirement with its nurturing environment.

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Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
  • 5%
    Environment
01

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
02

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
03

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
04

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
05

Community Stability 10%

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

  • Includes
  • Occupancy Rate
  • Bed Options
06

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.