Browse communities by city and county.
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 to lowest based on our ranking 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.
SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility):
Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness.
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.
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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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>
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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>
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Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
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Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
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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.
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| St Charles Retirement Cmty | AL MC RC | St. Charles (Saint Charles) | 42
Facility
42
MN AVG
61
Rank
#281 / 529 | No |
66
Facility
66
MN AVG
45
Rank
#133 / 614 | - | - | - | - | - |
| Sunrise Village Of Milaca | AL | Nw Milaca | 40
Facility
40
MN AVG
61
Rank
#294 / 529 | Yes |
62
Facility
62
MN AVG
45
Rank
#154 / 614 | - | - | - | - | - |
| Claddagh Senior Living | AL MC | North Caledonia | 45
Facility
45
MN AVG
61
Rank
#271 / 529 | No |
58
Facility
58
MN AVG
45
Rank
#193 / 614 | - | - | - | - | - |
| Boulder Ponds Senior Living | AL IL MC | Lake Elmo | 115
Facility
115
MN AVG
61
Rank
#87 / 529 | No |
31
Facility
31
MN AVG
45
Rank
#408 / 614 | - | - | - | - | - |
| Shiloh Assisted Living | AL HOS MC RC | Pequot Lakes | 70
Facility
70
MN AVG
61
Rank
#196 / 529 | No |
45
Facility
45
MN AVG
45
Rank
#299 / 614 | - | - | - | - | - |
| Alnas Lodge LLC | AL | North Brooklyn Park | 5
Facility
5
MN AVG
61
Rank
#397 / 529 | No |
44
Facility
44
MN AVG
45
Rank
#308 / 614 | 1 | 18
Facility
18
MN AVG
10
Rank
#233 / 274 | 18.0
Facility
18.0
MN AVG
10.0
Rank
#242 / 274 | ||
| Holistic Health Care Services | AL | Shakopee | 5
Facility
5
MN AVG
61
Rank
#397 / 529 | No |
42
Facility
42
MN AVG
45
Rank
#320 / 614 | 1 | 18
Facility
18
MN AVG
10
Rank
#233 / 274 | 18.0
Facility
18.0
MN AVG
10.0
Rank
#242 / 274 | ||
| Sunlight Senior Living | AL MC | St. Paul (South Como) | 69
Facility
69
MN AVG
61
Rank
#206 / 529 | No |
49
Facility
49
MN AVG
45
Rank
#259 / 614 | - | - | - | - | - |
| Norbella Of Champlin | AL MC | North Champlin | 41
Facility
41
MN AVG
61
Rank
#289 / 529 | No |
57
Facility
57
MN AVG
45
Rank
#207 / 614 | - | - | - | - | - |
| Riley Crossing Senior Living | AL IL MC NH SNF | Chanhassen | 165
Facility
165
MN AVG
61
Rank
#23 / 529 | Yes |
18
Facility
18
MN AVG
45
Rank
#516 / 614 | - | - | - | - | - |
Rank badges are statewide: each community is ranked against every MN community we track that reports that metric, not just the 530 on this page.
Create meaningful moments in your golden years at Alnas Lodge, a friendly haven in North Brooklyn Park, MN, that offers assisted living. Residents receive the highest quality of care for their daily living activities, like grooming and transferring, 24/7. Specially designed and secure accommodations are also available in a nurturing and stress-free setting to promote familiarity.
Recreational activities and engaging programs are conducted to improve residents’ living experiences and cognition. With thoughtfully planned meal options, residents have a hassle-free dining experience that caters to their dietary needs and preferences. Transportation is also provided, so residents can travel conveniently and safely. The community is a good option for those seeking quality care in retirement, especially with its nurturing environment and state-of-the-art amenities.
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.
Every community above is evaluated across six weighted categories using public data including state inspection records, review platforms, BBB profiles, and operator-published materials.
The single largest share of every ranking. Aggregated review sentiment and volume from major platforms — the closest signal to real resident experience.
State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.
Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.
Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.
Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.
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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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.
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.
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.
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.
This page features 530 assisted living facilities in Minnesota. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.
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.
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.
