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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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Overview of Riley Crossing Senior Living
Riley Crossing Senior Living is a senior living community in Chanhassen, Minnesota. It offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, and enhanced care, along with intergenerational programs. The community is designed to provide personalized care and engaging activities for residents.

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Overview of Cornerstone Residence Senior C
Cornerstone Residence Senior Care is a premier assisted living community located in Bagley, Minnesota. It offers a Memory Care Unit for residents who need varying levels of assistance. The facility is dedicated to providing top-notch health care and a comfortable living environment.

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Overview of Woodbury Villa

Woodbury Villa offers nursing home, assisted living, independent living, memory care, and skilled nursing in Woodbury, MN. Skilled nursing and nursing home care include licensed nursing on site around the clock, while assisted living helps with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication management.

Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for residents at risk of wandering. With several care levels in one community, Woodbury Villa may be a good fit for a resident whose needs could grow over time and who may be able to move between care settings without leaving the community. The community has 83 beds, and Anna Decorsey serves as its director.

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Overview of Glenn Buffalo

Glenn Buffalo offers assisted living and memory care in Buffalo, MN. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing and medication while a resident maintains their own living space. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, so offering both care types may be a good fit for a person living with dementia or for a resident whose care needs may change over time.

The community has 70 beds and serves adults 55 and older. Tammie Graupmann is the director, and religious services are available for residents who want access to worship within their community. Home-cooked meals are served in a restaurant-style dining setting, including a daily hot breakfast, so residents have prepared meals available each morning and throughout the day. A Walk Score of 71 places the area in the very walkable band, with most errands possible on foot, allowing a resident who no longer drives to get out independently.

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Overview of Sunlight Senior Living
Sunlight Senior Living is an assisted living facility located in St. Paul, MN. It enables residents to enjoy their independence while providing 24-hour medical assistance. The facility offers a range of services including memory care and respite care.

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Overview of Norbella of Champlin

Norbella of Champlin provides assisted living and memory care in Champlin, MN. Assisted living includes help with bathing, dressing and medication while a resident keeps their own apartment. Memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

Having both care levels in one community can suit a resident whose needs may grow over time, since moving to a different level of care may not require leaving the community. With 41 beds, Norbella of Champlin is a smaller community where residents and staff can get to know one another. A Walk Score of 57 means the area is somewhat walkable, with some errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives may be able to complete certain outings independently. Scheduled outings, backyard barbecues, bingo nights, card games, puzzles and use of the library give residents specific activities to join on site or through the community schedule. Dining accommodates an array of dietary requests, so meals can be adjusted to meet those requests.

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Overview of The Legacy of Delano

The Legacy of Delano provides assisted living, hospice care, independent living, memory care, and respite care in Delano, MN. Assisted living offers help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while a resident maintains an apartment, while independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone living with dementia, hospice care supports comfort for someone nearing the end of life, and respite care provides a short stay when a family caregiver needs to travel or recover.

The community has 55 beds. That size can allow staff and residents to get to know each other, while the range of care types may suit a resident whose needs could grow over time and who may need different levels of support within one community. Lifespark COMPLETE is also offered, and Abby McElroy serves as director. A Walk Score of 49 places the area in a car-dependent setting, meaning most errands require a car or a ride, so a resident who no longer drives would need transportation for most routine errands.

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Harmony Place

455 Main Avenue North, Harmony, MN 55939
Overview of Harmony Place

Harmony Place provides assisted living and memory care in Harmony, Minnesota. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while the resident keeps a private apartment.

Harmony Place may be a good fit for someone living with Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia who needs a secure, supervised setting through memory care. The community has 60 beds. A Walk Score of 46 places the area in a car-dependent band, so most errands require a car or a ride, including for a resident who no longer drives.

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Marvella

822 Woodlawn Avenue, St Paul, MN 55116
Overview of Marvella

Marvella offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care in St Paul, MN. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication management.

Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Having all three care levels may suit a resident whose needs grow over time without requiring a move to another community.

Marvella has 88 beds. Restaurant-style dining gives residents a place to eat outside their private apartment, and rehabilitation services are available when they need them.

The swimming pool and fitness center provide options for exercise, while the salon supports personal care. A library, movie theater, and creative space offer places to read, watch films, and take part in creative activities, with an outdoor deck and patio for time outside.

Religious services are also available. A Walk Score of 36 places Marvella in a car-dependent setting, so most errands require a car or a ride.

Marvella is a Presbyterian Homes & Services senior living community.

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Weighting overview

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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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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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  • Video Tours
  • 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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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.