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Overview of Norbella Senior Living Savage

Norbella Senior Living Savage offers assisted living and memory care in Savage, MN. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks, while memory care provides a supervised setting for residents who may be at risk of wandering. Having both care levels in one community may suit a resident whose needs grow over time.

The community has 40 beds, creating a smaller setting where staff and residents can get to know one another. There are several ways to spend time with others, including the library, card games, puzzles, bingo nights, backyard barbecues and other social programming. Scheduled outings add organized activities beyond the community.

Meals can accommodate an array of dietary requests. Residents with specific dietary needs therefore have an option suited to those requirements. A Walk Score of 52 places the area in the somewhat walkable band, so some errands can be done on foot, and a resident who no longer drives may be able to handle certain nearby errands independently.

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Overview of Empower Center Care

Empower Center Care is an assisted living community in St. Paul, Minnesota, in the Highwood neighborhood. It opened in 2014 and has 54 beds, giving families a clear sense of the community’s size and history.

Assisted living here includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while a resident keeps their own apartment. It may be a good fit for someone who needs support with personal care while maintaining an apartment style living arrangement.

A Walk Score of 41 places the area in a car dependent setting, so most errands require a car or a ride. Transportation coordination is available for residents who need to arrange rides.

Meals can accommodate diabetic, low sodium, heart healthy, vegetarian, and gluten free diets, allowing residents with those dietary needs to follow an appropriate meal plan. Group activities, exercise classes, cultural celebrations, and creative outlets provide organized options for exercise, creativity, and community events.

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Havenwood Of Minnetonka

17710 Old Excelsior Boulevard, Minnetonka, MN 55345
Overview of Havenwood of Minnetonka

Three care types are offered at Havenwood of Minnetonka in Minnetonka, MN. They are independent living, memory care, and assisted living.

Independent living skips daily care, and assisted living delivers it by having staff to help with bathing, dressing, and medication. Approved for dementia care, the level above assisted living is memory care.

The 115 beds are covered by an Enhanced Assisted Living program. Respite Care is named too. The three care types may suit someone whose needs are likely to grow.

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Overview of Lake Song Assisted Living

Lake Song Assisted Living offers assisted living and memory care in Onamia, Minnesota. Assisted living includes help with bathing, dressing, and medication management while allowing a resident to maintain a private living space. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone who may be at risk of wandering. Having both care levels in one community may make Lake Song Assisted Living a good fit for a resident whose needs may grow over time without requiring a move to another community.

The community has 37 beds, creating a smaller setting that may suit someone who prefers fewer residents. Staff are available 24 hours a day. Assistance is available beyond daytime hours, including overnight. On-site healthcare services let residents receive care at the community rather than arranging an off-site visit, and daily dietitian-approved meals mean residents can eat prepared food without handling daily cooking. A Walk Score of 49 places the area in a car-dependent setting, so most errands require a car or a ride.

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Overview of Lilac Homes Enh As LIV Mem Car

Lilac Homes Enhanced Assisted Living & Memory Care operates in Dilworth, Minnesota, delivering assisted living, memory care, and hospice services. Daily support covers essentials like medication setup, dressing, and personal hygiene. Staff members in the secure memory care unit assist individuals prone to wandering, while hospice care delivers palliative support for end-of-life conditions.

This 40-bed setting fosters a intimate community atmosphere where staff and residents interact closely. Community life includes structured social programs alongside weekly religious services. Surrounding streets rate as car-dependent with a 41 walk score, meaning trips to local markets, pharmacies, or medical offices require vehicle transport.

Interested individuals can reach out to Lilac Homes to check space availability or coordinate a visit to view the area.

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Birchwood Cottages

1630 Lor Ray Drive, North Mankato, MN 56003
Overview of Birchwood Cottages

Birchwood Cottages offers assisted living and memory care in North Mankato, MN. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication, while memory care provides supervision in a secured setting for someone living with memory loss.

Opened in 2015, the community has 32 beds. Its smaller size allows staff and residents to get to know each other, and having both care levels may suit someone whose needs grow over time. A Walk Score of 47 places Birchwood Cottages in an area where most errands require a car or a ride, so a resident who no longer drives would need transportation for those errands.

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Overview of Shorewood Senior Campus

Shorewood Senior Campus offers an unmatched level of quality service that is all focused on promoting and improving individual wellness. The 55+ active living, assisted living, and memory care provides an engaging atmosphere that helps residents maintain independence while receiving additional support daily. The residence’s environment focuses on comfort and comprehensive care to help seniors do more and be more as they continue to live life to the fullest.

Shorewood’s amenities and services help make the lives of its residents hassle-free, such as 24-hour licensed supervision, medication services, balanced meals provided, engaging activities scheduled, and a full-service salon available.

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Overview of Hills Crossing Senior Living

Hills Crossing Senior Living offers assisted living and memory care in Nisswa, MN. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks and medication administration, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. The two care levels may be a good fit for a resident whose needs grow over time, since care can change without leaving the community.

With 30 beds, Hills Crossing is in the smaller-community range, so staff and residents have fewer people to get to know. A Walk Score of 48 means the area is car-dependent. Most errands require a car or a ride, and residents who no longer drive need transportation for typical outings.

Residents can join social, recreational and wellness activities designed for people with memory loss. Outdoor patio areas offer space to spend time outside, while the salon and beauty and barber shop provide on-site grooming services. Special diets are available depending on individual needs, which may help a resident whose dietary requirements affect meal planning.

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Overview of Elmhurst Commons Apartments

Elmhurst Commons Apartments provides assisted living in Braham, Minnesota, where residents receive help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while living in their own apartment. The community has 39 beds, which may suit someone who prefers a smaller setting where staff and residents can get to know each other.

Medicaid is accepted, giving families who use the program a way to pay for assisted living. With a Walk Score of 45 out of 100, the area is car-dependent, so most errands require a car or a ride.

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Overview of Elysian Senior Homes of Duluth

What Elysian Senior Homes of Duluth carries in Duluth, MN, is assisted living and memory care. The dementia care approval is what memory care rests on, and it means supervision within a setting kept secure. Assisted living is the level covering dressing, medication, and bathing for someone who handles the rest.

The building runs to 40 beds, small enough that residents and the people working there become familiar to one another. Anyone who needs more help later needs it from the same staff at the same address.

Studio and one-bedroom layouts are both drawn up here. A studio is a single private space. A one-bedroom keeps the sleeping area apart from the room a resident lives in. The Walk Score is 32, which is car-dependent, so a car does nearly all the work.

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Weighting overview

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    Resident Experience
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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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  • 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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  • Mobile Usability
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  • 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.