Page 42 of Best Assisted Living in Minnesota

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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: 61The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Minnesota. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

Birchwood Cottages

1630 Lor Ray Drive, North Mankato, MN 56003
Overview of Birchwood Cottages
Birchwood Cottages is a memory care focused assisted living community located in North Mankato, MN. It provides a safe and homestyle environment for residents living with memory loss. The community is dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of residents and their families.

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Overview of Hills Crossing Senior Living
Hills Crossing Senior Living is located in Nisswa, MN. It offers assisted living, memory care, and care suites. The community focuses on providing a loving and supportive environment for residents with memory loss.

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Overview of Elmhurst Commons Apartments

Elmhurst Commons Apartments is a 39-bed assisted living community located in Braham, Minnesota. Situated in Isanti County, this smaller-scale facility utilizes a residential design intended to offer a personal, close-knit living atmosphere compared to larger, institutional properties in the region.

The community accepts Medicaid, providing an alternative financial pathway to help eligible residents manage the long-term costs of care. The property maintains a strict no-pets policy, requiring incoming residents to transition without companion animals. The surrounding neighborhood is car-dependent, carrying a walkability score of 45 out of 100, which indicates that a few basic errands can be handled on foot while most routine shopping and medical appointments require a short drive.

State records confirm the facility’s active standing to deliver standard assisted living services, focusing on routine personal care and baseline wellness oversight.

Prospective representatives exploring regional assisted living options can contact the Braham administrative office to verify current apartment availability and coordinate a tour of the campus.

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Overview of Northern Lakes Senior Living
Northern Lakes Senior Living provides Assisted Living and Memory Care in the Baxter, Brainerd Lakes Area. It offers various apartment floor plans and lovely gathering spaces for daily activities, socializing, and hosting family and friends. The community is managed by Ebenezer, Minnesota’s largest senior living operator.

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Overview of Rem Valley Homes

Set amidst the vibrant neighborhood of East Grand Forks, MN, Rem Valley Homes, Inc. is a compassionate senior living community dedicated to enriching the lives of its residents with excellent assisted living services. Residents live in comfort and utmost convenience with a dedicated team that provides compassionate assistance with daily living activities and other support they may require. The community offers an array of beautifully designed studio floor plans that offers residents a comfortable living space for relaxing or inviting family and friends over.

The community strives to create a living environment that fosters meaningful engagement and life-enriching experiences, offering residents a plethora of fun and engaging activities and events. Delicious and health-conscious meals are also offered to make sure residents always eat on time and healthily without going through the trouble of preparing their own meals. Inviting and spacious common areas are available as well to offer spaces for socialization and gatherings.

 

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Overview of Glenn Buffalo
The Glenn Buffalo is a hometown, faith-based senior community for adults 55 and over located in the heart of Buffalo, Minnesota. It offers a full continuum of care, including assisted living and memory care, with a focus on physical and spiritual health. Residents enjoy a variety of activities and a supportive community environment.

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Overview of The Legacy

The Legacy is an assisted living community on Pioneers Boulevard in Lincoln, Nebraska. It also offers independent living and memory care, so a resident can shift to a higher level of support without packing up and moving somewhere new. This is a car-dependent spot (Walk Score 18). Plan on driving for errands and visits.

It is a small place with just fifty beds, 40 of them filled, which puts occupancy at 80 percent. Size like that usually means staff know residents by name. Families who want that over something big and busy tend to notice the difference.

Licensed nurses and CNAs are on staff. That gives residents nursing oversight along with help through the ordinary parts of the day. And because memory care is part of the same community, a family isn’t looking at another move if a relative’s needs grow.

On the money side, The Legacy accepts Medicaid, one of the main ways families cover long-term care. Larry Gadeken runs the community as administrator.

State inspections here have stayed on routine ground. Think dietary and food-service practices, staff credentialing. So what you get in Lincoln is a small community, nursing support on hand, and memory care under the same roof if the day comes when it’s needed.

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Overview of Gracewood Advanced Assisted Living & Memory Care – Highland

Create meaningful moments in retirement at Gracewood Advanced Assisted Living & Memory Care – Highland, a dedicated community in Saint Paul, MN, that offers assisted living and memory care. Here, residents do not have to worry about their daily living activities and household tasks with top-notch support provided around the clock. Medication management is also available, ensuring residents take their medicine as prescribed.

Recreational activities and stimulating programs are conducted to enhance the cognition of those with memory loss and promote social engagement. Mealtimes also foster comfort and satisfy dietary needs with delicious and well-balanced dining options. With transportation services, residents can travel conveniently. The community is great for those looking to spend their golden years without worries, especially with its stress-free setting and compassionate care.

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Overview of Round Lake Senior Living
Round Lake Senior Living is a senior living community located in Arden Hills, MN. It offers a full spectrum of care including independent living, assisted living, memory care, and care suites. The community is designed to provide personalized support for seniors in a comfortable and modern environment.

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Overview of Hawley Senior Living
Hawley Senior Living is an assisted living community located in Hawley, MN. It offers a variety of services including licensed assisted living with dementia care, respite and rehabilitation care, and hospice care. The facility provides a safe and secure environment with 24-hour personal care services.

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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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  • Review Sentiment
  • Review Volume
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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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  • State Inspections
  • 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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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.