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Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 527 assisted living communities in MN using MN Dept. of Health data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank assisted living in MN
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527 homes
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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: 43/ 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

Compare Assisted Living around Minnesota

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.

Presbyterian Homes of Bloomington
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Bloomington (West Bloomington)
111
Facility 111
MN AVG 61
Rank #97 / 528
No
37
Facility 37
MN AVG 43
Rank #357 / 632
1 Bed / 2 Bed
29
Facility 29
MN AVG 18
Rank #20 / 138
81.1% -
87.1%
Facility 87.1%
MN AVG 80.3
Rank #41 / 149
4
21
Facility 21
MN AVG 10
Rank #248 / 274
5.3
Facility 5.3
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #71 / 274
Trillium Woods
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Plymouth (Glacier Vista)
44
Facility 44
MN AVG 61
Rank #273 / 528
No
4
Facility 4
MN AVG 43
Rank #585 / 632
-
11
Facility 11
MN AVG 18
Rank #89 / 138
72.7% A+---3
4
Facility 4
MN AVG 10
Rank #27 / 274
1.3
Facility 1.3
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #12 / 274
Pelican Valley Senior Living
AL
HOS
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Pelican Rapids (East Mill Avenue)
28
Facility 28
MN AVG 61
Rank #344 / 528
No
58
Facility 58
MN AVG 43
Rank #191 / 632
Private Rooms- 91.1% -------
Golden LivingCenter in Moorhead
AL
NH
Moorhead
42
Facility 42
MN AVG 61
Rank #280 / 528
No
48
Facility 48
MN AVG 43
Rank #272 / 632
-- 86.7% -------
Folkestone
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Wayzata (South Wayzata Boulevard)
90
Facility 90
MN AVG 61
Rank #142 / 528
No
53
Facility 53
MN AVG 43
Rank #233 / 632
-- 32.2% ----3
9
Facility 9
MN AVG 10
Rank #123 / 274
3.0
Facility 3.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #19 / 274
Walker Methodist Walker Place
AL
IL
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Minneapolis (Southwest Minneapolis)
120
Facility 120
MN AVG 61
Rank #71 / 528
Yes
74
Facility 74
MN AVG 43
Rank #86 / 632
1 Bed / 2 Bed
20
Facility 20
MN AVG 18
Rank #41 / 138
96.7% A+
91.3%
Facility 91.3%
MN AVG 80.3
Rank #14 / 149
1
9
Facility 9
MN AVG 10
Rank #123 / 274
9.0
Facility 9.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #137 / 274
Lifecare Medical Center
AL
HOS
NH
PC
SNF
Se Roseau
45
Facility 45
MN AVG 61
Rank #270 / 528
No
58
Facility 58
MN AVG 43
Rank #191 / 632
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Asst Lvg In Heritage Hall
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Bloomington (West Bloomington)
52
Facility 52
MN AVG 61
Rank #248 / 528
No
50
Facility 50
MN AVG 43
Rank #250 / 632
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16
Facility 16
MN AVG 10
Rank #218 / 274
4.0
Facility 4.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #34 / 274
New Perspective Columbia Heights
AL
IL
MC
Columbia Heights
85
Facility 85
MN AVG 61
Rank #158 / 528
Yes
60
Facility 60
MN AVG 43
Rank #173 / 632
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
19
Facility 19
MN AVG 18
Rank #47 / 138
85.9% A+
85%
Facility 85%
MN AVG 80.3
Rank #50 / 149
1
6
Facility 6
MN AVG 10
Rank #60 / 274
6.0
Facility 6.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #72 / 274
Nine Mile Creek Senior Living
AL
IL
MC
Bloomington (West Bloomington)
107
Facility 107
MN AVG 61
Rank #108 / 528
No
29
Facility 29
MN AVG 43
Rank #423 / 632
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
16
Facility 16
MN AVG 18
Rank #71 / 138
93.5% A+
80.7%
Facility 80.7%
MN AVG 80.3
Rank #76 / 149
1
1
Facility 1
MN AVG 10
Rank #5 / 274
1.0
Facility 1.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #5 / 274
Haven Homes Assisted Living
AL
HOS
IL
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Maple Plain
106
Facility 106
MN AVG 61
Rank #110 / 528
Yes
45
Facility 45
MN AVG 43
Rank #295 / 632
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Vernon Terrace of Edina
AL
IL
MC
Edina (Grandview)
170
Facility 170
MN AVG 61
Rank #18 / 528
Yes
70
Facility 70
MN AVG 43
Rank #111 / 632
1 Bed / 2 Bed- 87.6% -
82.9%
Facility 82.9%
MN AVG 80.3
Rank #62 / 149
1
2
Facility 2
MN AVG 10
Rank #10 / 274
2.0
Facility 2.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #14 / 274
Chosen Valley Assisted Living
AL
HOS
IL
NH
SNF
Se Chatfield
40
Facility 40
MN AVG 61
Rank #293 / 528
No
43
Facility 43
MN AVG 43
Rank #308 / 632
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Friendship Village of Bloomington
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Bloomington (West Bloomington)
85
Facility 85
MN AVG 61
Rank #158 / 528
Yes
16
Facility 16
MN AVG 43
Rank #525 / 632
1 Bed / 2 Bed
47
Facility 47
MN AVG 18
Rank #2 / 138
84.7% -
78.9%
Facility 78.9%
MN AVG 80.3
Rank #90 / 149
4
26
Facility 26
MN AVG 10
Rank #259 / 274
6.5
Facility 6.5
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #96 / 274
Trouvaille Memory Care Suites
AL
MC
Excelsior (Chanhassen)
51
Facility 51
MN AVG 61
Rank #256 / 528
No
47
Facility 47
MN AVG 43
Rank #279 / 632
1 Bed / 2 Bed- 94.1% -
89.5%
Facility 89.5%
MN AVG 80.3
Rank #25 / 149
1
1
Facility 1
MN AVG 10
Rank #5 / 274
1.0
Facility 1.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #5 / 274
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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 Woodstone Senior Living
Woodstone Senior Living is a senior living community located in Hutchinson, Minnesota. It offers a smaller, more intimate setting for residents, providing personalized care and a family-like atmosphere. The community features services such as assisted living, memory care, and care suites.

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Havenwood Of Minnetonka

17710 Old Excelsior Boulevard, Minnetonka, MN 55345
Overview of Havenwood of Minnetonka
Havenwood of Minnetonka is a senior living community located in Minnetonka, MN. It offers a range of living options including independent living, assisted living, enhanced assisted living, and memory care. The community is designed to provide a friendly and vibrant lifestyle for its residents.

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Overview of Lake Song Assisted Living

Lake Song Assisted Living is a 37-bed senior housing property located at 206 North Elm Street in Onamia, Minnesota. Developed through a partnership involving the Mille Lacs Health System, this Mille Lacs County community operates a mixed-care model that combines standard apartment-style assisted living with a dedicated eight-unit memory care wing.

The program delivers 24-hour on-site personal assistance, with resident care attendants and licensed nursing staff managing medication administration, specialized dietary needs, and individualized wellness tracking. Financial coverage options include the Elderly Waiver, Community Access for Disability Inclusion (CADI) waiver, Brain Injury waiver, and Housing Support programs to assist eligible residents with long-term care funding. Private apartments are configured across studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom floor plans equipped with accessible bathrooms and kitchenettes.

The surrounding small-town neighborhood is car-dependent, carrying a walkability score of 49 out of 100, which indicates that most routine medical appointments, regional shopping, and off-campus errands require a vehicle. The facility maintains a strict no-pets policy, requiring incoming residents to transition without companion animals.

Prospective residents evaluating localized memory care or assisted living frameworks can contact the Onamia administrative office to verify current apartment vacancies and arrange a guided walkthrough of the lakeside property.

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Overview of Empower Center Care
Empower Center Care is an assisted living community in Saint Paul, MN. It offers personalized, compassionate care and a vibrant community with enriching activities. Residents enjoy three daily meals, transportation coordination, and support for daily living activities.

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Overview of Arbor Garden Place
Arbor Garden Place is a senior living community located in Eyota, Minnesota. It offers personalized assisted living and memory care services, providing a nurturing environment tailored to residents' needs. Residents enjoy restaurant-style dining, diverse activities, and support with daily tasks.

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Overview of Assisted Living at the Shores

Prepare to be captivated by the awe-inspiring views of the shoreline, a constant reminder of the natural wonders that envelop The Shores. This assisted living community is a gem nestled within the inviting neighborhood of Duluth. The remarkable community offers 40 thoughtfully designed apartments, providing residents with a life of comfort and convenience. A team of highly trained staff stands ready to deliver exceptional care, catering to the unique needs of each individual.

The sun-kissed outdoor patios beckon, offering the perfect setting for laughter-filled gatherings and heartfelt conversations. The charming garden room provides a tranquil oasis where nature’s beauty intertwines with serenity. Within the warm and inviting common areas, lifelong friendships blossom and stories are shared, fostering a deep sense of belonging. The calendar is brimming with exciting activities, offering residents ample opportunities to engage, explore, and thrive. Whether it’s immersing oneself in local attractions or participating in the on-site wellness programs, each day presents new avenues for personal growth and independence. With a dedicated team committed to delivering exceptional experiences, this assisted living community sets the standard for senior residential homes.

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Asian American Elderly AL

5313 62Nd Avenue, North Brooklyn Center, MN 55429
Overview of Asian American Elderly Al

Surrounded by local amenities in North Brooklyn Center, MN, Asian American Elderly Al is a distinguished community that offers assisted living. Residents keep their peace of mind and receive exceptional care for their daily living activities and personal needs around the clock. The community also helps with cleaning, laundry, and other household chores, ensuring residents have more time to do the things they love.

Residents can interact with their surroundings and live actively with a variety of exciting social events and light exercises. Delicious and healthy meals are also served to meet residents’ dietary needs and preferences. With transportation services and parking spaces, residents can travel safely based on their preferences. The community is a good place to spend retirement, especially with its nurturing setting and high-quality services.

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Overview of Woodbury Senior Living

Woodbury Senior Living stands as a true gem within Minnesota, offering a comprehensive range of services, from assisted living to memory care. This community also extends its offerings to skilled nursing and transitional care, providing seniors with a harmonious blend of support and independence. The community’s dedication to residents’ overall happiness is further evidenced by its round-the-clock nursing staff, ensuring continuous care and support. A range of services, including housekeeping, freshly cooked meals, and social engagement opportunities, contribute to the vibrant lifestyle offered.
The interior boasts a timeless atmosphere, creating a sense of comfort and belonging. Residents can also avail themselves of a wellness and fitness room, a tranquil chapel, an on-site beauty salon and barbershop, and various dedicated areas for art and music. The well-appointed apartments are equipped with modern conveniences such as an emergency response system, private balconies, and individually controlled temperature settings. With its array of offerings and commitment to creating a reliable and trustworthy home, Woodbury Senior Living is a haven that families can wholeheartedly rely on.

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Overview of Asian American Elderly Al

Located in the peaceful neighborhood of St. Paul, MN, Asian American Elderly Al is a blissful community that offers assisted living. Dedicated to residents’ welfare, top-tier care tailored to their daily living activities is provided around the clock. Here, residents are assured of taking their medicines as prescribed with medication management.

Here, residents will not feel lonely with a jam-packed calendar of exciting events and engaging programs that highlight their interests and capabilities. Accommodating special diets, delightful and well-balanced meals are served to meet residents’ dietary needs and preferences. Transportation services are also provided, so residents can travel without hasles. The community’s state-of-the-art amenities and top-notch services create the perfect setting for a worry-free retirement.

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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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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 527 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.