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Overview of Isaiah Residential Care Services

Experience a worry-free retirement at Isaiah Residential Care Services, a distinguished community in South Bloomington, MN, that offers nursing care. Dedicated to residents’ well-being, high-quality care is provided for their daily living activities and unique needs 24/7. Here, incontinence care and medication management are also provided for comfort and convenience.

Promoting an active lifestyle and social engagement, a jam-packed calendar of enriching activities and engaging programs is conducted. Mealtimes are also something to look forward to, with delicious and healthy dining options that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. A registered nurse or a licensed practical nurse oversees residents’ care to ensure their safety. The community is ideal for those needing complex care for their healthcare needs, especially with its comprehensive care options.

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Overview of Elmore Assisted Living

Elmore Assisted Living provides assisted living and memory care in Elmore, MN. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing and medication management. Memory care provides supervision for someone living with dementia who may be at risk of wandering.

Both care levels are available here. A resident whose needs grow over time may be able to remain in the community instead of moving elsewhere. The community has 72 beds. Residents may bring pets, and the outdoor courtyard has gardens and a designated pet area, giving them a place to spend time outside with their animals.

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Overview of The Gardens at St Gertrudes

The Gardens at St Gertrudes provides assisted living, nursing home care, skilled nursing, and respite care in Shakopee, Minnesota. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks, while skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care. Respite care offers a short stay for someone whose usual caregiver is traveling or recovering, and the combination of assisted living with skilled nursing can support a resident whose needs grow over time without requiring a move to another community.

With 46 beds, this is a smaller community where staff and residents can get to know each other. Total nurse staffing is 4 hours and 40 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily hands-on nursing time assigned to each resident. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families options for short-term skilled care after a hospital stay, eligible long-term support when savings may not cover the full stay, or direct payment.

A private, furnished two-bedroom apartment with a full kitchen and full bath can suit a couple moving together or a resident who wants a companion. Residents may keep pets, attend religious services, use rehabilitation services, and spend time in landscaped grounds that include a courtyard and patio. The home may be a good fit for someone who needs help with daily tasks, licensed nursing care, a short respite stay, or a setting that can accommodate increasing care needs over time.

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Overview of Gracewood Advanced Assisted Living and Memory Care

A short drive from Minneapolis, Gracewood Advanced Assisted Living and Memory Care is one of the trusted homes in Lino Lakes. The senior living community practices compassion and kindness and is ready to attend to any holistic wellness needs. Gracewood Advanced is an elegant resort-like community that strives to be compassionate, caring, and secure, where residents can thrive.

Gracewood community features include housekeeping services, ADLs, delicious dining, social activities, entertainment programs, and all-house maintenance. There are also spacious lounge areas throughout, well-lit common areas, and a spacious dining room. 

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Overview of Beacon Specialized Living – Minnesota

Beacon Specialized Living in Minnesota offers assisted living and long-term care services within charming neighborhood settings tailored for secure and fulfilling senior living experiences. Their living spaces, adorned with a modern yet classic touch, feature handicap accessibility, ensuring comfort and convenience for residents. Partnering closely with St. Croix Hospice and Hometown Physician Services, they extend their services to include hospice and on-site physician care.
Across Minnesota, their campuses, including Wedgewood South, Wedgewood North, Wedgewood Central, Belmont, Rosemount, Eagan, and Crest View in Hudson, Wisconsin, provide a range of options for seniors and their families. With strategically located campuses and a commitment to comprehensive care, Beacon Specialized Living stands as the top choice for specialized senior living, offering a reliable spectrum of services that families can definitely count on.

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Overview of Suite Living Senior Care of Ra

Suite Living Senior Care of Ra provides assisted living, hospice care, memory care, and respite care in Ramsey, Minnesota. In assisted living, residents receive help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while continuing to maintain their own living space.

Memory care is provided in a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Hospice care focuses on comfort and support near the end of life, while respite care offers a short stay when a resident’s usual caregiver needs time to travel or recover.

The range of care types can suit a family seeking support for changing needs, including memory care, hospice care, or a temporary respite stay. With 32 beds, the community is smaller, giving residents and staff the opportunity to get to know one another.

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Overview of Autumn Glen Senior Living

Autumn Glen Senior Living offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care in Coon Rapids, MN. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication, while the resident keeps a private apartment. Independent living offers private living with community services and no daily care, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

The range of care types may suit a resident whose needs grow over time and who may be able to remain in the same community. Care needs can change gradually. Having several options in one community may support continuity as those needs develop.

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Our House

1017 Northwest 7Th Street, Faribault, MN 55021
Overview of Our House

Age blissfully at Our House, an idyllic retreat in Faribault, MN, offering assisted living. Committed to residents’ welfare, top-notch care is provided for their unique needs around the clock. Cleaning, laundry, and other household chores are also taken care of, ensuring residents can maintain their independence without hassles.

Promoting an active lifestyle and social engagement, a thoughtfully curated calendar of fun recreational activities and enriching programs is conducted for residents’ enjoyment and wellness. Delicious and well-balanced meals are also served daily to satisfy residents’ dietary needs and preferences. The community also provides transportation services and medication management for convenience and safety. Residents can make the most of their golden years within the community’s nurturing and friendly setting.

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Overview of Nature’s Point Assisted Living

Nature’s Point Assisted Living is an assisted living community in St. Cloud, MN. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks while allowing residents to maintain their own living space, making the community a potential fit for someone who needs support with everyday care.

The community has 39 beds, placing it in the smaller-community range where staff and residents can get to know each other. Chef-inspired meals are provided through the community, giving residents prepared meals, and Nature’s Point Assisted Living is owned by Eden Senior Care Network.

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Overview of Suite Living of Eden Prairie

Tucked away in the peaceful neighborhood of Hennepin County, Eden Prairie, MN, Suite Living of Eden Prairie is a serene senior living community, offering assisted living, memory care, respite care, and hospice care. Residents are provided the comfort of knowing that help is available when they need it with 24-hour provision from a dedicated team. The community offers an array of floor plans designed to maximize residents’ independence, combined with supportive services, such as assistance with ADLs, medication management, hospice coordination and other specialized services.

Committed to offering a nourishing environment that helps each resident reach their highest level of physical, emotional and spiritual well-being, the community offers a wide array of care services. Residents dealing with Alzheimer’s or Dementia also thrive in environments where they feel safe and secure with a dedicated care team that offer personalized services in a warm and comfortable atmosphere.

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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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  • % Inspections w/ Citations
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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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Website & Operator Transparency 10%

Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.

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Community Stability 10%

Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.

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  • 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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  • 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.