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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 Field Crest Assisted Living
Field Crest Care Center is a city-owned, non-profit care center that provides rehabilitation, skilled nursing, and assisted living services all on one campus. Field Crest Assisted Living offers services and 24-hour staffing in both The Suites and Crest View Villa apartments. Please contact us if you would like to schedule a tour or receive more information on the services we provide.

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Overview of Cedar Crest of Silver Lake
Cedar Crest of Silver Lake is a senior living community located on the shore of Silver Lake, Minnesota. It offers personalized assisted living and memory care services in a family-owned environment. The facility provides a variety of activities and amenities to promote independence and well-being.

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Overview of Lewiston Senior Living
Lewiston Senior Living is a supportive assisted living community in Lewiston, MN. It is locally owned and operated, providing a hometown option for seniors who are no longer able to live independently. The facility is privately owned, state licensed, and built to accommodate the unique needs of aging adults.

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Gable Pines

1260 Co Rd E East, St Paul, MN 55110
Overview of Gable Pines

Discover independent living, assisted living, and memory care all under one roof at Gable Pines, a reliable senior living community in Ramsey County, Vadnais Heights, MN. The community offers an array of impeccably designed floor plans to provide residents with plenty of options to find the ideal residence that matches their needs. There’s a dedicated care team available 24 hours a day on-site to provide various services, such as assistance with activities of daily living and medication management.

Weekly housekeeping, laundry and linen service, and maintenance services are provided to free residents from tedious chores and let them enjoy their retirement to the fullest. Residents are also offered access to an on-site physician, home health services, physical therapy and occupational therapy, and podiatry services to address more of their needs. The community also offers a wide variety of activities designed to nurture residents’ holistic well-being to ensure they truly live a full and meaningful life.

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Overview of The Estates at Twin Rivers

The Estates at Twin Rivers is a nursing home in Anoka, MN, offering long-term care, skilled nursing, and rehabilitation. Promoting a supportive and inviting environment, the community ensures older adults can live comfortably in retirement. 24-hour care, healthy meals, and therapies are among the exceptional services provided to enrich residents’ living experiences. Through a holistic approach to care, residents receive high-quality care to help them recover and return to their routines with ease.

Games, recreational activities, and exercises provide residents with more opportunities to try out new hobbies and make friends. Residents can also rest comfortably, with thoughtfully furnished, private, and semi-private rooms. Situated near bus stops, leisure sites, and parks in Anoka, the community ensures residents have easy access to their necessities and leisure. This nursing home has exceptional standards of care, making it a good option for senior living in Minnesota.

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Overview of All Saints Senior Living
All Saints Senior Living is a senior living community located in Shakopee, MN. It offers a range of lifestyle options including Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, and Care Suites. The community is designed to support residents with various services and amenities, ensuring a fulfilling lifestyle.

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Overview of Elmore Assisted Living
Elmore Assisted Living is a community located in Elmore, MN. It offers a pet-friendly environment with six neighborhoods, including memory care on three floors. The facility features an outdoor courtyard with gardens and a pet area, providing residents with a warm and engaging atmosphere.

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Oakland Assisted Living

17838 Oakland Dr Ne, Ham Lake, MN 55304
Overview of Oakland Assisted Living

Discover a beautiful senior living community located in peaceful Ham Lake, MN. The Oakland Assisted Living is an esteemed residential community that offers assisted living services. Here, residents can enjoy the company of friendly people with state-of-the-art amenities and fun activities prepared to achieve a stress-free lifestyle. Spacious and cozy accommodations including private and semi-private rooms are available for its residents. Moreover, a trained and dedicated team is always on the go to provide round-the-clock care as well as security and monitoring services.

Experience a stress-free lifestyle with well-balanced, nutritious meals and snacks based on dietary needs. Meet new people and have fun with a full-packed schedule of events and celebrations within the beautiful spaces of this community. Engage in various wellness programs and recreational activities to boost physical endurance and social engagement. At Oakland Assisted Living, seniors are assured of a worry-free retirement.

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Overview of Arden Glades Assisted Living

Arden Glades Assisted Living is a distinguished community in Arden Hills, MN, that offers assisted living. Here, residents do not have to worry about their daily living activities and household responsibilities with personalized care 24/7. Medication management and incontinence care are also provided for comfort and convenience.

To enhance residents’ living experiences, a variety of recreational activities and stimulating programs is conducted. Mealtimes foster comfort and satisfy dietary needs with various healthy dining options served three times daily. Residents can also travel conveniently and safely with transportation services. With its comprehensive services and state-of-the-art amenities, residents make the most of their golden years.

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Overview of St Mark’s Heritage Community

St. Mark’s Heritage Community is a 54-bed nonprofit facility that has provided senior care for 63 years. The building handles a mix of short-term recovery and specialized memory care, generating an average length of stay of 97 days. The payer mix is balanced between private pay (60%), Medicare short-term rehab (35%), and Medicaid (5%). Business logs show the facility operates at 58% occupancy in a highly walkable neighborhood. Financial tracking indicates the community is moving out of historical deficits, nearing breakeven status with a slim negative 0.8% profit margin.

Public health databases reveal a high volume of daily care staffing alongside a history of minimal regulatory penalties. Direct nursing hours average 5 hours and 52 minutes per resident daily, running 15% ahead of the Minnesota baseline to rank 9th highest out of 85 facilities statewide. Weekend nurse coverage also runs 25% above the state average, maintaining a favorable 3.06:1 overall staff-to-resident ratio.

On the regulatory side, the property holds the top state ranking for penalty avoidance, carrying zero federal financial fines and only a single, one-day payment denial from February 2025. Long-term quality metrics show uneven clinical outcomes; residents demonstrate above-average emotional wellness with lower depression scores and fewer general functional declines, but clinical files log higher-than-average rates for major injury falls, urinary tract infections, and pressure ulcers.

Prospective residents evaluating area short-stay rehabilitation or specialized dementia care can review these public tracking documents to gauge the community’s operations. Since the official records show top-tier daily staffing volumes, an excellent fine-avoidance history, and strong emotional wellness outcomes alongside low neighborhood occupancy and long-term physical safety challenges, the data outlines a heavily staffed care setting.

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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.