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Blessing Residential Care

8240 Newton Ave N, Brooklyn Park, MN 55444
Overview of Blessing Residential Care

Blessing Residential Care offers assisted living and residential care in Brooklyn Park, MN. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks while the resident has a private room, and the five bed community may suit someone who prefers a smaller residential setting.

Medicaid is accepted, giving eligible residents a payment option when personal savings may not cover the cost of care. The area has a Walk Score of 42 and is car dependent, so most errands require a car or a ride.

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Savanna Prairie

260 Magnus Johnson Street Ne, Kimball, MN 55353
Overview of Savanna Prairie

Savanna Prairie is a distinguished community in Kimball, MN, that offers assisted living. Featuring 36 accessible units, the community ensures residents feel at ease during their stay. Here, residents experience a worry-free lifestyle, with top-notch assistance for their daily living activities and household tasks around the clock.

Dedicated to enhancing residents’ living experiences and wellness, a well-thought-out calendar of stimulating activities and enriching programs. Mealtimes foster comfort and satisfy dietary needs with delicious and well-balanced dining options. Medication reminders are also provided, so residents can take their medications as prescribed. The community is a good option for those seeking comfort in retirement, especially with its high-quality services and well-maintained amenities.

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Overview of Bay Harbor Senior Living

Bay Harbor Senior Living provides assisted living, independent living, and memory care in La Crescent, MN. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication. Independent living offers private living with community services and no daily care, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision. The range of care types can suit a resident whose needs change over time.

The community has 86 beds. A Walk Score of 57 places the area in the somewhat walkable band, so some errands can be done on foot. A resident who no longer drives may still be able to complete some errands independently.

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Overview of The Meadows of Wadena

The Meadows of Wadena provides assisted living and memory care in Wadena, MN. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing and medication while a resident keeps a private living space; Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. The community has 52 beds. Offering both care levels may make The Meadows of Wadena a good fit for a resident whose needs may grow over time without requiring a move to a different community. A walk score of 60 means the area is somewhat walkable, with some errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives may be able to manage some nearby outings independently.

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Overview of Lifecare Medical Center

Lifecare Medical Center in Roseau, Minnesota, delivers a continuum of care that encompasses assisted living, skilled nursing, general nursing home care, hospice, and palliative services. Assisted living supports residents through assistance with daily tasks in private living spaces, while hospice and palliative programs emphasize comfort and symptom relief. The availability of multiple care levels allows individuals to remain in the same community as their health requirements change.

This 45-bed community records an average of 5 hours and 43 minutes of total daily nurse staffing per resident. Health-focused programming includes health and wellness classes, nutrition consultations, community health initiatives, and telemedicine capabilities for remote medical consultations. Situated in an area with a walk score of 58, the location permits some daily errands on foot.

Families can contact Lifecare Medical Center to learn more about care options, verify bed availability, or arrange a private tour of the facilities.

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Overview of Crest View Senior Community At
Crest View Senior Community At is located in Columbia Heights, MN. It offers a range of services including skilled nursing, independent living, assisted living, and memory care. The community has been serving the area since 1952.

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Overview of Serendipitous Living

Enjoy comfort like no other at Serendipitous Living, a blissful retreat in Eagan, MN, that offers assisted living. Here, residents can ease their worries with high-quality assistance for their daily living activities, like grooming and dressing, 24/7. The community also takes care of cleaning and maintaining its purposely built and secure accommodations, ensuring residents can feel a sense of familiarity during their stay.

Residents can spend their days as they please, accompanied by a well-thought-out calendar of engaging activities and fun programs like movie nights and exercises. Delicious and healthy meals are also prepared to meet residents’ nutritional needs and preferences, ensuring a satisfactory dining experience. With medication management, residents do not have to worry about their prescriptions. The community’s warm and supportive environment creates the ideal setting where residents can flourish in retirement.

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Overview of Vista Prairie at Ridgeway on G
Vista Prairie at Ridgeway on G is a senior living community in Champlin, MN. It offers a variety of services including Independence Plus, Assisted Living, Memory Care, and Care Suites. The community focuses on providing personalized care and a supportive environment for seniors.

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Overview of French Meadow Place
French Meadow Place is a senior living community located in Le Sueur, MN. It offers assisted living, memory care, respite, and hospice care services. The community is designed to provide a comfortable and nurturing environment for seniors.

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Boka Haven Inc

5251 386Th Street, North Branch, MN 55056
Overview of Boka Haven

Boka Haven is an assisted living community in North Branch, MN. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while allowing a resident to keep a private living space, and registered nursing services add nursing support within that care setting.

There are 40 beds in all. That smaller size can suit someone who prefers a setting where staff and residents may get to know one another. The community has a Walk Score of 54, meaning the area is somewhat walkable and some errands can be completed on foot, giving a resident who no longer drives limited opportunities to reach nearby destinations independently.

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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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  • Accreditations
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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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  • 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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  • 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.