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Best Senior Communities in Minnesota

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 623 senior communities communities in Minnesota using Minnesota Dept. of Human Services (DHS) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank senior communities in MN
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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

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The information below is reported by the Minnesota Department of Health, Health Regulation Division.

New Perspective Columbia Heights
SC
AL
IL
MC
Columbia Heights
85
Facility 85
MN AVG 61
Rank #159 / 532
Yes
60
Facility 60
MN AVG 43
Rank #173 / 632
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
18
Facility 18
MN AVG 18
Rank #50 / 137
85.9%
Facility 85.9%
MN AVG 76.6%
Rank #95 / 302
A+
85%
Facility 85%
MN AVG 80.3
Rank #50 / 149
1
6
Facility 6
MN AVG 10
Rank #61 / 276
6.0
Facility 6.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #75 / 276
Presbyterian Homes of Bloomington
SC
NH
AL
IL
MC
Bloomington (West Bloomington)
111
Facility 111
MN AVG 61
Rank #98 / 532
No
37
Facility 37
MN AVG 43
Rank #357 / 632
1 Bed / 2 Bed
29
Facility 29
MN AVG 18
Rank #20 / 137
81.1%
Facility 81.1%
MN AVG 76.6%
Rank #134 / 302
-
87.1%
Facility 87.1%
MN AVG 80.3
Rank #41 / 149
4
21
Facility 21
MN AVG 10
Rank #250 / 276
5.3
Facility 5.3
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #74 / 276
Nine Mile Creek Senior Living
SC
AL
IL
MC
Bloomington (West Bloomington)
107
Facility 107
MN AVG 61
Rank #109 / 532
No
29
Facility 29
MN AVG 43
Rank #423 / 632
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
16
Facility 16
MN AVG 18
Rank #71 / 137
93.5%
Facility 93.5%
MN AVG 76.6%
Rank #50 / 302
A+
80.7%
Facility 80.7%
MN AVG 80.3
Rank #76 / 149
1
1
Facility 1
MN AVG 10
Rank #5 / 276
1.0
Facility 1.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #5 / 276
Stoney River Ramsey
SC
AL
MC
Ramsey (Nowthen Boulevard Northwest)
80
Facility 80
MN AVG 61
Rank #175 / 532
No
38
Facility 38
MN AVG 43
Rank #350 / 632
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
16
Facility 16
MN AVG 18
Rank #71 / 137
93.8%
Facility 93.8%
MN AVG 76.6%
Rank #48 / 302
-
72.7%
Facility 72.7%
MN AVG 80.3
Rank #118 / 149
1
21
Facility 21
MN AVG 10
Rank #250 / 276
21.0
Facility 21.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #258 / 276
Arbor Oaks Senior Living
SC
AL
HC
IL
MC
Andover
78
Facility 78
MN AVG 61
Rank #180 / 532
No
45
Facility 45
MN AVG 43
Rank #295 / 632
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
14
Facility 14
MN AVG 18
Rank #79 / 137
85.9%
Facility 85.9%
MN AVG 76.6%
Rank #95 / 302
-
78.5%
Facility 78.5%
MN AVG 80.3
Rank #94 / 149
1
4
Facility 4
MN AVG 10
Rank #27 / 276
4.0
Facility 4.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #36 / 276
Artis Senior Living of Woodbury
SC
MC
Woodbury (Afton Road)
64
Facility 64
MN AVG 61
Rank #219 / 532
No
49
Facility 49
MN AVG 43
Rank #257 / 632
Studio
8
Facility 8
MN AVG 18
Rank #105 / 137
76.6%
Facility 76.6%
MN AVG 76.6%
Rank #178 / 302
A+
87.2%
Facility 87.2%
MN AVG 80.3
Rank #38 / 149
1
13
Facility 13
MN AVG 10
Rank #197 / 276
13.0
Facility 13.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #209 / 276
New Perspective Highland Park
SC
AL
IL
MC
St Paul (Highland Park)
109
Facility 109
MN AVG 61
Rank #107 / 532
Yes
68
Facility 68
MN AVG 43
Rank #121 / 632
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
18
Facility 18
MN AVG 18
Rank #50 / 137
75.2%
Facility 75.2%
MN AVG 76.6%
Rank #182 / 302
A+
83.5%
Facility 83.5%
MN AVG 80.3
Rank #61 / 149
1
22
Facility 22
MN AVG 10
Rank #253 / 276
22.0
Facility 22.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #260 / 276
Wealshire of Bloomington
SC
MC
Bloomington (East Bloomington)
119
Facility 119
MN AVG 61
Rank #78 / 532
No
21
Facility 21
MN AVG 43
Rank #487 / 632
Studio
17
Facility 17
MN AVG 18
Rank #68 / 137
84.9%
Facility 84.9%
MN AVG 76.6%
Rank #107 / 302
--1
6
Facility 6
MN AVG 10
Rank #61 / 276
6.0
Facility 6.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #75 / 276
Abiitan Mill City
SC
AL
IL
MC
Minneapolis (Central Minneapolis)
110
Facility 110
MN AVG 61
Rank #99 / 532
No
92
Facility 92
MN AVG 43
Rank #6 / 632
1 Bed / 2 Bed
11
Facility 11
MN AVG 18
Rank #90 / 137
89.1%
Facility 89.1%
MN AVG 76.6%
Rank #79 / 302
-
73.3%
Facility 73.3%
MN AVG 80.3
Rank #115 / 149
1
8
Facility 8
MN AVG 10
Rank #102 / 276
8.0
Facility 8.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #117 / 276
New Perspective Faribault
SC
AL
IL
MC
Faribault
65
Facility 65
MN AVG 61
Rank #216 / 532
Yes
39
Facility 39
MN AVG 43
Rank #344 / 632
Studio / 1 Bed
18
Facility 18
MN AVG 18
Rank #50 / 137
76.9%
Facility 76.9%
MN AVG 76.6%
Rank #175 / 302
A+
89.1%
Facility 89.1%
MN AVG 80.3
Rank #28 / 149
1
22
Facility 22
MN AVG 10
Rank #253 / 276
22.0
Facility 22.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #260 / 276
New Perspective Carlson Parkway
SC
AL
IL
MC
Minnetonka
115
Facility 115
MN AVG 61
Rank #88 / 532
Yes
32
Facility 32
MN AVG 43
Rank #395 / 632
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
18
Facility 18
MN AVG 18
Rank #50 / 137
88.7%
Facility 88.7%
MN AVG 76.6%
Rank #81 / 302
A+
80.4%
Facility 80.4%
MN AVG 80.3
Rank #78 / 149
1
5
Facility 5
MN AVG 10
Rank #40 / 276
5.0
Facility 5.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #52 / 276
Kingsley Shores
SC
AL
IL
MC
Lakeville
116
Facility 116
MN AVG 61
Rank #84 / 532
Yes
25
Facility 25
MN AVG 43
Rank #448 / 632
Studio / 1 bed / 2 bed
13
Facility 13
MN AVG 18
Rank #81 / 137
79.3%
Facility 79.3%
MN AVG 76.6%
Rank #164 / 302
--1
16
Facility 16
MN AVG 10
Rank #220 / 276
16.0
Facility 16.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #230 / 276
New Perspective Senior Living | Waconia
SC
AL
IL
MC
Waconia
120
Facility 120
MN AVG 61
Rank #72 / 532
Yes
37
Facility 37
MN AVG 43
Rank #357 / 632
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
18
Facility 18
MN AVG 18
Rank #50 / 137
-A+--
76.9%
Facility 76.9%
MN AVG 80.3
Rank #105 / 149
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New Perspective Prior Lake
SC
AL
IL
MC
Prior Lake
120
Facility 120
MN AVG 61
Rank #72 / 532
Yes
38
Facility 38
MN AVG 43
Rank #350 / 632
1 Bed / 2 Bed
18
Facility 18
MN AVG 18
Rank #50 / 137
99.2%
Facility 99.2%
MN AVG 76.6%
Rank #33 / 302
A+
84%
Facility 84%
MN AVG 80.3
Rank #57 / 149
1
12
Facility 12
MN AVG 10
Rank #179 / 276
12.0
Facility 12.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #191 / 276
New Perspective Eagan
SC
AL
IL
MC
Eagan
145
Facility 145
MN AVG 61
Rank #38 / 532
Yes
66
Facility 66
MN AVG 43
Rank #132 / 632
1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed
18
Facility 18
MN AVG 18
Rank #50 / 137
50.3%
Facility 50.3%
MN AVG 76.6%
Rank #265 / 302
A+
69.9%
Facility 69.9%
MN AVG 80.3
Rank #127 / 149
1
3
Facility 3
MN AVG 10
Rank #14 / 276
3.0
Facility 3.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #19 / 276
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Overview of Runnstone Senior Living

Experience the best of your golden years at Runnstone Senior Living, a blissful retreat in Minneapolis, MN, offering independent living. The community features beautifully furnished and cozy one- and two-bedroom floor plans, ensuring residents’ comfort and safety. Residents ease their worries with on-site maintenance, laundry services, and a state-of-the-art security system.

With a thoughtfully curated calendar of fun recreational activities and engaging programs, residents are encouraged to live actively and make new friends. Meal services are also provided to satisfy residents’ dietary needs. Amenities include a fitness center, a clubhouse, a multipurpose room, and a vast courtyard, creating the ideal setting for residents to thrive in retirement.

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Overview of Arbor Lane Memory Care

Quietly nestled in a serene neighborhood in Burnsville, MN, Arbor Lane Memory Care offers residents a safe and peaceful place to receive compassionate memory care services. As an award-winning community, Arbor Lane Memory Care provides exceptional care and support that helps residents maintain a high quality of life and comfort. Through its state-of-the-art memory care program, the community strives to help residents facing the challenges of memory conditions live their lives fully while improving their overall well-being.

The community also offers an array of carefully curated activities that help residents connect with their passions and other residents while enriching their lives. Residents here are also served three delicious meals a day to ensure they are always full, energized, and properly nourished. At Arbor Lane Memory Care, they continuously make efforts to improve their services to help residents achieve an excellent quality of life.

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Tradition

8500 Tessman Farm Rd, Brooklyn Park, MN 55445
Overview of Tradition

Overlooking the beautiful community of Brooklyn Park, MN, the Tradition is a classic senior living community offering independent living and assisted living services. Here, residents can choose from well-appointed and cozy accommodations with several floor plans based on their preferences. The community is committed to its mission of removing limits and enhancing the lives of its residents during their stay. Having a highly equipped and dedicated team, the community ensures comfort and security among its residents

With its top-of-the-line amenities and services, residents can enjoy delectable dining with chef-prepared menus daily, scheduled transportation for appointments, health and wellness programs, and daily events and activities. Explore its beautifully created spaces such as its walking paths and meet new companions. At Tradition, seniors can truly enjoy a secure living experience.

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Overview of Amira Choice Champlin

Set in Anoka County, Champlin, MN, Amira Choice Champlin is an excellent senior living community that offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Discover a warm and inviting living space with an array of thoughtfully designed studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments with open design, and plenty of personal storage. Residents benefit from the compassionate care and support provided by a team of dedicated caregivers who help residents with activities like dressing, bathing and medication management.

In addition to comprehensive support and assistance, residents are also provided with plenty of opportunities to stay active, engaged, and entertained with a full calendar of activity programs. From social events, fitness classes, and scheduled group outings, to guest entertainment, and various clubs, there are plenty of interesting activities to choose from. The community serves up a delicious and varied menu of three chef-prepared meals daily, with extended hours to fit residents’ schedule. An array of spiritual programs are also provided to ensure residents’ overall needs, including the spiritual ones are met. Housekeeping, laundry, and personal maintenance are also handled to ensure residents have plenty of time to explore the finest things the community has to offer.

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Overview of Beehive Homes Assisted Living

Beehive Homes Assisted Living and Memory Care is a trusted helping hand in Grand Junction, Colorado. Its unique residential homes exude a positive vibe, carefully designed to provide unparalleled comfort for seniors in the area. It provides a nurturing environment where assisted living, memory care, and respite care seamlessly blend to create a haven of support and compassion.

The home’s private rooms are thoughtfully designed to ensure both independence and privacy, allowing residents to enjoy their personal space to the fullest. Beyond the physical space, the community is defined by the warmth of its staff. The staff’s expertise and dedication bring peace of mind to their residents and their families. Impeccable housekeeping and laundry services, coupled with amenities like public Wi-Fi and a secure outdoor courtyard, enrich the living experience in their smoke-free environment. At Beehive Homes, they understand the importance of holistic well-being, and their facilities reflect this commitment. Plus, they offer convenient on-site options, including a hair and nail salon, ensuring that residents have access to all the comforts of home.

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Brookdale Edina

3330 Edinborough Way, Minneapolis, MN 55435
Overview of Brookdale Edina

Nestled in the charming city of Edina, Minnesota, Brookdale Edina offers a range of senior living options, including independent living, assisted living, and memory care, all on one campus. This vibrant community, part of the expansive Edinborough Park, allows residents to enjoy beautifully landscaped gardens, walking paths, a swimming pool, and a performance theater. With personalized care tailored to individual needs, residents can live more adventurously and worry less about daily chores.

Brookdale Edina provides a dynamic lifestyle with various activities both on and off campus. Residents can explore local attractions like the Walker Art Center’s sculpture garden or catch a Twins game at Target Field. On-site, they can participate in tai chi classes, writing workshops, or the chess club. The dining experience is exceptional, with chef-prepared meals in an elegant setting and specialized options for memory care residents, ensuring everyone enjoys nutritious and delicious food.

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Overview of Carver Ridge Senior Living

Nestled in the heart of Carver, MN, Carver Ridge Senior Living offers a range of senior living options, including independent living, assisted living, and memory care. With a variety of spacious suites and floor plans, residents can find the perfect living arrangement to match their needs. The community is designed to provide comfort and independence, while offering the support necessary for those needing assistance with daily activities.

With a compassionate team, Carver Ridge emphasizes wellness through the Inspire Wellness for Life program, focusing on physical, emotional, social, and intellectual health. Residents can enjoy amenities such as medication management, enriching social activities, and specialized dementia care. The community’s commitment to individualized care and an inviting atmosphere make it a perfect place for seniors to thrive and live life to the fullest.

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Overview of Oak Terrace Assisted Living of North Mankato

Live your retirement life in a bliss with Oak Terrace Assisted Living of North Mankato, a paradisal senior living community in North Mankato, MN. The community offers different lifestyle options, including independent living, assisted living, and memory care, making sure residents have access to the services they need for their continuously changing needs. Bright and cozy accommodations are offered to give residents a relaxing space for enjoying their precious personal time or inviting friends over.

A vibrant range of activities and fitness classes help residents stay active and inspired to live a dynamic and fulfilling life. Various amenities, such as a beauty salon, movie theater, library, fireplaces, and relaxing outdoor spaces are also offered to make residents’ living experience more enjoyable and convenient. Here, residents have access to the support, convenience, and programming they need to lead the lifestyle they want and deserve.

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Overview of Vernon Terrace of Edina

Located in the welcoming community of Hennepin County, Edina, MN, Vernon Terrace of Edina is a distinctive senior living community, offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Residents thrive in their beautiful accommodations, with a variety of pet-friendly one and two bedroom layouts available to help them find just the right fit for their needs. The community offers high-quality care services, enriching activities, personalized support, and a worry-free lifestyle, all while being conveniently near parks, the library, clinics, and shops.

Committed to providing a place to live well, the community goes above and beyond and provides more than just the basic needs of life. Here, residents also enjoy access to a range of amenities and participation in a wide array of interesting and stimulating activities. There’s a wellness center to make sure residents stay active and fit, a theater and a library for enjoyment, and cozy lounge and community rooms for socialization.

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Overview of Oak Hill Assisted Living

Settled in the beautiful neighborhood of Grand Rapids, MN, the Oak Hill Assisted Living is an esteemed senior living community offering assisted living services. This community follows a set of guiding principles including preserving dignity, freedom of choice, and maintaining hope in delivering its care and services. Spacious and cozy accommodations are available and tailored to the needs of its residents. With a trained and compassionate team, residents can receive round-the-clock assistance at all levels of care.

Dedicated to making every day a good day, residents can enjoy a wide range of amenities and services including 3 delightful and nutritious meals based on special dietary needs, unlimited snacks and beverages, housekeeping, laundry, and linen services. Participate in a full-packed calendar of social activities and leisure outings. At Oak Hill Assisted Living, seniors are guaranteed a classic 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 Senior Communities in Minnesota

What is senior living?

Senior communities are residential settings designed for adults aged 55 or older, with options ranging from active independent living to assisted living and memory care.

How many senior communities are listed on this page?

This page features 623 senior communities in Minnesota. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right senior community 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 senior communities 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.