Page 16 of Best Senior Communities in Minnesota

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 632 senior communities in MN using MN Dept. of Health data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank senior communities in MN
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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: 61The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Minnesota. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

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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-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. RESC (Residential Care): Personal care and daily-living support in a smaller, more intimate residential setting. HC (Home Care): Professional care delivered in the person's own home, from companionship to skilled nursing. SC (Senior Communities):
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Number of years the company has been in operation.
Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
Minnesota interviews residents directly — covering food, activities, staff, privacy, and sense of choice — including those with memory loss. The facility's score is compared to similarly sized facilities statewide and converted to a 1–5 star rating. <em>Source: MN DHS Assisted Living Report Card</em>
Minnesota surveys the primary family contact for each resident, asking about meals, staff responsiveness, safety, and likelihood to recommend. Scores are compared to peer facilities and converted to a 1–5 star rating. "–" = too few responses to score; "X" = facility refused to participate. <em>Source: MN DHS Assisted Living Report Card</em>
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
The average number of deficiencies this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total deficiencies ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
Kind Heart Care Home Inc
SC
AL
HC
Shoreview (Lake Judy)
5
Facility 5
MN AVG 61
Rank #387 / 517
No
30
Facility 30
MN AVG 45
Rank #414 / 602
7
Facility 7
MN AVG 18
Rank #116 / 136
80.0%
Facility 80.0%
MN AVG 75.5%
Rank #108 / 259
1
12
Facility 12
MN AVG 10
Rank #177 / 274
12.0
Facility 12.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #189 / 274
Quality Living Care
SC
HC
Rochester
5
Facility 5
MN AVG 61
Rank #387 / 517
No
55
Facility 55
MN AVG 45
Rank #215 / 602
-
60.0%
Facility 60.0%
MN AVG 75.5%
Rank #195 / 259
1
6
Facility 6
MN AVG 10
Rank #60 / 274
6.0
Facility 6.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #72 / 274
Accessible Assisted Living Inc
SC
AL
East Maplewood (Vista Hills)
5
Facility 5
MN AVG 61
Rank #387 / 517
No
11
Facility 11
MN AVG 45
Rank #549 / 602
-
80.0%
Facility 80.0%
MN AVG 75.5%
Rank #108 / 259
1
6
Facility 6
MN AVG 10
Rank #60 / 274
6.0
Facility 6.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #72 / 274
Mission Group Home LLC
SC
AL
Brooklyn Center
4
Facility 4
MN AVG 61
Rank #469 / 517
No
40
Facility 40
MN AVG 45
Rank #337 / 602
-
50.0%
Facility 50.0%
MN AVG 75.5%
Rank #223 / 259
1
5
Facility 5
MN AVG 10
Rank #39 / 274
5.0
Facility 5.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #49 / 274
Barross Cottage II LLC
SC
AL
Two Harbors
10
Facility 10
MN AVG 61
Rank #363 / 517
No
49
Facility 49
MN AVG 45
Rank #255 / 602
-
90.0%
Facility 90.0%
MN AVG 75.5%
Rank #64 / 259
1
20
Facility 20
MN AVG 10
Rank #242 / 274
20.0
Facility 20.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #251 / 274
Affinity Quality Living LLC
SC
AL
HC
RESC
Shakopee
5
Facility 5
MN AVG 61
Rank #387 / 517
No
29
Facility 29
MN AVG 45
Rank #419 / 602
3
Facility 3
MN AVG 18
Rank #134 / 136
-1
6
Facility 6
MN AVG 10
Rank #60 / 274
6.0
Facility 6.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #72 / 274
Martha House LLC
SC
AL
Shakopee
5
Facility 5
MN AVG 61
Rank #387 / 517
No
12
Facility 12
MN AVG 45
Rank #542 / 602
6
Facility 6
MN AVG 18
Rank #124 / 136
60.0%
Facility 60.0%
MN AVG 75.5%
Rank #195 / 259
1
8
Facility 8
MN AVG 10
Rank #101 / 274
8.0
Facility 8.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #115 / 274
Scott Care Home Inc
SC
AL
Savage
5
Facility 5
MN AVG 61
Rank #387 / 517
No
49
Facility 49
MN AVG 45
Rank #255 / 602
-
60.0%
Facility 60.0%
MN AVG 75.5%
Rank #195 / 259
1
5
Facility 5
MN AVG 10
Rank #39 / 274
5.0
Facility 5.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #49 / 274
Family Choice Assisted Living
SC
AL
St Paul (North Of Maryland)
5
Facility 5
MN AVG 61
Rank #387 / 517
No
45
Facility 45
MN AVG 45
Rank #295 / 602
-
60.0%
Facility 60.0%
MN AVG 75.5%
Rank #195 / 259
1
5
Facility 5
MN AVG 10
Rank #39 / 274
5.0
Facility 5.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #49 / 274
Caring Group Home LLC
SC
AL
N Minneapolis
4
Facility 4
MN AVG 61
Rank #469 / 517
No
75
Facility 75
MN AVG 45
Rank #79 / 602
-
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
MN AVG 75.5%
Rank #1 / 259
1
11
Facility 11
MN AVG 10
Rank #159 / 274
11.0
Facility 11.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #171 / 274

Rank badges are statewide: each community is ranked against every MN community we track that reports that metric, not just the 632 on this page. See how we rank facilities

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Overview of Kind Heart Care Home

Kind Heart Care Home provides home care in Shoreview, MN. Its programs include Home Health Aide Services, Medication Reminders, and Meal Preparation, supporting daily routines, scheduled medications, and meals. The help is focused and practical.

Kind Heart Care Home may be a good fit for someone who wants support with these daily needs while remaining at home. A Walk Score of 30 describes a car-dependent setting, where most errands require a car or a ride. Someone who no longer drives would need transportation help for those trips.

Contact Kind Heart Care Home Inc

Quality Living Care

925 Memorial Pkwy Sw, Rochester, MN 55902
Overview of Quality Living Care

Quality Living Care offers home care in Rochester, MN, with personal care, medication administration, exercise and ambulating assistance, housekeeping, shopping assistance, and meal preparation. That combination covers daily routines, household tasks, mobility, errands, and meals, so support is available for several parts of everyday life rather than just one need.

Trained staff provide care around the clock. Assistance is available during the day and overnight, with five beds making this a smaller community; 60% occupancy means some beds are currently unoccupied. Daily meals are prepared to be wholesome and well-balanced, and the Rochester area is somewhat walkable, so some errands can be completed on foot.

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Overview of Accessible Assisted Living

Experience a blissful retirement at Accessible Assisted Living., an astounding community in East Maplewood, MN, that offers assisted living. Purposely built and spacious accommodations are available in a vibrant and welcoming environment, ensuring residents feel a sense of belonging during their stay. The community also helps with daily living activities and household tasks 24/7 to maintain residents’ independence without worries.

Fun events, light exercises, and group activities are conducted to keep residents active and socially connected. With delicious and healthy meals, residents have a hassle-free dining experience that caters to their dietary needs and preferences. Transportation and parking are also available, so residents can travel conveniently and safely. The community is a good option for those needing assistance to live comfortably in retirement, especially with its nurturing environment and well-maintained amenities.

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Mission Group Home LLC

6730 Ewing Avenue North, Brooklyn Center, MN 55429
Overview of Mission Group Home

Peacefully situated in Brooklyn Center, MN, Mission Group Home is a distinct community that offers assisted living. Here, residents can ease their worries with personalized care provided 24/7. Medication management and incontinence care are also provided for comfort and convenience.

There’s no dull moment with plenty of engaging activities and exciting events that aim to keep them active and socially engaged. Residents also delight in delicious and well-balanced meals served three times daily, catering to their dietary needs and preferences. Transportation services are also provided, so residents can travel without hassles. With well-maintained amenities and exceptional services, residents have a blissful retirement.

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Overview of Barross Cottage II

Barross Cottage II is an assisted living facility located on 13th Avenue in Two Harbors, Minnesota. Operating as a single-story property with a total capacity of 10 beds, the home maintains a 90 percent occupancy rate. The small-scale residential layout keeps all private bedrooms and shared living spaces on a single floor, assisting residents who have mobility limitations or require a low-maintenance living environment.

The care framework provides non-medical assistance with daily living activities, personal care routines, and meals in a residential setting. The surrounding neighborhood carries a walkability score of 49 out of 100, indicating that while a few local services are accessible on foot, a personal vehicle or local transit is necessary for most community errands and medical appointments.

Prospective families can get in touch with the facility administration to check current room vacancies and admission requirements.

Contact Barross Cottage II LLC

Overview of Affinity Quality Living

Peacefully nestled in Shakopee, MN, Affinity Quality Living is a distinct retreat that offers assisted living. With exceptional support around the clock, residents do not have to worry about their daily living activities and household chores. An emergency alert system and secure accommodations are also provided, ensuring residents’ safety.

There’s no need to worry about recreation and wellness, with a thoughtfully curated calendar of activities and cozy communal spaces. Here, residents enjoy restaurant-style dining with delicious and well-balanced meals, catering to dietary needs and preferences. For convenience and safety, transportation services are also provided. With its well-maintained amenities and high-quality servives, residents enjoy the utmost care they deserve.

Contact Affinity Quality Living LLC

Overview of Martha House

Live a worry-free retirement at Martha House, an astounding community in Shakopee, MN, that offers assisted living. With exceptional support around the clock, residents do not have to worry about their daily living activities. The community also helps with housekeeping and chores, ensuring residents have more time to do the things they love.

Residents can make new friends and gain meaningful experiences with plenty of fun activities and enriching programs based on their interests and capabilities. Delicious and healthy meals are also served to meet residents’ dietary needs and preferences. With transportation services and parking spaces, residents can travel conveniently. Promoting an inviting and supportive environment, the community is ideal for those needing assistance to make the most of their best years.

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Overview of Scott Care Home

Gain fun experiences at Scott Care Home., an astounding haven in Savage, MN, that offers assisted living. Here, residents receive the highest quality of care for their daily living activities, including grooming and dressing, around the clock. The community also strives to maintain residents’ independence, helping with cleaning, laundry, and other household tasks.

Stimulating programs and exciting events are conducted, encouraging residents to live actively and make new friends. Mealtimes promote social interaction and satisfy dietary needs with delicious and healthy dining options. Medication management is also provided, so residents do not have to worry about their prescriptions. The community is a good option for those needing assistance to live comfortably in their golden years.

Contact Scott Care Home Inc

Family Choice Assisted Living

272 Arlington Ave W, St Paul, MN 55117
Overview of Family Choice Assisted Living

Focusing on the comfort and satisfaction of seniors, Family Choice Assisted Living located in Arlington Avenue, St. Paul, MN is a premier senior living community that provides a variety of care services. These include Medication Management, 24-hour Care, ADT Security, Meal Preparation, Private Rooms, Nurses, Housekeeping, and Activities of Daily Living. The community features five bedrooms and two bathrooms, all inclusive of Wi-Fi and cable.

With over a decade of experience in senior care, Family Choice Assisted Living focuses on delivering the needs of its residents. Promoting a healthy relationship among its residents, the community conducts recreational activities for seniors to engage and enjoy their environment. Family Choice Assisted Living serves hearty and nutritious meals three times daily, ensuring the satisfaction of its residents.

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Overview of Caring Group Home

Live a worry-free retirement at Caring Group Home, a distinguished community in Minneapolis, MN, that offers assisted living. Daily living activities, including bathing and dressing, are also taken care of 24/7, ensuring residents’ comfort. The community also provides medication management and incontinence care to maintain residents’ independence without hassles.

Enriching cultural activities and stimulating programs are conducted to keep residents active and well-connected. Meal preparation, housekeeping, and laundry are also taken care of, providing residents with a worry-free lifestyle. Travelling to medical appointments is not a problem with transportation services. Here, residents can rest assured of finding the right care for their ever-changing needs, especially with its friendly setting and well-kept amenities.

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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 632 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.