Page 21 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. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. 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.
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.
Kangars Residential Home LLC
SC
AL
Northeast Fridley (Fridley)
5
Facility 5
MN AVG 61
Rank #387 / 517
No
30
Facility 30
MN AVG 45
Rank #414 / 602
40.0%
Facility 40.0%
MN AVG 75.5%
Rank #242 / 259
1
12
Facility 12
MN AVG 10
Rank #177 / 274
12.0
Facility 12.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #189 / 274
CC Group Home Care
SC
AL
Minneapolis (Central)
4
Facility 4
MN AVG 61
Rank #469 / 517
No
76
Facility 76
MN AVG 45
Rank #70 / 602
75.0%
Facility 75.0%
MN AVG 75.5%
Rank #147 / 259
1
17
Facility 17
MN AVG 10
Rank #227 / 274
17.0
Facility 17.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #236 / 274
Guardian Care Homes Inc
SC
AL
South Richfield
5
Facility 5
MN AVG 61
Rank #387 / 517
No
42
Facility 42
MN AVG 45
Rank #316 / 602
40.0%
Facility 40.0%
MN AVG 75.5%
Rank #242 / 259
1
10
Facility 10
MN AVG 10
Rank #140 / 274
10.0
Facility 10.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #152 / 274
Prestigious Care Homes
SC
AL
HC
IL
N Minneapolis (Linden Hills)
5
Facility 5
MN AVG 61
Rank #387 / 517
No
47
Facility 47
MN AVG 45
Rank #277 / 602
40.0%
Facility 40.0%
MN AVG 75.5%
Rank #242 / 259
1
11
Facility 11
MN AVG 10
Rank #159 / 274
11.0
Facility 11.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #171 / 274
Helpful Living LLC
SC
AL
Savage
5
Facility 5
MN AVG 61
Rank #387 / 517
No
9
Facility 9
MN AVG 45
Rank #558 / 602
60.0%
Facility 60.0%
MN AVG 75.5%
Rank #195 / 259
1
9
Facility 9
MN AVG 10
Rank #123 / 274
9.0
Facility 9.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #137 / 274
Sugar Brook Villa
SC
AL
Cohasset (Deer Lake)
12
Facility 12
MN AVG 61
Rank #361 / 517
No-
100.0%
Facility 100.0%
MN AVG 75.5%
Rank #1 / 259
1
19
Facility 19
MN AVG 10
Rank #239 / 274
19.0
Facility 19.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #248 / 274
Ibson Health Services LLC
SC
AL
North Crystal (Forest)
5
Facility 5
MN AVG 61
Rank #387 / 517
No
43
Facility 43
MN AVG 45
Rank #308 / 602
-1
5
Facility 5
MN AVG 10
Rank #39 / 274
5.0
Facility 5.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #49 / 274
Community Assisted Living Inc.
SC
AL
Apple Valley (Knottywoods)
12
Facility 12
MN AVG 61
Rank #361 / 517
No
32
Facility 32
MN AVG 45
Rank #393 / 602
58.3%
Facility 58.3%
MN AVG 75.5%
Rank #211 / 259
1
17
Facility 17
MN AVG 10
Rank #227 / 274
17.0
Facility 17.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #236 / 274
Beka Home Inc
SC
AL
Brooklyn Park
6
Facility 6
MN AVG 61
Rank #379 / 517
No
22
Facility 22
MN AVG 45
Rank #469 / 602
66.7%
Facility 66.7%
MN AVG 75.5%
Rank #184 / 259
1
16
Facility 16
MN AVG 10
Rank #218 / 274
16.0
Facility 16.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #228 / 274
Hawthorne House Inc
SC
AL
Golden Valley
4
Facility 4
MN AVG 61
Rank #469 / 517
No
20
Facility 20
MN AVG 45
Rank #490 / 602
50.0%
Facility 50.0%
MN AVG 75.5%
Rank #223 / 259
1
15
Facility 15
MN AVG 10
Rank #213 / 274
15.0
Facility 15.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #224 / 274

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Overview of Kangars Residential Home

Kangars Residential Home operates a small care house configured with five total beds. The property is a single-level building that currently houses two residents, representing a 40 percent occupancy rate.

The daily schedule centers on housing, basic supervision, and personal care help. State regulatory inspection reports have noted specific compliance gaps that required attention, including paperwork errors, medication handling practices, and issues with staffing and safety guidelines. The surrounding neighborhood carries a walkability score of 30 out of 100, which means staff and families rely on a vehicle or scheduled local transit to handle shopping and medical appointments.

Prospective residents looking for a small group environment can reach out to the home’s manager to check on the three vacant beds. The single-story layout means residents can move from their bedrooms to the dining area without climbing any stairs.

Contact Kangars Residential Home LLC

CC Group Home Care

3633 Columbus Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55404
Overview of Cc Group Home Care

Conveniently located in Minneapolis, MN, Cc Group Home Care is a distinct haven that offers assisted living. The community is dedicated to improving residents’ quality of life, providing top-notch care tailored to their daily living activities around the clock. Residents here do not have to worry about chores and maintenance, with the community handling the housekeeping and laundry.

With a carefully curated calendar of enriching activities and engaging programs, residents can interact with their friends and gain meaningful experiences. Delicious and healthy meals are also served to meet residents’ dietary needs and preferences. Here, residents are assured of taking their medications as prescribed with medication management. The community is a good option for those needing assistance to make the most of their best years, especially with its nurturing and inviting environment.

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Overview of Guardian Care Homes

Enjoy high-quality living at Guardian Care Homes., an idyllic community in Richfield, MN, that offers assisted living. Residents here receive top-tier care for their daily living activities, like grooming and transferring, 24/7. Specially designed and accessible accommodations in a cozy and nurturing environment are also provided, ensuring residents feel at ease during their stay.

Encouraging residents to live actively and remain socially engaged, a jam-packed calendar of recreational activities and enriching programs is conducted based on their interests and capabilities. Delicious and well-balanced dining options are also served to satisfy residents’ dietary needs and preferences. With medication management, residents do not have to worry about their prescriptions. The community is ideal for those looking to live a blissful retirement amidst its supportive and welcoming environment.

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Prestigious Care Homes

4369 Ewing Ave N, Minneapolis, MN 55422
Overview of Prestigious Care Homes

Kick-start your worry-free retirement journey with Prestigious Care Homes, a blissful community in Minneapolis, MN, offering independent living, assisted living, and in-home care. They strive to provide residents from different backgrounds with an affordable living environment with access to personalized care services, should the need arise. Their care services are designed to help residents maintain their independence while offering them compassionate support with their daily living activities, medication management, and more.

With household chores handled for them, residents can focus on living their lives fully and maintaining their well-being. There’s also an array of fun and engaging activities available to residents, giving them plenty of opportunities to stay active, engaged, and well-connected. At Prestigious Care Homes, they go above and beyond in giving residents comfort and convenience in every aspect of their lives.

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Overview of Helpful Living

Spend a worry-free retirement at Helpful Living, an idyllic haven in Savage, MN, that offers assisted living. Residents can keep their peace of mind with top-tier support for their daily living activities around the clock. Alongside accessible and specially designed accommodations, the community helps with housekeeping and chores to ensure residents’ comfort and safety.

Dedicated to residents’ holistic wellness, a fun-filled calendar of recreational activities and stimulating programs, including exercises, live entertainment, and social events. Healthy meals are also served to meet dietary needs and preferences. Medication management and incontinence care are available to enhance residents’ living experiences. With the community’s stress-free setting and high-quality services, residents will surely thrive in their golden years.

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Overview of Sugar Brook Villa

Sugar Brook Villa is an assisted living community in Cohasset, MN. Residents can receive help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while maintaining a private living space. With 12 beds, the community offers both private and shared rooms, which may suit someone who prefers a smaller setting, a private room, or sharing with a companion.

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Overview of Ibson Health Services

Ibson Health Services is a compassionate home care provider in North Crystal, MN, that offers home health care. With its dedication to older adults’ well-being, top-notch care is provided for their daily living activities and unique needs. Older adults are also guaranteed a hassle-free living with homemaker services, including light housekeeping and laundry.

Cheerful companions engage in fun conversations and accompany older adults on their errands to prevent them from getting lonely. Therapy services, like physical, occupational, and speech therapy, are also offered to help improve older adults’ living experiences. This home care provider is a good option for those aiming to live independently in retirement, especially with its high-quality services.

Contact Ibson Health Services LLC

Overview of Community Assisted Living

Community Assisted Living Inc. is a welcoming retreat in Apple Valley, MN, that offers assisted living. With its dedication to improving residents’ quality of life, top-tier support for their daily living activities, like bathing and dressing, 24/7. Accessible and cozy accommodations are also provided, ensuring residents’ comfort and safety.

Here, residents will not feel lonely with many exciting events and engaging programs that highlight their interests and capabilities. Accommodating special diets, delightful and well-balanced meals are also served to meet residents’ dietary needs and preferences. With medication management, residents do not have to worry about their prescriptions. The community’s state-of-the-art amenities and top-notch services create the perfect setting for a worry-free retirement.

Contact Community Assisted Living Inc.

Beka Home Inc

9101 Nevada Court, Brooklyn Park, MN 55445
Overview of Beka Home

Live the retirement of your dreams at Beka Home., a trusted community in Brooklyn Park, MN, that offers assisted living. The community also helps with residents’ daily living activities and household tasks 24/7, striving to maintain their independence without hassles. With accessible and secure accommodations, the community fosters comfort and familiarity.

Here, residents can interact with their surroundings and gain meaningful experiences with a variety of engaging activities and enriching programs. Mealtimes promote social interactions and satisfy dietary needs with delicious and healthy dining options. With transportation services, residents can travel conveniently and safely. The community is a good option for those aiming to maintain their independence in retirement, especially with its dedicated services and well-maintained amenities.

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Overview of Hawthorne House

Hawthorne House is a small care home located at 1100 Idaho Avenue in Golden Valley, Minnesota. The property is a single-level house with a four-bed capacity, allowing residents to get to the kitchen and common rooms easily without having to deal with any stairs. The home currently looks after two residents, operating at a 50 percent occupancy rate, which keeps the daily environment quiet and personal.

The everyday routine centers on basic personal care, lodging, and supervision. The Minnesota Department of Health inspected the property and cited several operational areas that needed fixing, specifically emergency preparedness plans, medication handling practices, and staff paperwork standards.

The suburban neighborhood carries a walkability score of 20 out of 100, so visitors and staff will need a car or scheduled transit to handle medical appointments, grocery shopping, and outside errands.

Prospective representatives interested in a small, house-scale care setting can call the owner directly to see about the two open beds.

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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.