Page 22 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. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RESC (Residential Care): Personal care and daily-living support in a smaller, more intimate residential setting. 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. CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community): A campus with multiple care levels so residents can age in place without moving. 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.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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.
New Perspective Senior Living | Waconia
SC
AL
IL
MC
Waconia
120
Facility 120
MN AVG 61
Rank #71 / 517
Yes
37
Facility 37
MN AVG 45
Rank #357 / 602
19
Facility 19
MN AVG 18
Rank #46 / 136
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Key Living LLC
SC
AL
Northeast Blaine
5
Facility 5
MN AVG 61
Rank #387 / 517
No
10
Facility 10
MN AVG 45
Rank #555 / 602
-
80.0%
Facility 80.0%
MN AVG 75.5%
Rank #108 / 259
-1
14
Facility 14
MN AVG 10
Rank #203 / 274
14.0
Facility 14.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #215 / 274
Lilly J’s Housing and Services
SC
AL
Northeast Fridley (Fridley)
5
Facility 5
MN AVG 61
Rank #387 / 517
No
29
Facility 29
MN AVG 45
Rank #419 / 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
Apple Group Home Inc
SC
AL
Louis Park (Eliot)
4
Facility 4
MN AVG 61
Rank #469 / 517
No
54
Facility 54
MN AVG 45
Rank #224 / 602
-
75.0%
Facility 75.0%
MN AVG 75.5%
Rank #147 / 259
-1
12
Facility 12
MN AVG 10
Rank #177 / 274
12.0
Facility 12.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #189 / 274
Lifepoint Home LLC
SC
AL
East Maplewood (Maplewood)
5
Facility 5
MN AVG 61
Rank #387 / 517
No
47
Facility 47
MN AVG 45
Rank #277 / 602
---1
3
Facility 3
MN AVG 10
Rank #14 / 274
3.0
Facility 3.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #19 / 274
Trillium Woods
SC
AL
CCRC
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Plymouth (Glacier Vista)
44
Facility 44
MN AVG 61
Rank #265 / 517
No
4
Facility 4
MN AVG 45
Rank #581 / 602
11
Facility 11
MN AVG 18
Rank #88 / 136
72.7%
Facility 72.7%
MN AVG 75.5%
Rank #170 / 259
A+--3
4
Facility 4
MN AVG 10
Rank #27 / 274
1.3
Facility 1.3
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #12 / 274
Mount Olivet Careview Home
SC
AL
MC
NH
RESC
SNF
Minneapolis (Southwest Minneapolis)
155
Facility 155
MN AVG 61
Rank #33 / 517
No
76
Facility 76
MN AVG 45
Rank #70 / 602
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20
Facility 20
MN AVG 10
Rank #242 / 274
2.0
Facility 2.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #14 / 274
Cozy Baraka Home Care Inc
SC
HC
New Hope
6
Facility 6
MN AVG 61
Rank #379 / 517
No
30
Facility 30
MN AVG 45
Rank #414 / 602
---1
6
Facility 6
MN AVG 10
Rank #60 / 274
6.0
Facility 6.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #72 / 274
Nevada Home
SC
AL
North Brooklyn Park
4
Facility 4
MN AVG 61
Rank #469 / 517
No
23
Facility 23
MN AVG 45
Rank #454 / 602
-
75.0%
Facility 75.0%
MN AVG 75.5%
Rank #147 / 259
-1
8
Facility 8
MN AVG 10
Rank #101 / 274
8.0
Facility 8.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #115 / 274
Recovery Home Health Care
SC
AL
Roseville
5
Facility 5
MN AVG 61
Rank #387 / 517
No
5
Facility 5
MN AVG 45
Rank #578 / 602
-
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

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Overview of New Perspective Senior Living | Waconia

Have a glorious retirement with the New Perspective Waconia, conveniently situated in the vibrant neighborhood of Waconia, MN, a welcoming senior living community offering a comprehensive range of services including independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Here, residents can enjoy a selection of cozy and well-appointed accommodations with varying floor plans tailored to their preferences. The community provides round-the-clock personalized care and support, ensuring ease and peace of mind. In terms of memory care services, an on-site care team, daily nutritional support, and immediate care are offered for those with cognitive conditions like Alzheimer’s and dementia.

The community also features above-and-beyond amenities and services, including an in-apartment washer/dryer, cafe & pub, library, warm-water pool, dance hall, and on-site OT/PT services. Indulge in chef-prepared meals that satisfy cravings and provide dietary needs. Participate in a lively calendar of social activities and life-enrichment programs carefully crafted and coordinated by a professional team. The New Perspective Waconia is an ideal place for seniors seeking an ultimately relaxing and secure living experience.

Contact New Perspective Senior Living | Waconia

Key Living LLC

842 102Nd Lane, Northeast Blaine, MN 55434
Overview of Key Living

Cherish every moment of your retirement at Key Living, a distinct community in Northeast Blaine, MN, that offers assisted living. Here, residents receive high-quality support for their daily living activities, including bathing and dressing around the clock. The community also offers housekeeping and laundry services, ensuring residents have a hassle-free living.

With a variety of enriching activities and engaging programs, residents are encouraged to interact with their surroundings and live actively. Mealtimes also promote social interactions while satisfying dietary needs with delicious and healthy dining options. Residents’ convenience and safety are also guaranteed with medication management and transportation services. Dedicated to maintaining residents’ independence in retirement, the community has well-maintained amenities and exceptional services.

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Overview of Lilly J’s Housing and Services

Peacefully nestled near River Edge Way Park in Northeast Fridley, MN, Lilly J’s Housing & Services is a blissful retreat that offers assisted living. With a compassionate and highly skilled team available 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.

Recreational activities and enriching programs are conducted to keep residents active and socially connected. Mealtimes foster comfort and satisfy dietary needs with delicious and well-balanced dining options. With medication management, residents do not have to worry about their prescriptions. The community is great for those looking to spend their golden years without worries, accompanied by its nurturing and inviting environment.

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Apple Group Home Inc

1404 Kentucky Avenue South St, Louis Park, MN 55426
Overview of Apple Group Home

Create unforgettable moments in retirement at Apple Group Home., a compassionate community in Louis Park, MN, that offers assisted living. Committed to improving residents’ quality of life, top-notch care is provided for their daily living activities around the clock. The community also features purposely built and secure accommodations, ensuring residents’ comfort and safety.

Focusing on residents’ leisure and wellness, engaging activities and enriching programs are conducted. Here, delicious and healthy meals are served to meet residents’ dietary needs and preferences. Emergency call systems and transportation services are also available for convenience and safety. Promoting a nurturing and welcoming environment, the community ensures residents feel at ease during their stay.

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Overview of Lifepoint Home

Lifepoint Home is a small five-bed care home located at 2216 Maple Lane in East Maplewood, Minnesota. The place is a single-story house, so residents can easily get to the kitchen and living spaces without dealing with stairs. The setup focuses on providing a shared household environment with daily lodging, meals, and non-medical personal care assistance.

State inspectors from the Minnesota Department of Health looked at the property and pointed out a few issues that needed attention, specifically regarding food code rules, physical safety standards, and service logging paperwork. The facility fixed these problems, and a follow-up state review confirmed they reached full compliance.

The area has a walkability score of 47 out of 100, meaning a few errands can be done on foot, but families and staff will still need a car or transit for doctor appointments and major shopping.

Interested individuals can call the house manager to ask about open beds and move-in requirements. Dropping by for a quick look around is the best way to see the layout, chat with the team, and discuss the monthly pricing.

Contact Lifepoint Home LLC

Trillium Woods

5855 Cheshire Pkwy, Plymouth, MN 55446
Overview of Trillium Woods

Trillium Woods, situated in Plymouth, Minnesota, is an optimal choice for a retirement community that caters to the needs of loved ones. Occupying 46 acres of property with lakes and scenic views, its location provides a serene backdrop. Residents benefit from convenient access to Greater Minneapolis downtown areas, making Trillium Woods an appealing option. The community excels in offering a range of amenities and well-designed apartment homes that elevate senior living, encompassing memory care, assisted living, skilled nursing care, rehabilitation, and independent senior living options.

Trillium Woods, a multi-awarded community, earns its accolades through various services and amenities. Going beyond basic offerings, the community provides a luxurious lifestyle with medical services, such as rehabilitative therapy (physical, occupational, speech), stroke recovery, and pain management– among many others.

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Overview of Mount Olivet Careview Home

Established in 1958, Mount Olivet Careview Home is a nursing home in Minneapolis, Minnesota, offering nursing care, assisted living, and memory care. The community also offers residential care across two connected buildings. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, allowing more payment options for families navigating care costs. Along with a high occupancy of 97%, the community has an average stay of around 132 days.

An Adult Day Program, semi-independent living, long-term skilled nursing, short-term transitional care, memory care, and hospice care are also offered. This range of services provides convenient access to different levels of support as residents’ needs progress. Furthermore, the community provides access to Mount Olivet Day Services, on-site health services, a Family Hub, and caregiver support groups. Nutritious meals, housekeeping and laundry services, spiritual care, and recreational, social, and educational activities are also part of the community’s daily offerings.

Its surrounding neighborhood is highly walkable, with a Walk Score of 76, making it convenient for visiting family members seeking access to nearby services. This also allows residents to reach local amenities on foot.

Contact Mount Olivet Careview Home

Overview of Cozy Baraka Home Care

Make every moment of your retirement count with Cozy Baraka Home Care., a trusted home care provider in New Hope, MN, that offers home health care. Exceptional, personalized care is also provided for older adults’ unique needs for their well-being. Therapeutic services, like occupational, speech, and physical therapy, are also offered to enhance older adults’ living experiences.

Meal preparation is not a problem, with delicious and healthy meals that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. Medical social services are also offered for older adults’ convenience. This home care provider strives to help older adults age in place without worries.

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Nevada Home

9019 Nevada Avenue, North Brooklyn Park, MN 55445
Overview of Nevada Home

Nevada Home provides residential support out of a single-level house located on Nevada Avenue in North Brooklyn Park, Minnesota. The facility accommodates up to four residents and currently houses three people, meaning it operates at a 75 percent occupancy rate. The ground-floor design allows the small household to move between bedrooms and the kitchen area without having to navigate stairs.

The daily routine centers on basic meals, lodging, and help with personal care. When state inspectors from the Minnesota Department of Health reviewed the property, they issued citations regarding food safety practices, resident service plan records, fire safety rules like smoke alarm functionality, and emergency evacuation drills. The surrounding neighborhood gets a walkability score of 23 out of 100, so staff and visitors will need a vehicle to manage doctor visits and shopping trips.

Individuals looking into local placements can contact the home’s administrator directly to ask about the single open bed, inquiring also about their daily activity programming and how the team has addressed their state safety paperwork.

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Overview of Recovery Home Health Care

Recovery Home Health Care is an assisted living facility in Roseville, Minnesota, serving adults aged 18 and older. Assisted living includes help with daily routines and medication reminders, while 24/7 supervision means support and oversight are available throughout the day and night.

The home has five beds, creating a small community where staff and residents can get to know one another. Each day includes morning routines, meal support, medication reminders, daily activities, community time, and an evening wind-down, so residents have planned support and opportunities for activity across the day. Daily Living Support, Medication Management, Health Coordination, and Community & Engagement cover routine assistance, medication needs, coordination of health-related services, and participation in community activities.

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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.