Page 24 of Best Senior Communities in Minnesota

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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. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. 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. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment. ADC (Adult Day Care): Daytime supervision, health monitoring, and social activities for seniors who live at home. 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.
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
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.
Hope Assisted Living LLC
SC
AL
Minneapolis (Camden)
4No 60 -8 50.0% A+11111.0
Boundary Waters Care Center
SC
HOS
NH
RC
SNF
Ely
42No 61 -- 67.9% ---3113.7
Lakehouse Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center
SC
HOS
MC
NH
RC
SNF
S Minneapolis (Southwest Minneapolis)
260Yes 81 Private / Shared Shared- 90.4% ------
Peace Homecare Services LLC
SC
HC
SNF
North Crystal (Twin Oaks)
5No 27 -- 80.0% -188.0
Quality Living Care
SC
HC
Rochester
5No 55 -- 60.0% -166.0
Our Home Your Home
SC
AL
Henning
10No 43 -------
SPIRIT Care Homes
SC
AL
MC
Minnetonka (Minnetonka Mills)
10No 35 Private / Shared Rooms6-A+---
Charity Care Inc
SC
AL
N Minneapolis
4No 3 -7 50.0% A+188.0
Benedictine Living Community-Minneapolis
SC
ADC
AL
HC
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Minneapolis (Central Minneapolis)
90Yes 80 Private Room / Double Room- 94.8% ------
Woodbury Senior Living
SC
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Woodbury
155No 22 -11 71.8% A+-----
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Hope Assisted Living LLC

3410 North Humboldt Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55412
Overview of Hope Assisted Living

Hope Assisted Living is an astounding community in Minneapolis, MN, that offers assisted living. Here, residents receive personalized care for their daily living activities, like grooming and transferring, around the clock. Housekeeping and laundry services are also provided, ensuring residents experience a hassle-free living.

Engaging recreational activities and fun events are conducted so residents can interact with their surroundings and live actively. Delicious and healthy dining options are also served to meet dietary needs and preferences. With medication management and transportation services, residents are guaranteed the utmost comfort and safety. The community is ideal for those looking to live independently, accompanied by its dedicated services and well-maintained amenities.

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Overview of Boundary Waters Care Center

Boundary Waters Care Center (BWCC) is a vibrant nonprofit, 503(c)(3), skilled care and rehabilitative community in Ely, Minnesota where values-driven team members are focused on upholding the well-being, dignity, and individual capabilities of each resident. The community serves older adults and their families with short-term rehabilitation services and long-term care designed to ensure residents may safely lead a lifestyle with as much independence as
possible.

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Overview of Lakehouse Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center

Surrounded by delightful local amenities in Minneapolis, MN, Lakehouse Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center is a distinct community that offers short-term rehabilitation and long-term care. With the community’s comprehensive care, including transitional care, memory care, respite care, and hospice care, residents can rest assured of receiving the utmost care for their ever-changing needs. Focus on the things you truly enjoy with a compassionate and highly trained team helping with your daily living activities and household responsibilities.

Meet new friends and gain meaningful experiences with a jam-packed calendar of fun activities and engaging programs dedicated to residents’ leisure and wellness. Mealtimes are also something to anticipate, with delightful and healthy meals catering to dietary needs and preferences. Receive the highest quality of care with the community’s different levels of care and state-of-the-art amenities.

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Overview of Peace Homecare Services

Peace Homecare Services provides home care and skilled nursing in North Crystal, MN. Personal care includes grooming, transfers, and positioning, giving residents hands on help with daily needs. Skilled nursing is available on site around the clock, and the five bed setting allows staff and residents to get to know one another. It may suit someone who needs hands on personal care and may also require licensed nursing support.

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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 Our Home Your Home

Our Home Your Home offers assisted living in Henning, MN, with help available for daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while residents keep private living spaces. There are 10 beds. The smaller setting allows staff and residents to get to know each other and may suit someone who prefers a less populated community.

The area has a Walk Score of 43, making it car-dependent, so most errands require a car or a ride. A resident who no longer drives would generally need transportation for everyday trips outside the community.

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Overview of Spirit Care Homes

Serenely nestled in Minnetonka, MN, Spirit Care Homes offers an intimate and welcoming setting for those needing assisted living and memory care. Accommodations here are surrounded by lush green trees with easy access to amenities and a kind team of professional caregivers and RNs. Residents here are provided with 24/7 care, supervision, and assistance with their daily living activities for a comfortable and worry-free environment.

The community also handles the housekeeping and laundry so residents can focus on their happiness and well-being. With an array of activities to engage in and healthy meals to enjoy, the community fosters a balanced lifestyle and wellness. To further improve residents’ quality of life and comfort, the community also has third-party providers of hospice care, therapy services, and more. At Spirit Care Homes, residents are well-equipped to enjoy a fun, fulfilling, and relaxing lifestyle.

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Overview of Charity Care

Charity Care is an adult foster care and assisted living property located on 92nd Crescent North in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The home has been in operation for seven years, utilizing a residential house layout configured with a total capacity of four beds. The facility currently operates at a 50 percent occupancy rate, providing a small-scale, domestic living environment for two residents.

The service model covers non-medical personal assistance and daily supervision for older adults. State regulatory inspections conducted by the Minnesota Department of Health note that the facility has been issued citations requiring operational corrections in emergency preparedness, fire safety protocols, employee background screening, and medication administration training.

The suburban neighborhood carries a walkability score of 3 out of 100, which requires the use of personal vehicles or specialized medical transit for community errands and appointments.

Interested representatives can contact the facility management directly to check on current intake availability and admission guidelines, and visit the residential layout.

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Overview of Benedictine Living Community-Minneapolis

Benedictine Living Community-Minneapolis is a skilled nursing home in Minneapolis, right on 618 E 17th St in the Central neighborhood. It offers both assisted living and skilled nursing care, and the building has 90 beds total, split between private rooms and rooms shared by two people. Getting around without a car is easy here too. The neighborhood has a Walk Score of 80, which means most places you’d need are just a short walk away.

Staff handle wound care, tube feeding, and help with breathing problems, and there’s a special unit just for residents who need a ventilator or a tracheostomy. Hospice and comfort care are offered too, for residents nearing the end of life, and people recovering from surgery or a hospital stay can get short-term rehab here as well.

Registered nurses spend 2 hours and 27 minutes with each resident every day, and licensed practical nurses add another 28 minutes on top of that. Nurse aides pitch in for 2 hours and 9 minutes more. Add it all up, and residents get 3 hours and 38 minutes of nursing care each day.

When it comes to paying for care, families have options; Benedictine Living Community-Minneapolis takes Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. Looking at everything together, the special medical units, the hands-on services, and the strong staffing numbers, this is a place built for residents who need serious, ongoing medical care, not just help with everyday tasks.

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Overview of Woodbury Senior Living

Woodbury Senior Living stands as a true gem within Minnesota, offering a comprehensive range of services, from assisted living to memory care. This community also extends its offerings to skilled nursing and transitional care, providing seniors with a harmonious blend of support and independence. The community’s dedication to residents’ overall happiness is further evidenced by its round-the-clock nursing staff, ensuring continuous care and support. A range of services, including housekeeping, freshly cooked meals, and social engagement opportunities, contribute to the vibrant lifestyle offered.
The interior boasts a timeless atmosphere, creating a sense of comfort and belonging. Residents can also avail themselves of a wellness and fitness room, a tranquil chapel, an on-site beauty salon and barbershop, and various dedicated areas for art and music. The well-appointed apartments are equipped with modern conveniences such as an emergency response system, private balconies, and individually controlled temperature settings. With its array of offerings and commitment to creating a reliable and trustworthy home, Woodbury Senior Living is a haven that families can wholeheartedly rely on.

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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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Senior Communities in Minnesota at a glance

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 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.