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
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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):
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
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Number of years the company has been in operation.
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Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
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Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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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>
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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>
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Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
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Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
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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.
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| Boundary Waters Care Center | SC HOS NH RC SNF | Ely | 38 | No | 61 | - | - | 75.0% | - | - | - | 3 | 11 | 3.7 |
| Lakehouse Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center | SC HOS MC NH RC SNF | S Minneapolis (Southwest Minneapolis) | 260 | Yes | 81 | Private / Shared Shared | - | 90.4% | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Peace Homecare Services LLC | SC HC SNF | North Crystal (Twin Oaks) | 5 | No | 27 | - | - | 80.0% | - | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | ||
| Quality Living Care | SC HC | Rochester | 5 | No | 55 | - | - | 60.0% | - | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | ||
| Our Home Your Home | SC AL | Henning | 10 | No | 43 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | ||
| SPIRIT Care Homes | SC AL MC | Minnetonka (Minnetonka Mills) | 10 | No | 35 | Private / Shared Rooms | 6 | - | A+ | - | - | - | ||
| Charity Care Inc | SC AL | N Minneapolis | 4 | No | 3 | - | 7 | 50.0% | A+ | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | ||
| Benedictine Living Community-Minneapolis | SC ADC AL HC MC NH RC SNF | Minneapolis (Central Minneapolis) | 90 | Yes | 80 | Private Room / Double Room | - | 94.8% | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Woodbury Senior Living | SC AL IL MC NH SNF | Woodbury | 155 | No | 22 | - | 11 | 71.8% | A+ | - | - | - | - | - |
| Loving Touch Inc | SC HC RC | Brooklyn Center | 4 | No | 50 | - | - | 75.0% | - | 1 | 11 | 11.0 |
Lakehouse Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Minneapolis, MN, is a 260-bed facility offering 24-hour skilled nursing care, secured memory care, end-of-life hospice support, and short-term respite stays. Continuous licensed medical oversight assists individuals with complex clinical needs, while memory care provides structured supervision for residents living with cognitive impairments or wandering risks.
Short-term rehabilitation and a dedicated Transitional Care program assist patients moving between hospital visits and ongoing recovery at home or in long-term care. Care teams deliver an average of 3 hours and 50 minutes of direct nurse staffing per resident daily. On-site features also include pet-friendly living accommodations.
Featuring a walk score of 81, the Minneapolis neighborhood is highly walkable, enabling non-driving residents to manage most daily errands independently on foot. Financial coverage accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private payment methods.
Families seeking multi-level skilled nursing care, memory support, or post-hospital rehabilitation can reach out to Lakehouse Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center to check room availability or arrange a tour.
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.
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.
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.
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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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.
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.
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.
Loving Touch provides home care and respite care in Brooklyn Center, MN. Home care includes personal care, companion care, and meal preparation, so a resident can receive help with everyday needs, companionship, and prepared meals. Respite care offers a short stay for a family whose usual caregiver needs time to recover or travel.
Transportation and errands are available, giving residents help with getting where they need to go and completing errands. CPR training, meal preparation, and transportation and errands are also listed as specific programs and services. With four beds, Loving Touch is a small setting where staff and residents may get to know one another, while a Walk Score of 50 means some errands may be possible on foot and other trips may require transportation.
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