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Overview of Bayshore Residence and Rehabilitation

Bayshore Residence & Rehabilitation Center located in Duluth, MN, is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility specializing in transitional care services, and long term and memory care. Their accommodation offers spacious rooms that are inviting and comfortable, as well as highly customizable depending on the residents’ preference. The residents are encouraged to design their living spaces in a way that they may feel most at home in them. As part of their care services, each resident is provided 24/7 skilled nursing care, and are also offered additional care as needed such as wound and pain management.

Bayshore Residences values the role of food in keeping the residents healthy and happy. Offering an order anytime menu, residents may enjoy healthy choices prepared by the in-house chef, cooked to meet the residents dietary needs as well as personal preferences. Additionally, this nursing facility offers a number of amenities including Wi-Fi, well equipped recreation room, beauty salon, and safe and secured outdoor areas for engaging activities.

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Overview of The Pines Assisted Living

The Pines Assisted Living offers independent living, assisted living, nursing home, and skilled nursing within a 95-bed setting in Richfield, MN. With 24-hour staffing, residents have access to various services whenever needed. The community also features shared apartment homes and care suites.

The listed starting price is $4,870. Pets are also allowed, so residents can bring a small animal companion. A Walk Score of 85 out of 100 makes the area very walkable, with most errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently. Moreover, transportation is available.

Starting Price $4,870/Month

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Praha Village

1100 1St Street Se, New Prague, MN 56071
Overview of Praha Village

Praha Village provides independent living, assisted living, memory care, and respite care in New Prague, MN. Independent living means private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living adds help with bathing, dressing, and medication while the resident keeps an apartment.

Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision, and respite care offers a short stay when someone’s usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. With several care levels in one community, Praha Village may be a good fit for a resident whose needs grow over time and who may be able to move between types of care without leaving the community.

The community has 100 beds, and Sharon Schultz serves as its director. An area Walk Score of 70 means it is very walkable, with most errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently.

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Partners In Care Inc

2817 Hampshire Avenue North, Crystal, MN 55427
Overview of Partners in Care

Conveniently located in the vibrant setting of Crystal, MN, Partners in Care. is a distinguished community that offers assisted living. Residents can keep their peace of mind with exceptional support for their daily activities and personal needs around the clock. Cleaning, laundry, and other household chores are also taken care of, so residents have more time to do the things they love.

To enhance residents’ living experiences, fun recreational activities and stimulating programs are conducted. Mealtimes also foster comfort with delicious and healthy dining options that are thoughtfully planned to meet residents’ nutritional needs and tastes. Medication management is available for convenience. The community is a great option for those needing exceptional care to live beyond their potential in retirement.

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Overview of Becketwood Cooperative

Becketwood Cooperative offers a quality senior living lifestyle for retirees in Minneapolis. They are considered one of the trusted communities for elegant retirement. The retirement community offers services that are catered to their every need. The faith-based 55+ adult community provides the best of convenience and comfort. Becketwood Cooperative offers exceptional independent living for seniors who want to stay active and have a quaint lifestyle.

Becketwood’s amenities include heated underground parking, a fitness and exercise center, social rooms, game rooms, and a picnic area; services include a well-equipped woodworking shop, and free coffee. Seniors are eligible for the Episcopal Homes of Minnesota for those in need of rehabilitation or long-term care services.

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Overview of Maple Hill Senior Living

The two care types Maple Hill Senior Living offers in Maplewood, MN, are assisted living and memory care. Under assisted living, a resident gets help with bathing, dressing, and medication. The second level is a secured setting with supervision, meant for somebody at risk of wandering.

Both being licensed here means care can carry on inside the same community as needs grow. One hundred beds are on that license, and Dining is on the amenity list.

A Wellness Center is named too. The Meaningful Experiences Specialty Care Program covers the specialty side. Active Therapy is the named therapy program, so specialised support and therapeutic work both have a place in the week.

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Overview of Meadow Lakes Senior Living

Have a restful retirement with the astounding senior living community of Meadow Lakes Senior Living on 45th Avenue Northwest, Rochester, MN, offering assisted living, memory care, and respite care. A dedicated and highly trained team helps seniors with their daily living activities around the clock to ensure they are well-cared for. The community goes above and beyond to promote a bright and friendly environment for seniors to flourish and reach their full potential.

Explore new places through exciting trips with friends and do the things you love with fun activities to maintain an active and well-engaged lifestyle. Have the finest dining experience with healthy and delicious meals catering to dietary needs and preferences. Meadow Lakes Senior Living is great for seniors aiming to maximize their independence.

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Overview of Elliot Care Home

Located on Elliot Avenue, Elliot Care Home is a retirement home in Minneapolis, Minnesota, providing residential care services. Moreover, it has been serving the Minneapolis area for 42 years.

With a Walk Score of 82, the community’s surrounding area is highly walkable. This suggests that most errands are accessible on foot and visiting families have convenient access to nearby services and amenities.

To learn more about care options, accommodations, services, staffing, dining programs, activities, and other relevant details about Elliot Care Home, families are advised to reach out to the community directly.

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Overview of Boulder Estates

Boulder Estates offers assisted living and independent living in Marshall, serving adults over 55. Independent living provides a private living arrangement with community services but no daily care, while assisted living allows a resident to keep an apartment while receiving help with bathing, dressing, medication, and other daily tasks.

The community has 140 beds and offers both care levels in one setting. That may suit a resident whose needs change over time and who would prefer to remain in the same community rather than move elsewhere.

Residents can use the on-site beauty and barbershop for grooming, along with exercise equipment and gardening areas. A whirlpool tub and religious services add options for bathing and worship without leaving the community.

Boulder Estates has a Walk Score of 77, classified as very walkable, so most errands can be completed on foot. Shops, a pharmacy, and cafes are within a short walk, allowing a resident who no longer drives to continue getting out independently.

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Polar Ridge Senior Living

2365 Helen Street North, North St. Paul, MN 55109
Overview of Polar Ridge Senior Living

Polar Ridge Senior Living provides assisted living, independent living, memory care, and respite care in North St. Paul, MN. Independent living offers private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Respite care offers a short stay for a family whose usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

The combination of care levels can suit a resident whose needs may grow over time without requiring a move to a different community. Polar Ridge Senior Living has 138 beds. A Walk Score of 80 out of 100 places the area in the very walkable category, meaning most errands can be done on foot and a resident who no longer drives may still reach nearby shops, a pharmacy, or cafes independently. The Monthly Activity Calendar and memory care Activity Calendar show scheduled activities for residents, including programming organized for those in memory care, and Lifespark COMPLETE is also offered as a specific program. Troy Rehkamp is the director.

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Weighting overview

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    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
  • 5%
    Environment
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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.

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  • Review Sentiment
  • Review Volume
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Regulatory & Safety Record 25%

State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

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  • State Inspections
  • Citations/Inspection
  • % Inspections w/ Citations
  • Complaint Visits
  • Accreditations
  • BBB Rating
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Visual Media & Transparency 15%

Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.

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  • Video Tours
  • Virtual Walkthroughs
  • Photo Quantity
  • Photo Quality
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Website & Operator Transparency 10%

Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.

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  • Website Content
  • Mobile Usability
  • Staff Info Available
  • Owner Info Available
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Community Stability 10%

Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.

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  • Occupancy Rate
  • Bed Options
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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.