Page 39 of Best Senior Communities in Minnesota

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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. 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. PC (Palliative Care): Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative treatment. 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.
Meadow Lakes Senior Living
SC
AL
MC
RC
Rochester
-Yes
11
Facility 11
MN AVG 45
Rank #549 / 602
25
Facility 25
MN AVG 18
Rank #30 / 136
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Elliot Care Home
SC
AL
Minneapolis (Central Minneapolis)
-No
82
Facility 82
MN AVG 45
Rank #33 / 602
42
Facility 42
MN AVG 18
Rank #5 / 136
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Partners In Care Inc
SC
AL
North Crystal
4
Facility 4
MN AVG 61
Rank #469 / 517
No
58
Facility 58
MN AVG 45
Rank #189 / 602
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Twin Town Villa
SC
AL
MC
Breckenridge
90
Facility 90
MN AVG 61
Rank #139 / 517
No
58
Facility 58
MN AVG 45
Rank #189 / 602
20
Facility 20
MN AVG 18
Rank #42 / 136
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Essence Care Center
SC
HC
Northwest Rochester
4
Facility 4
MN AVG 61
Rank #469 / 517
No
41
Facility 41
MN AVG 45
Rank #327 / 602
-
25.0%
Facility 25.0%
MN AVG 75.5%
Rank #259 / 259
-1
14
Facility 14
MN AVG 10
Rank #203 / 274
14.0
Facility 14.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #215 / 274
Meadows On Fairview Al
SC
AL
IL
MC
Wyoming
75
Facility 75
MN AVG 61
Rank #178 / 517
Yes
46
Facility 46
MN AVG 45
Rank #284 / 602
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3
Facility 3
MN AVG 10
Rank #14 / 274
1.0
Facility 1.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #5 / 274
Haven Homes Assisted Living
SC
AL
HOS
IL
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Maple Plain
106
Facility 106
MN AVG 61
Rank #107 / 517
Yes
45
Facility 45
MN AVG 45
Rank #295 / 602
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St Mark’s Heritage Community
SC
AL
HOS
IL
MC
NH
PC
RC
SNF
Sw Austin
54
Facility 54
MN AVG 61
Rank #237 / 517
Yes
86
Facility 86
MN AVG 45
Rank #17 / 602
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Valley View Manor
SC
HOS
NH
RC
SNF
Lamberton
50
Facility 50
MN AVG 61
Rank #64 / 95
No
31
Facility 31
MN AVG 45
Rank #76 / 104
-
55.2%
Facility 55.2%
MN AVG 75.5%
Rank #51 / 60
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Prairie Bluffs Senior Living
SC
AL
HOS
IL
MC
RC
Eden Prairie
100
Facility 100
MN AVG 61
Rank #115 / 517
Yes
4
Facility 4
MN AVG 45
Rank #581 / 602
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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.

Contact Elliot Care Home

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 Twin Town Villa
Twin Town Villa is an assisted living and memory care community located in Breckenridge, MN. It offers a variety of services including assisted living, memory care, and care suites. The community is designed to provide a supportive environment for seniors with personalized care plans.

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Essence Care Center

3249 19Th Street Northwest, Rochester, MN 55901
Overview of Essence Care Center

Essence Care Center operates as a small residential home care provider on 19th Street Northwest in Rochester, Minnesota. The property is configured with a total capacity of four beds and currently serves one resident, offering a highly quiet and individualized living environment. The care model focuses on helping older adults maintain their daily routines by providing hands-on personal care, wound management, medication administration, and companionship.

The staff handles everyday household chores, meal preparation, and health monitoring on-site. Regulatory surveys managed by the Minnesota Department of Health show that the provider has received compliance citations regarding fire safety systems, missing emergency preparedness documents, and incomplete staffing plans.

The surrounding neighborhood carries a walkability score of 41 out of 100, indicating that while a few basic tasks can be managed on foot, residents or staff typically rely on vehicles for medical appointments and major errands.

Families evaluating local care options can contact the administrator directly to discuss current vacancies or admission criteria.

Contact Essence Care Center

Overview of Meadows on Fairview Al

Meadows on Fairview Al is an assisted living community located in Wyoming, Minnesota. The 75-bed facility has an occupancy rate of 92%, with an average resident stay of 21 days. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, offering families flexible coverage options. Nurse staffing averages 7 hours and 25 minutes per resident per day to provide a substantial level of care for residents who need support with daily activities and medical oversight.

The community focuses on physical wellness and spiritual connection. Residents have access to YMCA ForeverWell classes, a dedicated Spiritual Health program, and weekly and monthly worship services. Residents’ social lives are filled with organized activities and events, including monthly outings to engage with the broader community.

The walk score of 46 is a somewhat car-dependent location, which is common in suburban Minnesota. Visiting family members can access some nearby services on foot.

When it comes to dining, meals are served restaurant-style with tableside service. Residents can eat in communal dining areas or have meals brought to their rooms. There’s a therapy gym that supports residents’ physical recovery and maintenance. Amenities include a beauty and barber salon, screened porch, and outdoor patios and gardens. The community is pet-friendly, so residents can bring their companions, which adds a meaningful connection to the setting.

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Overview of Haven Homes Assisted Living

Haven Homes Assisted Living is a senior living community in Maple Plain, MN offering nursing home care, assisted living, hospice care, independent living, memory care, respite care, and skilled nursing. Assisted living helps with daily tasks while a resident maintains an apartment, while independent living provides private living without daily care. Memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock. Respite care supports a short stay when a resident’s usual caregiver needs time away, and hospice care and spiritual care are available for residents receiving end of life services. The range of care levels may be a good fit for a resident whose needs change over time, since the community offers options from independent living through skilled nursing and hospice care.

Haven Homes Assisted Living has 106 beds. Total nurse staffing is 5 hours and 5 minutes per resident each day, representing the total daily nurse time allocated to each resident. Payment options are Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay: Medicare applies to short term skilled care after a hospital stay rather than long term residence, Medicaid can be relevant when savings may not cover a long stay, and private pay means paying directly for care.

Short term rehabilitation is available, allowing a resident to receive rehabilitation services at the community rather than arrange transportation elsewhere. A beauty salon and barber shop provide grooming services on site, the fitness center supports resident exercise, and the outdoor terrace and courtyards provide outdoor areas. Scheduled transportation is available for planned trips, and pets are allowed, so a resident may bring a pet to the community. With a Walk Score of 45, the area is car dependent, meaning most errands require a car or a ride; scheduled transportation may help with planned trips for residents who no longer drive.

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Overview of St Mark’s Heritage Community

St Mark’s Heritage Community provides independent living, assisted living, memory care, nursing home and skilled nursing, hospice care, palliative care, and respite care in Austin, MN. Independent living offers private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living provides help with tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication management. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision, and nursing home or skilled nursing care provides licensed nursing on site around the clock.

Hospice care and palliative care support residents with serious illness through care focused on comfort and symptom management. Respite care offers a short stay for someone whose usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. The range of care can suit a resident whose needs change over time, allowing movement between care levels without leaving the community.

The community has 54 beds, making it a smaller setting where residents and staff can get to know one another. A Walk Score of 86 means the area is very walkable, with most errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently. Pets are allowed, allowing a resident to continue living with a pet.

Short-term rehabilitation is available for a temporary recovery stay after an illness, injury, or procedure. Controlled access doors and a secure outdoor garden provide features relevant to residents who need a more contained setting, while pet-friendly visits allow animals to remain part of visits with residents. Payment options are Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay.

St Mark’s Heritage Community opened in 1963. Total nurse staffing is 5 hours 14 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily hands-on nursing time assigned per resident.

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Overview of Valley View Manor

Valley View Manor, is a medium sized skilled nursing facility found in Lamberton, MN. They offer short-term care, respite care, rehabilitation services, long term care, and hospice care. This nursing facility takes pride in the quality of care they provide their residents, from 24/7 nursing care to medication management, and assistance with daily living activities.
Additionally, Valley View Manor also provides its residents regular meals and snacks, prepared in a way that it is both delicious and nutritious. Furthermore, housekeeping and laundry services are also provided, so that the residents may be able to use their time and energy in exploring the community and taking advantage of their well thought amenities.

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Overview of Prairie Bluffs Senior Living
Prairie Bluffs Senior Living is a premier senior community located in Eden Prairie, Minnesota. It offers Independent Living, Assisted Living, Enhanced Assisted Living, and Memory Care. The community provides exceptional accommodations and comprehensive wellness services.

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Weighting overview

  • 35%
    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.

  • 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.