Page 4 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. 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.
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>
The percentage of residents who reported satisfaction with food variety and mealtimes in Minnesota's statewide quality-of-life survey. Food tends to score lower than other domains statewide, so scores above 85% reflect strong performance relative to peers. <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.
Rakhma Joy Home
SC
AL
MC
St Paul (Macalester - Groveland)
10
Facility 10
MN AVG 61
Rank #363 / 517
No
81
Facility 81
MN AVG 45
Rank #36 / 602
Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms-
80.0%
Facility 80.0%
MN AVG 75.5%
Rank #108 / 259
-
95%
Facility 95%
MN AVG 80.3
Rank #3 / 149
1
6
Facility 6
MN AVG 10
Rank #60 / 274
6.0
Facility 6.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #72 / 274
Lexington Landing
SC
AL
IL
MC
St Paul (Highland Park)
64
Facility 64
MN AVG 61
Rank #212 / 517
No
58
Facility 58
MN AVG 45
Rank #189 / 602
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-
85.9%
Facility 85.9%
MN AVG 75.5%
Rank #81 / 259
-
88.8%
Facility 88.8%
MN AVG 80.3
Rank #32 / 149
1
4
Facility 4
MN AVG 10
Rank #27 / 274
4.0
Facility 4.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #34 / 274
Friendship Village of Bloomington
SC
AL
CCRC
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Bloomington (West Bloomington)
85
Facility 85
MN AVG 61
Rank #155 / 517
Yes
16
Facility 16
MN AVG 45
Rank #523 / 602
1 Bed / 2 Bed
47
Facility 47
MN AVG 18
Rank #2 / 136
84.7%
Facility 84.7%
MN AVG 75.5%
Rank #92 / 259
-
78.9%
Facility 78.9%
MN AVG 80.3
Rank #90 / 149
4
26
Facility 26
MN AVG 10
Rank #259 / 274
6.5
Facility 6.5
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #96 / 274
Autumn Grace Assisted Living
SC
AL
MC
Mankato
20
Facility 20
MN AVG 61
Rank #344 / 517
Yes
39
Facility 39
MN AVG 45
Rank #344 / 602
Studio
24
Facility 24
MN AVG 18
Rank #32 / 136
70.0%
Facility 70.0%
MN AVG 75.5%
Rank #177 / 259
A+-1
5
Facility 5
MN AVG 10
Rank #39 / 274
5.0
Facility 5.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #49 / 274
Brookdale Winona
SC
AL
CCRC
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Winona
20
Facility 20
MN AVG 61
Rank #344 / 517
Yes
67
Facility 67
MN AVG 45
Rank #126 / 602
Suite
11
Facility 11
MN AVG 18
Rank #88 / 136
95.0%
Facility 95.0%
MN AVG 75.5%
Rank #39 / 259
-
90.1%
Facility 90.1%
MN AVG 80.3
Rank #23 / 149
1
19
Facility 19
MN AVG 10
Rank #239 / 274
19.0
Facility 19.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #248 / 274
The Waters of Excelsior
SC
AL
IL
Excelsior
145
Facility 145
MN AVG 61
Rank #38 / 517
Yes
64
Facility 64
MN AVG 45
Rank #140 / 602
Studio / 1 Bed-
89.7%
Facility 89.7%
MN AVG 75.5%
Rank #67 / 259
-
88.7%
Facility 88.7%
MN AVG 80.3
Rank #33 / 149
1
9
Facility 9
MN AVG 10
Rank #123 / 274
9.0
Facility 9.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #137 / 274
Global Pointe Senior Living
SC
AL
IL
MC
RC
Golden Valley
115
Facility 115
MN AVG 61
Rank #85 / 517
No
59
Facility 59
MN AVG 45
Rank #183 / 602
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-
87.8%
Facility 87.8%
MN AVG 75.5%
Rank #77 / 259
-
72.3%
Facility 72.3%
MN AVG 80.3
Rank #120 / 149
1
5
Facility 5
MN AVG 10
Rank #39 / 274
5.0
Facility 5.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #49 / 274
Pelican Landing
SC
AL
MC
Detroit Lakes
91
Facility 91
MN AVG 61
Rank #137 / 517
No
5
Facility 5
MN AVG 45
Rank #578 / 602
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-
90.1%
Facility 90.1%
MN AVG 75.5%
Rank #63 / 259
-
86.4%
Facility 86.4%
MN AVG 80.3
Rank #45 / 149
1
4
Facility 4
MN AVG 10
Rank #27 / 274
4.0
Facility 4.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #34 / 274
BeeHive Homes of Maple Grove
SC
AL
MC
RC
Maple Grove
41
Facility 41
MN AVG 61
Rank #279 / 517
No
24
Facility 24
MN AVG 45
Rank #449 / 602
-
8
Facility 8
MN AVG 18
Rank #103 / 136
95.1%
Facility 95.1%
MN AVG 75.5%
Rank #38 / 259
A+
79%
Facility 79%
MN AVG 80.3
Rank #89 / 149
1
8
Facility 8
MN AVG 10
Rank #101 / 274
8.0
Facility 8.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #115 / 274
The Waters on 50th
SC
AL
IL
MC
Minneapolis (Southwest Minneapolis)
110
Facility 110
MN AVG 61
Rank #95 / 517
No
89
Facility 89
MN AVG 45
Rank #10 / 602
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-
75.5%
Facility 75.5%
MN AVG 75.5%
Rank #145 / 259
-
77.2%
Facility 77.2%
MN AVG 80.3
Rank #103 / 149
1
6
Facility 6
MN AVG 10
Rank #60 / 274
6.0
Facility 6.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #72 / 274

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Overview of Rakhma Joy Home

Rakhma Joy Home cultivates the holistic needs of its residents in a home-like setting. The tight-knit home aims to change the meaning of recovery for seniors through the exceptional care delivered by their friendly staff to offer the best care possible for their residents. With an emphasis on assisted living care, the home creates a stimulating atmosphere supported by a team of patient and caring professionals.

Rakhma Joy has designed its services to help residents with day-to-day living. They offer 24-hour nursing supervision, transportation, housekeeping, medication management, and ADLs.

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Overview of Lexington Landing

Set in the beautiful Old Lexington Avenue S, St. Paul, MN is the distinguished senior living community of Lexington Landing providing assisted living, independent living, and memory care. The community features cozy and sophisticated studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom residences, carefully designed to foster comfort and familiarity. A compassionate and highly qualified team handles the housekeeping and maintenance to ensure seniors live a worry-free retirement.

Do the things you love through engaging activities and enjoyable programs conducted to keep seniors happy and active. Residents may also opt to enjoy diverse dining options that satisfy their cravings and dietary needs for a hassle-free dining experience. Lexington Landing strives to create a safe place for seniors to thrive and live to their potential.

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Overview of Friendship Village of Bloomington

Friendship Village of Bloomington offers nursing home, assisted living, continuing care retirement community, independent living, memory care, and skilled nursing in Bloomington, Minnesota. The range of care is broad. Independent living provides a private residence with community services and no daily care, while assisted living adds help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and taking medication. Memory care is secured and supervised, and nursing home and skilled nursing care provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock.

Because the community offers several care levels, it may be a good fit for a resident whose needs may grow over time without leaving the community. Respite care provides a short stay when a usual caregiver needs time to travel or recover. Short term rehabilitation supports a temporary recovery stay.

Friendship Village of Bloomington has 85 beds and offers one bedroom and two bedroom housing options. A two bedroom residence may suit a couple moving together or someone who wants a companion. Total nurse staffing is 4 hours and 27 minutes per resident each day, representing the daily hands on nursing time allocated to each resident.

Medicare and private pay are accepted. Rehabilitation services are available on site, so a resident can receive rehab without arranging transportation elsewhere. The community also has a pool for swimming or water based activity. Pets are allowed, and clubs and social groups give residents organized ways to take part in shared activities.

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Overview of Autumn Grace Assisted Living

Settling in the harmonious neighborhood of Raven Court, Mankato, MN, Autumn Grace Assisted Living is an idyllic senior living community offering assisted living. Treat yourself to a wonderful retirement with the elegant and spacious accommodations of Autumn Grace Assisted Living in various studio floor plans. The community goes above and beyond to ensure residents receive top-notch care and assistance.

Autumn Grace Assisted Living strives to deliver the finest experience for seniors to thrive and have a fulfilling life. A wide range of engaging activities and exciting events are conducted for seniors’ enjoyment and wellness. Eat well with delightful and healthy meals catering to nutritional needs and tastes. Autumn Grace Assisted Living is a great place to cherish your golden years with its tranquil landscapes and state-of-the-art amenities.

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Brookdale Winona

835 East Belleview Street, Winona, MN 55987
Overview of Brookdale Winona

Situated in the picturesque city of Winona, MN, Brookdale Winona offers a vibrant assisted living community designed for seniors seeking a fulfilling and carefree lifestyle. With a focus on personal freedom and well-being, Brookdale Winona provides various care services, ensuring residents receive the support they need while enjoying a dynamic social environment. Residents can choose from private apartments and engage in numerous social activities in cozy common areas. Assistance with daily tasks like dressing and medication management is available, ensuring comfort and peace of mind with a 24/7 on-site team ready to respond to emergencies.

Brookdale Winona emphasizes holistic wellness through a diverse range of activities tailored to residents’ interests. From fitness programs like B-Fit and Flex Your Brain classes to enjoyable social events like coffee hour and The Price Is Right viewings, every activity is designed to enhance both physical and mental well-being. The community’s commitment to fostering growth and engagement is reflected in its evidence-based programs, such as Resident Technology and My Life Story. Recognized by U.S. News and World Report as Best in Assisted Living, Brookdale Winona is dedicated to helping residents live their best lives.

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Overview of The Waters of Excelsior

The Waters of Excelsior offers assisted living and independent living in Excelsior, MN. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident keeps an apartment. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care.

Both care levels are available here. The community may be a good fit for someone who wants independent living now and may later need help with daily tasks without leaving the community. It has 145 beds, giving the setting a larger community scale. A Walk Score of 64 places the area in the somewhat walkable band, so some errands can be done on foot and selected errands may be possible without a car for a resident who no longer drives. Pets are allowed, allowing a resident to live with a pet.

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Overview of Global Pointe Senior Living

Ideally located in Hennepin County, Golden Valley, MN, Global Pointe Senior Living is a leading senior living community that offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, and respite care. Enjoy the comfort and privacy offered by thoughtfully designed apartments in variations of studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom floor plans. An expert care team is available to provide excellent care, complemented with an emergency call system that provides access to the Global Pointe care team 24-hours a day.

Fostering connections, well-being, and fulfillment, the community offers a wide array of amenities, interesting programs, and activities. Residents are guaranteed to stay on top of their health and fitness with a fully-staffed, state-of-the-art wellness center. Enjoy chef-prepared meals made from fresh ingredients in the fine dining restaurant or at the cozy Café Bistro. Providing vibrant spaces, exceptional, round-the-clock care, and compassionate teams, Global Pointe Senior Living warrants a welcoming environment that allows residents to flourish and thrive.

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Overview of Pelican Landing

Pelican Landing undoubtedly provides the highest quality care for assisted living and memory care residents in Detroit Lakes. Management makes it a point that seniors are given the freedom and choice during their stay that help cultivate growth and individuality. The well-trained staff ensures that they attend to the unique needs of each individual with kindness and compassion. The trusted community practices a vibrant and enriching lifestyle that offers a list of living options with customized care created to fit the needs for each individual.
Approaching modern senior care through its person-centered service, Pelican Landing has fully equipped amenities to help with individual holistic wellness– social clubs, educational activities, recreational activities, and entertainment. The well-trained staff on duty tend to your needs– on top of their services: 24/7 care and security, housekeeping and maintenance, , transportation, and specialized memory care training programs.

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Overview of BeeHive Homes of Maple Grove

With forty-one beds in Maple Grove, Minnesota, Beehive Homes sits in a Car-dependent neighborhood, with a Walk Score of 24. The facility is seven years into operation, owned by Iona Childs, and currently running at 95 percent occupancy (39 of 41 beds occupied).

It’s licensed for assisted living and memory care. Residents need to be 55 or older. Private rooms are the housing model. Meals come from a dietitian and are adjusted for individual dietary requirements. That’s not an afterthought; the facility explicitly centers it on comfort and nourishment.

Rehabilitation and respite services are available. A doctor is on staff. Nursing runs around the clock. The community includes a secured outdoor courtyard, hair salon, weekly housekeeping, and maintains a smoke-free environment. The program framework is called Engaging Daily Life.

State inspections have consistently pointed to medication management, fire-safety systems, emergency preparedness, environmental safety, food handling, and upkeep. The facility’s deficiency rate is below the Minnesota average, which is worth noting in the context of a seven-year-old operation.

For adults over 55 seeking assisted living with memory care capability in a small, stable setting, the combination of high occupancy, on-site medical oversight, and established housekeeping infrastructure suggests a straightforward community that handles both care levels simultaneously.

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Overview of The Waters on 50th

The Waters on 50th occupies 3500 W 50th St in Southwest Minneapolis, a 110-bed community that covers real ground on the care spectrum: independent living, assisted living, and memory care, with actual licensing approval for dementia care rather than just a general assisted living designation. The mid-rise building holds studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom units, running 451 up to 1,348 square feet.

Location works heavily in this community’s favor. The Walk Score is 89, close to the top of the scale, and occupancy currently sits at 76 percent. Abbott Northwestern’s Joint Replacement Center is just 4.12 miles out, close enough that specialized medical care isn’t a logistical headache.

The amenity list reads more like a hospitality property than a typical care facility: a full-service restaurant with seasonal menus, a dedicated concierge, a wellness center, spa and salon services. Underneath that layer, though, the actual care infrastructure is solid: therapy and rehabilitation, enhanced care, transportation, and recreational and educational programming round out daily life.

On the regulatory side, inspections here have tended to focus on medication management and dietary and food service, the kind of operational areas state regulators commonly review at communities offering memory care.

The Waters on 50th is a Minneapolis community built to combine genuine dementia-care licensing with a hospitality-driven daily experience, in a location where getting around rarely requires a car.

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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.