Page 40 of Best Senior Communities in Minnesota

Overview of Nelson Gables

Nelson Gables serves seniors in Alexandria, Minnesota, delivering assisted living, memory care, and respite services under the management of Vivie. Private apartments give residents standard personal autonomy paired with hands-on help for bathing, dressing, and managing medication. Secure memory care suites protect individuals who wander, while short-term respite stays allow primary caregivers time to recharge. Multiple levels of care on a single site allow residents to age in place as their health needs evolve.

Residents gather in a restaurant-style dining hall for meals, access physical therapy in the on-site rehabilitation room, and visit the full-service hair salon. Outside spaces include a central courtyard, gardens, and elevated plant beds.

Scheduled weekly worship services accommodate spiritual needs, and a walk score of 72 allows pedestrian access to nearby local businesses for those who prefer walking over driving.

Prospective families evaluating local senior care options can connect with Nelson Gables to learn more about monthly pricing, verify current room openings, or set up a guided tour.

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Starting Price $5,890/Month Pricing updated on October 7th, 2026

Serenity Living Care operates a small four-bed residential home on Carver Avenue East in Maplewood, Minnesota. Three residents live at the property right now, which means it runs at a 75 percent occupancy rate. The single-story layout keeps all bedrooms and common areas on the ground floor, so residents can move around easily without using stairs.

The everyday program covers basic lodging, meals, and assistance with personal care routines. During regulatory reviews, the Minnesota Department of Health cited the facility for several compliance issues, including staff training gaps, emergency and fire safety planning, medication management practices, building maintenance, and resident assessment records.

The neighborhood is highly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 3 out of 100, so staff, residents, and visitors must rely on a vehicle for all errands and medical appointments.

Interested families can contact the home’s manager to inquire about the single open bed and the admission process.

A five-bed residential property on Perry Avenue in North Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, serves as the location for Victory Homes. The house features a multi-level layout where residents share dining space and common areas.

The surrounding neighborhood carries a walkability score of 38 out of 100, which means staff, residents, and visiting families will need a vehicle or local transit to handle most shopping and medical appointments. When checking the home’s records, the Minnesota Department of Health noted multiple compliance issues requiring correction, specifically around food service, fire systems, medication management, resident care plans, infection control, emergency planning, staff background checks, and equipment storage.

Prospective residents looking at local care options can contact the facility director to ask about current openings and monthly rates. Daily operations focus on general housing, household chores, and assistance with personal routines.

Overview of Aurora on France Senior Living

Aurora on France Senior Living in Edina, Minnesota, delivers a broad spectrum of care options, including independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, and respite care. Independent living accommodates adults who desire private living spaces without assistance, whereas assisted living helps with personal routines such as dressing, bathing, and medication administration. Memory care facilities feature structured, secured environments for residents with cognitive impairments, and short-term respite stays accommodate caregivers needing temporary support.

This 130-bed residence records an average daily nurse staffing rate of 7 hours and 5 minutes per resident. Life enrichment includes wellness classes, outdoor spaces, weekly coffee social hours, movie nights, and spiritual gatherings, alongside planned shopping trips and community outings.

Given its 75 walk score, the surrounding neighborhood allows residents to visit nearby pharmacies, shops, and cafes on foot. Amenities also feature flexible dining plans, local transportation services, and a pet-friendly policy. Accepted financial options include Medicare and private payment.

Interested families looking for care options in Edina can reach out to Aurora on France Senior Living to schedule a campus visit, check unit availability, or review accepted payment programs.

Overview of Auburn Meadows

Situated in Waconia, MN, Auburn Meadows provides nursing home, skilled nursing, assisted living, independent living, and memory care within a 75-bed setting. The community has a secure environment that aims to prevent the risk of wandering among residents with memory-related conditions. Moreover, nursing services are accessible, ensuring residents can receive continuous clinical support.

Rehabilitation services are available for residents who need recovery support as part of their care. Moreover, a Wellness Center, Celebration Center, theater, library, activity area, and club room give residents dedicated spaces for wellness, celebrations, reading, activities, and shared time. Payment options include Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, so families can use public coverage where applicable or pay directly.

A Walk Score of 61 places the area in the somewhat walkable band, meaning some errands can be done on foot by a resident who is able and wants to walk.

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.

Crossroads Care Center offers nursing home, skilled nursing, assisted living, independent living, memory care, palliative care, and respite care in Worthington, MN. Nursing home and skilled nursing provide licensed nursing support around the clock. Assisted living helps with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication, while independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care.

Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for a resident who may be at risk of wandering. Palliative care focuses on comfort and symptom relief during serious illness. Respite care offers a short stay when a resident’s usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. Having multiple care levels can suit someone whose needs may grow over time without requiring a move to another community.

The home has 52 beds, making it a smaller community that may suit someone who prefers a setting where staff and residents can get to know each other. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families payment options that include public benefits or direct payment for care. A Walk Score of 66 places the area in the somewhat walkable range, meaning some errands can be completed on foot and a resident who no longer drives may be able to reach select destinations independently.

Overview of Auburn Homes and Services Waconia

Auburn Homes and Services Waconia offers nursing home, assisted living, independent living, memory care, and skilled nursing in Waconia, MN. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks while a resident keeps an apartment, memory care provides a secured setting with supervision, and independent living offers private living with community services and no daily care.

Nursing home and skilled nursing provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock. The community opened in 1928, and its housing includes studios, one bedroom residences, and two bedroom residences. A two bedroom residence may suit a couple moving together or someone who wants a companion.

Rehabilitation services support residents working to regain or maintain function. With a Walk Score of 55, the area falls in the somewhat walkable band, so some errands can be done on foot and a resident who no longer drives may be able to reach certain nearby destinations independently.

The range of care types may be a good fit for a resident whose needs grow over time, because multiple care levels are available within the community.

Overview of Good Shepherd Assisted Living

Good Shepherd Assisted Living in Sauk Rapids, MN, provides nursing home, assisted living, home care, memory care, and skilled nursing in a 60-bed setting. The community provides specialized care for older adults with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia in a supervised environment. Moreover, terminally ill residents receive comfort-focused care to ease pain and discomfort.

Respite care gives a family a short stay option when the usual caregiver needs to travel, recover, or take a temporary break. Meanwhile, short-term rehabilitation supports recovery after an illness, injury, or procedure. Residents can visit the Northern Delights Gift Store, view exhibits at the Canal Street Art Gallery, and attend Spiritual Services & Chapel programs.

A Walk Score of 69 means the area is somewhat walkable, with some errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives may be able to complete certain nearby errands independently.

Overview of Regent at Burnsville

Regent at Burnsville offers nursing home, skilled nursing, assisted living, independent living, and memory care in Burnsville, MN. Skilled nursing and nursing home care provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock. Assisted living helps with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication.

Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. The 170-bed community is a larger setting, with more residents, staff, and programming. Its range of care levels may suit a resident whose needs change over time, since independent living, assisted living, memory care, and nursing care are available within the same community.

Outings for shopping and entertainment give residents scheduled opportunities to take part in those activities. A salon, exercise classes, and paved walking paths provide on-site options for grooming, structured movement, and walking. Care Suites and Spiritual Care are also part of the community’s programs. Elle Boelter is the director.