Page 41 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. 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.
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.
Serenity Living Care Inc
SC
AL
East Maplewood (Highwood)
4
Facility 4
MN AVG 61
Rank #469 / 517
No
3
Facility 3
MN AVG 45
Rank #597 / 602
1
17
Facility 17
MN AVG 10
Rank #227 / 274
17.0
Facility 17.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #236 / 274
Victory Homes
SC
AL
North Brooklyn Park
5
Facility 5
MN AVG 61
Rank #387 / 517
No
38
Facility 38
MN AVG 45
Rank #350 / 602
1
12
Facility 12
MN AVG 10
Rank #177 / 274
12.0
Facility 12.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #189 / 274
Aurora On France Senior Living
SC
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
South Edina
130
Facility 130
MN AVG 61
Rank #59 / 517
Yes
75
Facility 75
MN AVG 45
Rank #79 / 602
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Auburn Meadows LLC
SC
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Waconia
75
Facility 75
MN AVG 61
Rank #178 / 517
No
61
Facility 61
MN AVG 45
Rank #157 / 602
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Crossroads Care Center
SC
AL
IL
MC
NH
PC
RC
SNF
Worthington
52
Facility 52
MN AVG 61
Rank #242 / 517
No
66
Facility 66
MN AVG 45
Rank #130 / 602
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Elysian Senior Homes Of Lake C
SC
AL
MC
Lake City
75
Facility 75
MN AVG 61
Rank #178 / 517
No
61
Facility 61
MN AVG 45
Rank #157 / 602
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Good Shepherd Assisted Living
SC
AL
HC
MC
NH
SNF
Sauk Rapids
60
Facility 60
MN AVG 61
Rank #222 / 517
No
69
Facility 69
MN AVG 45
Rank #114 / 602
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Dellwood Gardens
SC
AL
MC
St. Paul (Dayton's Bluff)
90
Facility 90
MN AVG 61
Rank #139 / 517
No
57
Facility 57
MN AVG 45
Rank #203 / 602
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Eden Prairie Senior Living LLC
SC
AL
IL
MC
Eden Prairie (Golden Triangle)
130
Facility 130
MN AVG 61
Rank #59 / 517
Yes
34
Facility 34
MN AVG 45
Rank #376 / 602
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Oak Ridge Assisted Living Of H
SC
AL
MC
Hastings
70
Facility 70
MN AVG 61
Rank #191 / 517
No
56
Facility 56
MN AVG 45
Rank #210 / 602
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Overview of Serenity Living Care

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.

Contact Serenity Living Care Inc

Victory Homes

7917 Perry Avenue, North Brooklyn Park, MN 55443
Overview of Victory Homes

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.

Contact Victory Homes

Overview of Aurora on France Senior Living

Aurora on France Senior Living is a 130-bed nursing home located on France Avenue in Edina, Minnesota. Owned by Nadette Waligora, the facility accepts Medicare and private pay to cover care expenses. The surrounding neighborhood is highly walkable, allowing visitors to handle most errands entirely on foot.

The facility focuses heavily on transitional care, with residents staying for an average of just 22 days as they move through post-acute rehabilitation and recovery. To support this fast-paced environment, the floor staff provides 7 hours and 17 minutes of total nursing care per resident each day, which includes 5 hours and 54 minutes of daily care specifically from nurse aides. This setup is designed for individuals recovering from surgery, managing complex medical needs, or transitioning out of a hospital stay.

Daily life includes a mix of therapy routines and social activities, such as weekly coffee visits, movie outings, shopping trips, and spiritual programming. Residents also have access to wellness classes and outdoor spaces. The 24-hour staff handles daily treatments and rehab services, and the facility offers respite care for families needing short-term skilled support.

Prospective individuals checking out local options can find a practical setup for short-term recovery due to the heavy rehab focus and the convenient location. The admissions department can be reached directly to clarify current bed availability, confirm specific insurance coverages, or arrange an in-person tour of the campus.

Contact Aurora On France Senior Living

Overview of Auburn Meadows
Auburn Meadows is an assisted living facility located in Waconia, Minnesota. It offers a mix of privacy and community with private apartments and various amenities. The facility is designed to help residents enjoy the comforts of home while receiving the care they need.

Contact Auburn Meadows LLC

Overview of Crossroads Care Center

Crossroads Care Center, located in Worthington, MN, is a skilled nursing facility offeering high quality nursing services from transitional care, memory care, respite care, rehabilitations, long term care, and hospice care. To ensure that each residents’ specific needs are met, they provide personalized care programs which includes 24/7 nursing care, and access to state-of-the-art facilities.
Valuing the role of the environment, CrossroadsCare Center offers a secure community with comforatble spaces, where seniors living with Alzheimer’s or dementia can thrive. Their therapy services include speech, occupational and physical, giving residents assistence to achieve the highest level of functionality as possible.

Contact Crossroads Care Center

Overview of Elysian Senior Homes of Lake C
Elysian Senior Homes of Lake City offers local assisted living services and dementia care in Lake City, MN. It provides beautiful apartments with a full spectrum of care, allowing residents to choose from various apartment types. The facility opened in September 2015 and is designed to support aging in place.

Contact Elysian Senior Homes Of Lake C

Overview of Good Shepherd Assisted Living
Good Shepherd Assisted Living is located in Sauk Rapids, Minnesota. It offers a variety of services including assisted living, memory care, short-term rehabilitation, and nursing home care. The community is designed to provide an active and fulfilling experience for older adults.

Contact Good Shepherd Assisted Living

Overview of Dellwood Gardens
Dellwood Gardens is an assisted living and memory care facility located in St. Paul, MN. It provides a community where residents receive care and compassion in an environment that respects their lifestyle and celebrates their heritage. The facility offers a wide range of senior care options and beautiful assisted living apartments.

Contact Dellwood Gardens

Overview of Eden Prairie Senior Living
Eden Prairie Senior Living is a senior living community located in Eden Prairie, Minnesota. It offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care apartments, along with a variety of amenities and services. The community focuses on providing a high quality of life with a continuum of care tailored to residents' needs.

Contact Eden Prairie Senior Living LLC

Overview of Oak Ridge Assisted Living of H

Oak Ridge Assisted Living of H is located in Hastings, MN. It offers assisted living and memory care services, providing a safe and caring environment for seniors. The community promotes independence while offering various levels of care.

Contact Oak Ridge Assisted Living Of H

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.