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Best Senior Communities in Minnesota

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 623 senior communities communities in Minnesota using Minnesota Dept. of Human Services (DHS) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank senior communities in MN
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Jun 2026
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623 homes
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Avg Walk Score: 43/ 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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The information below is reported by the Minnesota Department of Health, Health Regulation Division.

New Perspective Columbia Heights
SC
AL
IL
MC
Columbia Heights
85
Facility 85
MN AVG 61
Rank #159 / 532
Yes
60
Facility 60
MN AVG 43
Rank #173 / 632
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
18
Facility 18
MN AVG 18
Rank #50 / 137
85.9%
Facility 85.9%
MN AVG 76.6%
Rank #95 / 302
A+
85%
Facility 85%
MN AVG 80.3
Rank #50 / 149
1
6
Facility 6
MN AVG 10
Rank #61 / 276
6.0
Facility 6.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #75 / 276
Presbyterian Homes of Bloomington
SC
NH
AL
IL
MC
Bloomington (West Bloomington)
111
Facility 111
MN AVG 61
Rank #98 / 532
No
37
Facility 37
MN AVG 43
Rank #357 / 632
1 Bed / 2 Bed
29
Facility 29
MN AVG 18
Rank #20 / 137
81.1%
Facility 81.1%
MN AVG 76.6%
Rank #134 / 302
-
87.1%
Facility 87.1%
MN AVG 80.3
Rank #41 / 149
4
21
Facility 21
MN AVG 10
Rank #250 / 276
5.3
Facility 5.3
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #74 / 276
Nine Mile Creek Senior Living
SC
AL
IL
MC
Bloomington (West Bloomington)
107
Facility 107
MN AVG 61
Rank #109 / 532
No
29
Facility 29
MN AVG 43
Rank #423 / 632
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
16
Facility 16
MN AVG 18
Rank #71 / 137
93.5%
Facility 93.5%
MN AVG 76.6%
Rank #50 / 302
A+
80.7%
Facility 80.7%
MN AVG 80.3
Rank #76 / 149
1
1
Facility 1
MN AVG 10
Rank #5 / 276
1.0
Facility 1.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #5 / 276
Stoney River Ramsey
SC
AL
MC
Ramsey (Nowthen Boulevard Northwest)
80
Facility 80
MN AVG 61
Rank #175 / 532
No
38
Facility 38
MN AVG 43
Rank #350 / 632
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
16
Facility 16
MN AVG 18
Rank #71 / 137
93.8%
Facility 93.8%
MN AVG 76.6%
Rank #48 / 302
-
72.7%
Facility 72.7%
MN AVG 80.3
Rank #118 / 149
1
21
Facility 21
MN AVG 10
Rank #250 / 276
21.0
Facility 21.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #258 / 276
Arbor Oaks Senior Living
SC
AL
HC
IL
MC
Andover
78
Facility 78
MN AVG 61
Rank #180 / 532
No
45
Facility 45
MN AVG 43
Rank #295 / 632
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
14
Facility 14
MN AVG 18
Rank #79 / 137
85.9%
Facility 85.9%
MN AVG 76.6%
Rank #95 / 302
-
78.5%
Facility 78.5%
MN AVG 80.3
Rank #94 / 149
1
4
Facility 4
MN AVG 10
Rank #27 / 276
4.0
Facility 4.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #36 / 276
Artis Senior Living of Woodbury
SC
MC
Woodbury (Afton Road)
64
Facility 64
MN AVG 61
Rank #219 / 532
No
49
Facility 49
MN AVG 43
Rank #257 / 632
Studio
8
Facility 8
MN AVG 18
Rank #105 / 137
76.6%
Facility 76.6%
MN AVG 76.6%
Rank #178 / 302
A+
87.2%
Facility 87.2%
MN AVG 80.3
Rank #38 / 149
1
13
Facility 13
MN AVG 10
Rank #197 / 276
13.0
Facility 13.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #209 / 276
New Perspective Highland Park
SC
AL
IL
MC
St Paul (Highland Park)
109
Facility 109
MN AVG 61
Rank #107 / 532
Yes
68
Facility 68
MN AVG 43
Rank #121 / 632
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
18
Facility 18
MN AVG 18
Rank #50 / 137
75.2%
Facility 75.2%
MN AVG 76.6%
Rank #182 / 302
A+
83.5%
Facility 83.5%
MN AVG 80.3
Rank #61 / 149
1
22
Facility 22
MN AVG 10
Rank #253 / 276
22.0
Facility 22.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #260 / 276
Wealshire of Bloomington
SC
MC
Bloomington (East Bloomington)
119
Facility 119
MN AVG 61
Rank #78 / 532
No
21
Facility 21
MN AVG 43
Rank #487 / 632
Studio
17
Facility 17
MN AVG 18
Rank #68 / 137
84.9%
Facility 84.9%
MN AVG 76.6%
Rank #107 / 302
--1
6
Facility 6
MN AVG 10
Rank #61 / 276
6.0
Facility 6.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #75 / 276
Abiitan Mill City
SC
AL
IL
MC
Minneapolis (Central Minneapolis)
110
Facility 110
MN AVG 61
Rank #99 / 532
No
92
Facility 92
MN AVG 43
Rank #6 / 632
1 Bed / 2 Bed
11
Facility 11
MN AVG 18
Rank #90 / 137
89.1%
Facility 89.1%
MN AVG 76.6%
Rank #79 / 302
-
73.3%
Facility 73.3%
MN AVG 80.3
Rank #115 / 149
1
8
Facility 8
MN AVG 10
Rank #102 / 276
8.0
Facility 8.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #117 / 276
New Perspective Faribault
SC
AL
IL
MC
Faribault
65
Facility 65
MN AVG 61
Rank #216 / 532
Yes
39
Facility 39
MN AVG 43
Rank #344 / 632
Studio / 1 Bed
18
Facility 18
MN AVG 18
Rank #50 / 137
76.9%
Facility 76.9%
MN AVG 76.6%
Rank #175 / 302
A+
89.1%
Facility 89.1%
MN AVG 80.3
Rank #28 / 149
1
22
Facility 22
MN AVG 10
Rank #253 / 276
22.0
Facility 22.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #260 / 276
New Perspective Carlson Parkway
SC
AL
IL
MC
Minnetonka
115
Facility 115
MN AVG 61
Rank #88 / 532
Yes
32
Facility 32
MN AVG 43
Rank #395 / 632
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
18
Facility 18
MN AVG 18
Rank #50 / 137
88.7%
Facility 88.7%
MN AVG 76.6%
Rank #81 / 302
A+
80.4%
Facility 80.4%
MN AVG 80.3
Rank #78 / 149
1
5
Facility 5
MN AVG 10
Rank #40 / 276
5.0
Facility 5.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #52 / 276
Kingsley Shores
SC
AL
IL
MC
Lakeville
116
Facility 116
MN AVG 61
Rank #84 / 532
Yes
25
Facility 25
MN AVG 43
Rank #448 / 632
Studio / 1 bed / 2 bed
13
Facility 13
MN AVG 18
Rank #81 / 137
79.3%
Facility 79.3%
MN AVG 76.6%
Rank #164 / 302
--1
16
Facility 16
MN AVG 10
Rank #220 / 276
16.0
Facility 16.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #230 / 276
New Perspective Senior Living | Waconia
SC
AL
IL
MC
Waconia
120
Facility 120
MN AVG 61
Rank #72 / 532
Yes
37
Facility 37
MN AVG 43
Rank #357 / 632
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
18
Facility 18
MN AVG 18
Rank #50 / 137
-A+--
76.9%
Facility 76.9%
MN AVG 80.3
Rank #105 / 149
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New Perspective Prior Lake
SC
AL
IL
MC
Prior Lake
120
Facility 120
MN AVG 61
Rank #72 / 532
Yes
38
Facility 38
MN AVG 43
Rank #350 / 632
1 Bed / 2 Bed
18
Facility 18
MN AVG 18
Rank #50 / 137
99.2%
Facility 99.2%
MN AVG 76.6%
Rank #33 / 302
A+
84%
Facility 84%
MN AVG 80.3
Rank #57 / 149
1
12
Facility 12
MN AVG 10
Rank #179 / 276
12.0
Facility 12.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #191 / 276
New Perspective Eagan
SC
AL
IL
MC
Eagan
145
Facility 145
MN AVG 61
Rank #38 / 532
Yes
66
Facility 66
MN AVG 43
Rank #132 / 632
1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed
18
Facility 18
MN AVG 18
Rank #50 / 137
50.3%
Facility 50.3%
MN AVG 76.6%
Rank #265 / 302
A+
69.9%
Facility 69.9%
MN AVG 80.3
Rank #127 / 149
1
3
Facility 3
MN AVG 10
Rank #14 / 276
3.0
Facility 3.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #19 / 276
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Overview of Keystone Bluffs Assisted Livin
Keystone Bluffs Assisted Living is located in Duluth, Minnesota. It offers 80 thoughtfully designed apartments and provides exceptional assisted living care. The facility features resort-style amenities and a daily activity calendar for residents.

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Overview of Elysian Senior Homes of Duluth

Elysian Senior Homes of Duluth opened its doors to the community in December 2020 and it offers seniors beautiful apartments with a full spectrum of care. Residents may choose from a variety of studio and one bedroom apartments with amenities such as light housekeeping, laundry, meals, daily activities, and personalized health care plans. The facility provides dementia care and assisted living services.

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Overview of Franciscan Sisters of Little F
The Franciscan Sisters of Little Falls, Minnesota, is a community of Roman Catholic women religious who follow the Gospel of Jesus Christ, walking in the footsteps of Saints Francis and Clare of Assisi. It offers various ministries and services, including health and wellness programs. The facility is dedicated to serving the community and promoting spiritual growth.

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Overview of Boulder Creek Assisted Living
Boulder Creek Assisted Living is a community in Marshall, MN that specializes in memory care and assisted living. It offers a range of services including around-the-clock staffing and a variety of activities for residents. The facility emphasizes community, independence, and socialization.

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Overview of Ecumen Sand Prairie
Ecumen Sand Prairie is an assisted living community located in St. Peter, Minnesota. It offers a range of services including private apartment homes, delicious home-cooked meals, and 24/7 staff support. Residents can enjoy a vibrant life filled with personalized attention and various activities.

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Overview of Carefree Cottages of Maplewood
Carefree Cottages of Maplewood is a vibrant community for seniors 62+. The property offers affordable independent and assisted living, conveniently located in the heart of Maplewood, Minnesota. Family owned and operated since 1993.

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Overview of Vitacare Living
Vitacare Living is a senior care facility located in Duluth, Minnesota. It offers assisted living, dementia care, and senior health and wellness services. The facility focuses on providing a meaningful life for residents in a supportive community.

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Gable Pines At Vadnais Heights

1260 East County Road East, Vadnais Heights, MN 55110
Overview of Gable Pines at Vadnais Heights
Gable Pines at Vadnais Heights offers hospitality-focused senior living in the White Bear Lake/Roseville area. It provides independent living, assisted living, and memory care, designed with comfort, convenience, and safety in mind. Residents can enjoy a warm, caring, service-rich environment while remaining connected to the lifestyle they love.

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Overview of Mccarthy Manor Assisted Living
Mccarthy Manor Assisted Living is an assisted living facility located in Duluth, MN. It provides residential care to adults, focusing on the elderly, with services including personal care, medication management, and daily meals. The facility offers a safe and secure environment with 24/7 supervision.

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Overview of Sunlight Senior Living
Sunlight Senior Living is an assisted living facility located in St. Paul, MN. It enables residents to enjoy their independence while providing 24-hour medical assistance. The facility offers a range of services including memory care and respite care.

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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 623 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.