Page 50 of Best Senior Communities in Minnesota

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 632 senior communities in MN using MN Dept. of Health data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank senior communities in MN
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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. RESC (Residential Care): Personal care and daily-living support in a smaller, more intimate residential setting. 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. 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.
Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
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.
Lewiston Senior Living
SC
AL
MC
Lewiston
32No 27 -------
Talamore Senior Living St. Cloud
SC
AL
IL
MC
St Cloud (Saint Cloud)
-No 60 Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed------
Boden Senior Living – Apple Va
SC
AL
MC
RC
Apple Valley
67No 10 -------
Lange Board And Room Inc
SC
AL
RESC
Clear Lake
34No 21 -------
Broadwell Senior Living – Plymouth
SC
AL
IL
MC
Plymouth (Harbor Lane North)
-Yes 49 Studio / 1 Bed------
Essence Care Center
SC
HC
Northwest Rochester
4No 41 - 25.0% 11414.0
In House Home Health
SC
HC
NH
RC
Ne Fridley (Fridley)
4No 46 - 75.0% 188.0
Loyalty Home Health Care LLC
SC
HC
RC
SNF
Brooklyn Park
4No 44 - 75.0% 177.0
Brighton Hospice – MN
SC
HOS
RC
St Louis Park (Wolfe Park)
-No 42 -------
The Lodge Of New Hope LLC
SC
AL
New Hope (Winnetka Hills)
36No 47 -------
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Overview of Lewiston Senior Living

Lewiston Senior Living has its address in Lewiston, MN, with memory care and assisted living licensed to it. The assisted living level attends to medication, bathing, and dressing. Memory care means the setting is secured and staff keep watch, wandering being the concern.

At thirty-two beds, this is small, which suits somebody who prefers being one of a few rather than one of many. A salon covers grooming without a trip out, and a patio gives residents an outdoor spot.

Transportation is arranged by the community, so nobody has to drive themselves. The fit is a resident whose needs might range from daily help to secured memory care without the resident travelling anywhere.

Contact Lewiston Senior Living

Overview of Talamore Senior Living St. Cloud

Nestled in the heart of St. Cloud, MN, Talamore Senior Living St. Cloud offers a full continuum of care, including independent living, assisted living, enhanced assisted living, and secure memory care. This community provides a range of living options with personalized care plans designed to meet the unique needs of each resident. Floor plans are designed for comfort and convenience, offering residents the freedom to enjoy their space with the assurance of receiving high-quality care when needed, including services such as wound management, tube feeding, and special diets.

Here, residents can enjoy a variety of top-tier amenities such as restaurant-style dining, a full-service salon, and a bar area for socializing. The community offers engaging activities, both on and off-site, as well as devotional services to foster a sense of connection. Talamore Senior Living St. Cloud is a pet-friendly community where residents can experience the warmth and comfort of a supportive team dedicated to enhancing their well-being.

Contact Talamore Senior Living St. Cloud

Overview of Boden Senior Living – Apple Va

Boden Senior Living, Apple Va offers assisted living, memory care, and respite care in Apple Valley, MN. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while a resident keeps their own living space. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Respite care offers a short stay when a resident’s usual caregiver needs time to travel or recover.

The community has 67 beds. Its combination of assisted living and memory care may suit a resident whose care needs could grow over time, since both care types are available within the same community. Christina Pinder is the director.

Chef prepared dining includes nutritional variety, with meals prepared by a chef and different nutritional options available. Scheduled transportation is available for appointments and outings. Landscaped outdoor areas give residents space to spend time outside. Pets are allowed, so a resident may bring a pet when moving in.

Boden Senior Living, Apple Va also offers Lifespark COMPLETE, along with care suites and community living options. The community’s inspections have reviewed its routine care and safety standards.

Contact Boden Senior Living – Apple Va

Overview of Lange Board and Room

The license at Lange Board and Room in Clear Lake, MN, runs to residential care and assisted living. Assisted living is help with the daily tasks a person can no longer manage alone, and Daily Hygiene is the named program covering that part of it here.

Thirty-four beds fill out the building, a size that fits a person who wants a small place to live. Meals Preparation, Housekeeping, Companionship, and Medical Care are named programs as well, so the household work, the company, and the clinical attention all come from one place.

Walking Areas, a garden, a lake, and wildlife are listed as amenities, which gives a resident reasons to be outside. Family-Style Meals are named too.

Contact Lange Board And Room Inc

Overview of Broadwell Senior Living – Plymouth

Plymouth’s newest luxury senior living experience is within arm’s reach. Discover endless possibilities that cultivate growth and independence while receiving full support with assisted living, independent living, and memory care support. Continue to fulfill purposeful living and immerse in personal pursuits that expand a vibrant retirement experience.

At Broadwell Senior Living in Plymouth, the management team and staff believe in empowering residents to thrive with a simple lifestyle that greatly impacts their lives to meaningful connections that last. Broadwell’s residential living is built on comfort and flexibility, ensuring that residents’ unique needs are met and nurtured. Its featured accommodations include 24/7 care and supervision, an expansive culinary experience, life-enriching programs, calendar-filled activities, and specialized medical services—to name a few of the forward-thinking services and amenities that help ensure a hassle-free lifestyle.

$2,215/Month

Contact Broadwell Senior Living – Plymouth

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

In House Home Health

7336 Symphony Street Ne, Fridley, MN 55432
Overview of In House Home Health

In House Home Health is a small care home located on Symphony Street in Fridley, Minnesota. The property is a single-level house configured with four beds and currently operates at a 75 percent occupancy rate, meaning the staff cares for three residents.

The everyday program provides basic lodging, meals, and non-medical personal assistance. During reviews by the Minnesota Department of Health, the house received state citations regarding food handling procedures, communicable-disease prevention steps, specialized dementia training for staff, and medication management protocols. The neighborhood carries a walkability score of 46 out of 100, so while some errands can be done on foot, a car or local transit ride is required for major shopping and medical visits.

Prospective representatives looking into local placement options can call the home’s director to check on the single vacant bed. The single-floor layout allows residents to move between bedrooms and the kitchen area without using stairs.

Contact In House Home Health

Overview of Loyalty Home Health Care

Based in Brooklyn Park, MN, Loyalty Home Health Care is a friendly home care provider that offers home health care. Dedicated to older adults’ welfare, top-tier care tailored to their daily living activities is provided whenever necessary. Medical social services are also provided for older adults’ convenience.

There is no dull moment with friendly companions who engage in fun conversations and accompany older adults in their errands. Delicious and well-balanced meals are also served to meet residents’ dietary needs and preferences. Therapeutic services, including physical, speech, and occupational therapy are also offered to enhance older adults’ living experiences. With its compassionate care, older adults can age in place without worries.

Contact Loyalty Home Health Care LLC

Brighton Hospice – MN

4500 Park Glen Rd #475, St Louis Park, MN 55416
Overview of Brighton Hospice – Mn

Brighton Hospice – Mn is a dedicated hospice in St. Louis Park, MN, that offers different levels of end-of-life care, ranging from routine, continuous, general inpatient, and respite care. Those with life-limiting conditions can ease their worries with the community’s warm and nurturing environment. Medical social services, aide and nurse visits, and physician services also ensure older adults receive the utmost attention and care for their needs. The community focuses on easing older adults’ discomfort and pain through holistic approach to care. 

Physical, occupational, and speech therapy are available to enrich older adults’ living experiences. To help family members cope with the loss of a loved one, grief and loss counseling is also provided. With several locations across Minnesota, the community ensures older adults are well-cared for. Focusing on the well-being of those with life-limiting conditions, this hospice has exceptional services that make it a great choice for hospice care in Minnesota. 

Contact Brighton Hospice – MN

Overview of The Lodge of New Hope

The Lodge of New Hope works out of New Hope, MN, with assisted living on its license. Thirty six beds is a modest count, which is exactly what a family wanting a quieter building goes looking for. Getting anywhere here mostly takes a car, which is what a Walk Score of 47 amounts to.

Contact The Lodge Of New Hope LLC

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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Senior Communities in Minnesota at a glance

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: 60The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Minnesota. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

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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.