Best Senior Communities in Minnesota

Updated May 2026

We analyzed 626 homes in Minnesota

Sources: CMS Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and Minnesota Department of Health, Office of Aging and Long Term Care.

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New Perspective Columbia Heights	AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support. MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.	Columbia Heights	85 Facility 85 MN AVG 61 Rank #161 / 532	Yes	60 Facility 60 MN AVG 43 Rank #173 / 632	Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed	18 Facility 18 MN AVG 18 Rank #50 / 136	85.9% Facility 85.9% MN AVG 74.5% Rank #97 / 316	A+		3	85% Facility 85% MN AVG 80.3 Rank #50 / 149	1	6 Facility 6 MN AVG 10.6 Rank #61 / 267	6.0 Facility 6.0 MN AVG 10.1 Rank #67 / 267
Nine Mile Creek Senior Living	MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.	Bloomington (West Bloomington)	107 Facility 107 MN AVG 61 Rank #111 / 532	No	29 Facility 29 MN AVG 43 Rank #423 / 632	Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed	16 Facility 16 MN AVG 18 Rank #70 / 136	93.5% Facility 93.5% MN AVG 74.5% Rank #51 / 316	A+		4	80.7% Facility 80.7% MN AVG 80.3 Rank #76 / 149	1	1 Facility 1 MN AVG 10.6 Rank #5 / 267	1.0 Facility 1.0 MN AVG 10.1 Rank #5 / 267
Arbor Oaks Senior Living	AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.	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 #83 / 136	85.9% Facility 85.9% MN AVG 74.5% Rank #97 / 316	A+		3	78.5% Facility 78.5% MN AVG 80.3 Rank #94 / 149	1	4 Facility 4 MN AVG 10.6 Rank #26 / 267	4.0 Facility 4.0 MN AVG 10.1 Rank #30 / 267
Artis Senior Living of Woodbury	MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.	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 #103 / 136	76.6% Facility 76.6% MN AVG 74.5% Rank #180 / 316	A+		4	87.2% Facility 87.2% MN AVG 80.3 Rank #38 / 149	1	13 Facility 13 MN AVG 10.6 Rank #195 / 267	13.0 Facility 13.0 MN AVG 10.1 Rank #200 / 267
New Perspective Highland Park	AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support. MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.	St Paul (Highland Park)	109 Facility 109 MN AVG 61 Rank #109 / 532	Yes	68 Facility 68 MN AVG 43 Rank #121 / 632	Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed	18 Facility 18 MN AVG 18 Rank #50 / 136	75.2% Facility 75.2% MN AVG 74.5% Rank #184 / 316	A+		1	83.5% Facility 83.5% MN AVG 80.3 Rank #61 / 149	1	22 Facility 22 MN AVG 10.6 Rank #249 / 267	22.0 Facility 22.0 MN AVG 10.1 Rank #251 / 267
Wealshire of Bloomington	MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.	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 #67 / 136	84.9% Facility 84.9% MN AVG 74.5% Rank #109 / 316	A+		4	-	1	6 Facility 6 MN AVG 10.6 Rank #61 / 267	6.0 Facility 6.0 MN AVG 10.1 Rank #67 / 267
New Perspective Faribault	AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support. MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.	Faribault	65 Facility 65 MN AVG 61 Rank #214 / 532	Yes	39 Facility 39 MN AVG 43 Rank #344 / 632	Studio / 1 Bed	18 Facility 18 MN AVG 18 Rank #50 / 136	76.9% Facility 76.9% MN AVG 74.5% Rank #177 / 316	A+		2	89.1% Facility 89.1% MN AVG 80.3 Rank #28 / 149	1	22 Facility 22 MN AVG 10.6 Rank #249 / 267	22.0 Facility 22.0 MN AVG 10.1 Rank #251 / 267
New Perspective Carlson Parkway	AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support. MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.	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 / 136	88.7% Facility 88.7% MN AVG 74.5% Rank #83 / 316	A+		1	80.4% Facility 80.4% MN AVG 80.3 Rank #78 / 149	1	5 Facility 5 MN AVG 10.6 Rank #39 / 267	5.0 Facility 5.0 MN AVG 10.1 Rank #44 / 267
Kingsley Shores	AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.	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 #80 / 136	79.3% Facility 79.3% MN AVG 74.5% Rank #166 / 316	A+		1	-	1	16 Facility 16 MN AVG 10.6 Rank #217 / 267	16.0 Facility 16.0 MN AVG 10.1 Rank #221 / 267
New Perspective Senior Living \| Waconia	AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support. MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.	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 / 136	-	A+	-	-	76.9% Facility 76.9% MN AVG 80.3 Rank #105 / 149	-	-	-
New Perspective Prior Lake	AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support. MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.	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 / 136	99.2% Facility 99.2% MN AVG 74.5% Rank #33 / 316	A+		3	84% Facility 84% MN AVG 80.3 Rank #57 / 149	1	12 Facility 12 MN AVG 10.6 Rank #177 / 267	12.0 Facility 12.0 MN AVG 10.1 Rank #182 / 267
New Perspective Eagan	AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support. MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.	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 / 136	50.3% Facility 50.3% MN AVG 74.5% Rank #267 / 316	A+		2	69.9% Facility 69.9% MN AVG 80.3 Rank #127 / 149	1	3 Facility 3 MN AVG 10.6 Rank #14 / 267	3.0 Facility 3.0 MN AVG 10.1 Rank #15 / 267
Walker Methodist Walker Place	RH Retirement Home AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support. MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.	Minneapolis (Southwest Minneapolis)	120 Facility 120 MN AVG 61 Rank #72 / 532	No	74 Facility 74 MN AVG 43 Rank #86 / 632	1 Bed / 2 Bed	20 Facility 20 MN AVG 18 Rank #41 / 136	96.7% Facility 96.7% MN AVG 74.5% Rank #37 / 316	A+		3	91.3% Facility 91.3% MN AVG 80.3 Rank #14 / 149	1	9 Facility 9 MN AVG 10.6 Rank #124 / 267	9.0 Facility 9.0 MN AVG 10.1 Rank #130 / 267
Wellstead Lodge and Place	AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support. MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. RC Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision.	Rogers (Dahlheimer Industrial Park)	116 Facility 116 MN AVG 61 Rank #84 / 532	No	20 Facility 20 MN AVG 43 Rank #492 / 632	1 Bed / 2 Bed	28 Facility 28 MN AVG 18 Rank #22 / 136	-	A+	-	-	78.3% Facility 78.3% MN AVG 80.3 Rank #97 / 149	-	-	-
The Sanctuary at St. Cloud	MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.	St Cloud (Saint Cloud)	137 Facility 137 MN AVG 61 Rank #54 / 532	Yes	0 Facility 0 MN AVG 43 Rank #617 / 632	Studio / 1 Bed	10 Facility 10 MN AVG 18 Rank #94 / 136	73.7% Facility 73.7% MN AVG 74.5% Rank #204 / 316	A+		2	75.8% Facility 75.8% MN AVG 80.3 Rank #106 / 149	1	4 Facility 4 MN AVG 10.6 Rank #26 / 267	4.0 Facility 4.0 MN AVG 10.1 Rank #30 / 267

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Ranking Methodology

How we rank these communities

Every community above is evaluated across six weighted categories using public data including state inspection records, review platforms, BBB profiles, and operator-published materials.

Public data
6 weighted categories
Updated quarterly

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Weighting overview

35%
Resident Experience
25%
Regulatory
15%
Visual Media
10%
Website
10%
Stability
5%
Environment

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

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

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

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

Community Stability 10%

Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.

Includes
Occupancy Rate
Bed Options

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 are residential settings designed for adults aged 55 or older, with options ranging from active independent living to assisted living and memory care.

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This page features 2 senior communities in Minnesota. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

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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.

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