Page 6 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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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. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment. ADC (Adult Day Care): Daytime supervision, health monitoring, and social activities for seniors who live at home. CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community): A campus with multiple care levels so residents can age in place without moving. 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>
The percentage of residents who reported satisfaction with food variety and mealtimes in Minnesota's statewide quality-of-life survey. Food tends to score lower than other domains statewide, so scores above 85% reflect strong performance relative to peers. <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.
The Alton Memory Care
SC
AL
HOS
MC
RC
St Paul (Highland Park)
64
Facility 64
MN AVG 61
Rank #212 / 517
No
56
Facility 56
MN AVG 45
Rank #210 / 602
-
64.1%
Facility 64.1%
MN AVG 75.5%
Rank #190 / 259
78.5%
Facility 78.5%
MN AVG 80.3
Rank #94 / 149
1
16
Facility 16
MN AVG 10
Rank #218 / 274
16.0
Facility 16.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #228 / 274
Amira Choice Plymouth
SC
AL
IL
MC
Plymouth
125
Facility 125
MN AVG 61
Rank #67 / 517
Yes
15
Facility 15
MN AVG 45
Rank #527 / 602
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
84.8%
Facility 84.8%
MN AVG 75.5%
Rank #90 / 259
91.2%
Facility 91.2%
MN AVG 80.3
Rank #16 / 149
1
10
Facility 10
MN AVG 10
Rank #140 / 274
10.0
Facility 10.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #152 / 274
Harrison Bay Senior Living
SC
AL
CCRC
IL
MC
RC
Mound
85
Facility 85
MN AVG 61
Rank #155 / 517
Yes
45
Facility 45
MN AVG 45
Rank #295 / 602
-
83.5%
Facility 83.5%
MN AVG 75.5%
Rank #98 / 259
86.9%
Facility 86.9%
MN AVG 80.3
Rank #42 / 149
1
5
Facility 5
MN AVG 10
Rank #39 / 274
5.0
Facility 5.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #49 / 274
Bentson Family Assisted Living Residence
SC
AL
St Paul
67
Facility 67
MN AVG 61
Rank #204 / 517
No
74
Facility 74
MN AVG 45
Rank #85 / 602
-
83.6%
Facility 83.6%
MN AVG 75.5%
Rank #97 / 259
79.4%
Facility 79.4%
MN AVG 80.3
Rank #85 / 149
1
5
Facility 5
MN AVG 10
Rank #39 / 274
5.0
Facility 5.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #49 / 274
Vista Prairie at Goldfinch Estates
SC
AL
MC
Fairmont
140
Facility 140
MN AVG 61
Rank #44 / 517
Yes
4
Facility 4
MN AVG 45
Rank #581 / 602
1 Bed / 2 Bed
88.6%
Facility 88.6%
MN AVG 75.5%
Rank #74 / 259
79.2%
Facility 79.2%
MN AVG 80.3
Rank #87 / 149
1
6
Facility 6
MN AVG 10
Rank #60 / 274
6.0
Facility 6.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #72 / 274
Legacy Of Brownsdale
SC
AL
Ne Brownsdale (Brownsdale)
39
Facility 39
MN AVG 61
Rank #294 / 517
No
17
Facility 17
MN AVG 45
Rank #514 / 602
Studio / 1 Bed
84.6%
Facility 84.6%
MN AVG 75.5%
Rank #93 / 259
79.5%
Facility 79.5%
MN AVG 80.3
Rank #84 / 149
1
3
Facility 3
MN AVG 10
Rank #14 / 274
3.0
Facility 3.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #19 / 274
Benedictine Living Community-Anoka
SC
ADC
AL
HC
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Anoka
96
Facility 96
MN AVG 61
Rank #127 / 517
Yes
51
Facility 51
MN AVG 45
Rank #241 / 602
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
78.1%
Facility 78.1%
MN AVG 75.5%
Rank #133 / 259
84.6%
Facility 84.6%
MN AVG 80.3
Rank #52 / 149
1
9
Facility 9
MN AVG 10
Rank #123 / 274
9.0
Facility 9.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #137 / 274
Founders Ridge
SC
AL
IL
MC
Bloomington (West Bloomington)
59
Facility 59
MN AVG 61
Rank #230 / 517
Yes
15
Facility 15
MN AVG 45
Rank #527 / 602
Private Rooms
78.0%
Facility 78.0%
MN AVG 75.5%
Rank #135 / 259
89.5%
Facility 89.5%
MN AVG 80.3
Rank #25 / 149
1
6
Facility 6
MN AVG 10
Rank #60 / 274
6.0
Facility 6.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #72 / 274
Elk River Senior Living
SC
AL
IL
MC
Elk River
115
Facility 115
MN AVG 61
Rank #85 / 517
Yes
51
Facility 51
MN AVG 45
Rank #241 / 602
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
81.7%
Facility 81.7%
MN AVG 75.5%
Rank #104 / 259
75.5%
Facility 75.5%
MN AVG 80.3
Rank #108 / 149
1
9
Facility 9
MN AVG 10
Rank #123 / 274
9.0
Facility 9.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #137 / 274
The Pillars of Prospect Park
SC
AL
IL
MC
RC
Minneapolis (Prospect Park)
283
Facility 283
MN AVG 61
Rank #4 / 517
Yes
77
Facility 77
MN AVG 45
Rank #62 / 602
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
72.8%
Facility 72.8%
MN AVG 75.5%
Rank #169 / 259
84.4%
Facility 84.4%
MN AVG 80.3
Rank #53 / 149
1
16
Facility 16
MN AVG 10
Rank #218 / 274
16.0
Facility 16.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #228 / 274

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Overview of The Alton Memory Care

The Alton Memory Care is a three-story, 64-bed residential community in the Highland Park area of St Paul, Minnesota, offering a set of specialized care: assisted living, memory care, hospice, and respite services in one place. Serving the community for 18 years, it brings stability and continuity to a care setting made for older adults with complex needs.

The home occupies a somewhat walkable neighborhood with a Walk Score of 56, where some daily errands can be run on foot, and nearby transit makes visiting by family members easy. The facility tends to maintain an occupancy rate around 64 percent, which can mean a more intimate scale and individualized attention versus communities operating at full capacity. With multiple care types offered in the same community, the setting can cater to occupants whose needs evolve without requiring a move.

The home’s compliance with licensing standards across employee training, infection control, medication management, food service, and care documentation has been assessed by state health department inspections. Such inspections help ensure the facility upholds safe practices and meets regulatory requirements for its specialized populations.

For families contemplating The Alton Memory Care, touring can provide a firsthand sense of its layout, the quality of common areas and accommodations, and staff-resident interactions across the different care units.

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Overview of Amira Choice Plymouth

Situated in the heart of Plymouth, MN, the Amira Choice Plymouth is an award-winning senior living community that provides independent living, assisted living, and memory care services. Here, residents can choose from a wide array of accommodations including studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom. Having a trained and dedicated team, residents can received round-the-clock personalized care and services.

With its above-and-beyond amenities and services, residents can enjoy the following: dining room with chef-prepared meals and table-side service, housekeeping and laundry services, on-site salon and spa, fitness and wellness programs, community rooms for parties, and schedule transportation. Participate in a full packed calendar of social activities and life enrichment programs to boost engagement and growth. Equipped with the right tools and people, seniors can never go wrong with Amir Choice Plymouth.

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Overview of Harrison Bay Senior Living

Located in beautiful neighborhood of Mound, MN, the Harrison Bay Senior Living is an esteemed community offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care services. Well-appointed and cozy accommodations tailored to the levels of care are available for its residents. With a competent and empathetic team, residents can receive the highest quality of care and support that they need. In terms of memory care, those with cognitive conditions are served with specialized care and support along with a thoughtfully designed compassionate community.

Experience its top-notch amenities and services including delectable and nutritious meals, housekeeping and laundry services, comprehensive health and wellness programs, social and recreational opportunities, and educational and spiritual opportunities. Meet new friends from different walks of life through the aforementioned. With Harrison Bay Senior Living, seniors are assured of an empowering retirement.

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Overview of Bentson Family Assisted Living Residence

Bentson Family Assisted Living Residence provides assisted living in St Paul, MN. Residents can receive help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while continuing to live in their own unit. The setting may suit someone who needs that support without moving into a higher care setting.

The residence has 67 beds, with studio, one bedroom, and two bedroom units. A studio keeps living in one shared space, while a two bedroom unit can accommodate a couple moving together. Short stay respite care is also available when a family caregiver needs time away or recovery.

Kosher meals are served daily in restaurant style dining, with special diets available for residents who need dietary changes. Chai Wellness and Jewish and Interfaith Offerings, including Shabbat celebrations, add wellness and religious programming. Residents can use the pool, beauty and barber shop, solarium, and walking paths on the grounds, while scheduled transportation supports planned outings without arranging every ride themselves. A Walk Score of 74 places the area in the very walkable band, so most errands can be done on foot and shops or a pharmacy may be reachable for a resident who no longer drives.

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Overview of Vista Prairie at Goldfinch Estates

Located in the tranquil city of Fairmont, MN, the Vista Prairie at Goldfinch Estates is an esteemed senior living community offering assisted living and memory care services. Here, residents can select from a variety of well-appointed and cozy accommodations including one-bedroom, two-bedroom, and companion suites. With a trained and dedicated team, this community provides round-the-clock personalized care and support for its residents. In terms of memory care, those with cognitive conditions like Alzheimer’s disease and dementia are given the highest level of compassion and consideration through individualized care and purposeful activities.

With its top-notch amenities and services, residents can enjoy restaurant-style dining with delectable and healthy meals, 24-hour emergency maintenance, weekly housekeeping, and transportation services. Boost your physical endurance and social engagement by attending fitness activities and a full calendar of activities and events coordinated by a professional team. With the Vista Prairie at Goldfinch Estates, seniors can enjoy a wonderful retirement.

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Overview of Legacy of Brownsdale

Live without worries at Legacy of Brownsdale, a distinct community in Brownsdale, MN, that offers assisted living. Committed to improving residents’ living experiences, top-notch support is provided 24/7 to meet their unique needs. The community has 32 units and also helps with cleaning, laundry, and other household chores to ensure residents have a hassle-free living.

Promoting a vibrant and welcoming environment, engaging activities and light exercises are conducted. Residents also have a delightful dining experience with healthy and tasty meals that foster comfort and satisfy dietary needs. Transportation services are also available for convenience and safety. The community is a good option for those needing assistance to live comfortably in retirement, especially with its nurturing and friendly environment.

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Overview of Benedictine Living Community-Anoka

Set in the picturesque town of Ramsey, MN, Benedictine Living Community-Anoka is a remarkable community offering exceptional assisted living services. Committed to compassionate and high-quality healthcare, this community focuses on enhancing each resident’s well-being and dignity through innovative care and personalized attention. The elegantly designed studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments provide comfort and convenience, with options to suit a variety of needs.

Here, residents can enjoy multiple dining choices and a wide range of activities that rejuvenate the body, mind, and spirit. Whether socializing over a meal or joining in community events, residents can experience a strong sense of connection and engagement. With a calendar full of enriching programs, every day brings new opportunities for enjoyment and personal growth. From holiday celebrations to stretching classes, the community is alive with engaging events. Every moment is thoughtfully crafted to celebrate life and provide a vibrant and fulfilling experience for everyone.

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Overview of Founders Ridge

Founders Ridge in Bloomington, Minnesota is a distinguished assisted living community under the banner of Presbyterian Homes & Services. This inviting haven offers a spectrum of living options, including independent living, assisted living, and memory care apartment homes. The community is committed to fostering not just today’s independence but also ensuring a thriving sense of autonomy for the tomorrows ahead.

Within Founders Ridge, a tapestry of enriching experiences unfolds, providing abundant opportunities for residents to embrace life’s finest offerings. Positioned within the heart of the town center, Founders Ridge ensures accessibility to a plethora of conveniences, enabling residents to savor the richness of each day. Residents get access to thoughtfully designed and spacious apartment homes that form the canvas for a vibrant lifestyle.

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Overview of Elk River Senior Living

Settled in the vibrant neighborhood of Elk River, MN, Elk River Senior Living welcomes residents to a beautiful community offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care options tailored to meet each individual’s needs. This community features vibrant shops and restaurants nearby that combine convenience with tranquility. Each residence, available in various thoughtfully designed floor plans, includes features like in-unit kitchens and radiant heating, making it a comfortable home for years to come.

Residents can enjoy a wide range of amenities, such as a fitness center with regular exercise classes and a cozy bistro lounge. The dedicated team prioritizes residents’ well-being with enriching activities, live performances, and happy hours, creating a supportive, engaging environment. Elk River Senior Living is where residents find community, comfort, and a sense of belonging.

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Overview of The Pillars of Prospect Park

With easy access to the surrounding neighborhood, The Pillars of Prospect Park is a 283-bed mid-rise community on Malcolm Avenue in Minneapolis. It sits in a highly walkable area where most errands can be done on foot, plus it welcomes pets. The home then suits occupants wanting to maintain their outdoor routines and furry companions.

The community offers flexibility in housing through studio, one-, and two-bedroom floor plans, which can fit different care needs and family support arrangements. Currently operating at 73 percent occupancy, the home has available space for new residents.

Minnesota Department of Health inspections have noted themes in medication management, care documentation, and resident assessment processes that potential residents and their families may want to understand in detail when evaluating the facility.

What will provide a full picture of daily operations and help families assess if this setting is a good match for their loved one is an on-site tour.

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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 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.