Best Independent Living in Hennepin County, MN

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 13 independent living communities in Hennepin County, MN using MN Dept. of Health data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank independent living 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. 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. CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community): A campus with multiple care levels so residents can age in place without moving.
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 Glenn Minnetonka
IL
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Minnetonka (Glen Lake)
178
Facility 178
MN AVG 110
Rank #12 / 168
No
49
Facility 49
MN AVG 46
Rank #99 / 217
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
97.8%
Facility 97.8%
MN AVG 76.7%
Rank #5 / 80
90.9%
Facility 90.9%
MN AVG 80.1
Rank #10 / 76
1
5
Facility 5
MN AVG 10
Rank #20 / 89
5.0
Facility 5.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #27 / 89
Vernon Terrace of Edina
IL
AL
MC
Edina (Grandview)
170
Facility 170
MN AVG 110
Rank #14 / 168
Yes
70
Facility 70
MN AVG 46
Rank #42 / 217
1 Bed / 2 Bed
87.6%
Facility 87.6%
MN AVG 76.7%
Rank #27 / 80
82.9%
Facility 82.9%
MN AVG 80.1
Rank #35 / 76
1
2
Facility 2
MN AVG 10
Rank #4 / 89
2.0
Facility 2.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #8 / 89
Global Pointe Senior Living
IL
AL
MC
RC
Golden Valley
115
Facility 115
MN AVG 110
Rank #68 / 168
No
59
Facility 59
MN AVG 46
Rank #73 / 217
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
87.8%
Facility 87.8%
MN AVG 76.7%
Rank #26 / 80
72.3%
Facility 72.3%
MN AVG 80.1
Rank #61 / 76
1
5
Facility 5
MN AVG 10
Rank #20 / 89
5.0
Facility 5.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #27 / 89
Amira Choice Plymouth
IL
AL
MC
Plymouth
125
Facility 125
MN AVG 110
Rank #54 / 168
Yes
15
Facility 15
MN AVG 46
Rank #192 / 217
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
84.8%
Facility 84.8%
MN AVG 76.7%
Rank #33 / 80
91.2%
Facility 91.2%
MN AVG 80.1
Rank #7 / 76
1
10
Facility 10
MN AVG 10
Rank #44 / 89
10.0
Facility 10.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #51 / 89
Beacon Hill
IL
AL
Minnetonka (Glen Lake)
50
Facility 50
MN AVG 110
Rank #152 / 168
No
49
Facility 49
MN AVG 46
Rank #99 / 217
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
82.0%
Facility 82.0%
MN AVG 76.7%
Rank #39 / 80
89.4%
Facility 89.4%
MN AVG 80.1
Rank #14 / 76
1
7
Facility 7
MN AVG 10
Rank #32 / 89
7.0
Facility 7.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #41 / 89
Harrison Bay Senior Living
IL
AL
CCRC
MC
RC
Mound
85
Facility 85
MN AVG 110
Rank #110 / 168
Yes
45
Facility 45
MN AVG 46
Rank #110 / 217
-
83.5%
Facility 83.5%
MN AVG 76.7%
Rank #37 / 80
86.9%
Facility 86.9%
MN AVG 80.1
Rank #23 / 76
1
5
Facility 5
MN AVG 10
Rank #20 / 89
5.0
Facility 5.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #27 / 89
Havenwood of Maple Grove
IL
AL
CCRC
MC
Maple Grove
185
Facility 185
MN AVG 110
Rank #10 / 168
No
18
Facility 18
MN AVG 46
Rank #183 / 217
-
76.8%
Facility 76.8%
MN AVG 76.7%
Rank #48 / 80
82.2%
Facility 82.2%
MN AVG 80.1
Rank #37 / 76
1
11
Facility 11
MN AVG 10
Rank #55 / 89
11.0
Facility 11.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #62 / 89
Prestigious Care Homes
IL
AL
HC
N Minneapolis (Linden Hills)
5
Facility 5
MN AVG 110
Rank #166 / 168
No
47
Facility 47
MN AVG 46
Rank #106 / 217
-
40.0%
Facility 40.0%
MN AVG 76.7%
Rank #76 / 80
-1
11
Facility 11
MN AVG 10
Rank #55 / 89
11.0
Facility 11.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #62 / 89
Copperfield Hill Senior Living
IL
AL
MC
Robbinsdale
-Yes
80
Facility 80
MN AVG 46
Rank #20 / 217
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Covenant Living of Golden Valley
IL
AL
CCRC
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Golden Valley (Saint Croix Avenue North)
-No
48
Facility 48
MN AVG 46
Rank #105 / 217
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-------

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each independent living community is ranked against every other MN independent living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 13 analyzed for Hennepin County. See how we rank facilities

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Overview of The Glenn Minnetonka

Nestled in the beautiful community of Minnetonka, MN, The Glenn Minnetonka is a welcoming senior living community that offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care services. Spacious and well-appointed accommodations with several floor plans including studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom are available for its residents. With a highly equipped and dedicated team, residents can receive personalized care plans catering to their primary needs most especially those with cognitive conditions.

With its top-notch amenities and services, residents can enjoy state-of-the-art dining, full kitchen, washer and dryer, heated garage parking, housekeeping and laundry services, and spiritual care. Explore its beautifully created common spaces and meet new companions along the way. At The Glenn Minnetonka, senior can enjoy a retirement worth satisfying and remembering.

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Overview of Vernon Terrace of Edina

Vernon Terrace of Edina in Edina, MN, offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, and respite care services. Self-sufficient residents manage their own households with the support of community services, while assisted living involves staff who aid each resident in bathing, dressing, and medication. Memory care provides a secured setting where staff supervise individuals at risk of wandering. Respite provides a short-term stay, organized when a household’s primary caregiver takes a break for a while.

Having these levels on a single campus allows individuals whose needs increase to remain within the same community. The facility accommodates 170 beds, and pets are allowed to stay.

The Wellness Center and its classes are accessible to residents, along with arranged activities. Shopping trips and outings are supported by scheduled transportation, eliminating the need for residents to organize their own rides, and there is an option for outdoor dining.

Grandview is the neighborhood, and its Walk Score of 70 indicates it is very walkable. Whether driving or not, residents can walk to most errands. There is also a beauty salon available on the premises.

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Overview of Global Pointe Senior Living

Global Pointe Senior Living offers assisted living, independent living, memory care, and respite care in Golden Valley, MN. Assisted living includes help with bathing, dressing, and medication while the resident lives in an apartment. Independent living provides a private home with community services and no daily care, while memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

Respite care provides a short stay when a family’s usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. With 115 beds, the community has studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom residences. A studio keeps living in one private space, while a two-bedroom residence can work for a couple moving together or for someone who wants a companion. The range of care types, including respite care, may suit a resident whose needs change over time or a family seeking a temporary stay.

The wellness center offers strength and balance classes along with a BeFit exercise hour, giving residents structured ways to stay physically active. On-site rehabilitation services mean therapy can take place within the community. The Haven salon and spa provides salon and spa services without requiring residents to leave the property. Chef-prepared meals are cooked from scratch with fresh ingredients, and the on-site bistro or café gives residents another place to eat.

The area has a Walk Score of 59, described as somewhat walkable, so some errands can be handled on foot. A movie theater, art studio, billiards room, and rooftop veranda offer options for entertainment, creative activities, games, and outdoor time. Assisted living, memory care, independent living, and respite care may make Global Pointe a fit for someone needing daily support, a secured setting, a private community lifestyle without daily care, or a temporary stay while a family caregiver is away or recovering.

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Overview of Amira Choice Plymouth

Amira Choice Plymouth offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care in Plymouth, MN, with 125 beds. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while the resident keeps an apartment. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care. Memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

Having all three care levels in one community may make Amira Choice Plymouth a good fit for a resident whose needs could grow over time and who may be able to move to a different level without leaving the community. Housing includes studios, one-bedroom apartments, and two-bedroom apartments. A studio is a single private space, while a two-bedroom layout can suit a couple moving together or someone who wants a companion.

Residents may bring pets. Restaurant-style dining includes chef-prepared meals, a private dining room for family events, and an on-site bistro and café. A fitness studio supports fitness classes, while scheduled group outings, guest entertainment, clubs, landscaped grounds with decks and patios, a fireplace lounge, and community rooms offer organized activities and shared spaces.

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Beacon Hill

5300 Beacon Hill Rd, Minnetonka, MN 55345
Overview of Beacon Hill

Beacon Hill offers assisted living and independent living in Minnetonka, Minnesota. Assisted living includes help with dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident keeps a private living space; independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care.

Having both care levels in one community may suit a resident who wants independent living now but may need assisted living later without moving to a different community. Beacon Hill is in the Glen Lake neighborhood and has 50 beds.

Housing options include studio, one bedroom, and two bedroom layouts. A studio is a single private space, while a two bedroom layout can suit a couple moving together; with a Walk Score of 49, the area is car dependent, so most errands require a car or a ride, and a resident who no longer drives would generally need transportation for routine errands.

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Overview of Harrison Bay Senior Living

Harrison Bay Senior Living in Mound, MN, offers a full continuum of senior care that includes independent living, assisted living, memory care, and respite care options. Independent living provides private housing with communal services, while assisted living supports residents with daily needs such as bathing, dressing, and medication management. Memory care features a secured layout with controlled entry points to protect residents prone to wandering.

Accommodating up to 85 residents, the facility features on-site amenities such as a bistro, pub, salon, fitness center, and movie theater, alongside pet-friendly accommodations. Dedicated rehabilitation services are available to support recovery, while short-term respite care provides temporary relief for primary caregivers.

Neighborhood travel relies primarily on personal vehicles or arranged rides, reflected by a car-dependent walk score of 45.

Individuals seeking long-term care options or respite stays can contact Harrison Bay Senior Living to request pricing details or schedule a campus tour.

Contact Harrison Bay Senior Living

Havenwood of Maple Grove

18695 73Rd Ave N, Maple Grove, MN 55311
Overview of Havenwood of Maple Grove

Havenwood of Maple Grove operates a continuing care retirement community in Maple Grove, Minnesota, integrating independent living, assisted living, memory care, and short-term respite stays. Independent living provides private housing alongside communal services without daily personal care. Assisted living supports residents through daily routines and managing medication, while dedicated memory care delivers supervised oversight in a secured area for individuals prone to wandering.

Spanning a 185-bed capacity, the larger campus layout supports broader activities and expanded staffing. The campus framework allows residents to shift across service categories smoothly as personal assistance needs escalate, maintaining established friendships without moving to an outside address. Short-term respite stays accommodate seniors temporarily when family caregivers require time away to travel, recuperate, or handle personal matters.

Families looking for a full continuum of care can establish an enduring setup that balances autonomous routines with scalable medical and personal support over time.

Contact Havenwood of Maple Grove

Prestigious Care Homes

4369 Ewing Ave N, Minneapolis, MN 55422
Overview of Prestigious Care Homes

Kick-start your worry-free retirement journey with Prestigious Care Homes, a blissful community in Minneapolis, MN, offering independent living, assisted living, and in-home care. They strive to provide residents from different backgrounds with an affordable living environment with access to personalized care services, should the need arise. Their care services are designed to help residents maintain their independence while offering them compassionate support with their daily living activities, medication management, and more.

With household chores handled for them, residents can focus on living their lives fully and maintaining their well-being. There’s also an array of fun and engaging activities available to residents, giving them plenty of opportunities to stay active, engaged, and well-connected. At Prestigious Care Homes, they go above and beyond in giving residents comfort and convenience in every aspect of their lives.

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Overview of Copperfield Hill Senior Living

Situated in the peaceful area of Hennepin County, Robbinsdale, MN, Copperfield Hill Senior Living is a thriving senior living community that offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Residents can comfortably age in place with the help of a compassionate care team that collaborates with residents, their families, and healthcare providers in creating a care plan that meets all of their needs. Safety and comfort are guaranteed with tastefully designed studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments.

Residents dealing with the challenges of Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia are given the right amount of care and assistance with their memory care program that combines a homelike, family atmosphere with specialized care and unique programming. The community also provides plenty of opportunities for socialization, fostering a sense of belonging and reducing feelings of loneliness. With their wide array of supportive services, deliciously prepared meals, and a trained team available 24-hours a day, the community warrants a nourishing environment for a fulfilling retirement experience.

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Overview of Covenant Living of Golden Valley

Dedicated to adults 62+, Covenant Living of Golden Valley is a continuing care retirement community in Golden Valley, MN, with independent living, assisted living, memory care, respite care, nursing home, and skilled nursing. With 24-hour staffing, residents have access to services at all times. Nursing services also ensure residents receive continuous clinical support. The community also provides recovery support to help improve the residents’ ability to function.

Additionally, temporary relief is given to family caregivers through respite care. Rehabilitation services also allow residents to receive therapy on-site. Apartment layouts also include studio, one-bedroom, one-plus-den, and two-bedroom options, allowing residents to stay by themselves or share with someone.

A wellness center provides a dedicated setting for wellness activities, and the wooded campus and nature preserve give residents access to an outdoor natural setting. With a Walk Score of 48, the area is car-dependent, so most errands require a car or a ride.

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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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Independent Living in Hennepin County at a glance

Avg Walk Score: 46/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Hennepin County, MN. 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: 114The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Hennepin County, MN. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90
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Frequently Asked Questions about Independent Living in Hennepin County, MN

What is independent living?

Independent living communities are residential settings for active older adults — typically with private apartments or cottages, shared amenities (dining, fitness, activities), and no built-in medical care.

How many independent living communities are listed on this page?

This page features 13 independent living communities in Hennepin County, MN. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right independent living community in Hennepin County, MN?

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 Hennepin County, MN, 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 independent living communities in Hennepin County, MN?

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.