Best Independent Living in Minnesota

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 216 independent living communities in 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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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.
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.
Number of years the company has been in operation.
Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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.
Nine Mile Creek Senior Living
IL
AL
MC
Bloomington (West Bloomington)
107
Facility 107
MN AVG 61
Rank #105 / 517
No
29
Facility 29
MN AVG 45
Rank #419 / 602
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
16
Facility 16
MN AVG 18
Rank #70 / 136
93.5%
Facility 93.5%
MN AVG 75.5%
Rank #47 / 259
A+
80.7%
Facility 80.7%
MN AVG 80.3
Rank #76 / 149
1
1
Facility 1
MN AVG 10
Rank #5 / 274
1.0
Facility 1.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #5 / 274
New Perspective Carlson Parkway
IL
AL
MC
Minnetonka
115
Facility 115
MN AVG 61
Rank #85 / 517
Yes
32
Facility 32
MN AVG 45
Rank #393 / 602
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
19
Facility 19
MN AVG 18
Rank #46 / 136
88.7%
Facility 88.7%
MN AVG 75.5%
Rank #73 / 259
A+
80.4%
Facility 80.4%
MN AVG 80.3
Rank #78 / 149
1
5
Facility 5
MN AVG 10
Rank #39 / 274
5.0
Facility 5.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #49 / 274
New Perspective Eagan
IL
AL
MC
Eagan
145
Facility 145
MN AVG 61
Rank #38 / 517
Yes
66
Facility 66
MN AVG 45
Rank #130 / 602
1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed
19
Facility 19
MN AVG 18
Rank #46 / 136
50.3%
Facility 50.3%
MN AVG 75.5%
Rank #222 / 259
A+
69.9%
Facility 69.9%
MN AVG 80.3
Rank #127 / 149
1
3
Facility 3
MN AVG 10
Rank #14 / 274
3.0
Facility 3.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #19 / 274
New Perspective Prior Lake
IL
AL
MC
Prior Lake
120
Facility 120
MN AVG 61
Rank #71 / 517
Yes
38
Facility 38
MN AVG 45
Rank #350 / 602
1 Bed / 2 Bed
19
Facility 19
MN AVG 18
Rank #46 / 136
99.2%
Facility 99.2%
MN AVG 75.5%
Rank #28 / 259
A+
84%
Facility 84%
MN AVG 80.3
Rank #57 / 149
1
12
Facility 12
MN AVG 10
Rank #177 / 274
12.0
Facility 12.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #189 / 274
Walker Methodist Walker Place
IL
AL
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Minneapolis (Southwest Minneapolis)
120
Facility 120
MN AVG 61
Rank #71 / 517
Yes
74
Facility 74
MN AVG 45
Rank #85 / 602
1 Bed / 2 Bed
20
Facility 20
MN AVG 18
Rank #42 / 136
96.7%
Facility 96.7%
MN AVG 75.5%
Rank #32 / 259
A+
91.3%
Facility 91.3%
MN AVG 80.3
Rank #14 / 149
1
9
Facility 9
MN AVG 10
Rank #123 / 274
9.0
Facility 9.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #137 / 274
The Kenwood
IL
AL
Minneapolis (Calhoun Isles)
118
Facility 118
MN AVG 61
Rank #78 / 517
Yes
90
Facility 90
MN AVG 45
Rank #9 / 602
1 Bed / 2 Bed
40
Facility 40
MN AVG 18
Rank #10 / 136
29.7%
Facility 29.7%
MN AVG 75.5%
Rank #257 / 259
A+
94.2%
Facility 94.2%
MN AVG 80.3
Rank #5 / 149
1
20
Facility 20
MN AVG 10
Rank #242 / 274
20.0
Facility 20.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #251 / 274
Lilydale Senior Living
IL
AL
MC
Sunfish Lake
135
Facility 135
MN AVG 61
Rank #56 / 517
Yes
42
Facility 42
MN AVG 45
Rank #316 / 602
-
15
Facility 15
MN AVG 18
Rank #73 / 136
88.1%
Facility 88.1%
MN AVG 75.5%
Rank #76 / 259
A+
77.4%
Facility 77.4%
MN AVG 80.3
Rank #102 / 149
1
4
Facility 4
MN AVG 10
Rank #27 / 274
4.0
Facility 4.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #34 / 274
Carver Ridge Senior Living
IL
AL
MC
RC
Carver
82
Facility 82
MN AVG 61
Rank #166 / 517
No
20
Facility 20
MN AVG 45
Rank #490 / 602
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
6
Facility 6
MN AVG 18
Rank #124 / 136
84.1%
Facility 84.1%
MN AVG 75.5%
Rank #96 / 259
A+
74.6%
Facility 74.6%
MN AVG 80.3
Rank #112 / 149
1
1
Facility 1
MN AVG 10
Rank #5 / 274
1.0
Facility 1.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #5 / 274
The Glenn Minnetonka
IL
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Minnetonka (Glen Lake)
178
Facility 178
MN AVG 61
Rank #15 / 517
No
49
Facility 49
MN AVG 45
Rank #255 / 602
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-
97.8%
Facility 97.8%
MN AVG 75.5%
Rank #29 / 259
-
90.9%
Facility 90.9%
MN AVG 80.3
Rank #19 / 149
1
5
Facility 5
MN AVG 10
Rank #39 / 274
5.0
Facility 5.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #49 / 274
New Perspective Mahtomedi
IL
AL
MC
Mahtomedi
30
Facility 30
MN AVG 61
Rank #324 / 517
Yes
58
Facility 58
MN AVG 45
Rank #189 / 602
Studio
19
Facility 19
MN AVG 18
Rank #46 / 136
70.0%
Facility 70.0%
MN AVG 75.5%
Rank #177 / 259
A+
85.4%
Facility 85.4%
MN AVG 80.3
Rank #48 / 149
1
10
Facility 10
MN AVG 10
Rank #140 / 274
10.0
Facility 10.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #152 / 274

Rank badges are statewide: each community is ranked against every MN community we track that reports that metric, not just the 216 on this page. See how we rank facilities

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Overview of Nine Mile Creek Senior Living

Situated in the heart of Bloomington, Minnesota, Nine Mile Creek Senior Living is an assisted living community that seamlessly blends vibrant living and future security. Positioned alongside the serene expanse of Moir Park, this community enjoys the revitalizing embrace of nature, while the dynamic offerings of the Twin Cities remain conveniently within reach.

At Nine Mile Creek, the retirement lifestyle encompasses an array of enriching services, affording residents the luxury of maintenance-free independent living. Expansive senior apartment homes provide the canvas for a life well-lived, complemented by a plethora of private and communal amenities. From exquisite fine dining experiences to the convenience of housekeeping, house calls, pharmacy services, and transportation, every facet of daily living is meticulously curated to ensure a thriving and fulfilled existence.

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Overview of New Perspective Carlson Parkway

Located in the serene residential area of Carlson Parkway, Minnetonka, MN, New Perspective Carlson Parkway is a trusted senior living community offering assisted living, independent living, and memory care. The community features a variety of purposely designed and sophisticated studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom floor plans, ensuring seniors enjoy unparalleled comfort and convenience. With top-tier care and support from a team of competent and highly skilled professionals, seniors keep their worries at bay and lead a fulfilled life.

The community promotes a bright and welcoming environment, providing opportunities for seniors to create meaningful interactions and gain wonderful experiences. Participate in fun activities and engage in enjoyable programs to retain wellness and happiness. The community strives to satisfy dietary needs and preferences with healthy and tasty meals. New Perspective Carlson Parkway is a great place to live a wondrous retirement with its incredible amenities and peaceful spaces.

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Overview of New Perspective Eagan

Located in the peaceful residential area of Alder Lane, Eagan, MN, New Perspective Eagan is a reliable senior living community offering assisted living, independent living, and memory care. The community features a wide selection of intricately designed and spacious studio, one-bedroom, two-bedroom, and three-bedroom floor plans, ensuring seniors enjoy unmatched comfort and security. With exceptional care and support from a team of compassionate and highly competent professionals around the clock, seniors let go of their woes and thrive in their golden years.

Participate in enjoyable activities and gain meaningful experiences through engaging programs to maintain a blissful lifestyle. The community is dedicated to enhancing seniors’ quality of life, serving them healthy and delicious meals for dietary satisfaction. New Perspective Eagan is ideal for seniors seeking solace in their retirement with its peaceful spaces and incredible amenities.

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Overview of New Perspective Prior Lake

A distinguished senior living community settled in the quiet neighborhood of Park Nicollet Avenue SE, Prior Lake, MN, New Perspective Prior Lake provides assisted living, independent living, and memory care. Seniors experience comfort and convenience like no other with snug and sophisticated accommodations ranging from one-bedroom to two-bedroom apartments. The community prides itself on a reliable and highly qualified team delivering exceptional care and assistance 24/7 for seniors to flourish and live their golden years as they prefer.

Learn new things and relive past hobbies with engaging activities and enjoyable programs for leisure and wellness. Indulge in delightful and healthy meals catering to nutritional needs and preferences. New Perspective Prior Lake strives to provide a haven for seniors to experience a glorious retirement surrounded by a friendly and vibrant environment in its meticulously crafted spaces.

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Overview of Walker Methodist Walker Place

Walker Methodist Place is a top-rated retirement community in Minneapolis, MN, that offers independent living, assisted living, and respite care. Featuring spacious and specially designed one- and two-bedroom apartments in a nurturing and home-like environment, the community ensures older adults can feel at home during their stay. Residents also have a maintenance-free living, with an on-site team available 24/7, light housekeeping, and restaurant-style dining. The community also strives to meet residents’ needs and preferences through personalized care plans.

Educational programs, creative activities, and light exercises allow residents to explore new hobbies and have fun. Beautiful garden areas, a wood shop, and a wellness center are just some of the amenities that residents can use for recreation and wellness. Set near Lake Harriet and Rose Gardens, and within walking distance of various parks and restaurants, the community guarantees convenient access to leisure and necessities. Recognized as one of the high-performing assisted living communities in Minnesota, Walker Methodist Place is undeniably a great choice for older adults looking to maintain their independence in retirement.

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Overview of The Kenwood

The Kenwood is a high-rise at 825 Summit Ave, tucked into Minneapolis’s Calhoun Isles neighborhood. It offers both independent and assisted living in the same building, and it’s been open for forty years. Walkability here is genuinely rare: a Walk Score of 90 means most errands, whether it’s groceries or a coffee run, don’t require a car.

The apartments come in one and two bedroom layouts, and quite a few look out over the skyline. As of now, 35 of the building’s 118 beds are occupied, putting the community at roughly 30 percent capacity. Jenny Volkenant serves as Executive Director.

Bringing a pet along isn’t a small thing when someone’s leaving a house they’ve lived in for thirty or forty years, and residents here can do that. The activities calendar avoids repetition too: expect guest lectures, group outings to museums and theaters, fitness classes, and the occasional sporting event, alongside more casual social gatherings.

The Kenwood is a downtown-adjacent option for people who want to stay independent, walk to things, and keep their calendar full, with assisted living on-site for when needs change.

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Lilydale Senior Living

949 Sibley Memorial Hwy, Sunfish Lake, MN 55118
Overview of Lilydale Senior Living

Situated on the east bank of the Mississippi River, Lilydale’s independent senior living community is renowned for its leisure, educational, and social avenues. They want to give elders a place to live that is welcoming, secure, and collected. They place a high value on connection and foster a sense of community and belonging for their residents. Seniors will undoubtedly have a delightful day filled with everything from social events to calm pastimes.
At Lilydale Senior Living, there are a variety of facilities and services available. They have a movie theater, there are also card rooms, a communal area, a fitness center, guest suites, libraries, salons, and spas. They place a high importance on entertainment because it can offer seniors with a lot of joy, companionship, and stimulation. Their large dining area serves meals, and a separate family dining room is available for residents to eat with visitors in an enclosed environment.

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Overview of Carver Ridge Senior Living

Nestled in the heart of Carver, MN, Carver Ridge Senior Living offers a range of senior living options, including independent living, assisted living, and memory care. With a variety of spacious suites and floor plans, residents can find the perfect living arrangement to match their needs. The community is designed to provide comfort and independence, while offering the support necessary for those needing assistance with daily activities.

With a compassionate team, Carver Ridge emphasizes wellness through the Inspire Wellness for Life program, focusing on physical, emotional, social, and intellectual health. Residents can enjoy amenities such as medication management, enriching social activities, and specialized dementia care. The community’s commitment to individualized care and an inviting atmosphere make it a perfect place for seniors to thrive and live life to the fullest.

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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 New Perspective Mahtomedi

Focusing on memory care, New Perspective Mahtomedi is a one-of-a-kind senior living community set in the serene East Avenue, Mahtomedi, MN. Have the finest retirement within the cozy and spacious studios of New Perspective Mahtomedi. With a competent and highly qualified team delivering top-tier care and support around the clock, seniors thrive and keep their dignity.

Enjoy engaging activities and gain meaningful experiences through fun learning programs to maintain well-being. The community is committed to enhancing seniors’ quality of life, serving them with well-balanced meals that satisfy nutritional needs and tastes. New Perspective Mahtomedi is a haven for individuals with dementia to live their golden years without worries in its purposely built spaces and fabulous amenities.

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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 Independent Living in Minnesota

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 216 independent living communities in Minnesota. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right independent living 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 independent living 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.