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| New Perspective Columbia Heights | IL AL MC | Columbia Heights | 85
Facility
85
MN AVG
61
Rank
#159 / 532 | Yes |
60
Facility
60
MN AVG
43
Rank
#173 / 632 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 18
Facility
18
MN AVG
18
Rank
#50 / 137 |
85.9%
Facility
85.9%
MN AVG
76.6%
Rank
#95 / 302 | A+ | 85%
Facility
85%
MN AVG
80.3
Rank
#50 / 149 | 1 | 6
Facility
6
MN AVG
10
Rank
#61 / 276 | 6.0
Facility
6.0
MN AVG
10.0
Rank
#75 / 276 | ||
| Nine Mile Creek Senior Living | IL AL MC | Bloomington (West Bloomington) | 107
Facility
107
MN AVG
61
Rank
#109 / 532 | No |
29
Facility
29
MN AVG
43
Rank
#423 / 632 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 16
Facility
16
MN AVG
18
Rank
#71 / 137 |
93.5%
Facility
93.5%
MN AVG
76.6%
Rank
#50 / 302 | A+ | 80.7%
Facility
80.7%
MN AVG
80.3
Rank
#76 / 149 | 1 | 1
Facility
1
MN AVG
10
Rank
#5 / 276 | 1.0
Facility
1.0
MN AVG
10.0
Rank
#5 / 276 | ||
| New Perspective Highland Park | IL AL MC | St Paul (Highland Park) | 109
Facility
109
MN AVG
61
Rank
#107 / 532 | Yes |
68
Facility
68
MN AVG
43
Rank
#121 / 632 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 18
Facility
18
MN AVG
18
Rank
#50 / 137 |
75.2%
Facility
75.2%
MN AVG
76.6%
Rank
#182 / 302 | A+ | 83.5%
Facility
83.5%
MN AVG
80.3
Rank
#61 / 149 | 1 | 22
Facility
22
MN AVG
10
Rank
#253 / 276 | 22.0
Facility
22.0
MN AVG
10.0
Rank
#260 / 276 | ||
| New Perspective Faribault | IL AL MC | Faribault | 65
Facility
65
MN AVG
61
Rank
#216 / 532 | Yes |
39
Facility
39
MN AVG
43
Rank
#344 / 632 | Studio / 1 Bed | 18
Facility
18
MN AVG
18
Rank
#50 / 137 |
76.9%
Facility
76.9%
MN AVG
76.6%
Rank
#175 / 302 | A+ | 89.1%
Facility
89.1%
MN AVG
80.3
Rank
#28 / 149 | 1 | 22
Facility
22
MN AVG
10
Rank
#253 / 276 | 22.0
Facility
22.0
MN AVG
10.0
Rank
#260 / 276 | ||
| New Perspective Carlson Parkway | IL AL MC | 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 / 137 |
88.7%
Facility
88.7%
MN AVG
76.6%
Rank
#81 / 302 | A+ | 80.4%
Facility
80.4%
MN AVG
80.3
Rank
#78 / 149 | 1 | 5
Facility
5
MN AVG
10
Rank
#40 / 276 | 5.0
Facility
5.0
MN AVG
10.0
Rank
#52 / 276 | ||
| New Perspective Senior Living | Waconia | IL AL MC | 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 / 137 | - | A+ | - | - | 76.9%
Facility
76.9%
MN AVG
80.3
Rank
#105 / 149 | - | - | - |
| New Perspective Prior Lake | IL AL MC | 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 / 137 |
99.2%
Facility
99.2%
MN AVG
76.6%
Rank
#33 / 302 | A+ | 84%
Facility
84%
MN AVG
80.3
Rank
#57 / 149 | 1 | 12
Facility
12
MN AVG
10
Rank
#179 / 276 | 12.0
Facility
12.0
MN AVG
10.0
Rank
#191 / 276 | ||
| New Perspective Eagan | IL AL MC | 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 / 137 |
50.3%
Facility
50.3%
MN AVG
76.6%
Rank
#265 / 302 | A+ | 69.9%
Facility
69.9%
MN AVG
80.3
Rank
#127 / 149 | 1 | 3
Facility
3
MN AVG
10
Rank
#14 / 276 | 3.0
Facility
3.0
MN AVG
10.0
Rank
#19 / 276 | ||
| Walker Methodist Walker Place | IL AL MC NH RC | 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 / 137 |
96.7%
Facility
96.7%
MN AVG
76.6%
Rank
#37 / 302 | A+ | 91.3%
Facility
91.3%
MN AVG
80.3
Rank
#14 / 149 | 1 | 9
Facility
9
MN AVG
10
Rank
#124 / 276 | 9.0
Facility
9.0
MN AVG
10.0
Rank
#139 / 276 | ||
| Tradition | IL AL | Brooklyn Park | 160
Facility
160
MN AVG
61
Rank
#29 / 532 | Yes |
41
Facility
41
MN AVG
43
Rank
#327 / 632 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 12
Facility
12
MN AVG
18
Rank
#84 / 137 |
96.9%
Facility
96.9%
MN AVG
76.6%
Rank
#36 / 302 | A+ | 77.6%
Facility
77.6%
MN AVG
80.3
Rank
#101 / 149 | 1 | 13
Facility
13
MN AVG
10
Rank
#197 / 276 | 13.0
Facility
13.0
MN AVG
10.0
Rank
#209 / 276 | ||
| Carver Ridge Senior Living | IL AL MC RC | Carver | 82
Facility
82
MN AVG
61
Rank
#172 / 532 | No |
20
Facility
20
MN AVG
43
Rank
#492 / 632 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 6
Facility
6
MN AVG
18
Rank
#125 / 137 |
84.1%
Facility
84.1%
MN AVG
76.6%
Rank
#119 / 302 | A+ | 74.6%
Facility
74.6%
MN AVG
80.3
Rank
#112 / 149 | 1 | 1
Facility
1
MN AVG
10
Rank
#5 / 276 | 1.0
Facility
1.0
MN AVG
10.0
Rank
#5 / 276 | ||
| New Perspective Mahtomedi | IL AL MC | Mahtomedi | 30
Facility
30
MN AVG
61
Rank
#336 / 532 | Yes |
58
Facility
58
MN AVG
43
Rank
#191 / 632 | Studio | 18
Facility
18
MN AVG
18
Rank
#50 / 137 |
70.0%
Facility
70.0%
MN AVG
76.6%
Rank
#213 / 302 | A+ | 85.4%
Facility
85.4%
MN AVG
80.3
Rank
#48 / 149 | 1 | 10
Facility
10
MN AVG
10
Rank
#141 / 276 | 10.0
Facility
10.0
MN AVG
10.0
Rank
#154 / 276 | ||
| New Perspective Senior Living | Woodbury | IL AL MC | Woodbury (Century Avenue South) | 80
Facility
80
MN AVG
61
Rank
#175 / 532 | Yes |
35
Facility
35
MN AVG
43
Rank
#372 / 632 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 18
Facility
18
MN AVG
18
Rank
#50 / 137 | - | A+ | - | - | 69%
Facility
69%
MN AVG
80.3
Rank
#131 / 149 | - | - | - |
| Seven Hills Senior Living | IL AL MC | St Paul (Summit - University) | 110
Facility
110
MN AVG
61
Rank
#99 / 532 | No |
87
Facility
87
MN AVG
43
Rank
#17 / 632 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 2
Facility
2
MN AVG
18
Rank
#137 / 137 |
65.5%
Facility
65.5%
MN AVG
76.6%
Rank
#227 / 302 | A | 63%
Facility
63%
MN AVG
80.3
Rank
#144 / 149 | 1 | 10
Facility
10
MN AVG
10
Rank
#141 / 276 | 10.0
Facility
10.0
MN AVG
10.0
Rank
#154 / 276 | ||
| The Kenwood | IL AL | Minneapolis (Calhoun Isles) | 118
Facility
118
MN AVG
61
Rank
#80 / 532 | Yes |
90
Facility
90
MN AVG
43
Rank
#10 / 632 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 40
Facility
40
MN AVG
18
Rank
#10 / 137 |
29.7%
Facility
29.7%
MN AVG
76.6%
Rank
#300 / 302 | A+ | 94.2%
Facility
94.2%
MN AVG
80.3
Rank
#5 / 149 | 1 | 20
Facility
20
MN AVG
10
Rank
#244 / 276 | 20.0
Facility
20.0
MN AVG
10.0
Rank
#253 / 276 |
An esteemed senior living community residing in the harmonious neighborhood of Hart Boulevard Northeast, Columbia Heights, MN, New Perspective Columbia Heights provides assisted living, independent living, and memory care. With snug and sophisticated accommodations including studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments, seniors experience unparalleled comfort and convenience. The community prides itself on a responsible and well-trained team delivering top-notch care and assistance for seniors to flourish and do the things they love.
The community promotes a warm and inviting environment, paving the way for seniors to create meaningful interactions and gain wonderful experiences. Engage in fun activities and participate in enjoyable programs to maintain wellness. With healthy and tasty meals, the community strives to satisfy dietary needs and preferences. New Perspective Columbia Heights is a great place to spend a relaxing retirement with its peaceful spaces and fabulous amenities.
Sunrise of Minnetonka is an senior living community located in Minnetonka, Minnesota, providing residents with every opportunity to focus on their wellness and well-being as they enjoy life alongside good friends. The community offers room rates starting at $2,645 per month and provides life-enriching care in a beautiful setting, with scenic grounds featuring flower and vegetable gardens, light-filled interiors, and a centralized location near Minneapolis and other exciting locales. Sunrise of Minnetonka’s outstanding team delivers loving, compassionate care, fostering a strong sense of community and helping residents experience joy through individualized care plans tailored to their unique needs.
The community offers a variety of amenities and services, including a nostalgic jukebox in the bistro, a living room fireplace, an on-site salon/barber shop, and a culinary team that creates mouth-watering dishes using fresh, seasonal ingredients. Sunrise of Minnetonka welcomes pets with loving cuddles and comfy laps, ensuring a warm and welcoming environment for all. Conveniently located near the intersection of Highways 101 and 7, the community is close to various shopping centers, parks, restaurants, and coffee shops, as well as the famous General Store. Residents have access to medical support from nearby hospitals and care facilities, ensuring comprehensive care and support throughout their stay at Sunrise of Minnetonka.
Sunrise of Golden Valley is an exquisite community that offers personalized care for assisted living and memory care. The management and staff ensures that residents get the best of a vibrant lifestyle that is balanced with catering to an individual’s own needs while enjoying their independence. Additionally, it’s nestled in an ideal Minneapolis location that allows for engaging and enriching activities outside of the building. There’s many more in store at Sunrise of Golden Valley that offer many opportunities for everyone while balancing a professional and personal relationship between residents and staff, making families go back and bring another family member they know will love the service and environment in the community.
Life at the Sunrise of Golden Valley provides opportunity and inspiration along with exceptional service and care that is clearly branded as a Sunrise service— a list of activities such as programs and events fill the calendar, and you or your loved one will find a handful of programs and activities interesting to your liking. A few of their services include activities and programs that promote a continuum of growth and meaningful experiences that cultivate their golden years; offering hospice care services; outings and activities to stimulate their mental, physical, and emotional needs; complimentary transportation is available when requested; such as a kitchenette in each residence for those who still want to do their own cooking. Other activities include game activities, religious services, lecture discussion, book clubs, and arts and crafts.
Indulge in a low-stress and maintenance-free lifestyle at Havenwood of Maple Grove, a thriving senior living community in Hennepin County, Maple Grove, MN, offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Spend your retirement days in beautifully designed and well-maintained accommodations while being supported by a dedicated team, available to provide round-the-clock assistance and supervision. Memory care residents are provided with personalized routines and activities that mirror their former lifestyles and interests through the Village Program.
At Havenwood of Maple Grove, residents are surrounded with plenty of opportunities for engagement and wellness, as well as a community of like-minded individuals who share the same enthusiasm for a vibrant living experience. There’s never a dull moment with their wide array of activities, including regular socials, live entertainment, lifelong learning, and fitness and wellness programs. The community handles maintenance, housekeeping and cooking, sor residents have more time to explore the convenient amenities that foster learning, staying fit, and spending more time with the people they love the most.
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.
Situated in the blissful neighborhood of Bloomington, Presbyterian Homes of Bloomington is a charming senior living community, offering an extensive array of senior lifestyle options. Residents here enjoy access to independent living, assisted living, long-term care, memory care, and transitional care for a comfortable retirement experience without moving into another community for their ever-changing needs. The community helps residents live their best lives by offering a team of compassionate caregivers to assist them with their daily living activities.
Each resident is guaranteed a comfortable living space, with a variety of spacious studio, one—, or two-bedroom floorplans equipped with various in-house amenities for their convenience. Delicious meals are served restaurant-style in an elegant dining room, with escort services for those who need them, creating an enjoyable dining experience. Residents are also offered a wide array of amenities and activities for a more elevated living experience.
The Waters of Highland Park boasts an original, contemporary design that prioritizes mobility and light from the outdoors. A lot of sunlight and beautiful scenery are made possible by the community’s wide halls, high ceilings, and enormous windows. Among Saint Paul’s most coveted neighborhoods, Highland Park, is where the facility rests. Its staff are dedicated to giving residents sensitive care. They strive to establish a warm and encouraging environment and are trained to treat every person with dignity and compassion.
In addition to nearby lush parks and paths for strolling, residents enjoy easy access to dining establishments, retail stores, and entertainment venues. The facility also provides a wide variety of enriching activities, such as music, art, physical wellbeing, spirituality, gastronomic adventures, and much more. The facility supports its residents in engaging in their passion and hobbies, socialization, and other pursuits that bring personal significance to them, and helping them find a sense of meaning and fulfillment with the help of newfound connections and premium care.
Ideally situated in Ramsey County, Fridley, MN, Landmark of Fridley Senior Living is a dependable senior living community that offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care options. A committed care team works hard to make sure residents here are met with compassionate care and assistance and enjoy a living experience that exceeds the highest expectations. Visiting physicians are available to allow residents to get the medical care they need from the comfort and security of their residences.
The community ensures residents enjoy a vibrant living experience by providing a wide spectrum of activities for residents to participate in. Residents also enjoy an array of health and wellness programs designed to nurture their holistic wellness. Chef-prepared meal programs, housekeeping, and laundry services are also available to ensure residents are free from the common hassles and stresses of living.
Duluth Heights Lodge Senior Living offers an unmatched level of quality service that is all focused on promoting and improving individual wellness. The independent living and assisted senior living environment offers a stimulating atmosphere that helps residents maintain a level of independence while receiving additional support. Duluth Heights is where residents can be better versions of themselves– leading to a purposeful life experienced during their golden years.
There is a list of comprehensive amenities and services that help make the lives of its residents hassle-free such as including 24-hour licensed supervision, medication services, balanced meals provided, engaging activities scheduled, and a full-service salon available. Respite stays are allowed.
Heritage of Edina is a premier choice for senior living, assisted living, and memory care services in Edina, MN. A community that seamlessly blends elegance and historical significance of Edina’s rich culture, management ensures that residential living is elevated in a sophisticated and graceful way. The home strives to balance professionalism and high-quality service with personalized care, leading to an enhanced and enriched lifestyle for its seniors.
Heritage of Edina residents can continue to live independently and purposefully while receiving full support. The retirement home boasts its professional care staff available 24/7 to offer support with daily recreational activities, medication management, and specialized care for individuals with Alzheimer’s and dementia.
Ranking Methodology
How we rank these independent living 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.
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 190 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.













