Page 2 of 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. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
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.
Arbor Oaks Senior Living
IL
AL
HOS
MC
Andover
78
Facility 78
MN AVG 61
Rank #174 / 517
No
45
Facility 45
MN AVG 45
Rank #295 / 602
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
14
Facility 14
MN AVG 18
Rank #77 / 136
85.9%
Facility 85.9%
MN AVG 75.5%
Rank #81 / 259
-
78.5%
Facility 78.5%
MN AVG 80.3
Rank #94 / 149
1
4
Facility 4
MN AVG 10
Rank #27 / 274
4.0
Facility 4.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #34 / 274
Presbyterian Homes of Bloomington
IL
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Bloomington (West Bloomington)
111
Facility 111
MN AVG 61
Rank #94 / 517
No
37
Facility 37
MN AVG 45
Rank #357 / 602
1 Bed / 2 Bed
29
Facility 29
MN AVG 18
Rank #19 / 136
81.1%
Facility 81.1%
MN AVG 75.5%
Rank #107 / 259
-
87.1%
Facility 87.1%
MN AVG 80.3
Rank #41 / 149
4
21
Facility 21
MN AVG 10
Rank #248 / 274
5.3
Facility 5.3
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #71 / 274
Tradition
IL
AL
Brooklyn Park
160
Facility 160
MN AVG 61
Rank #29 / 517
Yes
41
Facility 41
MN AVG 45
Rank #327 / 602
1 Bed / 2 Bed
12
Facility 12
MN AVG 18
Rank #84 / 136
96.9%
Facility 96.9%
MN AVG 75.5%
Rank #31 / 259
A+
77.6%
Facility 77.6%
MN AVG 80.3
Rank #101 / 149
1
13
Facility 13
MN AVG 10
Rank #195 / 274
13.0
Facility 13.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #207 / 274
New Perspective Highland Park
IL
AL
MC
St Paul (Highland Park)
109
Facility 109
MN AVG 61
Rank #103 / 517
Yes
68
Facility 68
MN AVG 45
Rank #119 / 602
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
19
Facility 19
MN AVG 18
Rank #46 / 136
75.2%
Facility 75.2%
MN AVG 75.5%
Rank #146 / 259
A+
83.5%
Facility 83.5%
MN AVG 80.3
Rank #61 / 149
1
22
Facility 22
MN AVG 10
Rank #251 / 274
22.0
Facility 22.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #258 / 274
The Waters of Edina
IL
AL
MC
Edina (Countryside)
142
Facility 142
MN AVG 61
Rank #43 / 517
Yes
12
Facility 12
MN AVG 45
Rank #542 / 602
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
15
Facility 15
MN AVG 18
Rank #73 / 136
91.5%
Facility 91.5%
MN AVG 75.5%
Rank #59 / 259
A+
79.8%
Facility 79.8%
MN AVG 80.3
Rank #81 / 149
1
12
Facility 12
MN AVG 10
Rank #177 / 274
12.0
Facility 12.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #189 / 274
Abiitan Mill City
IL
AL
MC
Minneapolis (Central Minneapolis)
110
Facility 110
MN AVG 61
Rank #95 / 517
No
92
Facility 92
MN AVG 45
Rank #5 / 602
1 Bed / 2 Bed
11
Facility 11
MN AVG 18
Rank #88 / 136
89.1%
Facility 89.1%
MN AVG 75.5%
Rank #71 / 259
-
73.3%
Facility 73.3%
MN AVG 80.3
Rank #115 / 149
1
8
Facility 8
MN AVG 10
Rank #101 / 274
8.0
Facility 8.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #115 / 274
Vernon Terrace of Edina
IL
AL
MC
Edina (Grandview)
170
Facility 170
MN AVG 61
Rank #18 / 517
Yes
70
Facility 70
MN AVG 45
Rank #109 / 602
1 Bed / 2 Bed-
87.6%
Facility 87.6%
MN AVG 75.5%
Rank #78 / 259
-
82.9%
Facility 82.9%
MN AVG 80.3
Rank #62 / 149
1
2
Facility 2
MN AVG 10
Rank #10 / 274
2.0
Facility 2.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #14 / 274
Minnehaha Senior Living
IL
AL
MC
Minneapolis (Standish)
84
Facility 84
MN AVG 61
Rank #162 / 517
No
73
Facility 73
MN AVG 45
Rank #89 / 602
-
15
Facility 15
MN AVG 18
Rank #73 / 136
94.0%
Facility 94.0%
MN AVG 75.5%
Rank #44 / 259
-
61.7%
Facility 61.7%
MN AVG 80.3
Rank #146 / 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 Arden Hills
IL
AL
MC
Arden Hills
160
Facility 160
MN AVG 61
Rank #29 / 517
Yes
33
Facility 33
MN AVG 45
Rank #386 / 602
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
19
Facility 19
MN AVG 18
Rank #46 / 136
61.3%
Facility 61.3%
MN AVG 75.5%
Rank #194 / 259
A+
63.7%
Facility 63.7%
MN AVG 80.3
Rank #141 / 149
1
10
Facility 10
MN AVG 10
Rank #140 / 274
10.0
Facility 10.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #152 / 274
New Perspective Faribault
IL
AL
MC
Faribault
65
Facility 65
MN AVG 61
Rank #209 / 517
Yes
39
Facility 39
MN AVG 45
Rank #344 / 602
Studio / 1 Bed
19
Facility 19
MN AVG 18
Rank #46 / 136
76.9%
Facility 76.9%
MN AVG 75.5%
Rank #140 / 259
A+
89.1%
Facility 89.1%
MN AVG 80.3
Rank #28 / 149
1
22
Facility 22
MN AVG 10
Rank #251 / 274
22.0
Facility 22.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #258 / 274

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Overview of Arbor Oaks Senior Living

Treat yourself to a retirement life of comfort, joy, and security at Arbor Oaks Senior Living, a welcoming senior living community in Anoka County, Andover, MN, offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Residents enjoy spacious apartments designed to provide individualized support and comfort while being conveniently close to shopping, dining, and medical clinics. A highly-trained team is available 24/7 to provide a minimal to moderate level of assistance when residents need them, providing utmost peace of mind and comfort.

The community works closely with residents and their families to formulate a lifestyle that addresses all their needs. Residents’ overall well-being is guaranteed with an array of health & wellness programs implemented by the community. From therapies, and physician visits to an Integrative Health program that blends the best of western medicine with therapeutic practices, there are plenty of ways to stay holistically healthy at Arbor Oaks. Most of the household chores and maintenance are also handled by the community so residents have more time for making new friends, discovering new passions, and exploring what the community has to offer.

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Overview of Presbyterian Homes of Bloomington

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.

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Tradition

8500 Tessman Farm Rd, Brooklyn Park, MN 55445
Overview of Tradition

Overlooking the beautiful community of Brooklyn Park, MN, the Tradition is a classic senior living community offering independent living and assisted living services. Here, residents can choose from well-appointed and cozy accommodations with several floor plans based on their preferences. The community is committed to its mission of removing limits and enhancing the lives of its residents during their stay. Having a highly equipped and dedicated team, the community ensures comfort and security among its residents

With its top-of-the-line amenities and services, residents can enjoy delectable dining with chef-prepared menus daily, scheduled transportation for appointments, health and wellness programs, and daily events and activities. Explore its beautifully created spaces such as its walking paths and meet new companions. At Tradition, seniors can truly enjoy a secure living experience.

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Overview of New Perspective Highland Park

Bask in the warmth of Mississippi River Boulevard, Saint Paul, MN, with the distinguished senior living community of New Perspective Highland Park providing assisted living and memory care. Enjoy the utmost comfort and convenience with the snug and well-designed studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom floor plans of the community. With exceptional care and assistance from a team of competent and highly skilled professionals available around the clock, seniors can rest assured to meet their special needs and aspirations.

Discover new interests and reignite past hobbies with engaging activities and enjoyable programs. Indulge in delightful and healthy meals catering to dietary needs and preferences. New Perspective Highland Park strives to provide a safe place for seniors to flourish and live a glorious retirement with its wonderful amenities and tranquil spaces.

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Overview of The Waters of Edina

Discover exquisite living options for residents of independent living, assisted living, and memory care support at The Waters of Edina. As a luxurious residential home, its well-trained staff offers exceptional hospitality. The elegant senior living community is a wonderful community that offers a dedicated environment wherein every senior’s need is met. As the trusted choice in Edina, The Waters practices an outstanding and compassionate approach where individuals thrive while living a graceful lifestyle.

Expect luxury, comfort, and convenience with picturesque surroundings in a resort-style setting. Its offers premier all-inclusive features including ALDs, medication management, transfer assistance, housekeeping, and laundry services tailored to their unique needs.

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Overview of Abiitan Mill City

Abiitan Mill City sits at 428 S 2nd St in downtown Minneapolis, a 110-bed community managed by Ecumen and owned by Erwan Moison. It’s been running for 11 years, and it doesn’t specialize in just one level of care. Independent living, assisted living, and memory care all exist under the same roof, though residents do need to be 55 or older to move in.

Location is genuinely a strength here. The Walk Score is 92, close to the top of the scale, so daily errands rarely require a car. Units run one and two bedrooms, from 694 up to 2,204 square feet, and right now 98 of the 110 beds are filled, putting occupancy at 89 percent.

Two named programs stand out for flexibility: Adult Day Services and Short-Term Transitional Care, alongside respite care and home care support. That combination matters for families who don’t need a permanent move right away but want a real option in place when circumstances shift.

On the regulatory side, inspections here have tended to center on fire-safety systems and medication management, the kind of operational areas state regulators routinely review at communities like this one.

Eleven years of operation, a highly walkable downtown location, and flexible short-term care options: what this shows is how Abiitan Mill City is a Minneapolis community built to handle a range of senior living needs, from an occasional day program to a full move-in, without requiring a family to start over somewhere new as those needs shift.

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Overview of Vernon Terrace of Edina

Located in the welcoming community of Hennepin County, Edina, MN, Vernon Terrace of Edina is a distinctive senior living community, offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Residents thrive in their beautiful accommodations, with a variety of pet-friendly one and two bedroom layouts available to help them find just the right fit for their needs. The community offers high-quality care services, enriching activities, personalized support, and a worry-free lifestyle, all while being conveniently near parks, the library, clinics, and shops.

Committed to providing a place to live well, the community goes above and beyond and provides more than just the basic needs of life. Here, residents also enjoy access to a range of amenities and participation in a wide array of interesting and stimulating activities. There’s a wellness center to make sure residents stay active and fit, a theater and a library for enjoyment, and cozy lounge and community rooms for socialization.

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Overview of Minnehaha Senior Living

Minnehaha Senior Living, located in Minneapolis, MN, is a memory care community dedicated to providing a supportive and enriching environment for residents living with memory challenges such as dementia. As a specialized memory care community, Minnehaha is committed to seamlessly balance quality care and comfort, offering a warm and welcoming atmosphere that fosters a strong sense of belonging.
Minnehaha ensures that residents in memory care receive personalized attention and care. Beyond the specialized memory care features, the community provides general amenities such as social spaces, and gardens, enhancing the overall living experience. Essential services like housekeeping, transportation, and scheduled activities contribute to a worry-free, and engaging environment, enabling residents to build an active social life and cherish meaningful moments within a supportive senior living community.

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Overview of New Perspective Arden Hills

New Perspective Arden Hills sits at 3565 Pine Tree Dr in Arden Hills, Minnesota, right near Bethel University, with pond views built into the setting. It covers independent living, assisted living, and memory care under one roof. The neighborhood is somewhat walkable, a Walk Score of 33, so a few errands are doable on foot, but most trips are going to call for a car.

At 160 beds and 18 years into operation, this is a well-established, mid-rise community. Occupancy sits at 61 percent right now, 98 of those 160 beds filled, with studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments making up the housing mix.

Care here runs through rehabilitation, respite stays, and short-term rehab, backed by licensed nurses and CNAs and staffing around the clock. On-site occupational and physical therapy is part of the picture too, along with transportation arranged for community outings. The staffing numbers carry real weight: registered nurses put in about 49 minutes per resident daily, and when you add up all nursing staff types, total care comes to 4 hours and 55 minutes per resident, per day.

Meals are chef-created, and residents get a warm-water pool, a movie theater, a chapel, and a dance hall to use, plus a regular rotation of gardening, happy hour, and card games. There’s a standing partnership with Bethel University, and pets are welcome. Starting price runs $1,990 a month, with Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay all accepted.

Minnesota’s Department of Health, Health Regulation Division, oversees inspections, and the recurring focus areas span medication management, infection control, fire safety, hazardous-materials handling, care planning documentation, and dietary service, a broad spread that reflects how thoroughly this type of community gets reviewed. Taken together, New Perspective Arden Hills is a well-staffed, amenity-rich community built for residents who need a range of care levels without switching addresses.

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Overview of New Perspective Faribault

Breathe in the fresh air of Faribault, MN, with the extraordinary senior living community of New Perspective Faribault offering assisted living, independent living, and memory care. Featuring beautifully crafted and elegant residences in various studio and one-bedroom floor plans, seniors optimize comfort and convenience. With round-the-clock care and assistance from a team of competent and highly trained professionals, the community ensures seniors thrive and lead a fulfilled life.

The community fosters a vibrant and inviting environment, ensuring seniors remain happy. Engage in fun activities and gain new experiences through fun programs. Indulge in healthy and tasty meals catering to dietary needs and preferences. New Perspective Faribault is great for seniors to experience a maintenance-free retirement with its incredible amenities and intimate spaces.

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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.