Page 22 of Best Independent Living in Minnesota

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 211 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

Reviewed by

Jordan Weiss, PhD

Last updated

Jul 2026

We analyzed

211 homes

Other senior care options in Minnesota:

Assisted Living Memory Care Nursing Homes

Avg Walk Score: 43/ 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 to lowest based on our ranking methodology.


Presbyterian Homes of Bloomington	IL AL MC NH SNF	Bloomington (West Bloomington)	111 Facility 111 MN AVG 61 Rank #97 / 528	No	37 Facility 37 MN AVG 43 Rank #357 / 632	1 Bed / 2 Bed	29 Facility 29 MN AVG 18 Rank #20 / 138	81.1%	-			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
Trillium Woods	IL AL MC NH SNF	Plymouth (Glacier Vista)	44 Facility 44 MN AVG 61 Rank #273 / 528	No	4 Facility 4 MN AVG 43 Rank #585 / 632	-	11 Facility 11 MN AVG 18 Rank #89 / 138	72.7%	A+	-	-	-	3	4 Facility 4 MN AVG 10 Rank #27 / 274	1.3 Facility 1.3 MN AVG 10.0 Rank #12 / 274
Charter House	IL HOS NH SNF	Nw Rochester (Lincolnshire - Arbor Glen)	330 Facility 330 MN AVG 61 Rank #3 / 528	No	59 Facility 59 MN AVG 43 Rank #185 / 632	-	45 Facility 45 MN AVG 18 Rank #4 / 138	-	A+	-	-	-	5	9 Facility 9 MN AVG 10 Rank #123 / 274	1.8 Facility 1.8 MN AVG 10.0 Rank #13 / 274
Folkestone	IL AL MC NH SNF	Wayzata (South Wayzata Boulevard)	90 Facility 90 MN AVG 61 Rank #142 / 528	No	53 Facility 53 MN AVG 43 Rank #233 / 632	-	-	32.2%	-	-	-	-	3	9 Facility 9 MN AVG 10 Rank #123 / 274	3.0 Facility 3.0 MN AVG 10.0 Rank #19 / 274
Walker Methodist Walker Place	IL AL MC NH RC SNF	Minneapolis (Southwest Minneapolis)	120 Facility 120 MN AVG 61 Rank #71 / 528	Yes	74 Facility 74 MN AVG 43 Rank #86 / 632	1 Bed / 2 Bed	20 Facility 20 MN AVG 18 Rank #41 / 138	96.7%	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
Asst Lvg In Heritage Hall	IL AL MC NH SNF	Bloomington (West Bloomington)	52 Facility 52 MN AVG 61 Rank #248 / 528	No	50 Facility 50 MN AVG 43 Rank #250 / 632	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	4	16 Facility 16 MN AVG 10 Rank #218 / 274	4.0 Facility 4.0 MN AVG 10.0 Rank #34 / 274
New Perspective Columbia Heights	IL AL MC	Columbia Heights	85 Facility 85 MN AVG 61 Rank #158 / 528	Yes	60 Facility 60 MN AVG 43 Rank #173 / 632	Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed	19 Facility 19 MN AVG 18 Rank #47 / 138	85.9%	A+			85% Facility 85% MN AVG 80.3 Rank #50 / 149	1	6 Facility 6 MN AVG 10 Rank #60 / 274	6.0 Facility 6.0 MN AVG 10.0 Rank #72 / 274
Nine Mile Creek Senior Living	IL AL MC	Bloomington (West Bloomington)	107 Facility 107 MN AVG 61 Rank #108 / 528	No	29 Facility 29 MN AVG 43 Rank #423 / 632	Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed	16 Facility 16 MN AVG 18 Rank #71 / 138	93.5%	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
Haven Homes Assisted Living	IL AL HOS MC NH RC SNF	Maple Plain	106 Facility 106 MN AVG 61 Rank #110 / 528	Yes	45 Facility 45 MN AVG 43 Rank #295 / 632	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Vernon Terrace of Edina	IL AL MC	Edina (Grandview)	170 Facility 170 MN AVG 61 Rank #18 / 528	Yes	70 Facility 70 MN AVG 43 Rank #111 / 632	1 Bed / 2 Bed	-	87.6%	-			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
Chosen Valley Assisted Living	IL AL HOS NH SNF	Se Chatfield	40 Facility 40 MN AVG 61 Rank #293 / 528	No	43 Facility 43 MN AVG 43 Rank #308 / 632	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Friendship Village of Bloomington	IL AL MC NH SNF	Bloomington (West Bloomington)	85 Facility 85 MN AVG 61 Rank #158 / 528	Yes	16 Facility 16 MN AVG 43 Rank #525 / 632	1 Bed / 2 Bed	47 Facility 47 MN AVG 18 Rank #2 / 138	84.7%	-			78.9% Facility 78.9% MN AVG 80.3 Rank #90 / 149	4	26 Facility 26 MN AVG 10 Rank #259 / 274	6.5 Facility 6.5 MN AVG 10.0 Rank #96 / 274
New Perspective Carlson Parkway	IL AL MC	Minnetonka	115 Facility 115 MN AVG 61 Rank #87 / 528	Yes	32 Facility 32 MN AVG 43 Rank #395 / 632	Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed	19 Facility 19 MN AVG 18 Rank #47 / 138	88.7%	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 / 528	Yes	66 Facility 66 MN AVG 43 Rank #132 / 632	1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed	19 Facility 19 MN AVG 18 Rank #47 / 138	50.3%	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
Eventide Catered Living	IL AL HOS MC NH RC SNF	Moorhead	145 Facility 145 MN AVG 61 Rank #38 / 528	No	44 Facility 44 MN AVG 43 Rank #304 / 632	-	8 Facility 8 MN AVG 18 Rank #104 / 138	76.7%	A+	-	-	-	-	-	-

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Overview of Caretta Senior Living Maplewoo

Caretta Senior Living Maplewood is a new community located in Maplewood, MN. It offers assisted living and memory care services, focusing on providing a supportive environment for residents. The community emphasizes meaningful relationships and engaging activities to enhance the quality of life for seniors.

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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.

Public data
6 weighted categories
Updated quarterly

Full methodology

Weighting overview

35%
Resident Experience
25%
Regulatory
15%
Visual Media
10%
Website
10%
Stability
5%
Environment

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

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

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

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

Community Stability 10%

Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.

Includes
Occupancy Rate
Bed Options

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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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 211 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.