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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
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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

Compare Independent Living around Minnesota

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
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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
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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
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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
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Overview of The Walkway Apartments

The Walkway Apartments is a 55+ adult community that offers the best balance of urban living and assistance with everyday living.  Offering a range of opportunities tailor-fit for its residents, seniors can surely feel inspired in creating a better life with the continuum of care being provided. Leave the daily chores to the staff as the residents are encouraged to live a hassle-free lifestyle. The Walkway is an elegant senior living home that aims to enhance and enrich the lives of its residents. 
Keeping the residents active and maintaining a healthy wellness, the staff plans engaging activities and programs– recreational activities, fitness activities, and entertainment programs available for residents to take part in at the library, media room, or social areas.

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Overview of New Perspective Mankato

Welcoming seniors and guests with its bright and airy spaces, New Perspective Mankato in Dublin Road, Mankato, MN, is a trusted senior living community that offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care. The community features pet-friendly and sophisticated layouts including one-bedroom and two-bedroom residences for seniors to enjoy a relaxing and safe retirement. With a kind and compassionate team delivering top-tier care and assistance, the community strives to meet seniors’ needs and aspirations.

Come with friends and enjoy engaging activities and fun learning programs to maintain a well-rounded lifestyle. The community is dedicated to enhancing seniors’ quality of life, serving them with delightful and healthy meals for dietary satisfaction. New Perspective Mankato is great for seniors to spend their golden years doing what they love with its incredible amenities and tranquil spaces.

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Overview of Runnstone Senior Living

Experience the best of your golden years at Runnstone Senior Living, a blissful retreat in Minneapolis, MN, offering independent living. The community features beautifully furnished and cozy one- and two-bedroom floor plans, ensuring residents’ comfort and safety. Residents ease their worries with on-site maintenance, laundry services, and a state-of-the-art security system.

With a thoughtfully curated calendar of fun recreational activities and engaging programs, residents are encouraged to live actively and make new friends. Meal services are also provided to satisfy residents’ dietary needs. Amenities include a fitness center, a clubhouse, a multipurpose room, and a vast courtyard, creating the ideal setting for residents to thrive in retirement.

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Overview of Talamore Senior Living Woodbury

Experience the carefree retirement you’ve always dreamed of at Talamore Woodbury, a breathtaking senior living community located in Woodbury, MN, offering independent living, assisted living, memory care, and enhanced care services. The community thoughtfully designed its variety of floor plans to be accessible, aesthetic, and full of features, such as large windows for natural light, new stainless steel appliances, and WiFi access. Residents and their families feel comfortable and supported with a 24-hour emergency response system, dedicated personal care team, and full-time RN.

Ensuring residents live an active and fulfilling lifestyle, the community provides a comprehensive Life Enrichment program featuring a diverse array of activities and classes. A fitness center with state-of-the-art equipment & regularly scheduled exercise programming, ensures residents maintain their strength and mobility. Residents stay nourished and healthy with healthy meals that cater to an array of dietary requests. Amenities include a library, bistro, fireside lounge, scheduled outings, and their Foresite technology for proactively managing and anticipating residents’ care needs.

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Overview of Aurora on France Senior Living

Aurora on France Senior Living is a 130-bed nursing home located on France Avenue in Edina, Minnesota. Owned by Nadette Waligora, the facility accepts Medicare and private pay to cover care expenses. The surrounding neighborhood is highly walkable, allowing visitors to handle most errands entirely on foot.

The facility focuses heavily on transitional care, with residents staying for an average of just 22 days as they move through post-acute rehabilitation and recovery. To support this fast-paced environment, the floor staff provides 7 hours and 17 minutes of total nursing care per resident each day, which includes 5 hours and 54 minutes of daily care specifically from nurse aides. This setup is designed for individuals recovering from surgery, managing complex medical needs, or transitioning out of a hospital stay.

Daily life includes a mix of therapy routines and social activities, such as weekly coffee visits, movie outings, shopping trips, and spiritual programming. Residents also have access to wellness classes and outdoor spaces. The 24-hour staff handles daily treatments and rehab services, and the facility offers respite care for families needing short-term skilled support.

Prospective individuals checking out local options can find a practical setup for short-term recovery due to the heavy rehab focus and the convenient location. The admissions department can be reached directly to clarify current bed availability, confirm specific insurance coverages, or arrange an in-person tour of the campus.

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Overview of Oak Terrace Assisted Living of North Mankato

Live your retirement life in a bliss with Oak Terrace Assisted Living of North Mankato, a paradisal senior living community in North Mankato, MN. The community offers different lifestyle options, including independent living, assisted living, and memory care, making sure residents have access to the services they need for their continuously changing needs. Bright and cozy accommodations are offered to give residents a relaxing space for enjoying their precious personal time or inviting friends over.

A vibrant range of activities and fitness classes help residents stay active and inspired to live a dynamic and fulfilling life. Various amenities, such as a beauty salon, movie theater, library, fireplaces, and relaxing outdoor spaces are also offered to make residents’ living experience more enjoyable and convenient. Here, residents have access to the support, convenience, and programming they need to lead the lifestyle they want and deserve.

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Overview of Majestic Pines Senior Living

Majestic Senior Living Pines specializes in exceptional assisted senior living, offering living spaces characterized by excellence in Grand Rapids, Minnesota. Their memory care services also stand out due to their personalized approach, with dedicated and highly trained staff crafting individualized care plans. Recognizing that assisted living and memory care is unique to each individual, they collaborate closely with clients’ physicians and families, tailoring therapies accordingly.

The home boasts a state-of-the-art fitness center and aquatic-based fitness and therapy program, ensuring residents have access to top-notch amenities. Their living options are spacious, featuring one and two-bedroom apartments equipped with full kitchens, in-home washers and dryers, and accessible bathrooms. Moreover, the community fosters a close-knit environment with common living areas and 24-hour licensed staffing. Residents can also enjoy engaging activities such as warm water pool sessions and massages, creating a vibrant and enriching everyday experience.

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Brookdale Winona

835 East Belleview Street, Winona, MN 55987
Overview of Brookdale Winona

Situated in the picturesque city of Winona, MN, Brookdale Winona offers a vibrant assisted living community designed for seniors seeking a fulfilling and carefree lifestyle. With a focus on personal freedom and well-being, Brookdale Winona provides various care services, ensuring residents receive the support they need while enjoying a dynamic social environment. Residents can choose from private apartments and engage in numerous social activities in cozy common areas. Assistance with daily tasks like dressing and medication management is available, ensuring comfort and peace of mind with a 24/7 on-site team ready to respond to emergencies.

Brookdale Winona emphasizes holistic wellness through a diverse range of activities tailored to residents’ interests. From fitness programs like B-Fit and Flex Your Brain classes to enjoyable social events like coffee hour and The Price Is Right viewings, every activity is designed to enhance both physical and mental well-being. The community’s commitment to fostering growth and engagement is reflected in its evidence-based programs, such as Resident Technology and My Life Story. Recognized by U.S. News and World Report as Best in Assisted Living, Brookdale Winona is dedicated to helping residents live their best lives.

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Brookdale Edina

3330 Edinborough Way, Minneapolis, MN 55435
Overview of Brookdale Edina

Nestled in the charming city of Edina, Minnesota, Brookdale Edina offers a range of senior living options, including independent living, assisted living, and memory care, all on one campus. This vibrant community, part of the expansive Edinborough Park, allows residents to enjoy beautifully landscaped gardens, walking paths, a swimming pool, and a performance theater. With personalized care tailored to individual needs, residents can live more adventurously and worry less about daily chores.

Brookdale Edina provides a dynamic lifestyle with various activities both on and off campus. Residents can explore local attractions like the Walker Art Center’s sculpture garden or catch a Twins game at Target Field. On-site, they can participate in tai chi classes, writing workshops, or the chess club. The dining experience is exceptional, with chef-prepared meals in an elegant setting and specialized options for memory care residents, ensuring everyone enjoys nutritious and delicious food.

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Overview of Aviva River Bend

Resting amidst the tranquil surroundings of Silver Lake Place in Rochester, Minnesota, Aviva River Bend (Formerly River Bend Assisted Living & Memory Care) stands as an exceptional senior living community, offering an experience that transcends expectations. Beyond its captivating features, this riverfront community provides access to the scenic Zumba River, offering a tranquil retreat for leisurely walks and moments of reflection. Located near retail stores, pharmacies, and healthcare providers, Aviva River Bend ensures easy access to essential services, enhancing convenience and peace of mind for seniors. Transportation services are also available, facilitating seamless mobility for residents.

Residents can invigorate their bodies and minds at the state-of-the-art fitness center while indulging in pampering sessions at the on-site beauty and barber shop. Social spaces, thoughtfully designed to elevate everyday moments, provide an avenue for connection and enrichment. With a 24-hour emergency alert system in place, residents can also rest assured knowing they are well-protected. Engaging day trips and thoughtfully planned activities contribute to a vibrant community life, while services such as medication management and a concierge offering fax, copy, and notary services cater to the diverse needs of residents. The cozy library, equipped with computers and more, provides a quiet sanctuary for relaxation and intellectual pursuits.

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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 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.