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The information below is reported by the Minnesota Department of Health, Health Regulation Division.
| Presbyterian Homes of Bloomington | MC AL IL 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
#249 / 275 | 5.3
Facility
5.3
MN AVG
10.0
Rank
#72 / 275 | ||
| Trillium Woods | MC AL IL 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 / 275 | 1.3
Facility
1.3
MN AVG
10.0
Rank
#12 / 275 |
| Pelican Valley Senior Living | MC AL HOS NH RC SNF | Pelican Rapids (East Mill Avenue) | 28
Facility
28
MN AVG
61
Rank
#344 / 528 | No |
58
Facility
58
MN AVG
43
Rank
#191 / 632 | Private Rooms | - | 91.1% | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Folkestone | MC AL IL 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
#124 / 275 | 3.0
Facility
3.0
MN AVG
10.0
Rank
#19 / 275 |
| The Glenn Minnetonka | MC | Minnetonka (Glen Lake) | 178
Facility
178
MN AVG
61
Rank
#15 / 528 | No |
49
Facility
49
MN AVG
43
Rank
#257 / 632 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - | 97.8% | - | 90.9%
Facility
90.9%
MN AVG
80.3
Rank
#19 / 149 | 1 | 5
Facility
5
MN AVG
10
Rank
#40 / 275 | 5.0
Facility
5.0
MN AVG
10.0
Rank
#50 / 275 | ||
| Walker Methodist Walker Place | MC AL IL 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
#124 / 275 | 9.0
Facility
9.0
MN AVG
10.0
Rank
#138 / 275 | ||
| Asst Lvg In Heritage Hall | MC AL IL 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
#219 / 275 | 4.0
Facility
4.0
MN AVG
10.0
Rank
#34 / 275 |
| New Perspective Columbia Heights | MC AL IL | 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
#61 / 275 | 6.0
Facility
6.0
MN AVG
10.0
Rank
#73 / 275 | ||
| Nine Mile Creek Senior Living | MC AL IL | 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 / 275 | 1.0
Facility
1.0
MN AVG
10.0
Rank
#5 / 275 | ||
| Haven Homes Assisted Living | MC AL HOS IL 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 | MC AL IL | 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 / 275 | 2.0
Facility
2.0
MN AVG
10.0
Rank
#14 / 275 | ||
| Friendship Village of Bloomington | MC AL IL 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
#260 / 275 | 6.5
Facility
6.5
MN AVG
10.0
Rank
#97 / 275 | ||
| Trouvaille Memory Care Suites | MC AL | Excelsior (Chanhassen) | 51
Facility
51
MN AVG
61
Rank
#256 / 528 | No |
47
Facility
47
MN AVG
43
Rank
#279 / 632 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - | 94.1% | - | 89.5%
Facility
89.5%
MN AVG
80.3
Rank
#25 / 149 | 1 | 1
Facility
1
MN AVG
10
Rank
#5 / 275 | 1.0
Facility
1.0
MN AVG
10.0
Rank
#5 / 275 | ||
| New Perspective Carlson Parkway | MC AL IL | 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
#40 / 275 | 5.0
Facility
5.0
MN AVG
10.0
Rank
#50 / 275 | ||
| New Perspective Eagan | MC AL IL | 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 / 275 | 3.0
Facility
3.0
MN AVG
10.0
Rank
#19 / 275 |
Thorne Crest Retirement Center is a 105-bed nursing home located on Garfield Avenue in Albert Lea, Minnesota. Owned by Jennifer Wood, the facility has been operating for 12 years and accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. The surrounding area is highly walkable, so visitors can handle most errands on foot.
Residents stay for an average of 127 days, a timeline that reflects a mix of short-term rehabilitation and long-term care. To manage daily medical needs, the nursing team provides about 3 hours and 45 minutes of total care per resident each day. This hands-on support is distributed across registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and nurse aides working around-the-clock shifts.
The clinical setup focuses on recovery, rehabilitation, and respite care for individuals transitioning from a hospital stay or surgery. On-site features include a wellness center, structured health programs, and a 24-hour nursing presence. For daily routines, the facility provides a dining program with continental breakfast and cooked meals, transportation for appointments, a library, an emergency call system in each room, and outdoor garden spaces.
Interested individuals looking at care options will find a setup geared toward steady recovery and daily support. The front office can be contacted directly to verify current room availability, confirm insurance details, or set up a time to view the property.
The Legacy of Saint Michael is a senior living community located in Saint Michael, MN. It offers various lifestyle options including independent living, assisted living, and memory care. The community focuses on providing a warm, engaging, and safe environment for its residents.
Boden Senior Living in Apple Valley offers a range of care options including Assisted Living, Enhanced Care, and Memory Care. The community focuses on providing customizable care and engaging events for residents. Located conveniently behind Target, it serves seniors from Apple Valley and surrounding areas.
Serving residents age 55 and up, Scandia Senior Care of River Hill offers assisted living and memory care in Duluth, Minnesota. It’s located at 126 98th Avenue West in the New Duluth neighborhood, in a rural area with scenic surroundings. About 6.35 miles away is the nearest hospital, Essentia Health St. Mary’s Hospital-Superior.
Most errands and activities in this car-dependent community require driving, not walking. This setting captivates occupants and families who like that lifestyle and value a more serene and rural surroundings over busy commercial areas. The home welcomes pets, so residents can keep their animal companions there. It has common areas where residents can spend time together, relax, and join activities. A secure environment bolsters occupants’ safety and repose. Scandia Senior Care of River Hill operates assisted living for those needing help with daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication management, and memory care for residents with cognitive conditions. Both services aim to balance assistance with resident independence and dignity.
For more details about particular amenities, daily programming, dining, staffing, room types, or financial options, contact the home directly or visit in person to see the space and throw questions relevant to your family. The setting charms residents and families who are comfortable with a car-dependent community lifestyle and value calmer and more rural surroundings over busy commercial areas.
Field Crest Care Center is a city-owned, non-profit care center that provides rehabilitation, skilled nursing, and assisted living services all on one campus. Field Crest Assisted Living offers services and 24-hour staffing in both The Suites and Crest View Villa apartments. Please contact us if you would like to schedule a tour or receive more information on the services we provide.
Cedar Crest of Silver Lake is a senior living community located on the shore of Silver Lake, Minnesota. It offers personalized assisted living and memory care services in a family-owned environment. The facility provides a variety of activities and amenities to promote independence and well-being.
Lewiston Senior Living is a supportive assisted living community in Lewiston, MN. It is locally owned and operated, providing a hometown option for seniors who are no longer able to live independently. The facility is privately owned, state licensed, and built to accommodate the unique needs of aging adults.
Discover independent living, assisted living, and memory care all under one roof at Gable Pines, a reliable senior living community in Ramsey County, Vadnais Heights, MN. The community offers an array of impeccably designed floor plans to provide residents with plenty of options to find the ideal residence that matches their needs. There’s a dedicated care team available 24 hours a day on-site to provide various services, such as assistance with activities of daily living and medication management.
Weekly housekeeping, laundry and linen service, and maintenance services are provided to free residents from tedious chores and let them enjoy their retirement to the fullest. Residents are also offered access to an on-site physician, home health services, physical therapy and occupational therapy, and podiatry services to address more of their needs. The community also offers a wide variety of activities designed to nurture residents’ holistic well-being to ensure they truly live a full and meaningful life.
The Estates at Twin Rivers is a nursing home in Anoka, MN, offering long-term care, skilled nursing, and rehabilitation. Promoting a supportive and inviting environment, the community ensures older adults can live comfortably in retirement. 24-hour care, healthy meals, and therapies are among the exceptional services provided to enrich residents’ living experiences. Through a holistic approach to care, residents receive high-quality care to help them recover and return to their routines with ease.
Games, recreational activities, and exercises provide residents with more opportunities to try out new hobbies and make friends. Residents can also rest comfortably, with thoughtfully furnished, private, and semi-private rooms. Situated near bus stops, leisure sites, and parks in Anoka, the community ensures residents have easy access to their necessities and leisure. This nursing home has exceptional standards of care, making it a good option for senior living in Minnesota.
All Saints Senior Living is a senior living community located in Shakopee, MN. It offers a range of lifestyle options including Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, and Care Suites. The community is designed to support residents with various services and amenities, ensuring a fulfilling lifestyle.
Ranking Methodology
How we rank these memory care 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 Memory Care in Minnesota
What's the difference between assisted living and memory care in Minnesota?
Assisted living in Minnesota supports residents with daily activities (bathing, dressing, medication management) while preserving independence. Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's or dementia, and adds 24/7 secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and structured routines designed to reduce confusion and wandering.
Does Minnesota Medicaid cover memory care?
Minnesota Medicaid does not directly pay room-and-board for memory care, but most states (including Minnesota) offer Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers that can offset the cost of care services delivered inside a licensed community. Eligibility, waitlists, and covered services vary — check directly with the state Medicaid agency.
What is memory care?
Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia, with secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and routines built to reduce confusion and wandering.
How many memory care communities are listed on this page?
This page features 338 memory care communities in Minnesota. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.
How do I choose the right memory care 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 memory care 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.



















