Best Nursing Homes in Bloomington, MN

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 5 nursing homes in Bloomington, MN using CMS data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank nursing homes in MN
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Avg Overall CMS Rating: 4.7/ 5The average Overall CMS Rating for all CMS-certified nursing homes in Bloomington, MN. Ratings combine health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 3.2/ 5
Avg Staffing Rating: 5.0/ 5The average Staffing Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in Bloomington, MN. Reflects nursing staff hours per resident per day (including RNs), adjusted for residents' care needs. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 3.4/ 5
Avg Health Insp. Rating: 3.7/ 5The average Health Inspection Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in Bloomington, MN. Based on each facility's recent inspections and complaint investigations, weighing the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 3.0/ 5

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Info below is compiled from CMS reports & 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.

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CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the federal agency that regulates nursing homes) Overall 5-star rating — a composite of Health Inspection, Staffing, and Quality Measures scores. 5 stars = top 10% nationally. 1 star = bottom 10%. The single most important number to start with when comparing facilities.
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. CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community): A campus with multiple care levels so residents can age in place without moving.
Neighborhood or city area where the facility is located. Proximity to family, hospitals, and green space matters for both quality of life and ease of visitation. Consider drive time and transit access when evaluating location.
Licensed bed capacity. Larger facilities (300+ beds) often have more specialized programs but can feel institutional. Smaller homes (under 150 beds) tend to deliver more personalized care. Compare with Avg Res/Day to understand how full the facility typically runs.
Percentage of licensed beds filled on an average day. Color indicates financial health: green (90%+) = operationally strong, typically profitable. Amber (80–89%) = stable but leaving revenue on the table. Orange (70–79%) = financial strain likely, may struggle with fixed costs. Red (<70%) = significant distress, closure or ownership change risk increases sharply.
This facility's occupancy rate compared to the statewide average for similar facilities. A positive number means above-average demand. Facilities running 5%+ above the state average are typically the most sought-after in their market — a strong proxy for reputation.
CMS-adjusted total nurse hours per resident per day (RN + LPN + CNA combined). The national average is approximately 3.5 hrs. Higher is better — more direct care time per resident. Below 3.0 is a red flag. CMS weights RN hours more heavily because RNs handle complex clinical decisions that CNAs cannot.
CMS Health Inspection star rating (1–5 stars), based on the 3 most recent annual state surveys plus any complaint investigations. This is the hardest rating to manipulate — it reflects real surveyor findings on-site. 5 stars = fewest deficiencies found. 1 star = most. It carries the heaviest weight in the Overall CMS rating.
CMS Staffing star rating (1–5 stars), based on daily nurse staffing hours submitted to CMS via verified payroll data. Compares RN, LPN, and CNA coverage relative to resident acuity level. 5 stars = well above expected staffing. Weekend staffing is evaluated separately, as that's where many facilities quietly reduce coverage.
CMS Quality Measures star rating (1–5 stars), based on 15 clinical outcome metrics including fall rates, pressure ulcers, antipsychotic drug use, and hospital readmissions. Captures actual resident health outcomes, not just compliance. High QM combined with low Health Inspection scores can indicate a facility with strong care but weak documentation practices.
Registered Nurse hours per resident/day compared to the statewide average. RNs are the highest-skilled nursing staff — they assess residents, manage medications, and respond to emergencies. A value of +50% means RN coverage is 50% above the state norm. Negative values are a concern for residents with complex or acute medical needs.
Total nursing staff hours (RN + LPN + CNA combined) per resident/day vs. the statewide average. A broader measure than RN vs State — it captures the entire care team. A facility can have high total staffing but low RN hours, meaning more aides and fewer nurses. Read both columns together for the full picture.
Total dollar amount of federal monetary fines (civil money penalties) issued by CMS in the past 3 years. Fines are only levied for serious violations — typically actual harm to residents, repeated uncorrected deficiencies, or systemic non-compliance. Even a single fine is noteworthy. Multiple fines strongly suggest a pattern, not isolated incidents.
Total health deficiency citations from the most recent standard inspection cycle. Minor citations (scope A–C) are common and often administrative in nature. Higher counts aren't always disqualifying, but should be read alongside Severe Citations to understand actual harm levels. Under 10 is strong for a large facility; 30+ warrants a closer look.
Average deficiency citations per CMS inspection (survey) in the reporting window — total citations divided by the number of inspections. Lower is better; compare alongside total Citations and Severe Citations for context.
Citations at CMS scope/severity level G or higher — G–I means actual harm occurred; J–L means residents were placed in immediate jeopardy. (D–F is potential for harm only). Examples include unaddressed falls, medication errors causing injury, neglect, or abuse.
Average number of residents in the building on any given day, derived from annual census data. Reflects true operating scale — a 400-bed facility running 200 residents/day operates very differently from one at 390. Higher resident counts generally mean more funded staffing hours.
Better Business Bureau rating (A+ to F). Reflects complaint history, business transparency, and how family disputes were resolved. A+ means no significant unresolved complaints. A blank (—) means the facility isn't BBB-accredited, which is common for healthcare providers and not necessarily a negative signal.
Walk Score® (0–100). Measures walkability of the surrounding area. 90–100 = Walker's Paradise. 70–89 = Very Walkable. 50–69 = Somewhat Walkable. Below 50 = Car-Dependent. Higher scores benefit family visitors, resident outings, and staff commuting.
The licensed owner or operator of record filed with CMS — the individual or organization legally accountable for the facility. Searching the operator name across other facilities can reveal chain or multi-site ownership, which matters: chain-operated homes tend to have more variable quality outcomes than independently run facilities.
What the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts — not gross billings. Taken from the latest complete annual cost report, so it is comparable across homes reporting the same period. Revenue alone doesn't indicate care quality, but it funds staffing and capital reinvestment. Pair with Payroll %. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
Staff salaries plus wage-related benefits from the latest complete annual cost report. Contract and agency labour is counted separately, under other operating costs, so a home leaning on agency staff can show a low figure here. Payroll is the cost most directly tied to care quality — compare with Payroll % for full context. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
Payroll as a share of NET PATIENT REVENUE (not gross revenue). Both figures come from the same cost-report year. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Read with the Staffing star rating to judge whether spend translates into coverage — and note that homes whose patient revenue covers only part of their operation can read implausibly high. The Minnesota average is: 70.4% Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
CMS Certification Number: the unique federal identifier for this skilled nursing provider.
Presbyterian Homes of Bloomington
NH
AL
IL
MC
SNF
Bloomington (West Bloomington)
111
Facility 111
MN AVG 87
Rank #27 / 95
81.1%
Facility 81.1%
MN AVG 78.1%
Rank #32 / 60
+4%
5.31
Facility 5.31
MN AVG 4.77
Rank #16 / 66
+16%+11%
$0
Facility $0
MN AVG $47.9k
Rank #1 / 66
13
Facility 13
MN AVG 23.2
Rank #10 / 66
3.3
Facility 3.3
MN AVG 3.8
Rank #32 / 66
-90-
37
Facility 37
MN AVG 48
Rank #69 / 104
Michelle Sullivan
$15.1MFiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility $15.1MFiscal year ending 09/2023
MN AVG $11.0M
Rank #16 / 62
$14.0MFiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility $14.0MFiscal year ending 09/2023
MN AVG $7.2M
Rank #7 / 62
93.1%Fiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility 93.1%Fiscal year ending 09/2023
MN AVG 70.4%
Rank #7 / 62
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Asst Lvg In Heritage Hall
NH
AL
IL
MC
SNF
Bloomington (West Bloomington)
52
Facility 52
MN AVG 87
Rank #58 / 95
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5.29
Facility 5.29
MN AVG 4.77
Rank #16 / 66
+33%+11%
$0
Facility $0
MN AVG $47.9k
Rank #1 / 66
18
Facility 18
MN AVG 23.2
Rank #14 / 66
6.0
Facility 6.0
MN AVG 3.8
Rank #32 / 66
-161-
50
Facility 50
MN AVG 48
Rank #53 / 104
Mn Masonic Elder Services
$27.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $27.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MN AVG $11.0M
Rank #2 / 62
$22.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $22.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MN AVG $7.2M
Rank #1 / 62
81.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 81.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
MN AVG 70.4%
Rank #11 / 62
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Friendship Village of Bloomington
NH
AL
CCRC
IL
MC
SNF
Bloomington (West Bloomington)
85
Facility 85
MN AVG 87
Rank #39 / 95
84.7%
Facility 84.7%
MN AVG 78.1%
Rank #26 / 60
+8%
4.44
Facility 4.44
MN AVG 4.77
Rank #42 / 66
+2%-7%
$99.5k
Facility $99.5k
MN AVG $47.9k
Rank #58 / 66
23
Facility 23
MN AVG 23.2
Rank #19 / 66
7.7
Facility 7.7
MN AVG 3.8
Rank #57 / 66
172-
16
Facility 16
MN AVG 48
Rank #92 / 104
Jennifer Bever
$29.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $29.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MN AVG $11.0M
Rank #1 / 62
$15.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $15.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MN AVG $7.2M
Rank #4 / 62
53.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 53.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
MN AVG 70.4%
Rank #45 / 62
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Rank badges are statewide: each nursing home is ranked against every MN nursing home we track that reports that metric, not just the 5 analyzed for Bloomington. See how we rank facilities

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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Overview of Asst Lvg in Heritage Hall

Operated under MN Masonic Elder Services, Asst Lvg in Heritage Hall is a 52-bed short-term rehabilitation and respite care facility in Bloomington, Minnesota. The facility on Masonic Home Drive serves residents in transition from hospital or home settings who need intensive rehabilitative care and monitoring. It welcomes Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, which gives families flexibility in funding post-acute care or temporary respite stays.

The facility runs at full census and is tailored to supply short-term care, with residents typically staying about 70 days on average. This focus on transitional care implies that the setting attracts patients working through recovery from surgery, illness, or injury with a goal toward eventual discharge home or to another setting. Total nursing care averages around 5 hours 9 minutes per resident day, distributed among registered nurses, nurse aides, and licensed practical nurses working across the community. Staffing includes registered nurses providing an average of 1 hour 34 minutes per resident daily, nurse aides at 2 hours 26 minutes, and licensed practical nurses at 40 minutes per day. This composition reflects a clinically focused environment where nursing assessment and hands-on personal care are core to daily operations. The home is situated in a moderately walkable area of Bloomington, where some nearby errands and services are reachable on foot. Occupants eat two meals daily, prepared on-site, with service designed around the community’s rehabilitative focus.

State inspections have found patterns highlighting care planning detail, individual resident assessment, and safety protocols. Asst Lvg in Heritage Hall has worked to address these themes and has shown improvement over time in its responses to regulatory findings.

Families touring the community can ask about the specific protocols for care planning and how the team ensures each resident’s individual needs are documented and monitored.

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Overview of Friendship Village of Bloomington

Friendship Village of Bloomington offers nursing home, assisted living, continuing care retirement community, independent living, memory care, and skilled nursing in Bloomington, Minnesota. The range of care is broad. Independent living provides a private residence with community services and no daily care, while assisted living adds help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and taking medication. Memory care is secured and supervised, and nursing home and skilled nursing care provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock.

Because the community offers several care levels, it may be a good fit for a resident whose needs may grow over time without leaving the community. Respite care provides a short stay when a usual caregiver needs time to travel or recover. Short term rehabilitation supports a temporary recovery stay.

Friendship Village of Bloomington has 85 beds and offers one bedroom and two bedroom housing options. A two bedroom residence may suit a couple moving together or someone who wants a companion. Total nurse staffing is 4 hours and 27 minutes per resident each day, representing the daily hands on nursing time allocated to each resident.

Medicare and private pay are accepted. Rehabilitation services are available on site, so a resident can receive rehab without arranging transportation elsewhere. The community also has a pool for swimming or water based activity. Pets are allowed, and clubs and social groups give residents organized ways to take part in shared activities.

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Overview of The Estates at Bloomington

Welcome to The Estates at Bloomington, a premier assisted living community that sets the standard for exceptional skilled nursing care and patient-focused rehabilitation. Whether seeking short-term recovery or a long-term supportive haven, their dedicated staff is committed to elevating every resident’s quality of life. Embracing the ethos of individualized care, they provide a secure haven where seniors can flourish.
Whether on a journey to regain independence or seeking long-term comfort, The Estates at Bloomington stands as a sanctuary where care and customer service converge. Residents can benefit with their round-the-clock nursing coverage and comprehensive range of therapies, engaging activities, dietary support, and social services.

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Overview of Meadow Woods Assisted Living

Meadow Woods Assisted Living prides itself on the seamless transition because the warm and welcoming environment allows residents to settle in immediately. Considered one of Bloomington’s affordable assisted living homes, residents are guaranteed to receive compassionate and dignified care. The tightly-knit community encourages residents to expand their vibrant social life while nurturing their health and wellness.

Meadow Woods offers comprehensive services such as scheduled housekeeping and transportation, resident-centered enrichment programs, caregivers available 24/7, well-balanced daily meals, a full-service salon, indoor lounge areas, outdoor common areas, and ADLs.

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Ranking Methodology

How we rank these nursing homes

Every nursing home above is evaluated across five weighted categories using CMS data including Care Compare, Payroll-Based Journal, and Medicare Cost Reports.

  • CMS data
  • 5 weighted categories
  • Updated quarterly
Full methodology

Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Care Quality
  • 20%
    Staffing
  • 20%
    Regulatory
  • 20%
    Operational
  • 5%
    Environment
01

Care Quality 35%

The largest single share of every ranking. CMS star ratings and quality measures that reflect actual care delivered to residents.

  • Includes
  • Overall Rating
  • Health Inspection
  • QM Rating
  • Long-Stay QM
  • Short-Stay QM
02

Staffing Adequacy 20%

The strongest predictor of resident outcomes. Volume and stability of nursing care, drawn from CMS Payroll-Based Journal.

  • Includes
  • Nurse Hrs/Res/Day
  • RN vs State
  • Total Nurse Staff Hrs vs State
  • RN Turnover
03

Regulatory & Safety Record 20%

Inspection patterns that star ratings can mask. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

  • Includes
  • Citations
  • Citations/Inspection
  • Severe Citations
  • Fines
  • Accreditations
04

Operational & Financial Stability 20%

Stable operations and sound finances are leading indicators of consistent care over time.

  • Includes
  • Occupancy vs State
  • Avg Length of Stay
  • Revenue
  • Payroll %
  • Years in Operation
  • Admin Tenure
05

Environment & Accessibility 5%

Context that matters to families but doesn't directly measure clinical care. Weighted lower for nursing homes than for assisted or independent living.

  • Includes
  • Walk Score
  • BBB Rating
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Frequently Asked Questions about Nursing Homes in Bloomington, MN

What's the difference between assisted living and a nursing home in Minnesota?

Assisted living in Minnesota is a residential model focused on housing, hospitality, and help with daily activities. Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses for residents with significant health needs, and are regulated more strictly under both state and federal CMS rules.

Does Minnesota Medicaid cover nursing home care?

Yes — Minnesota Medicaid covers nursing home care for residents who meet income, asset, and medical-need eligibility requirements. Most CMS-certified nursing homes accept Medicaid as a primary payer once long-term-care eligibility is established.

What is nursing home care?

Nursing homes (also called skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses, rehabilitation services, and long-term custodial care for residents with significant health or functional needs.

How many nursing homes are listed on this page?

This page features 5 nursing homes in Bloomington, MN. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right nursing home in Bloomington, MN?

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 Bloomington, MN, 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 nursing homes in Bloomington, MN?

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.