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Best Nursing Homes in Hennepin County, MN

Reviewed by Dr. Jordan Weiss
Updated Jan 2026
We analyzed 5 homes in Hennepin County, MN

Sources: CMS Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and Minnesota Department of Health, Office of Aging and Long Term Care.

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5 facilities compared · CMS & MN Dept. of Health data · Updated Apr 2026

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Lakehouse Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center
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Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

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Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision.

Minneapolis (Southwest Minneapolis)
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80.9%
Facility 80.9%
MN AVG 79.7%
+2%
3.91
Facility 3.91
MN AVG 4.77
Rank #50 / 68
-25%
-18%
0
Facility 0
MN AVG 1
76
Facility 76
MN AVG 23.2
5.1
Facility 5.1
MN AVG 3.8
1
Facility 1
MN AVG 1.2
224
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81
Facility 81
MN AVG 48
Rank #4 / 50
Lake Harriet Operator Holdings Llc
$22.1M
Facility $22.1M
MN AVG $9.9M
Rank #10 / 68
$8.9M
Facility $8.9M
MN AVG $4.9M
Rank #15 / 68
40.2%
Facility 40.2%
MN AVG 50.7%
Rank #51 / 68
245055
The Villas at Robbinsdale
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

Robbinsdale
75
88.0%
Facility 88.0%
MN AVG 79.7%
+10%
3.94
Facility 3.94
MN AVG 4.77
Rank #50 / 68
+52%
-17%
2
Facility 2
MN AVG 1
37
Facility 37
MN AVG 23.2
3.7
Facility 3.7
MN AVG 3.8
2
Facility 2
MN AVG 1.2
69
-
41
Facility 41
MN AVG 48
Rank #28 / 50
-
$9.1M
Facility $9.1M
MN AVG $9.9M
Rank #41 / 68
$3.6M
Facility $3.6M
MN AVG $4.9M
Rank #54 / 68
39.9%
Facility 39.9%
MN AVG 50.7%
Rank #53 / 68
245417
The Villas at Bryn Mawr
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

Minneapolis (Harrison)
105
75.0%
Facility 75.0%
MN AVG 79.7%
-6%
3.73
Facility 3.73
MN AVG 4.77
Rank #59 / 68
-25%
-22%
1
Facility 1
MN AVG 1
58
Facility 58
MN AVG 23.2
5.3
Facility 5.3
MN AVG 3.8
4
Facility 4
MN AVG 1.2
104
-
55
Facility 55
MN AVG 48
Rank #23 / 50
-
$9.2M
Facility $9.2M
MN AVG $9.9M
Rank #40 / 68
$4.3M
Facility $4.3M
MN AVG $4.9M
Rank #45 / 68
46.2%
Facility 46.2%
MN AVG 50.7%
Rank #38 / 68
245203
Centennial Gardens for Nursing and Rehabilitation
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NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

Minneapolis (Bassett Creek)
85
-
Facility -
MN AVG 79.7%
-
-
Facility -
MN AVG 4.77
-
-
-
-
-
0
Facility 0
MN AVG 1
0
Facility 0
MN AVG 23.2
0.0
Facility 0.0
MN AVG 3.8
0
Facility 0
MN AVG 1.2
-
-
32
Facility 32
MN AVG 48
-
-
Facility -
MN AVG $9.9M
-
Facility -
MN AVG $4.9M
-
Facility -
MN AVG 50.7%
-
Covenant Living of Golden Valley
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AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

Golden Valley
-
-
Facility -
MN AVG 79.7%
-
-
Facility -
MN AVG 4.77
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-
-
-
-
0
Facility 0
MN AVG 1
0
Facility 0
MN AVG 23.2
0.0
Facility 0.0
MN AVG 3.8
0
Facility 0
MN AVG 1.2
-
-
48
Facility 48
MN AVG 48
-
-
Facility -
MN AVG $9.9M
-
Facility -
MN AVG $4.9M
-
Facility -
MN AVG 50.7%
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Surrounded by delightful local amenities in Minneapolis, MN, Lakehouse Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center is a distinct community that offers short-term rehabilitation and long-term care. With the community’s comprehensive care, including transitional care, memory care, respite care, and hospice care, residents can rest assured of receiving the utmost care for their ever-changing needs. Focus on the things you truly enjoy with a compassionate and highly trained team helping with your daily living activities and household responsibilities.

Meet new friends and gain meaningful experiences with a jam-packed calendar of fun activities and engaging programs dedicated to residents’ leisure and wellness. Mealtimes are also something to anticipate, with delightful and healthy meals catering to dietary needs and preferences. Receive the highest quality of care with the community’s different levels of care and state-of-the-art amenities.

Overview of Lakehouse Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center

Surrounded by delightful local amenities in Minneapolis, MN, Lakehouse Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center is a distinct community that offers short-term rehabilitation and long-term care. With the community’s comprehensive care, including transitional care, memory care, respite care, and hospice care, residents can rest assured of receiving the utmost care for their ever-changing needs. Focus on the things you truly enjoy with a compassionate and highly trained team helping with your daily living activities and household responsibilities.

Meet new friends and gain meaningful experiences with a jam-packed calendar of fun activities and engaging programs dedicated to residents’ leisure and wellness. Mealtimes are also something to anticipate, with delightful and healthy meals catering to dietary needs and preferences. Receive the highest quality of care with the community’s different levels of care and state-of-the-art amenities.

What does this home offer?

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Pets Allowed: Yes, Pets Allowed

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Housing Options: Private / Shared Shared

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Building Type: Mid-rise

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Contact Lakehouse Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center

Ideally located near North Memorial Health – Robbinsdale Hospital in Robbinsdale, MN, The Villas at Robbinsdale is a dependable community that offers short-term rehabilitation and long-term care. Here, residents enjoy the highest quality of life with a compassionate and highly trained team attending to their needs around the clock. Through a holistic approach to care, residents can ease their worries and do the things they love with ease.

With a full calendar of engaging events and enriching activities, residents are encouraged to live actively and interact with their surroundings. Therapy services, including physical, occupational, and speech therapy, and physician services are also provided to improve residents’ living experiences. Delightful and healthy meals are also served for residents’ nutritional needs and tastes. The community is an enticing option for those looking for comprehensive care to live a blissful retirement.

Overview of The Villas at Robbinsdale

Ideally located near North Memorial Health – Robbinsdale Hospital in Robbinsdale, MN, The Villas at Robbinsdale is a dependable community that offers short-term rehabilitation and long-term care. Here, residents enjoy the highest quality of life with a compassionate and highly trained team attending to their needs around the clock. Through a holistic approach to care, residents can ease their worries and do the things they love with ease.

With a full calendar of engaging events and enriching activities, residents are encouraged to live actively and interact with their surroundings. Therapy services, including physical, occupational, and speech therapy, and physician services are also provided to improve residents’ living experiences. Delightful and healthy meals are also served for residents’ nutritional needs and tastes. The community is an enticing option for those looking for comprehensive care to live a blissful retirement.

What does this home offer?

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Accept Medicaid: Yes

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Housing Options: Semi-Private Rooms

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Building Type: Mid-rise

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Contact The Villas at Robbinsdale

The Villas at Bryn Mawr is a leading community in Minneapolis, MN, dedicated to offering exceptional skilled nursing care and short-term rehabilitation services. They help residents living with an illness or recovering from hospitalization or injury recover their strengths and overall function to continue living their best lives. The community features a team of kind and reliable care professionals to oversee residents’ personalized care plans and ensure they are receiving daily living assistance and 24/7 supervision to maintain their comfort and well-being.

With access to physical, speech, and occupational therapy, residents here can successfully recover their strength, mobility, and skills to get back to doing the things they love. The community also partners with trusted hospice care providers to ensure residents receive compassionate end-of-life care when the time comes. At The Villas at Bryn Mawr, they strive to create a warm and welcoming environment tailored for comfort.

Overview of The Villas at Bryn Mawr

The Villas at Bryn Mawr is a leading community in Minneapolis, MN, dedicated to offering exceptional skilled nursing care and short-term rehabilitation services. They help residents living with an illness or recovering from hospitalization or injury recover their strengths and overall function to continue living their best lives. The community features a team of kind and reliable care professionals to oversee residents’ personalized care plans and ensure they are receiving daily living assistance and 24/7 supervision to maintain their comfort and well-being.

With access to physical, speech, and occupational therapy, residents here can successfully recover their strength, mobility, and skills to get back to doing the things they love. The community also partners with trusted hospice care providers to ensure residents receive compassionate end-of-life care when the time comes. At The Villas at Bryn Mawr, they strive to create a warm and welcoming environment tailored for comfort.

What does this home offer?

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Accept Medicaid: Yes

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Housing Options: Semi-Private Rooms

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Building Type: 2-story

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Contact The Villas at Bryn Mawr

What does this home offer?

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Room Sizes: 490 / 567 / 600 / 670 / 822 sq. ft

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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Building Type: Mid-rise

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Contact Covenant Living of Golden Valley

Centennial Gardens for Nursing and Rehabilitation is a distinct community located in the harmonious neighborhood of Minneapolis, MN, offering skilled nursing. Dedicated to residents’ wellness, the community provides the highest quality of care and assistance tailored to their unique needs and preferences. Enjoy every moment of your later years with the community helping with your day-to-day activities.

Fun activities and enriching events are also conducted for residents to remain active and socially engaged. Healthy meals are also necessary for residents’ well-being, hence, the community serves diverse dining options to cater to their dietary needs and preferences. The community is ideal for those who need supplementary care to live comfortably in retirement, with its comprehensive care and purposely designed amenities.

Overview of Centennial Gardens for Nursing and Rehabilitation

Centennial Gardens for Nursing and Rehabilitation is a distinct community located in the harmonious neighborhood of Minneapolis, MN, offering skilled nursing. Dedicated to residents’ wellness, the community provides the highest quality of care and assistance tailored to their unique needs and preferences. Enjoy every moment of your later years with the community helping with your day-to-day activities.

Fun activities and enriching events are also conducted for residents to remain active and socially engaged. Healthy meals are also necessary for residents’ well-being, hence, the community serves diverse dining options to cater to their dietary needs and preferences. The community is ideal for those who need supplementary care to live comfortably in retirement, with its comprehensive care and purposely designed amenities.

What does this home offer?

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Building Type: 3-story

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Contact Centennial Gardens for Nursing and Rehabilitation

Assisted Living Magazine Ranking Methodology

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How Assisted Living Magazine Evaluates & Scores Nursing Homes

Assisted Living Magazine ranks nursing homes using a rigorous, data-driven scoring model built specifically for skilled nursing.
Because this care level is regulated, clinical outcomes and compliance carry significantly more weight than transparency or digital presence.
Each community receives a ranking based on the factors below, weighted according to their importance in predicting resident safety, care quality, and long-term stability.

Update cadence: Reviewed quarterly, with prompt updates when new reviews, reports, or complaints are filed.

What We Prioritize Most

The largest share of every nursing home’s score — 45% of the total weighting — comes from clinical and regulatory indicators, including:

  • Overall, staffing, and inspection ratings
  • Long-stay and short-stay quality measures
  • Nurse-to-resident and staff-to-resident ratios
  • Health deficiencies and regulatory history
  • Accreditations and positive local news reporting

These factors directly reflect resident safety, care quality, and compliance.

Operational Stability & Resident Support

Another 35% of the score comes from operational and stability signals, such as:

  • Nurse hours per patient per day
  • Occupancy levels and cleanliness citations
  • Administrative stability and ownership quality
  • Readmission rates and registered-nurse turnover
Balancing Additional Factors

The remaining 20% of the score includes contextual elements such as:

  • Year built or renovated
  • Penalties, fines, and preventable readmissions
  • Revenue per bed
  • Administrator tenure

These factors help round out the overall picture but carry less weight because our methodology prioritizes clinical outcomes and regulatory consistency above all else.
The result is a clear, data-driven ranking system that elevates nursing homes delivering exceptional care and long-term resident safety.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What government services provide money for senior housing?

Several government programs offer financial assistance for senior housing in various countries, focusing on the United States for a broad overview:

  • Medicaid: Medicaid is a state and federally funded program that can cover the costs of nursing home care for those who meet eligibility criteria, including income and asset limits. Some states also offer Medicaid waivers that help pay for home and community-based services to prevent or delay nursing home placement.
  • Medicare: Medicare, primarily a health insurance program for people aged 65 and over, does not cover long-term housing costs. However, it can cover short-term stays in a skilled nursing facility under specific conditions following a hospital stay.
  • Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program: This program provides housing for low-income seniors. It offers rental assistance and access to supportive services, such as cleaning, cooking, and transportation.
  • Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) Properties: While not a direct subsidy, LIHTC encourages developers to create affordable housing. Seniors with low incomes can find reduced-rent apartments through this program.
  • State and Local Programs: Many states, counties, and cities offer their own programs to assist seniors with housing costs. These can include property tax relief programs, rental assistance programs, and programs that offer affordable senior housing options.
  • Veterans Affairs (VA): The VA offers several programs for veterans, including the Aid and Attendance benefit, which provides monthly payments to veterans who require the aid of another person, or are housebound, to help cover the cost of care in homes, nursing homes, and assisted living facilities.
  • Social Security: While Social Security primarily provides retirement income, for many seniors, these benefits are a crucial part of their budget, including housing costs.
How do you pick the homes you recommend?

Before recommending homes, we conduct a thorough evaluation on crucial factors that define a senior home such as the quality of care they provide, the reputation of the organization, and a comprehensive review of community testimonials as well. Every detail is assessed to assure that seniors are offered not just senior care options, but trustworthy homes where they can experience the care that they deserve.

Do you help families that need Medicaid?

Yes. Assisting families who need Medicaid is important to us as it plays a crucial role in offering financial support to seniors confronting economic challenges. We would like to keep essential healthcare services accessible to all community members, irrespective of one’s financial circumstances.

How much does this service cost?

We extend our services at no cost, ensuring that families and seniors can benefit from tailored assistance in their search for care and home options. Our ability to offer personalized guidance without charge to families and seniors is made possible through the support and funding from the communities with which we team up. 

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