Browse communities by city and county.
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.
The facility name. Click to view the full profile page on Assisted Living Magazine, including photos, services, and contact info.
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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.
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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.
RC (Respite Care):
Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break.
IL (Independent Living):
Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
HC (Home Care):
Professional care delivered in the person's own home, from companionship to skilled nursing.
HOS (Hospice Care):
Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
PC (Palliative Care):
Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative treatment.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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A 0–100 score of a facility's regulatory inspection record, shown as a letter and compared with other facilities of the same kind in the same state. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine grade. It is not a government rating. A dash means we have no inspection data for that facility.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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CMS Certification Number: the unique federal identifier for this skilled nursing provider.
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| Valley View Manor | NH HOS RC SNF | Lamberton | 50
Facility
50
MN AVG
87
Rank
#64 / 94 |
55.2%
Facility
55.2%
MN AVG
78.8%
Rank
#53 / 61 | -30% | 4.90
Facility
4.90
MN AVG
4.77
Rank
#29 / 66 | C- | -12% | +3% | $81.4k
Facility
$81.4k
MN AVG
$47.9k
Rank
#54 / 66 | 52
Facility
52
MN AVG
23.2
Rank
#59 / 66 | 4.7
Facility
4.7
MN AVG
3.8
Rank
#38 / 66 | 2 | 28 | - |
31
Facility
31
MN AVG
49
Rank
#77 / 104 | Shawna Dorr-Jones | $3.9MFiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility
$3.9MFiscal year ending 09/2023
MN AVG
$11.0M
Rank
#60 / 62 | $2.1MFiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility
$2.1MFiscal year ending 09/2023
MN AVG
$7.2M
Rank
#61 / 62 | 53.5%Fiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility
53.5%Fiscal year ending 09/2023
MN AVG
70.4%
Rank
#44 / 62 | 245378 | ||||
| Auburn Meadows LLC | NH AL IL MC SNF | Waconia | 75
Facility
75
MN AVG
87
Rank
#46 / 94 | - | - | 4.36
Facility
4.36
MN AVG
4.77
Rank
#42 / 66 | ? | -13% | -9% | $10.4k
Facility
$10.4k
MN AVG
$47.9k
Rank
#37 / 66 | 35
Facility
35
MN AVG
23.2
Rank
#45 / 66 | 8.8
Facility
8.8
MN AVG
3.8
Rank
#66 / 66 | 1 | 35 | - |
61
Facility
61
MN AVG
49
Rank
#35 / 104 | Amy Gohdes-Luhman | $4.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$4.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MN AVG
$11.0M
Rank
#50 / 62 | $3.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$3.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MN AVG
$7.2M
Rank
#52 / 62 | 68.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
68.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
MN AVG
70.4%
Rank
#18 / 62 | 245583 | ||||
| The Emeralds at Grand Rapids | NH AL MC SNF | Grand Rapids (Wagon Wheel Mobile Home Park) | 93
Facility
93
MN AVG
87
Rank
#33 / 94 |
48.7%
Facility
48.7%
MN AVG
78.8%
Rank
#58 / 61 | -38% | 3.65
Facility
3.65
MN AVG
4.77
Rank
#65 / 66 | C+ | -2% | -23% | $38.5k
Facility
$38.5k
MN AVG
$47.9k
Rank
#44 / 66 | 58
Facility
58
MN AVG
23.2
Rank
#61 / 66 | 5.3
Facility
5.3
MN AVG
3.8
Rank
#47 / 66 | 3 | 45 | - |
9
Facility
9
MN AVG
49
Rank
#94 / 104 | - | $7.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$7.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MN AVG
$11.0M
Rank
#39 / 62 | $3.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$3.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MN AVG
$7.2M
Rank
#49 / 62 | 46.9%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
46.9%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
MN AVG
70.4%
Rank
#58 / 62 | 245495 | ||||
| South Shore Care Center | NH HOS MC RC SNF | Worthington | 69
Facility
69
MN AVG
87
Rank
#51 / 94 |
75.7%
Facility
75.7%
MN AVG
78.8%
Rank
#40 / 61 | -4% | 4.12
Facility
4.12
MN AVG
4.77
Rank
#49 / 66 | D | +28% | -13% | $160.7k
Facility
$160.7k
MN AVG
$47.9k
Rank
#62 / 66 | 61
Facility
61
MN AVG
23.2
Rank
#62 / 66 | 6.8
Facility
6.8
MN AVG
3.8
Rank
#59 / 66 | 5 | 52 | - |
5
Facility
5
MN AVG
49
Rank
#101 / 104 | Cbay Worthington Holdings LLC | $4.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$4.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MN AVG
$11.0M
Rank
#53 / 62 | $1.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$1.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MN AVG
$7.2M
Rank
#62 / 62 | 42.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
42.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
MN AVG
70.4%
Rank
#61 / 62 | 245596 | ||||
| Thorne Crest Retirement Center | NH AL IL MC RC SNF | Albert Lea | 105
Facility
105
MN AVG
87
Rank
#28 / 94 |
44.8%
Facility
44.8%
MN AVG
78.8%
Rank
#59 / 61 | -43% | 4.03
Facility
4.03
MN AVG
4.77
Rank
#54 / 66 | ? | -25% | -15% | $43.1k
Facility
$43.1k
MN AVG
$47.9k
Rank
#47 / 66 | 36
Facility
36
MN AVG
23.2
Rank
#46 / 66 | 4.0
Facility
4.0
MN AVG
3.8
Rank
#27 / 66 | 3 | 47 | - |
84
Facility
84
MN AVG
49
Rank
#6 / 104 | Jennifer Wood | $8.3MFiscal year ending 08/2024
Facility
$8.3MFiscal year ending 08/2024
MN AVG
$11.0M
Rank
#36 / 62 | $5.4MFiscal year ending 08/2024
Facility
$5.4MFiscal year ending 08/2024
MN AVG
$7.2M
Rank
#34 / 62 | 64.1%Fiscal year ending 08/2024
Facility
64.1%Fiscal year ending 08/2024
MN AVG
70.4%
Rank
#25 / 62 | 245425 | ||||
| Lincoln Lane Villa | NH AL HC HOS SNF | Hendricks | 16
Facility
16
MN AVG
87
Rank
#91 / 94 |
93.8%
Facility
93.8%
MN AVG
78.8%
Rank
#12 / 61 | +19% | 4.47
Facility
4.47
MN AVG
4.77
Rank
#39 / 66 | ? | -58% | -6% | $0
Facility
$0
MN AVG
$47.9k
Rank
#1 / 66 | 22
Facility
22
MN AVG
23.2
Rank
#25 / 66 | 7.3
Facility
7.3
MN AVG
3.8
Rank
#61 / 66 | - | 15 | - |
23
Facility
23
MN AVG
49
Rank
#84 / 104 | - | - | - | - | 245467 | ||||
| Highland Chateau Health + Rehabilitation Clinic | - | NH HOS MC RC SNF | St Paul (Highland Park) | 64
Facility
64
MN AVG
87
Rank
#53 / 94 |
84.4%
Facility
84.4%
MN AVG
78.8%
Rank
#28 / 61 | +7% | 5.18
Facility
5.18
MN AVG
4.77
Rank
#20 / 66 | D- | - | - | - | +74% | +9% | $67.6k
Facility
$67.6k
MN AVG
$47.9k
Rank
#53 / 66 | 98
Facility
98
MN AVG
23.2
Rank
#65 / 66 | 6.1
Facility
6.1
MN AVG
3.8
Rank
#55 / 66 | 5 | 54 | A+ |
59
Facility
59
MN AVG
49
Rank
#41 / 104 | Marcus Parence | $7.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$7.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MN AVG
$11.0M
Rank
#40 / 62 | $4.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$4.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MN AVG
$7.2M
Rank
#47 / 62 | 58.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
58.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
MN AVG
70.4%
Rank
#35 / 62 | 245028 |
| Centennial Gardens for Nursing and Rehabilitation | - | NH | N Minneapolis (Bassett Creek) | 85
Facility
85
MN AVG
87
Rank
#38 / 94 |
80.4%
Facility
80.4%
MN AVG
78.8%
Rank
#34 / 61 | +2% | 4.79
Facility
4.79
MN AVG
4.77
Rank
#32 / 66 | F | - | - | - | -40% | +1% | $174.0k
Facility
$174.0k
MN AVG
$47.9k
Rank
#63 / 66 | 159
Facility
159
MN AVG
23.2
Rank
#66 / 66 | 5.1
Facility
5.1
MN AVG
3.8
Rank
#46 / 66 | 12 | 68 | - |
32
Facility
32
MN AVG
49
Rank
#76 / 104 | George Katz | $8.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$8.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MN AVG
$11.0M
Rank
#35 / 62 | $7.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$7.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MN AVG
$7.2M
Rank
#24 / 62 | 85.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
85.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
MN AVG
70.4%
Rank
#10 / 62 | 245289 |
| Crossroads Care Center | - | NH AL IL MC PC RC SNF | Worthington | 52
Facility
52
MN AVG
87
Rank
#58 / 94 | - | - | - | ? | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
66
Facility
66
MN AVG
49
Rank
#27 / 104 | $3.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$3.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MN AVG
$11.0M
Rank
#62 / 62 | $2.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$2.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MN AVG
$7.2M
Rank
#59 / 62 | 59.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
59.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
MN AVG
70.4%
Rank
#34 / 62 | 245395 | |
| Hopkins Restorative Care Center | - | NH HOS MC PC SNF | Hopkins | 52
Facility
52
MN AVG
87
Rank
#58 / 94 | - | - | - | ? | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
34
Facility
34
MN AVG
49
Rank
#71 / 104 | $5.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$5.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MN AVG
$11.0M
Rank
#44 / 62 | $3.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$3.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MN AVG
$7.2M
Rank
#48 / 62 | 64%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
64%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
MN AVG
70.4%
Rank
#26 / 62 | 245052 |
Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each nursing home is ranked against every other MN nursing home we track that reports that metric, not just the 104 on this page. See how we rank facilities
Offering assisted living services, Augustana Health Care Center of Minneapolis is a residential care community in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Set in a vibrant urban neighborhood near downtown on Aldrich Avenue South, the community provides care to those needing assistance with activities of daily living.
Its surrounding area is also a Walker’s Paradise, as reflected in its Walk Score of 96, suggesting that most errands are available within walking distance, and a vehicle is not generally required. This also provides convenient access for visiting families.
An in-person tour is suggested for interested families exploring care options to know more about Augustana Health Care Center of Minneapolis’s available care services, accommodations, staff qualifications, insurance and payment acceptance, dining programs, and recreational opportunities.
Boasting a legacy of innovative care in Saint Louis Park, Minnesota, Saint Therese is an idyllic senior living community that offers a wide range of care options to accommodate individual lifestyle preferences and care needs. The community offers independent living, assisted living, long-term care, transitional care, memory care, and hospice & palliative care, ensuring all of its residents’ needs are met. Residents are guaranteed to thrive with inviting residences and community spaces, convenient amenities, hardworking employees and friendly neighbors.
Residents are provided with an abundance of opportunities to stay active and healthy with onsite wellness and fitness programs, personal care services such as a barber and beauty salon, and a brimming calendar of engaging activities. The community also offers their pastoral care program that supports residents’ spiritual needs with regular Mass and ecumenical worship services. At Saint Therese, residents are guaranteed to be met with compassionate care and assistance in every stage of their retirement, empowering them to continue living fully and happily.
Maple Care Homes of Brooklyn Park provides memory care, nursing home care, and skilled nursing in Minneapolis, MN. Memory care offers a supervised setting for a resident living with dementia, while skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock.
The home has five beds, making it a smaller community where staff and residents can get to know each other. Private rooms give one resident their own room, while shared rooms can suit someone who wants a roommate.
Rochester West Health Services offers nursing home care, memory care, palliative care, respite care, and skilled nursing in Rochester, MN. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, while skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock.
Palliative care focuses on comfort and symptom management for someone living with serious illness, and respite care provides a short stay when a family caregiver needs to travel or recover. The range of care types may suit a family seeking ongoing nursing support, a secured setting for someone with memory related needs, or short term care during a caregiver’s absence; a Walk Score of 31 places the area in a car dependent setting, meaning most errands require a car or a ride, so a resident who no longer drives would generally need transportation for those trips.
Providing plenty of opportunities for intergenerational interaction and meaningful connections, Saint Therese of Corcoran is a reliable senior living community in Hennepin County, Maple Grove, MN, offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Settled into a walkable neighborhood surrounded by open spaces, bike paths, parks and countryside, the community fosters an active and vibrant lifestyle. The community takes on an individualized approach to care, providing residents with personalized care plans that are tailored to their unique needs.
At Saint Therese of Corcoran, residents maintain the independence they want with the level of daily support they need. In addition to personalized care, the community offers plenty of opportunities for social interaction, enjoyment and wellness through their wide array of engaging activities and amenities. Here, residents are free to take a class of their liking, swim in the indoor pool, shop at a farmer’s market, and work out in the fitness center. Whatever it is you want to do, Saint Therese of Corcoran is there to assist you in living the retirement lifestyle that you desire.
Enjoy your retirement life in peace and serenity at Truman Manor, a quiet and inviting senior living community set in Truman, Minnesota, offering assisted living services. The community features an array of 55+ apartments that give residents a snug and comfortable space for relaxing or spending time with friends and families. Here, residents receive compassionate support with their daily life routines, from grooming to medication management, and appointment setting for a comfortable living experience.
The community offers plenty of social activities to encourage interaction and the development of residents personal skills, elevating their sense of belonging within the community. Convenient services, such as laundry and housekeeping services are also offered to free residents from time-consuming and tiring chores. With delicious meals served three times a day, residents can say goodbye to cooking while ensuring they always have the energy to stay active throughout the day.
Every nursing home above is evaluated across five weighted categories using CMS data including Care Compare, Payroll-Based Journal, and Medicare Cost Reports. Rank badges compare each home against other nursing homes in the same state — never against assisted living, memory care, or independent living communities.
The largest single share of every ranking. CMS star ratings and quality measures that reflect actual care delivered to residents.
The strongest predictor of resident outcomes. Volume and stability of nursing care, drawn from CMS Payroll-Based Journal.
Inspection patterns that star ratings can mask. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.
Stable operations and sound finances are leading indicators of consistent care over time.
Context that matters to families but doesn't directly measure clinical care. Weighted lower for nursing homes than for assisted or independent living.
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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.
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.
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.
This page features 104 nursing homes in Minnesota. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.
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.
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.
