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Page 10 of Best Nursing Homes in Minnesota

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 98 nursing homes in 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: 3.2/ 5The average Overall CMS Rating for all CMS-certified nursing homes in Minnesota. 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: 4.1/ 5The average Staffing Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in Minnesota. 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: 2.8/ 5The average Health Inspection Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in Minnesota. 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

Compare Nursing Homes around Minnesota

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 to lowest based on our ranking methodology.

Presbyterian Homes of Bloomington
NH
AL
IL
MC
SNF
Bloomington (West Bloomington)
111
Facility 111
MN AVG 61
Rank #97 / 528
81.1%
Facility 81.1%
MN AVG 72.9
Rank #111 / 282
+11%
5.39
Facility 5.39
MN AVG 4.77
Rank #13 / 67
+16%+13%
$0
Facility $0
MN AVG $47.9k
Rank #1 / 67
12
Facility 12
MN AVG 23.2
Rank #10 / 67
4.0
Facility 4.0
MN AVG 3.8
Rank #32 / 67
-90-
37
Facility 37
MN AVG 43
Rank #357 / 632
Michelle Sullivan
$15.1MFiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility $15.1MFiscal year ending 09/2023
MN AVG $9.9M
Rank #10 / 67
$14.0MFiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility $14.0MFiscal year ending 09/2023
MN AVG $4.9M
Rank #9 / 67
93.1%Fiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility 93.1%Fiscal year ending 09/2023
MN AVG 50.7%
Rank #45 / 67
245556
Trillium Woods
NH
AL
IL
MC
SNF
Plymouth (Glacier Vista)
44
Facility 44
MN AVG 61
Rank #273 / 528
72.7%
Facility 72.7%
MN AVG 72.9
Rank #175 / 282
0%
6.18
Facility 6.18
MN AVG 4.77
Rank #5 / 67
+8%+30%
$0
Facility $0
MN AVG $47.9k
Rank #1 / 67
4
Facility 4
MN AVG 23.2
Rank #1 / 67
2.0
Facility 2.0
MN AVG 3.8
Rank #3 / 67
-32A+
4
Facility 4
MN AVG 43
Rank #585 / 632
Lcs Trillium Woods Jv LLC
$3.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $3.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MN AVG $9.9M
Rank #11 / 67
$8.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $8.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MN AVG $4.9M
Rank #22 / 67
223.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 223.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
MN AVG 50.7%
Rank #61 / 67
245627
Redeemer Health Care Center
NH
HOS
PC
RC
SNF
Minneapolis (Powderhorn)
119
Facility 119
MN AVG 61
Rank #77 / 528
93.9%
Facility 93.9%
MN AVG 72.9
Rank #45 / 282
+29%
5.23
Facility 5.23
MN AVG 4.77
Rank #17 / 67
-28%+10%
$0
Facility $0
MN AVG $47.9k
Rank #1 / 67
25
Facility 25
MN AVG 23.2
Rank #30 / 67
5.0
Facility 5.0
MN AVG 3.8
Rank #46 / 67
-112-
95
Facility 95
MN AVG 43
Rank #3 / 632
Danny Colgan
$15.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $15.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MN AVG $9.9M
Rank #24 / 67
$9.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $9.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MN AVG $4.9M
Rank #16 / 67
63.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 63.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
MN AVG 50.7%
Rank #24 / 67
245520
Pelican Valley Senior Living
NH
AL
HOS
MC
RC
SNF
Pelican Rapids (East Mill Avenue)
28
Facility 28
MN AVG 61
Rank #344 / 528
91.1%
Facility 91.1%
MN AVG 72.9
Rank #63 / 282
+25%
5.36
Facility 5.36
MN AVG 4.77
Rank #13 / 67
-10%+12%
$0
Facility $0
MN AVG $47.9k
Rank #1 / 67
9
Facility 9
MN AVG 23.2
Rank #8 / 67
3.0
Facility 3.0
MN AVG 3.8
Rank #14 / 67
-26-
58
Facility 58
MN AVG 43
Rank #191 / 632
Pelican Valley Health Center
$4.2MFiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility $4.2MFiscal year ending 09/2023
MN AVG $9.9M
Rank #50 / 67
$4.6MFiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility $4.6MFiscal year ending 09/2023
MN AVG $4.9M
Rank #48 / 67
110.5%Fiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility 110.5%Fiscal year ending 09/2023
MN AVG 50.7%
Rank #38 / 67
245373
Interlude Restorative Suites
NH
SNF
Plymouth (Campus Drive)
50
Facility 50
MN AVG 61
Rank #257 / 528
96.6%
Facility 96.6%
MN AVG 72.9
Rank #35 / 282
+33%
5.01
Facility 5.01
MN AVG 4.77
Rank #23 / 67
+45%+5%
$0
Facility $0
MN AVG $47.9k
Rank #1 / 67
19
Facility 19
MN AVG 23.2
Rank #23 / 67
3.2
Facility 3.2
MN AVG 3.8
Rank #18 / 67
248-
34
Facility 34
MN AVG 43
Rank #376 / 632
Allina Health System
$8.8M*Fiscal year ending 12/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
Facility $8.8M*Fiscal year ending 12/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
MN AVG $9.9M
Rank #39 / 67
$6.1M*Fiscal year ending 12/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
Facility $6.1M*Fiscal year ending 12/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
MN AVG $4.9M
Rank #38 / 67
68.9%*Fiscal year ending 12/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
Facility 68.9%*Fiscal year ending 12/2022These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.
MN AVG 50.7%
Rank #40 / 67
245624
Boundary Waters Care Center
NH
HOS
RC
SNF
Ely
42
Facility 42
MN AVG 61
Rank #280 / 528
69.5%
Facility 69.5%
MN AVG 72.9
Rank #184 / 282
-5%
4.50
Facility 4.50
MN AVG 4.77
Rank #41 / 67
+4%-6%
$0
Facility $0
MN AVG $47.9k
Rank #1 / 67
21
Facility 21
MN AVG 23.2
Rank #25 / 67
7.0
Facility 7.0
MN AVG 3.8
Rank #63 / 67
129-
61
Facility 61
MN AVG 43
Rank #159 / 632
Michael Forsman
$4.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $4.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MN AVG $9.9M
Rank #58 / 67
$3.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $3.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MN AVG $4.9M
Rank #56 / 67
74.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 74.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
MN AVG 50.7%
Rank #4 / 67
245138
Charter House
NH
HOS
IL
SNF
Nw Rochester (Lincolnshire - Arbor Glen)
330
Facility 330
MN AVG 61
Rank #3 / 528
--
8.80
Facility 8.80
MN AVG 4.77
Rank #1 / 67
+8%+85%
$8.8k
Facility $8.8k
MN AVG $47.9k
Rank #36 / 67
14
Facility 14
MN AVG 23.2
Rank #12 / 67
2.8
Facility 2.8
MN AVG 3.8
Rank #12 / 67
115A+
59
Facility 59
MN AVG 43
Rank #185 / 632
Gianrico Farrugia
$19.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $19.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MN AVG $9.9M
Rank #6 / 67
$9.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $9.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MN AVG $4.9M
Rank #10 / 67
51.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 51.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
MN AVG 50.7%
Rank #50 / 67
245282
Folkestone
NH
AL
IL
MC
SNF
Wayzata (South Wayzata Boulevard)
90
Facility 90
MN AVG 61
Rank #142 / 528
32.2%
Facility 32.2%
MN AVG 72.9
Rank #266 / 282
-56%
5.60
Facility 5.60
MN AVG 4.77
Rank #10 / 67
-24%+18%
$0
Facility $0
MN AVG $47.9k
Rank #1 / 67
9
Facility 9
MN AVG 23.2
Rank #8 / 67
3.0
Facility 3.0
MN AVG 3.8
Rank #14 / 67
-29-
53
Facility 53
MN AVG 43
Rank #233 / 632
Mark Specht
$4.1MFiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility $4.1MFiscal year ending 09/2023
MN AVG $9.9M
Rank #23 / 67
$7.7MFiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility $7.7MFiscal year ending 09/2023
MN AVG $4.9M
Rank #27 / 67
185.2%Fiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility 185.2%Fiscal year ending 09/2023
MN AVG 50.7%
Rank #60 / 67
245621
Lifecare Medical Center
NH
AL
HOS
PC
SNF
Se Roseau
45
Facility 45
MN AVG 61
Rank #270 / 528
--
5.95
Facility 5.95
MN AVG 4.77
Rank #8 / 67
+1%+25%
$0
Facility $0
MN AVG $47.9k
Rank #1 / 67
6
Facility 6
MN AVG 23.2
Rank #5 / 67
2.0
Facility 2.0
MN AVG 3.8
Rank #3 / 67
-33-
58
Facility 58
MN AVG 43
Rank #191 / 632
Megan Comstock---245616
Asst Lvg In Heritage Hall
NH
AL
IL
MC
SNF
Bloomington (West Bloomington)
52
Facility 52
MN AVG 61
Rank #248 / 528
--
5.15
Facility 5.15
MN AVG 4.77
Rank #17 / 67
+33%+8%
$0
Facility $0
MN AVG $47.9k
Rank #1 / 67
16
Facility 16
MN AVG 23.2
Rank #14 / 67
4.0
Facility 4.0
MN AVG 3.8
Rank #32 / 67
169-
50
Facility 50
MN AVG 43
Rank #250 / 632
Mn Masonic Elder Services
$27.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $27.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MN AVG $9.9M
Rank #1 / 67
$22.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $22.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MN AVG $4.9M
Rank #1 / 67
81.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 81.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
MN AVG 50.7%
Rank #12 / 67
245343
Haven Homes Assisted Living
NH
AL
HOS
IL
MC
RC
SNF
Maple Plain
106
Facility 106
MN AVG 61
Rank #110 / 528
--
4.56
Facility 4.56
MN AVG 4.77
Rank #38 / 67
-27%-4%
$0
Facility $0
MN AVG $47.9k
Rank #1 / 67
8
Facility 8
MN AVG 23.2
Rank #6 / 67
2.7
Facility 2.7
MN AVG 3.8
Rank #11 / 67
-63-
45
Facility 45
MN AVG 43
Rank #295 / 632
Kathryn Novotny
$10.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $10.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MN AVG $9.9M
Rank #37 / 67
$5.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $5.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MN AVG $4.9M
Rank #42 / 67
49.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 49.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
MN AVG 50.7%
Rank #51 / 67
245497
Grand Village
NH
SNF
Grand Rapids
114
Facility 114
MN AVG 61
Rank #95 / 528
53.6%
Facility 53.6%
MN AVG 72.9
Rank #226 / 282
-26%
4.75
Facility 4.75
MN AVG 4.77
Rank #28 / 67
-62%0%
$0
Facility $0
MN AVG $47.9k
Rank #1 / 67
21
Facility 21
MN AVG 23.2
Rank #25 / 67
3.0
Facility 3.0
MN AVG 3.8
Rank #14 / 67
161-
5
Facility 5
MN AVG 43
Rank #581 / 632
County Of Itasca
$11.2MFiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility $11.2MFiscal year ending 09/2023
MN AVG $9.9M
Rank #29 / 67
$7.6MFiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility $7.6MFiscal year ending 09/2023
MN AVG $4.9M
Rank #25 / 67
68.4%Fiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility 68.4%Fiscal year ending 09/2023
MN AVG 50.7%
Rank #32 / 67
245368
Chosen Valley Assisted Living
NH
AL
HOS
IL
SNF
Se Chatfield
40
Facility 40
MN AVG 61
Rank #293 / 528
--
4.74
Facility 4.74
MN AVG 4.77
Rank #33 / 67
-53%-1%
$0
Facility $0
MN AVG $47.9k
Rank #1 / 67
18
Facility 18
MN AVG 23.2
Rank #19 / 67
3.0
Facility 3.0
MN AVG 3.8
Rank #14 / 67
172-
43
Facility 43
MN AVG 43
Rank #308 / 632
Mary Allen
$9.2MFiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility $9.2MFiscal year ending 09/2023
MN AVG $9.9M
Rank #40 / 67
$6.2MFiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility $6.2MFiscal year ending 09/2023
MN AVG $4.9M
Rank #36 / 67
67.4%Fiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility 67.4%Fiscal year ending 09/2023
MN AVG 50.7%
Rank #25 / 67
245423
Jones-Harrison Senior Living
NH
AL
MC
SNF
Minneapolis (Calhoun Isles)
53
Facility 53
MN AVG 61
Rank #247 / 528
92.5%
Facility 92.5%
MN AVG 72.9
Rank #57 / 282
+27%
5.11
Facility 5.11
MN AVG 4.77
Rank #21 / 67
+38%+7%
$0
Facility $0
MN AVG $47.9k
Rank #1 / 67
35
Facility 35
MN AVG 23.2
Rank #46 / 67
4.4
Facility 4.4
MN AVG 3.8
Rank #39 / 67
-49-
56
Facility 56
MN AVG 43
Rank #212 / 632
Marcia Diracles
$13.5MFiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility $13.5MFiscal year ending 09/2023
MN AVG $9.9M
Rank #20 / 67
$12.2MFiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility $12.2MFiscal year ending 09/2023
MN AVG $4.9M
Rank #13 / 67
90.4%Fiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility 90.4%Fiscal year ending 09/2023
MN AVG 50.7%
Rank #11 / 67
245460
Friendship Village of Bloomington
NH
AL
IL
MC
SNF
Bloomington (West Bloomington)
85
Facility 85
MN AVG 61
Rank #158 / 528
84.7%
Facility 84.7%
MN AVG 72.9
Rank #96 / 282
+16%
4.76
Facility 4.76
MN AVG 4.77
Rank #28 / 67
+2%0%
$99.5k
Facility $99.5k
MN AVG $47.9k
Rank #59 / 67
18
Facility 18
MN AVG 23.2
Rank #19 / 67
6.0
Facility 6.0
MN AVG 3.8
Rank #58 / 67
172-
16
Facility 16
MN AVG 43
Rank #525 / 632
Jennifer Bever
$29.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $29.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MN AVG $9.9M
Rank #3 / 67
$15.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $15.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MN AVG $4.9M
Rank #5 / 67
53.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 53.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
MN AVG 50.7%
Rank #53 / 67
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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 Minnesota

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 98 nursing homes in Minnesota. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right nursing home 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 nursing homes 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.