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Our editorial team analyzed 104 nursing homes in MN using CMS data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank nursing homes in MN
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.
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 TableAL (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.
RESC (Residential Care):
Personal care and daily-living support in a smaller, more intimate residential setting.
IL (Independent Living):
Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
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.
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.
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.
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.
$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.
$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.
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.
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
Interlude Restorative Suites, located in Plymouth, Minnesota, is dedicated to providing outstanding care for seniors, specializing in short-term rehabilitation for a range of conditions, including pulmonary diseases, heart attacks, heart failure, hip or knee surgery, pneumonia, and more. The facility creates a pleasant atmosphere, offering a comforting environment where seniors can receive the care they need. It stands out by providing comprehensive physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy, with customized treatment plans tailored to address specific needs.
Ensuring the well-being of residents, the community has trusted physicians and medical professionals on-site, contributing to a sense of ease and security. Access to acute care is readily available within the community, along with coordinated medication review and reconciliation by pharmacists and clinicians. Interlude Restorative Suites takes a holistic approach to senior care, focusing on individualized treatments and fostering an environment that supports the well-being and recovery of its residents.
Haven Homes Assisted Living is a senior living community in Maple Plain, MN offering nursing home care, assisted living, hospice care, independent living, memory care, respite care, and skilled nursing. Assisted living helps with daily tasks while a resident maintains an apartment, while independent living provides private living without daily care. Memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.
Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock. Respite care supports a short stay when a resident’s usual caregiver needs time away, and hospice care and spiritual care are available for residents receiving end of life services. The range of care levels may be a good fit for a resident whose needs change over time, since the community offers options from independent living through skilled nursing and hospice care.
Haven Homes Assisted Living has 106 beds. Total nurse staffing is 5 hours and 5 minutes per resident each day, representing the total daily nurse time allocated to each resident. Payment options are Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay: Medicare applies to short term skilled care after a hospital stay rather than long term residence, Medicaid can be relevant when savings may not cover a long stay, and private pay means paying directly for care.
Short term rehabilitation is available, allowing a resident to receive rehabilitation services at the community rather than arrange transportation elsewhere. A beauty salon and barber shop provide grooming services on site, the fitness center supports resident exercise, and the outdoor terrace and courtyards provide outdoor areas. Scheduled transportation is available for planned trips, and pets are allowed, so a resident may bring a pet to the community. With a Walk Score of 45, the area is car dependent, meaning most errands require a car or a ride; scheduled transportation may help with planned trips for residents who no longer drive.
Owned by Jeffrey Muencz, Golden LivingCenter in Moorhead is a 42-bed nursing home on 2nd Avenue North in Moorhead, Minnesota. Families can choose from Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay to pay for care.
Residents stay an average of 195 days, including a mix of people recovering after illness or hospitalization and those receiving longer-term nursing care. Nurse staffing averages 4 hours and 5 minutes of care per resident each day. Residents are cared for by registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and nurse aides who work together to provide the hands-on support residents need throughout the day.
The neighborhood has a Walk Score of 48, so a few nearby places are within walking distance, but most errands and visits are easier by car. The setting may appeal to families who prefer a quieter residential area and have reliable transportation.
Chosen Valley Assisted Living is a senior living facility located in Chatfield, MN. It offers assisted living apartments and independent living options for seniors. The facility aims to provide a high quality of life and care for its residents.
Lifecare Medical Center delivers compassionate care and trusted health services to families across northern Minnesota. The center is committed to improving the health and well-being of the community through various wellness programs and support services. With over 45 years of experience, it focuses on providing quality healthcare to its patients.
Jones-Harrison Senior Living offers assisted living, memory care, nursing care, and skilled nursing in Minneapolis, MN. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks while a resident keeps a private living space; memory care provides a secured setting with supervision; nursing care and skilled nursing provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock.
The community has 53 beds and offers studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom residences. A studio is a single private space, while a two-bedroom layout can suit a couple moving together or someone who wants a companion. The combination of care levels may suit a resident whose support needs increase over time.
Opened in 1888, Jones-Harrison Senior Living is in the Calhoun Isles neighborhood. A Walk Score of 56 is somewhat walkable, meaning some errands can be done on foot, so a resident who no longer drives may still manage select errands independently.
The Transitional Care program and rehabilitation services support a temporary period of care and recovery, while respite care offers a short stay for a family whose usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. Total nurse staffing is 5h 25m per resident/day, representing the daily nursing time allocated per resident. Payment options are Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay; Medicare covers short-term skilled care after a hospital stay rather than long-term residence, Medicaid may help when savings do not cover a long stay, and private pay means the resident or family pays directly.
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.
Established in 1958, Mount Olivet Careview Home is a nursing home in Minneapolis, Minnesota, offering nursing care, assisted living, and memory care. The community also offers residential care across two connected buildings. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, allowing more payment options for families navigating care costs. Along with a high occupancy of 97%, the community has an average stay of around 132 days.
An Adult Day Program, semi-independent living, long-term skilled nursing, short-term transitional care, memory care, and hospice care are also offered. This range of services provides convenient access to different levels of support as residents’ needs progress. Furthermore, the community provides access to Mount Olivet Day Services, on-site health services, a Family Hub, and caregiver support groups. Nutritious meals, housekeeping and laundry services, spiritual care, and recreational, social, and educational activities are also part of the community’s daily offerings.
Its surrounding neighborhood is highly walkable, with a Walk Score of 76, making it convenient for visiting family members seeking access to nearby services. This also allows residents to reach local amenities on foot.
Shirley Chapman Sholom East is one of St. Paul’s trusted nursing homes offering a home-like atmosphere. Specializing in short-term rehabilitation and long-term nursing care, the results-driven community is focused on providing a relaxing and rejuvenating recovery journey for its seniors. Its patient-friendly staff delivers quality services to offer the best care possible for its residents.
A Shirley Chapman lifestyle follows the philosophy of a caring, compassionate community that welcomes everyone. Community accommodations are designed to cater to the unique needs of its residents. Featured medical services include therapy (speech, occupational, physical), an on-site x-ray lab and therapy center, orthotic, optometry, podiatry, and audiology services. Amenities include a rooftop, a Chapel, a library, and a salon.
Eventide Catered Living in Moorhead, Minnesota is an oasis of assisted and independent living services that cater to the diverse needs of seniors. Nestled in this vibrant community is a haven that offers not just care, but a gateway to a life that’s holistically healthy, where residents can savor each moment.
At Eventide Catered Living, the heart of community living beats strong. The carefully designed common spaces invite residents to connect and thrive together. Meals that delight the taste buds and home maintenance are seamlessly provided, allowing residents to focus on what truly matters. The dedicated staff, vigilant 24 hours a day, extends personalized care, even aiding with diabetes management and insulin monitoring. This retirement community is an invitation to embrace a life enriched with care, camaraderie, and holistic well-being.
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.
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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.
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 104 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.
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