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Best Nursing Homes in Minnesota

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 90 nursing homes in Minnesota using Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (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

The information below is reported by the Minnesota Department of Health, Health Regulation Division.

51 facilities compared · CMS & MN Dept. of Health data

Trillium Woods
NH
AL
IL
MC
SNF
Plymouth (Glacier Vista)
44
Facility 44
MN AVG 61
Rank #276 / 532
72.7%
Facility 72.7%
MN AVG 79.7%
Rank #214 / 331
-9%
6.18
Facility 6.18
MN AVG 4.77
Rank #6 / 89
+8%+30%
$0
Facility $0
MN AVG $47.9k
Rank #1 / 90
4
Facility 4
MN AVG 23.2
Rank #3 / 90
2.0
Facility 2.0
MN AVG 3.8
Rank #7 / 90
-38A+
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 #13 / 89
$8.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $8.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MN AVG $4.9M
Rank #30 / 89
223.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 223.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
MN AVG 50.7%
Rank #84 / 89
245627
Pelican Valley Senior Living
NH
AL
HOS
MC
RC
SNF
Pelican Rapids (East Mill Avenue)
28
Facility 28
MN AVG 61
Rank #348 / 532
83.8%
Facility 83.8%
MN AVG 79.7%
Rank #124 / 331
+5%
5.36
Facility 5.36
MN AVG 4.77
Rank #15 / 89
-10%+12%
$0
Facility $0
MN AVG $47.9k
Rank #1 / 90
9
Facility 9
MN AVG 23.2
Rank #14 / 90
3.0
Facility 3.0
MN AVG 3.8
Rank #26 / 90
-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 #66 / 89
$4.6MFiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility $4.6MFiscal year ending 09/2023
MN AVG $4.9M
Rank #63 / 89
110.5%Fiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility 110.5%Fiscal year ending 09/2023
MN AVG 50.7%
Rank #50 / 89
245373
Redeemer Health Care Center
NH
HOS
PC
RC
SNF
Minneapolis (Powderhorn)
119
Facility 119
MN AVG 61
Rank #78 / 532
93.9%
Facility 93.9%
MN AVG 79.7%
Rank #47 / 331
+18%
5.23
Facility 5.23
MN AVG 4.77
Rank #20 / 89
-28%+10%
$0
Facility $0
MN AVG $47.9k
Rank #1 / 90
25
Facility 25
MN AVG 23.2
Rank #45 / 90
5.0
Facility 5.0
MN AVG 3.8
Rank #67 / 90
-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 #31 / 89
$9.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $9.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MN AVG $4.9M
Rank #21 / 89
63.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 63.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
MN AVG 50.7%
Rank #29 / 89
245520
Interlude Restorative Suites
NH
SNF
Plymouth (Campus Drive)
50
Facility 50
MN AVG 61
Rank #259 / 532
83.1%
Facility 83.1%
MN AVG 79.7%
Rank #132 / 331
+4%
5.01
Facility 5.01
MN AVG 4.77
Rank #29 / 89
+45%+5%
$0
Facility $0
MN AVG $47.9k
Rank #1 / 90
19
Facility 19
MN AVG 23.2
Rank #34 / 90
3.2
Facility 3.2
MN AVG 3.8
Rank #31 / 90
248-
34
Facility 34
MN AVG 43
Rank #376 / 632
Allina Health System
$12.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $12.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MN AVG $9.9M
Rank #36 / 89
$7.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $7.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MN AVG $4.9M
Rank #32 / 89
64.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 64.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
MN AVG 50.7%
Rank #34 / 89
245624
Truman Manor
NH
AL
MC
SNF
Truman
30
Facility 30
MN AVG 61
Rank #336 / 532
60.9%
Facility 60.9%
MN AVG 79.7%
Rank #245 / 331
-24%
4.80
Facility 4.80
MN AVG 4.77
Rank #36 / 89
-26%+1%
$0
Facility $0
MN AVG $47.9k
Rank #1 / 90
18
Facility 18
MN AVG 23.2
Rank #28 / 90
3.6
Facility 3.6
MN AVG 3.8
Rank #39 / 90
-24-
21
Facility 21
MN AVG 43
Rank #487 / 632
Kathy Blair
$3.3MFiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility $3.3MFiscal year ending 09/2023
MN AVG $9.9M
Rank #88 / 89
$2.3MFiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility $2.3MFiscal year ending 09/2023
MN AVG $4.9M
Rank #87 / 89
69.8%Fiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility 69.8%Fiscal year ending 09/2023
MN AVG 50.7%
Rank #4 / 89
245346
Boundary Waters Care Center
NH
HOS
RC
SNF
Ely
42
Facility 42
MN AVG 61
Rank #283 / 532
77.0%
Facility 77.0%
MN AVG 79.7%
Rank #179 / 331
-3%
4.50
Facility 4.50
MN AVG 4.77
Rank #54 / 89
+4%-6%
$0
Facility $0
MN AVG $47.9k
Rank #1 / 90
21
Facility 21
MN AVG 23.2
Rank #36 / 90
7.0
Facility 7.0
MN AVG 3.8
Rank #86 / 90
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 #78 / 89
$3.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $3.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MN AVG $4.9M
Rank #76 / 89
74.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 74.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
MN AVG 50.7%
Rank #7 / 89
245138
Lifecare Medical Center
NH
AL
HOS
PC
SNF
Roseau
45
Facility 45
MN AVG 61
Rank #273 / 532
75.3%
Facility 75.3%
MN AVG 79.7%
Rank #186 / 331
-6%
5.95
Facility 5.95
MN AVG 4.77
Rank #10 / 89
+1%+25%
$0
Facility $0
MN AVG $47.9k
Rank #1 / 90
6
Facility 6
MN AVG 23.2
Rank #9 / 90
2.0
Facility 2.0
MN AVG 3.8
Rank #7 / 90
-33-
58
Facility 58
MN AVG 43
Rank #191 / 632
Megan Comstock---245616
Grand Village
NH
SNF
Grand Rapids
114
Facility 114
MN AVG 61
Rank #96 / 532
59.9%
Facility 59.9%
MN AVG 79.7%
Rank #263 / 331
-25%
4.75
Facility 4.75
MN AVG 4.77
Rank #36 / 89
-62%0%
$0
Facility $0
MN AVG $47.9k
Rank #1 / 90
21
Facility 21
MN AVG 23.2
Rank #36 / 90
3.0
Facility 3.0
MN AVG 3.8
Rank #26 / 90
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 #38 / 89
$7.6MFiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility $7.6MFiscal year ending 09/2023
MN AVG $4.9M
Rank #34 / 89
68.4%Fiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility 68.4%Fiscal year ending 09/2023
MN AVG 50.7%
Rank #41 / 89
245368
Haven Homes Assisted Living
NH
AL
HOS
IL
MC
RC
SNF
Maple Plain
106
Facility 106
MN AVG 61
Rank #111 / 532
91.6%
Facility 91.6%
MN AVG 79.7%
Rank #63 / 331
+15%
4.56
Facility 4.56
MN AVG 4.77
Rank #50 / 89
-27%-4%
$0
Facility $0
MN AVG $47.9k
Rank #1 / 90
8
Facility 8
MN AVG 23.2
Rank #12 / 90
2.7
Facility 2.7
MN AVG 3.8
Rank #19 / 90
-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 #50 / 89
$5.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $5.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MN AVG $4.9M
Rank #53 / 89
49.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 49.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
MN AVG 50.7%
Rank #64 / 89
245497
Folkestone
NH
AL
IL
MC
SNF
Wayzata (South Wayzata Boulevard)
90
Facility 90
MN AVG 61
Rank #143 / 532
32.2%
Facility 32.2%
MN AVG 79.7%
Rank #314 / 331
-60%
5.60
Facility 5.60
MN AVG 4.77
Rank #12 / 89
-24%+18%
$0
Facility $0
MN AVG $47.9k
Rank #1 / 90
9
Facility 9
MN AVG 23.2
Rank #14 / 90
3.0
Facility 3.0
MN AVG 3.8
Rank #26 / 90
-27-
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 #30 / 89
$7.7MFiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility $7.7MFiscal year ending 09/2023
MN AVG $4.9M
Rank #37 / 89
185.2%Fiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility 185.2%Fiscal year ending 09/2023
MN AVG 50.7%
Rank #82 / 89
245621
Chosen Valley Assisted Living
NH
AL
HOS
IL
SNF
Chatfield
40
Facility 40
MN AVG 61
Rank #296 / 532
90.5%
Facility 90.5%
MN AVG 79.7%
Rank #71 / 331
+14%
4.74
Facility 4.74
MN AVG 4.77
Rank #42 / 89
-53%-1%
$0
Facility $0
MN AVG $47.9k
Rank #1 / 90
18
Facility 18
MN AVG 23.2
Rank #28 / 90
3.0
Facility 3.0
MN AVG 3.8
Rank #26 / 90
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 #54 / 89
$6.2MFiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility $6.2MFiscal year ending 09/2023
MN AVG $4.9M
Rank #46 / 89
67.4%Fiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility 67.4%Fiscal year ending 09/2023
MN AVG 50.7%
Rank #31 / 89
245423
Jones-Harrison Senior Living
NH
AL
MC
SNF
Minneapolis (Calhoun Isles)
53
Facility 53
MN AVG 61
Rank #249 / 532
92.5%
Facility 92.5%
MN AVG 79.7%
Rank #59 / 331
+16%
5.11
Facility 5.11
MN AVG 4.77
Rank #26 / 89
+38%+7%
$0
Facility $0
MN AVG $47.9k
Rank #1 / 90
35
Facility 35
MN AVG 23.2
Rank #65 / 90
4.4
Facility 4.4
MN AVG 3.8
Rank #58 / 90
-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 #26 / 89
$12.2MFiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility $12.2MFiscal year ending 09/2023
MN AVG $4.9M
Rank #15 / 89
90.4%Fiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility 90.4%Fiscal year ending 09/2023
MN AVG 50.7%
Rank #14 / 89
245460
Friendship Village of Bloomington
NH
AL
IL
MC
Bloomington (West Bloomington)
85
Facility 85
MN AVG 61
Rank #159 / 532
84.7%
Facility 84.7%
MN AVG 79.7%
Rank #114 / 331
+6%
4.76
Facility 4.76
MN AVG 4.77
Rank #36 / 89
+2%0%
$99.5k
Facility $99.5k
MN AVG $47.9k
Rank #80 / 90
18
Facility 18
MN AVG 23.2
Rank #28 / 90
6.0
Facility 6.0
MN AVG 3.8
Rank #80 / 90
163-
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 / 89
$15.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $15.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MN AVG $4.9M
Rank #6 / 89
53.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 53.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
MN AVG 50.7%
Rank #66 / 89
245229
Benedictine Living Community-Rochester
NH
AL
IL
MC
RC
SNF
Rochester (19Th Avenue Northwest)
62
Facility 62
MN AVG 61
Rank #225 / 532
89.9%
Facility 89.9%
MN AVG 79.7%
Rank #76 / 331
+13%
4.75
Facility 4.75
MN AVG 4.77
Rank #42 / 89
-2%0%
$10.2k
Facility $10.2k
MN AVG $47.9k
Rank #53 / 90
16
Facility 16
MN AVG 23.2
Rank #21 / 90
2.3
Facility 2.3
MN AVG 3.8
Rank #13 / 90
157-
68
Facility 68
MN AVG 43
Rank #121 / 632
Benedictine Health System
$9.8MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $9.8MFiscal year ending 06/2024
MN AVG $9.9M
Rank #23 / 89
$4.9MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $4.9MFiscal year ending 06/2024
MN AVG $4.9M
Rank #48 / 89
50.4%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility 50.4%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
MN AVG 50.7%
Rank #88 / 89
245153
Eventide Catered Living
NH
AL
HOS
IL
MC
RC
SNF
Moorhead
145
Facility 145
MN AVG 61
Rank #38 / 532
84.5%
Facility 84.5%
MN AVG 79.7%
Rank #119 / 331
+6%
5.00
Facility 5.00
MN AVG 4.77
Rank #29 / 89
-59%+5%
$46.0k
Facility $46.0k
MN AVG $47.9k
Rank #72 / 90
28
Facility 28
MN AVG 23.2
Rank #50 / 90
2.3
Facility 2.3
MN AVG 3.8
Rank #13 / 90
4111A+
44
Facility 44
MN AVG 43
Rank #304 / 632
Jodee Bock
$25.3MFiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility $25.3MFiscal year ending 09/2023
MN AVG $9.9M
Rank #10 / 89
$14.2MFiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility $14.2MFiscal year ending 09/2023
MN AVG $4.9M
Rank #9 / 89
56%Fiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility 56%Fiscal year ending 09/2023
MN AVG 50.7%
Rank #51 / 89
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Brookdale North Oaks

300 Village Center Drive, North Oaks, MN 55127
Overview of Brookdale North Oaks

Offering exceptional retirement experience, Brookdale North Oaks, based in North Oaks, Minnesota, specializes in memory care for individuals with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. With a commitment to providing dignified and meaningful experiences, Brookdale North Oaks offers a structured environment that supports residents at every stage of their journey. The community ensures familiarity and consistency by assigning the same care partners whenever possible. Their team is well-trained in the latest dementia care techniques, providing attentive support with daily activities such as meals, medication management, and personal care.

Brookdale North Oaks features a secure setting with 24/7 trained team, secured entries and exits, and an enclosed courtyard and garden, designed for residents’ safety and freedom to explore. The Clare Bridge Daily Path program includes six planned activities each day, fostering a sense of security and accomplishment. The community’s Town Square, an indoor replica of a small town center, and memory care environments with areas for safe engagement in household tasks, offer a stimulating and supportive atmosphere. With easy-to-navigate floor plans and soothing wall colors, residents enjoy a cozy environment where they can feel comfortable and at ease.

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Overview of Brookdale Inver Grove Heights

Nestled in the serene neighborhood of Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota, Brookdale Inver Grove Heights offers exceptional assisted living services in the vibrant Minneapolis-Saint Paul metropolitan area. Residents enjoy the privacy of their own apartment homes complemented by various social areas designed for entertainment and interaction. The community excels in providing personalized care, including assistance with daily tasks such as dressing, medication management, and mobility support, ensuring a comfortable and secure environment around the clock.

With a robust calendar of events and activities, residents can engage in everything from sports viewing parties to arts and crafts sessions, fostering meaningful connections and shared experiences. Meals are a highlight, served restaurant-style with fresh, seasonal ingredients, encouraging lively conversations and culinary enjoyment among peers. Whether relaxing on the patio with lemonade or participating in trivia nights, Brookdale Inver Grove Heights offers a fulfilling lifestyle tailored to every resident’s needs and preferences.

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Overview of Birchwood Arbors
Birchwood Arbors is an assisted living community located in Forest Lake, MN. It offers a full continuum of senior care, including assisted living, skilled nursing, and transitional care. Residents enjoy engaging lifestyle programming and 24/7 support from compassionate staff.

Contact Birchwood Arbors

Overview of Highland Chateau Health + Rehabilitation Clinic

Highland Chateau Health + Rehabilitation Clinic is a private 64-bed skilled nursing facility located in St Paul, MN. This premier community offers both short-term and long-term care. Additionally, each resident is provided private accommodation where they can relax and feel at home, without having to worry about housekeeping or laundry.

The staff at Highland Chateau provides each resident with 24/7 care, rehabilitation therapies, as well as meal provisions. A barber and beauty salon is also available on-site for beauty and grooming services. Furthermore, the residents are offered wound and pain management services, in case they need specialized care after a surgery or major operation.

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Overview of Rivers Edge Assisted Living
Rivers Edge Assisted Living is located in Aitkin, Minnesota, and was founded by Scott and Monica Duffney in 2015. The facility offers a supportive environment for individuals needing assistance with daily living, along with health services. It features 41 rooms, including spacious suites overlooking the river.

Contact Rivers Edge Assisted Living

Overview of Auburn Homes and Services Waconia

Auburn Homes and Services Waconia, situated in the beautiful town of Waconia, MN, is an esteemed senior living providing outstanding assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing care, and rehabilitation services. The community features an elegant and professional atmosphere, ensuring service is delivered well with compassion and integrity. Residents can choose from cozy studios, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom luxury, and private apartments, providing a perfect blend of privacy and community.

Here, residents are treated to delicious and nutritious meals while enjoying a wide array of activities and programs that invigorate the body, mind, and spirit. Live life to the fullest with its top-tier amenities and services, catering to unique individual needs, assisted by a dedicated team. Every moment is crafted to celebrate life and foster a vibrant and fulfilling experience for all.

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Overview of Hopkins Restorative Care Center

Hopkins Restorative Care Center is a nursing home in Hopkins, MN, offering long-term care, memory care, rehabilitation, skilled nursing, and hospice care. Combining excellent services with a home-like environment, the community ensures older adults are treated well throughout their stay. Freshly-prepared meals, daily housekeeping, laundry, and transportation assistance are also offered to enrich residents’ living experiences. The community also works closely with residents to understand their needs and habits, providing personalized care plans for quick recovery.

Social events, exercises, and recreational activities help residents maintain their holistic wellness and live happily. Residents can also rest and move around safely in the spacious courtyards and peaceful walking paths. Set along Highway 169 in the quiet neighborhood of Hopkins, the community ensures accessibility and convenience. This nursing home is dedicated to helping older adults thrive in retirement, making it one of the best options for senior living in Minnesota.

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Overview of Brookdale Mankato

Located in Mankato, Minnesota, Brookdale Mankato offers a dynamic assisted living community nestled in a serene residential area adjacent to Lake Dorothy. Residents enjoy a bustling social calendar filled with card games, fitness sessions, creative arts, and regular outings. The community provides personalized care assessments and 24/7 emergency assistance, ensuring peace of mind for residents and their families. Dining at Brookdale Mankato is a delightful experience with restaurant-style meals tailored to individual dietary needs.

At Brookdale Mankato, assisted living means more than just support—it’s about enabling residents to maintain their independence while receiving personalized care as needed. Caregivers assist with daily activities such as grooming and medication management, allowing residents to focus on enjoying life in a supportive and enriching environment.

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Overview of Crossroads Care Center

Crossroads Care Center, located in Worthington, MN, is a skilled nursing facility offeering high quality nursing services from transitional care, memory care, respite care, rehabilitations, long term care, and hospice care. To ensure that each residents’ specific needs are met, they provide personalized care programs which includes 24/7 nursing care, and access to state-of-the-art facilities.
Valuing the role of the environment, CrossroadsCare Center offers a secure community with comforatble spaces, where seniors living with Alzheimer’s or dementia can thrive. Their therapy services include speech, occupational and physical, giving residents assistence to achieve the highest level of functionality as possible.

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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.

Contact Centennial Gardens for Nursing and Rehabilitation

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
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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 90 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.