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| 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 | - | 38 | A+ |
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 | 2 | 48 | - |
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 | 1 | 29 | - |
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 | 1 | 61 | - |
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 | 1 | 72 | - |
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 | 1 | 63 | - |
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 | 1 | 57 | - |
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 | 4 | 111 | A+ |
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 | 245461 |
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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Environment & Accessibility 5%
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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.


















