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Page 9 of Best Nursing Homes in Minnesota

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 99 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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We analyzed These are the facilities in Minnesota our team has analyzed — not a count of every nursing home provider in Minnesota.
99 homes
Other senior care options in Minnesota:
Assisted Living Memory Care Independent Living
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

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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.

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 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. 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.
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.
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.
The Villas at Bryn Mawr ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆
NH
AL
HOS
MC
SNF
Minneapolis (Harrison)
105 92.6% -
4.12
Facility 4.12
MN AVG 4.77
Rank #49 / 66
 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ -68%-14%
$35.3k
Facility $35.3k
MN AVG $47.9k
Rank #46 / 66
58
Facility 58
MN AVG 23.2
Rank #62 / 66
5.3
Facility 5.3
MN AVG 3.8
Rank #49 / 66
497- 55 -
$9.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $9.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MN AVG $11.0M
Rank #32 / 62
$4.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $4.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MN AVG $7.2M
Rank #41 / 62
53.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 53.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
MN AVG 70.4%
Rank #42 / 62
245203
The Emeralds at Grand Rapids ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆
NH
AL
MC
SNF
Grand Rapids (Wagon Wheel Mobile Home Park)
93 48.7% -
3.65
Facility 3.65
MN AVG 4.77
Rank #65 / 66
 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ -2%-23%
$38.5k
Facility $38.5k
MN AVG $47.9k
Rank #47 / 66
60
Facility 60
MN AVG 23.2
Rank #63 / 66
5.5
Facility 5.5
MN AVG 3.8
Rank #52 / 66
345- 9 -
$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
Highland Chateau Health + Rehabilitation Clinic-
NH
HOS
MC
RC
SNF
St Paul (Highland Park)
64 84.4% -
5.18
Facility 5.18
MN AVG 4.77
Rank #20 / 66
---+74%+9%
$84.5k
Facility $84.5k
MN AVG $47.9k
Rank #55 / 66
113
Facility 113
MN AVG 23.2
Rank #65 / 66
7.1
Facility 7.1
MN AVG 3.8
Rank #63 / 66
654A+ 59 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 80.4% -
4.79
Facility 4.79
MN AVG 4.77
Rank #32 / 66
----40%+1%
$174.0k
Facility $174.0k
MN AVG $47.9k
Rank #64 / 66
157
Facility 157
MN AVG 23.2
Rank #66 / 66
5.6
Facility 5.6
MN AVG 3.8
Rank #54 / 66
768- 32 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
Hopkins Restorative Care Center-
NH
HOS
MC
PC
SNF
Hopkins
52-------------- 34
$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
Crossroads Care Center-
NH
AL
IL
MC
PC
RC
SNF
Worthington
52-------------- 66
$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
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Rank badges are statewide: each community is ranked against every MN community we track that reports that metric, not just the 99 on this page.

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Sabainah Healthcare II
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Age gracefully at Sabainah Healthcare II, an idyllic community in Anoka, MN, that offers assisted living. Residents can keep their peace of mind and receive top-notch assistance tailored to their unique needs around the clock. Cleaning, laundry, and other household responsibilities are also taken care of, so residents can maintain independence without hassles.

To prevent loneliness, a well-thought-out calendar of enriching activities and fun programs is conducted based on residents’ interests. Three delicious and healthy meals are also served to satisfy residents’ dietary needs and preferences. With medication management, residents do not have to worry about their prescriptions. The community’s dedication to providing the highest quality of life makes it a good option for those seeking a place to spend their retirement.

Phone: (954) 319-7890

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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.
Phone: (218) 429-5785

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Regent At Burnsville
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Regent at Burnsville provides high quality senior living options and health care. It offers a warm atmosphere and friendly staff dedicated to service and well-being. The community features various living options including independent living, assisted living, care suites, and memory care.
Phone: (952) 898-1910

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Crest View Senior Community At
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Crest View Senior Community At is located in Columbia Heights, MN. It offers a range of services including skilled nursing, independent living, assisted living, and memory care. The community has been serving the area since 1952.
Phone: (763) 762-8420

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Good Shepherd Assisted Living is located in Sauk Rapids, Minnesota. It offers a variety of services including assisted living, memory care, short-term rehabilitation, and nursing home care. The community is designed to provide an active and fulfilling experience for older adults.
Phone: (320) 258-8681

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Riley Crossing Senior Living is a senior living community in Chanhassen, Minnesota. It offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, and enhanced care, along with intergenerational programs. The community is designed to provide personalized care and engaging activities for residents.
Phone: (952) 934-7777

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Eventide the Linden is a senior living community located in Moorhead, MN. It offers a range of services including independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing care. The community is dedicated to providing a safe and supportive environment for its residents.
Phone: (218) 233-7508

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Cornerstone Residence Senior Care is a premier assisted living community located in Bagley, Minnesota. It offers a Memory Care Unit for residents who need varying levels of assistance. The facility is dedicated to providing top-notch health care and a comfortable living environment.
Phone: (218) 694-2378

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Field Crest Care Center is a city-owned, non-profit care center that provides rehabilitation, skilled nursing, and assisted living services all on one campus. Field Crest Assisted Living offers services and 24-hour staffing in both The Suites and Crest View Villa apartments. Please contact us if you would like to schedule a tour or receive more information on the services we provide.
Phone: (507) 477-3266

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The Pines Assisted Living is located in Richfield, MN, offering independent living, assisted living, and care suites. It provides a supportive environment with 24/7 nursing care and personal support for residents facing chronic illness or physical challenges. The community is conveniently located near shopping, restaurants, and medical services.
Phone: (612) 861-3331

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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
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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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Data source Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
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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 99 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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