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Best Senior Care in Minnesota

Reviewed by Dr. Jordan Weiss
Updated Apr 2026

Sources: CMS Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and Minnesota Department of Health, Office of Aging and Long Term Care.

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Compare Senior Care around Minnesota The information below is reported by the Minnesota Department of Health, Health Regulation Division.

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Birchwood Arbors
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Forest Lake
46No--18A+
Woodbury Villa
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Woodbury
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Peaceful Lodge
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Oakdale
86No----
Oak Meadows Senior Living
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Oakdale
150No----
Boulder Ponds Senior Living
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Lake Elmo
115No----
Good Life Assisted Living & Me
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Hugo
32No----
Oak Park Senior Living
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Oak Park Heights
162No--10A+
Oak Ridge Place
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Oak Park Heights
83No----
Havenwood Of Buffalo
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Buffalo
110No----
The Legacy Of Delano
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Delano
55No----
Glenn Buffalo
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Buffalo
70No----
The Legacy Of St Michael
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

St. Michael
110No----
Lewiston Senior Living
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Lewiston
32No----
Sugar Loaf Senior Living
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Winona
92No--13-
St Charles Retirement Cmty
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

St. Charles (Saint Charles)
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Overview of Community Assisted Living INC

Surrounded by lively local amenities in Shakopee, MN, Community Assisted Living INC. is a distinguished community that offers assisted living. With top-tier services around the clock, residents receive the utmost assistance for their daily living activities, like bathing and transferring. Alongside accessible and secure accommodations, housekeeping and maintenance are provided to ensure a maintenance-free living.

Residents can make new friends and gain meaningful experiences with a variety of recreational activities and light exercises. Mealtimes promote social interactions and satisfy dietary needs with delicious and healthy dining options. Medication management and transportation services are also provided for convenience and safety. With compassionate support and state-of-the-art amenities, the community ensures residents have the finest retirement experience.

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Overview of Angels Assisted Living INC

Conveniently located near Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis, MN, Angels Assisted Living INC. is a trusted community offering assisted living. Residents receive the highest quality of care from a compassionate and highly trained team attending to their needs 24/7. The community strives to maintain residents’ independence without hassles, helping with housekeeping and chores.

With a jam-packed calendar of engaging activities and enriching programs, residents will not run out of things to do for recreation and wellness. Mealtimes promote social interactions and satisfy dietary needs with delectable and well-balanced meals. The community also provides hospice and respite care to meet residents’ ever-changing needs. Residents age with dignity amidst the community’s nurturing and welcoming environment.

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Overview of Truman Manor

Enjoy your retirement life in peace and serenity at Truman Manor, a quiet and inviting senior living community set in Truman, Minnesota, offering assisted living services. The community features an array of 55+ apartments that give residents a snug and comfortable space for relaxing or spending time with friends and families. Here, residents receive compassionate support with their daily life routines, from grooming to medication management, and appointment setting for a comfortable living experience.

The community offers plenty of social activities to encourage interaction and the development of residents personal skills, elevating their sense of belonging within the community. Convenient services, such as laundry and housekeeping services are also offered to free residents from time-consuming and tiring chores. With delicious meals served three times a day, residents can say goodbye to cooking while ensuring they always have the energy to stay active throughout the day.

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Minimum Age: 55 Years Old

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Building Type: Two-story

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Overview of Hillside Homes I

Nestled in the beautiful city of Duluth, Minnesota, Hillside Homes is a senior living community that specializes in memory care. This assisted living community with memory care services is situated at 414 North 8th Avenue East.
Hillside Homes of Duluth provides exceptional assisted living services for older adults. With a commitment to compassionate care and personalized attention, they offer a warm and inviting environment where residents can thrive.

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Overview of Southview Acres

Southview Acres, located in West St. Paul, MN is a 220-bed healthcare facility that offers transitional care services, long-term care, and memory care services. At Southview Acres, residents and patients are provided with personalized care programs in a comfortable and quiet environment. Their care program includes skilled nursing care, oversight, medication management, and wound and pain management if needed.

Additionally, the community offers therapy services and therapeutic programs designed to foster social, intellectual, spiritual, physical, creative, and musical interests. Meals are also provided to residents through family-style dining. The facility also offers social services, spiritual services, and end-of-life care.

Southview Acres is a VA-certified facility. 

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Golden Caring Homes

6925 Oliver Ave, Brooklyn Center, MN 55430
Overview of Golden Caring Homes

Live without worries at Golden Caring Homes LLC, a blissful haven in North Brooklyn Center, MN, offering assisted living. Here, residents can ease their worries with a respectful and highly qualified team that helps with their daily living activities around the clock. Cleaning, laundry, and other chores are also taken care of, ensuring residents enjoy a hassle-free living.

Residents can spend their days as they please with a variety of light exercises and fun activities that highlight their interests. Delicious and healthy meals are also served to meet residents’ dietary needs and preferences, ensuring a delightful dining experience. Medication management and transportation are provided for convenience and safety. The community’s dedicated services and welcoming environment make it an enticing retirement option for those needing assistance in retirement.

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Minimum Age: 55 Years Old

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Total Residents: 5 Residents

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Building Type: Single-story

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Loving Touch Inc

3818 Burquest Lane, Brooklyn Center, MN 55429
Overview of Loving Touch INC

Make every moment count at Loving Touch INC., a distinct community in Brooklyn Center, MN, that offers assisted living. The community also provides top-notch care to help residents with their daily living activities 24/7, ensuring their comfort. With secure accommodations and inviting communal spaces, residents can feel at ease during their stay.

Focusing on residents’ enjoyment and wellness, engaging activities and enriching programs are conducted. Here, delicious and healthy meals are served to meet residents’ dietary needs and preferences. Emergency call systems and transportation services are also available for convenience and safety. Promoting a nurturing and welcoming environment, the community is ideal for those needing assistance to live comfortably in retirement.

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Hope Rest Homes

333 E 22nd St, Minneapolis, MN 55404
Overview of Hope Rest Homes

Hope Rest Homes are exceptional communities in Minnesota that offer assisted living. With personalized care from a compassionate and well-trained team, residents receive top-notch assistance for their daily living activities around the clock. Household management and money management are also provided for residents to enjoy a hassle-free living.Fun activities and recreational programs, including light exercises and game nights, are conducted for residents’ leisure and wellness.

Behavioral and mental health support, mobility assistance, and medication management are also provided to meet residents’ healthcare needs. Prioritizing residents’ nutritional needs and preferences, delicious and well-balanced meals are served. The community’s comprehensive services and well-maintained amenities in its two distinct locations in Minneapolis and Fridley create the ideal setting where residents can thrive in retirement.

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Omocare LLC

7708 67th Avenue, North Brooklyn Park, MN 55428
Overview of Omocare LLC

Ideally situated in the lively setting of North Brooklyn Center, MN, Omocare LLC is a distinct community that offers nursing care. Here, residents can keep their peace of mind with exceptional care for their unique needs around the clock. A registered nurse or a licensed practical nurse also oversees residents’ care to ensure their comfort and safety.

With daily exercise programs and a variety of enjoyable activities, residents are encouraged to maintain an active and well-engaged retirement. Eat without hassles with home-cooked meals served to satisfy nutritional needs and food preferences. The community is a good place for those looking to spend their golden years without worries, especially with its comprehensive services and extensive amenities.

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Overview of Bayshore Residence and Rehabilitation

Bayshore Residence & Rehabilitation Center located in Duluth, MN, is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility specializing in transitional care services, and long term and memory care. Their accommodation offers spacious rooms that are inviting and comfortable, as well as highly customizable depending on the residents’ preference. The residents are encouraged to design their living spaces in a way that they may feel most at home in them. As part of their care services, each resident is provided 24/7 skilled nursing care, and are also offered additional care as needed such as wound and pain management.

Bayshore Residences values the role of food in keeping the residents healthy and happy. Offering an order anytime menu, residents may enjoy healthy choices prepared by the in-house chef, cooked to meet the residents dietary needs as well as personal preferences. Additionally, this nursing facility offers a number of amenities including Wi-Fi, well equipped recreation room, beauty salon, and safe and secured outdoor areas for engaging activities.

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Assisted Living Magazine Ranking Methodology

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How Assisted Living Magazine Evaluates & Scores Nursing Homes

Assisted Living Magazine ranks nursing homes using a rigorous, data-driven scoring model built specifically for skilled nursing.
Because this care level is regulated, clinical outcomes and compliance carry significantly more weight than transparency or digital presence.
Each community receives a ranking based on the factors below, weighted according to their importance in predicting resident safety, care quality, and long-term stability.

Update cadence: Reviewed quarterly, with prompt updates when new reviews, reports, or complaints are filed.

What We Prioritize Most

The largest share of every nursing home’s score — 45% of the total weighting — comes from clinical and regulatory indicators, including:

  • Overall, staffing, and inspection ratings
  • Long-stay and short-stay quality measures
  • Nurse-to-resident and staff-to-resident ratios
  • Health deficiencies and regulatory history
  • Accreditations and positive local news reporting

These factors directly reflect resident safety, care quality, and compliance.

Operational Stability & Resident Support

Another 35% of the score comes from operational and stability signals, such as:

  • Nurse hours per patient per day
  • Occupancy levels and cleanliness citations
  • Administrative stability and ownership quality
  • Readmission rates and registered-nurse turnover
Balancing Additional Factors

The remaining 20% of the score includes contextual elements such as:

  • Year built or renovated
  • Penalties, fines, and preventable readmissions
  • Revenue per bed
  • Administrator tenure

These factors help round out the overall picture but carry less weight because our methodology prioritizes clinical outcomes and regulatory consistency above all else.
The result is a clear, data-driven ranking system that elevates nursing homes delivering exceptional care and long-term resident safety.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What government services provide money for senior housing?

Several government programs offer financial assistance for senior housing in various countries, focusing on the United States for a broad overview:

  • Medicaid: Medicaid is a state and federally funded program that can cover the costs of nursing home care for those who meet eligibility criteria, including income and asset limits. Some states also offer Medicaid waivers that help pay for home and community-based services to prevent or delay nursing home placement.
  • Medicare: Medicare, primarily a health insurance program for people aged 65 and over, does not cover long-term housing costs. However, it can cover short-term stays in a skilled nursing facility under specific conditions following a hospital stay.
  • Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program: This program provides housing for low-income seniors. It offers rental assistance and access to supportive services, such as cleaning, cooking, and transportation.
  • Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) Properties: While not a direct subsidy, LIHTC encourages developers to create affordable housing. Seniors with low incomes can find reduced-rent apartments through this program.
  • State and Local Programs: Many states, counties, and cities offer their own programs to assist seniors with housing costs. These can include property tax relief programs, rental assistance programs, and programs that offer affordable senior housing options.
  • Veterans Affairs (VA): The VA offers several programs for veterans, including the Aid and Attendance benefit, which provides monthly payments to veterans who require the aid of another person, or are housebound, to help cover the cost of care in homes, nursing homes, and assisted living facilities.
  • Social Security: While Social Security primarily provides retirement income, for many seniors, these benefits are a crucial part of their budget, including housing costs.
How do you pick the homes you recommend?

Before recommending homes, we conduct a thorough evaluation on crucial factors that define a senior home such as the quality of care they provide, the reputation of the organization, and a comprehensive review of community testimonials as well. Every detail is assessed to assure that seniors are offered not just senior care options, but trustworthy homes where they can experience the care that they deserve.

Do you help families that need Medicaid?

Yes. Assisting families who need Medicaid is important to us as it plays a crucial role in offering financial support to seniors confronting economic challenges. We would like to keep essential healthcare services accessible to all community members, irrespective of one’s financial circumstances.

How much does this service cost?

We extend our services at no cost, ensuring that families and seniors can benefit from tailored assistance in their search for care and home options. Our ability to offer personalized guidance without charge to families and seniors is made possible through the support and funding from the communities with which we team up. 

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  • Finding and ranking the best assisted living facilities
  • Finding and ranking the best nursing homes
  • Finding and ranking the best memory care facilities
  • Our concierge service helps seniors move into the perfect home for them
  • Helping seniors use medicare, medicaid, and other government programs to pay for their homes
  • Helping seniors avoid senior homes that have bad service or fraud
  • Helping seniors avoid senior homes that have bad service or fraud
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  • Senior housing concierge. Our service finds the best senior living options based on your needs, income, and personality.