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Fairview University Trans Serv
Scout 100Minneapolis, MN · 28 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
One of Minneapolis's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $12,280–$16,450/mo
View full evaluation →Senior Care in Minneapolis, Minnesota
Every licensed senior community in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI area — evaluated with real federal inspection data, staffing records, and transparent pricing, then ranked by our objective Scout Score. A local advisor can help you compare and tour, free.
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Cost of senior care in Minneapolis
Local Minneapolis-area estimates: published state survey medians adjusted for Minneapolis prices. Your advisor will find options that match your budget.
Assisted Living
$6,190/mo median
typical range $4,950–$7,740
Memory Care
$8,380/mo median
typical range $6,700–$10,480
Skilled Nursing
$13,940/mo median
typical range $12,280–$16,450
Continuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)
$6,190/mo median
typical range $2,530–$9,220
Residential Care Home
$5,570/mo median
typical range $4,460–$6,960
2024–2026 published survey medians medians, adjusted to Minneapolis using federal (BEA) regional price data. Methodology
The best time to decide is before a crisis decides for you
Most families start this search after a fall, a hospital stay, or a caregiver reaching a breaking point — and end up choosing from whatever has a bed open that week. Families who plan even a few weeks ahead get to choose on quality, fit, and price instead of availability alone.
- Move-ins take time: assessments, paperwork, and preparation typically run 2–6 weeks in Minneapolis.
- The best communities fill first: top-rated communities often run a waitlist — touring early holds your place in line.
- Touring costs nothing and commits you to nothing — but it turns a future emergency into a calm, informed choice.
Top 60 of 143 communities in Minneapolis, ranked
Ranked by Haven Scout Score — our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. Narrow by type of care above to see every community.
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Elim Wellspring Health Care Center
Scout 100Princeton, MN · 86 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
One of Princeton's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $12,280–$16,450/mo
View full evaluation →3
Good Samaritan Ambassador
Scout 97New Hope, MN · 77 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
One of New Hope's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $12,280–$16,450/mo
View full evaluation →4
Golden Valley, MN · 88 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)Moderate availability
One of Golden Valley's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $12,280–$16,450/mo
View full evaluation →5
Park View Health Care Center
Scout 97Buffalo, MN · 92 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
One of Buffalo's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $12,280–$16,450/mo
View full evaluation →6
Haven Homes of Maple Plain
Scout 97Maple Plain, MN · 64 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)● Very limited availability
One of Maple Plain's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $12,280–$16,450/mo
View full evaluation →7
The Birches at Trillium Woods
Scout 97Plymouth, MN · 44 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)● Fills quickly
One of Plymouth's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $12,280–$16,450/mo
View full evaluation →8
Folkestone
Scout 96Wayzata, MN · 30 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)● Fills quickly
One of Wayzata's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $12,280–$16,450/mo
View full evaluation →9
Allina Health Restorative Suites
Scout 96Plymouth, MN · 50 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
One of Plymouth's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $12,280–$16,450/mo
View full evaluation →10
Mount Olivet Home
Scout 96Minneapolis, MN · 92 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
One of Minneapolis's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $12,280–$16,450/mo
View full evaluation →11
Ellsworth Health Services
Scout 96Ellsworth, WI · 50 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
One of Ellsworth's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $12,280–$16,450/mo
View full evaluation →12
Langton Shores
Scout 94Roseville, MN · 50 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
One of Roseville's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $12,280–$16,450/mo
View full evaluation →13
Saint Paul, MN · 32 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
One of Saint Paul's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $12,280–$16,450/mo
View full evaluation →14
Apple Valley, MN · 162 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
One of Apple Valley's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $12,280–$16,450/mo
View full evaluation →15
Bloomington, MN · 194 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
One of Bloomington's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $12,280–$16,450/mo
View full evaluation →16
Gables of Boutwells Landing
Scout 93Oak Park Heights, MN · 108 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
One of Oak Park Heights's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $12,280–$16,450/mo
View full evaluation →
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Park View Home
Scout 93Woodville, WI · 50 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
One of Woodville's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $12,280–$16,450/mo
View full evaluation →18
Trinity Care Center
Scout 92Farmington, MN · 80 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
One of Farmington's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $12,280–$16,450/mo
View full evaluation →19
Harmony Gardens
Scout 92Maplewood, MN · 64 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)● Very limited availability
One of Maplewood's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $12,280–$16,450/mo
View full evaluation →20
Redeemer Health Care Center
Scout 92Minneapolis, MN · 119 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
One of Minneapolis's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $12,280–$16,450/mo
View full evaluation →21
Christian Community Home
Scout 92Hudson, WI · 50 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
One of Hudson's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $12,280–$16,450/mo
View full evaluation →22
Buffalo, MN · 56 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
One of Buffalo's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $12,280–$16,450/mo
View full evaluation →23
Sholom Home West
Scout 90Saint Louis Park, MN · 139 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
One of Saint Louis Park's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $12,280–$16,450/mo
View full evaluation →24
Carondelet Village Care Center
Scout 90Saint Paul, MN · 45 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)● Very limited availability
One of Saint Paul's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $12,280–$16,450/mo
View full evaluation →25
Norris Square
Scout 90Cottage Grove, MN · 72 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
One of Cottage Grove's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $12,280–$16,450/mo
View full evaluation →26
Deerfield Care Center, LLC
Scout 90New Richmond, WI · 50 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
One of New Richmond's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $12,280–$16,450/mo
View full evaluation →27
Lake Minnetonka Shores
Scout 87Spring Park, MN · 60 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
One of Spring Park's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $12,280–$16,450/mo
View full evaluation →28
Bloomington, MN · 98 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)● Fills quickly
One of Bloomington's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $12,280–$16,450/mo
View full evaluation →29
Anoka, MN · 120 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Anoka.
Est. $12,280–$16,450/mo
View full evaluation →30
White Bear Lake, MN · 132 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in White Bear Lake.
Est. $12,280–$16,450/mo
View full evaluation →31
Gracepointe Crossing Gables
Scout 81Cambridge, MN · 110 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Cambridge.
Est. $12,280–$16,450/mo
View full evaluation →32
Aurora on France
Scout 81Edina, MN · 65 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Edina.
Est. $12,280–$16,450/mo
View full evaluation →33
Hastings, MN · 72 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Hastings.
Est. $12,280–$16,450/mo
View full evaluation →34
The Estates at Linden LLC
Scout 80Stillwater, MN · 51 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Stillwater.
Est. $12,280–$16,450/mo
View full evaluation →35
St Benedicts Care Center
Scout 80Saint Cloud, MN · 75 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Saint Cloud.
Est. $12,280–$16,450/mo
View full evaluation →36
Annandale Care Center INC
Scout 80Annandale, MN · 42 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Annandale.
Est. $12,280–$16,450/mo
View full evaluation →Skilled Nursing
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Shakopee Friendship Manor
Scout 80Shakopee, MN · 60 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Shakopee.
Est. $12,280–$16,450/mo
View full evaluation →38
Maranatha Care Center
Scout 80Brooklyn Center, MN · 97 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)● Very limited availability
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Brooklyn Center.
Est. $12,280–$16,450/mo
View full evaluation →39
New Prague, MN · 69 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in New Prague.
Est. $12,280–$16,450/mo
View full evaluation →40
Golden Valley, MN · 56 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Golden Valley.
Est. $12,280–$16,450/mo
View full evaluation →41
Saint Therese at Oxbow Lake
Scout 80Brooklyn Park, MN · 64 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)● Fills quickly
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Brooklyn Park.
Est. $12,280–$16,450/mo
View full evaluation →42
Meadows on Fairview
Scout 80Wyoming, MN · 14 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Wyoming.
Est. $12,280–$16,450/mo
View full evaluation →
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Plum City Care Ctr
Scout 80Plum City, WI · 50 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Plum City.
Est. $12,280–$16,450/mo
View full evaluation →Skilled Nursing
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Cokato Manor
Scout 79Cokato, MN · 56 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)● Fills quickly
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Cokato.
Est. $12,280–$16,450/mo
View full evaluation →
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Flagstone
Scout 78Eden Prairie, MN · 72 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Eden Prairie.
Est. $12,280–$16,450/mo
View full evaluation →46
Shirley Chapman Sholom Home East
Scout 78Saint Paul, MN · 118 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)Moderate availability
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Saint Paul.
Est. $12,280–$16,450/mo
View full evaluation →47
Jones Harrison Residence
Scout 78Minneapolis, MN · 120 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Minneapolis.
Est. $12,280–$16,450/mo
View full evaluation →48
Hopkins, MN · 100 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Hopkins.
Est. $12,280–$16,450/mo
View full evaluation →49
Crystal, MN · 188 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Crystal.
Est. $12,280–$16,450/mo
View full evaluation →50
The Lutheran Home: Belle Plaine
Scout 78Belle Plaine, MN · 60 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Belle Plaine.
Est. $12,280–$16,450/mo
View full evaluation →51
St Therese of Woodbury LLC
Scout 78Woodbury, MN · 56 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)● Very limited availability
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Woodbury.
Est. $12,280–$16,450/mo
View full evaluation →52
Burnsville, MN · 114 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)● Fills quickly
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Burnsville.
Est. $12,280–$16,450/mo
View full evaluation →53
Waverly Gardens
Scout 77North Oaks, MN · 60 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)● Very limited availability
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in North Oaks.
Est. $12,280–$16,450/mo
View full evaluation →54
Mount Olivet Careview Home
Scout 76Minneapolis, MN · 155 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Minneapolis.
Est. $12,280–$16,450/mo
View full evaluation →55
Bloomington, MN · 66 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)● Very limited availability
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Bloomington.
Est. $12,280–$16,450/mo
View full evaluation →56
Milaca, MN · 70 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)● Fills quickly
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Milaca.
Est. $12,280–$16,450/mo
View full evaluation →57
Ebenezer Integrated Care & Rehab
Scout 75Saint Paul, MN · 62 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Saint Paul.
Est. $12,280–$16,450/mo
View full evaluation →58
Hammond Health Services
Scout 75Hammond, WI · 50 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Hammond.
Est. $12,280–$16,450/mo
View full evaluation →59
Cerenity Marian of St Paul LLC
Scout 73Saint Paul, MN · 90 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)Moderate availability
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Saint Paul.
Est. $12,280–$16,450/mo
View full evaluation →60
The Estates at Delano LLC
Scout 72Delano, MN · 39 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Delano.
Est. $12,280–$16,450/mo
View full evaluation →Frequently asked questions
How much does senior living cost in Minneapolis, MN?
In the Minneapolis, MN area, assisted living typically runs $4,950–$7,740/month (median $6,190), memory care $6,700–$10,480/month (median $8,380), and skilled nursing $12,280–$16,450/month (median $13,940) — local estimates built from published survey medians adjusted for area prices. A free Haven advisor can pinpoint exact pricing for communities that fit your budget.
What are the best senior living communities in Minneapolis, MN?
Ranked purely by objective federal data (star ratings, staffing, inspections — rankings cannot be bought), the top-rated communities in Minneapolis, MN right now are Fairview University Trans Serv, Elim Wellspring Health Care Center, Good Samaritan Ambassador. The full ranked list of 143 communities is on this page.
How are the 143 communities on this page rated?
Every skilled nursing community is scored with our Haven Scout Score, a composite built from official CMS Care Compare data — overall star rating, health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures — plus safety signals like fines and citation history. We rank by objective data, not by who pays us.
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Yes. Haven is always free for families. When we help a family find and move into the right community, that community pays us a referral fee. You never pay anything, and we show every licensed community in the area — not just paying partners.
What's the difference between assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing?
Assisted living helps with daily activities while preserving independence. Memory care is a secured setting with specially trained staff for dementia. Skilled nursing provides 24/7 licensed medical care and rehab. Not sure which fits? Take our free 2-minute care assessment.