Assisted Living in Minnesota

Browse 172 senior living facilities across 82 cities in Minnesota. Find the perfect community for your loved ones.

All Minnesota Communities

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North Little Rock, Arkansas

Fox Ridge North Little Rock

★★★★★
5.0 (12 Reviews)
Assisted Living Memory Care Wi-Fi / High-Speed Internet Activities Onsite

Focused on Wellness Focused on You At Fox Ridge, we take a distinctive approach to wellness tailored to each community member. Our holistic philosophy, called Salus™ by AgeWell Solvere Living, emphasizes a lifestyle that keeps the body active, strengthens relationships, challenges the mind, and nurtures each person’s spiritual needs. Each program we offer encompasses the physical, social, intellectual, and spiritual aspects of wellness, enabling residents to reach their full potential. In addition, our personalized one-on-one programs provide engaging and meaningful opportunities to build connections with others and foster positive social interactions. Salus (SAL-us), Noun – Latin for “Well-Being” Our trademark wellness philosophy, Salus, focuses on helping each resident reach their fullest potential through engagement and connection. This philosophy is integrated throughout our senior living communities and implemented into each of our supportive services and signature programs. Salus concentrates on four components of wellness, each critical to creating a path to a fulfilling lifestyle: Physical: Living a healthy lifestyle through physical activity and proper nutrition to stay strong and flexible and to limit disease and disability. Social: Strengthen existing connections with family and friends and develop new relationships to stay connected to the community. Intellectual: Stimulating minds through participation in lifelong learning initiatives and challenging, creative programs. Spiritual: Continuing the lifelong search for purpose and meaning through faith-based involvement, volunteerism, and service, and enjoying meaningful pastimes. Physical wellness ensures that the body remains strong and healthy, while social, intellectual, and spiritual wellness contributes to a person’s overall happiness and sense of purpose, fostering strong relationships, continuous learning, and inner peace.

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★★★★★
5.0 (99 Reviews)
Assisted Living Life Plan/CCRCs Air Conditioning Bath Tubs

Serving the Shakopee, Minnesota area, Benedictine Living Community Shakopee St. Getrudes and The Gardens offers a senior living environment designed around comfort and a calm residential feel. Daily life is structured around comfort and ease, offering a community setting designed to support well-being and consistency. As a local senior living community, Benedictine Living Community Shakopee St. Getrudes and The Gardens provides an option worth considering within Shakopee, Minnesota.

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★★★★★
5.0 (88 Reviews)
Assisted Living Independent Living Air Conditioning Cable or Satellite TV

In the Shakopee, Minnesota area, Benedictine Living Community Shakopee Windermere Way presents a senior living setting built for comfort, reassurance, and supportive daily living. The community provides a residential atmosphere where seniors can feel supported in daily living while maintaining a sense of familiarity and comfort. Taken together, Benedictine Living Community Shakopee Windermere Way offers a senior living choice for those considering options in the Shakopee, Minnesota area.

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Saint Paul, Minnesota

Cerenity Senior Care ¢ Humboldt

★★★★★
5.0 (28 Reviews)
Assisted Living Memory Care Air Conditioning Cable or Satellite TV

Cerenity Senior Care Humboldt brings a community-minded senior living experience to Saint Paul, Minnesota, emphasizing day-to-day ease and reassurance. The community is presented as a residential setting for older adults, emphasizing a supportive routine and an environment intended to feel comfortable and familiar. For those researching senior living in Saint Paul, Minnesota, Cerenity Senior Care Humboldt presents a community-focused option.

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5.0 (95 Reviews)
Assisted Living Independent Living Air Conditioning Cable or Satellite TV

In Saint Paul, Minnesota, Cerenity Senior Care Marian of St. Paul provides senior living in a setting shaped by comfort, consistency, and a supportive atmosphere. Daily life is structured around comfort and ease, offering a community setting designed to support well-being and consistency. For those researching senior living in Saint Paul, Minnesota, Cerenity Senior Care Marian of St. Paul presents a community-focused option.

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White Bear Lake, Minnesota

Cerenity Senior Care ¢ White Bear Lake

★★★★★
5.0 (77 Reviews)
Assisted Living Memory Care Air Conditioning Bath Tubs

In White Bear Lake, Minnesota, Cerenity Senior Care White Bear Lake provides senior living in a setting shaped by comfort, consistency, and a supportive atmosphere. The community provides a residential atmosphere where seniors can feel supported in daily living while maintaining a sense of familiarity and comfort. Cerenity Senior Care White Bear Lake is one senior living option to review when comparing communities in White Bear Lake, Minnesota.

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Mankato, Minnesota

Mankato

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(13)

Mankato is a senior living community in Mankato, Minnesota focused on a welcoming environment and st...

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Burnsville, Minnesota

The Rivers

★★★★★
(10)

Serving the Burnsville, Minnesota area, The Rivers offers a senior living environment designed aroun...

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Maple Grove, Minnesota

Rose Arbor

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(9)

Rose Arbor brings a community-minded senior living experience to Maple Grove, Minnesota, emphasizing...

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Richfield, Minnesota

The Pines

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(21)

In the Richfield, Minnesota area, The Pines presents a senior living setting built for comfort, reas...

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Faribault, Minnesota

Faribault

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(10)

Faribault brings a community-minded senior living experience to Faribault, Minnesota, emphasizing da...

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Roseville, Minnesota

Roseville

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Serving the Roseville, Minnesota area, Roseville offers a senior living environment designed around ...

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Stillwater, Minnesota

The Lodge

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(10)

The Lodge brings a community-minded senior living experience to Stillwater, Minnesota, emphasizing d...

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State Guide & Resources

Comprehensive guide for senior living in this state

Senior Living & Care Options in Minnesota

Senior Living & Care Options in Minnesota overview
In Minnesota, the choice of senior living often comes down to practical factors like winter safety, staffing reliability, and access to the Mayo Clinic or Twin Cities hospital systems. From the Metro to the Iron Range, this guide covers what you need to know about care options, winter preparedness, and state support resources.
Population 5,765,432 (July 1, 2024)
Adults 65+ 17.4%
Key Factor Winter Reliability
Oversight Minnesota Department of Health

Planning Consideration: The Winter Factor

Extreme cold and snow impact daily life in senior communities. Ask these specific questions:

  • Staffing: Does the facility have a plan for when staff can't get to work during a blizzard? (e.g., sleeping on-site).
  • Transport: Are medical appointments routinely cancelled in winter, or do they have specialized transport?
  • Heating: What is the backup plan if the heating system fails?

Common Care Options

Assisted Living

Minnesota recently updated its assisted living laws to provide more consumer protections. Facilities must now have an "Assisted Living Director" and clinical nurse oversight.

Memory Care

Often called "Assisted Living with Dementia Care" (ALDC). Staff must have specific dementia training.

Skilled Nursing

Nursing homes. Minnesota has a strong "Report Card" system for nursing homes that goes deeper than federal ratings.

Costs in Minnesota

Costs are higher in the Twin Cities but can be more moderate in rural areas.

  • Elderly Waiver: Minnesota has a robust Medicaid waiver program (Elderly Waiver) that pays for services in assisted living for those who qualify.
  • Structure: Ask if the rate is "all-inclusive" or "points-based" (fee-for-service).

Licensing and Oversight

The Minnesota Department of Health regulates these settings. The new assisted living license creates stronger standards for safety and rights.

Tour Questions for Minnesota

  • License: Do you have the new Assisted Living License?
  • Winter: Show me where the generator is and tell me what it powers.
  • Nurses: Is a nurse on-site 24/7 or just "on-call"?

Frequently Asked Questions

Why focus on winter?

It affects safety, isolation, and access to medical care for months at a time.

Who regulates facilities?

Minnesota Department of Health.

Can Medicaid help?

Yes, the Elderly Waiver (EW) is a common way to pay for services in assisted living.

How do I compare nursing homes?

Use the Minnesota Nursing Home Report Card for state-specific data.