Best Nursing Homes in Minnesota (2026 Rankings)

Top 20 facilities ranked by CMS star rating, staffing, and quality measures

338 total facilities86 five-star ratedAvg rating: 3.2 / 5

Top 20 Nursing Homes in Minnesota

1
Fairview University Trans Serv
MINNEAPOLIS, 28 beds
5/5
2
Charter House Inc
ROCHESTER, 32 beds
5/5
3
MEADOWS ON FAIRVIEW
WYOMING, 14 beds
5/5
4
Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institutes Trp
GOLDEN VALLEY, 56 beds
5/5
5
Capitol View Transitional Care Center
SAINT PAUL, 32 beds
5/5
6
FIELD CREST CARE CENTER
HAYFIELD, 35 beds
5/5
7
ESSENTIA HEALTH VIRGINIA CARE CENT
VIRGINIA, 40 beds
5/5
8
Essentia Health Oak Crossing
DETROIT LAKES, 94 beds
5/5
9
JOURDAIN PERPICH EXT CARE FAC
REDLAKE, 47 beds
5/5
10
Allina Health Restorative Suites
PLYMOUTH, 50 beds
5/5
11
SUNNYSIDE CARE CENTER
LAKE PARK, 30 beds
5/5
12
GLENFIELDS LIVING WITH CARE
GLENCOE, 108 beds
5/5
13
McIntosh Senior Living
MCINTOSH, 45 beds
5/5
14
Country Manor Health & Rehab Ctr
SARTELL, 131 beds
5/5
15
BIGFORK VALLEY COMMUNITIES
BIGFORK, 40 beds
5/5
16
Galeon
OSAKIS, 40 beds
5/5
17
ELIM WELLSPRING
PRINCETON, 86 beds
5/5
18
FOLKESTONE
WAYZATA, 30 beds
5/5
19
The Birches at Trillium Woods
PLYMOUTH, 44 beds
5/5
20
VALLEY VIEW HEALTHCARE & REHAB
HOUSTON, 40 beds
5/5

Rankings based on CMS Overall Star Rating. Ties broken by staffing hours then quality rating. Data updated 2026.

Nursing Home Costs in Minnesota

$395/day
Private Room (daily)
$12,003/mo
Private Room (monthly)
$360/day
Semi-Private (daily)
$10,944/mo
Semi-Private (monthly)
$252/day
Medicaid Rate (approx)

Source: CareScout/Genworth Cost of Care Survey 2025. Private-pay rates shown.

Inspection Summary for Minnesota

337
Total Inspections
7,860
Total Deficiencies
23.3
Avg Deficiencies / Facility
70.9%
Infection Control Issues

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best nursing home in Minnesota?

Based on CMS data, Fairview University Trans Serv in MINNEAPOLIS ranks first with an overall rating of 5/5 stars. The top-rated facilities in Minnesota are listed above, sorted by CMS star rating and supplementary quality measures.

How much do nursing homes cost in Minnesota?

The average cost of a nursing home in Minnesota is $395/day for a private room ($12,003/month). Semi-private rooms average $360/day. Medicaid reimburses approximately $252/day for eligible residents.

How are these rankings determined?

Rankings use the CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services) Overall Star Rating as the primary criterion. Ties are broken by total nurse staffing hours per resident day, then by quality measure ratings. All data is sourced from the CMS Nursing Home Care Compare dataset.

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