RankingsUpdated August 2026

The 25 Best-Rated Nursing Homes in Minnesota (2026)

The top 25 of 337 CMS-certified nursing homes in Minnesota, ranked by health inspection scores, staffing levels, and penalty history — never paid placement. See how our ranking method works

3391.8 per 30K residentsAbove national avg of 1.3 per 30KTotal Nursing Homes
3.2/5
+0.2 vs national avgNational avg: 3.00Statewide Avg Rating
$49K$21K vs national avgNational avg: $71KAvg Fine (When Penalized)
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1No Penalties

Nursing HomeGolden Valley, MN

Covenant Living Of Golden Valley Care & Rehab Ctr

Faith-based

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
88 BedsInspected May 2025

Above Minnesota avg of 3.2

5825 St Croix AvenueGolden Valley, MN 55422

(763) 732-1415

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2No Penalties

Nursing HomeSaint Paul, MN

Capitol View Transitional Care Center

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
32 BedsInspected Nov 2025

Above Minnesota avg of 3.2

640 Jackson StreetSaint Paul, MN 55101

(651) 254-0400

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3No Penalties

Nursing HomePrinceton, MN

Elim Wellspring

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
86 BedsInspected Dec 2025

Above Minnesota avg of 3.2

701 First StreetPrinceton, MN 55371

(763) 389-0410

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4No Penalties

Nursing HomeVirginia, MN

Essentia Health Virginia Care Cent

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
40 BedsInspected Jan 2025

Above Minnesota avg of 3.2

901 9th Street NorthVirginia, MN 55792

(218) 749-9411

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5No Penalties

Nursing HomeDuluth, MN

Ecumen Lakeshore

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
60 BedsInspected Aug 2025

Above Minnesota avg of 3.2

4002 London RoadDuluth, MN 55804

(218) 625-7100

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6No Penalties

Nursing HomeAurora, MN

Essentia Health Northern Pines Medical Center

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
33 BedsInspected Oct 2023

Above Minnesota avg of 3.2

5211 Highway 110Aurora, MN 55705

(218) 229-2211

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7No Penalties

Nursing HomeHayfield, MN

Field Crest Care Center

Government

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
35 BedsInspected Dec 2022

Above Minnesota avg of 3.2

318 Second Street NortheastHayfield, MN 55940

(507) 477-3266

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8No Penalties

Nursing HomeMinneapolis, MN

Fairview University Trans Serv

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
28 Beds

Above Minnesota avg of 3.2

2512 7th Street SouthMinneapolis, MN 55454

(612) 273-4277

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9No Penalties

Nursing HomeOsakis, MN

Galeon

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
40 BedsInspected Feb 2025

Above Minnesota avg of 3.2

410 West Main StreetOsakis, MN 56360

(320) 859-2142

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10No Penalties

Nursing HomeNew Hope, MN

Good Samaritan Ambassador

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
77 BedsInspected Jan 2025

Above Minnesota avg of 3.2

8100 Medicine Lake RoadNew Hope, MN 55427

(763) 417-4171

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11No Penalties

Nursing HomeMaple Plain, MN

Haven Homes Of Maple Plain

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
64 BedsInspected Aug 2023

Above Minnesota avg of 3.2

4848 Gateway BlvdMaple Plain, MN 55359

(763) 292-2300

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12No Penalties

Nursing HomeRedlake, MN

Jourdain Perpich Ext Care Fac

Nonprofit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
47 BedsInspected Jan 2026

Above Minnesota avg of 3.2

24856 Hospital DriveRedlake, MN 56671

(218) 679-3400

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13No Penalties

Nursing HomeDassel, MN

Lakeside Generations Health Care Center

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
54 BedsInspected Dec 2024

Above Minnesota avg of 3.2

439 William Avenue EastDassel, MN 55325

(320) 275-3308

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14No Penalties

Nursing HomeRoseville, MN

Langton Shores

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
50 BedsInspected Nov 2024

Above Minnesota avg of 3.2

1900 West County Road DRoseville, MN 55112

(651) 631-6200

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15No Penalties

Nursing HomeGreenbush, MN

Lifecare Greenbush Manor

Nonprofit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures2.0
40 BedsInspected Oct 2025

Above Minnesota avg of 3.2

19120 200th StreetGreenbush, MN 56726

(218) 782-2131

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16No Penalties

Nursing HomeBuffalo, MN

Park View Care Center

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
92 BedsInspected Jan 2025

Above Minnesota avg of 3.2

200 Park LaneBuffalo, MN 55313

(763) 951-7825

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17No Penalties

Nursing HomeBreckenridge, MN

St Francis Home

Faith-based

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
100 BedsInspected Sep 2024

Above Minnesota avg of 3.2

2400 St Francis DriveBreckenridge, MN 56520

(218) 643-3000

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18No Penalties

Nursing HomeLittle Falls, MN

St Ottos Care Center

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures2.0
86 BedsInspected Nov 2024

Above Minnesota avg of 3.2

920 Southeast 4th StreetLittle Falls, MN 56345

(320) 632-9281

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19No Penalties

Nursing HomePlymouth, MN

The Birches At Trillium Woods

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
44 BedsInspected Sep 2024

Above Minnesota avg of 3.2

14585 59th Avenue NorthPlymouth, MN 55446

(763) 519-1350

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20No Penalties

Nursing HomeHoward Lake, MN

Good Samaritan Society - Howard Lake

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
32 BedsInspected Jan 2025

Above Minnesota avg of 3.2

413 13th AvenueHoward Lake, MN 55349

(320) 543-3800

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21No Penalties

Nursing HomeMenahga, MN

Green Pine Acres Nursing Home

Government

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
65 BedsInspected Mar 2025

Above Minnesota avg of 3.2

427 Main Street NortheastMenahga, MN 56464

(218) 564-4101

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22No Penalties

Nursing HomeBattle Lake, MN

Good Samaritan Society - Battle Lake

Corporation

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
51 BedsInspected Nov 2025

Above Minnesota avg of 3.2

105 Glenhaven DriveBattle Lake, MN 56515

(218) 864-5231

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23No Penalties

Nursing HomeRushford, MN

Good Shepherd Lutheran Home

Nonprofit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
65 BedsInspected Feb 2025

Above Minnesota avg of 3.2

800 Home Street, Box 747Rushford, MN 55971

(507) 864-7714

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24No Penalties

Nursing HomePark Rapids, MN

Heritage Living Center

Government

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
48 BedsInspected Aug 2025

Above Minnesota avg of 3.2

619 West Sixth StreetPark Rapids, MN 56470

(218) 237-8312

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25No Penalties

Nursing HomeWatkins, MN

Hilltop Health Care Center

LLC

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
50 BedsInspected Mar 2024

Above Minnesota avg of 3.2

410 Luella StreetWatkins, MN 55389

(320) 764-2300

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State report

Why families compare nursing homes in Minnesota

#6of 51 states & DC
Health Ranking

Among the strongest health outcomes in the nation (rank 6 of 51).

America’s Health Rankings 2024
  • Population 65+19.9%

    About 12% higher than the national average of 17.7%.

    Census ACS 2023
  • Life expectancy79.3 yrs

    A little higher than the national average of 76.4 yrs.

    CDC NVSR 2022
  • Nurse staff turnover42.4%

    About 9% lower than the national average of 46.4%.

    CMS PBJ 2024

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FAQ

Questions families ask about this page

How many nursing homes are in Minnesota?

Minnesota has 339 nursing homes in the full directory. This rankings page evaluated 337 eligible nursing homes with public CMS ratings and public profile slugs, then highlighted the top 25.

What is the average CMS rating for nursing homes in Minnesota?

Nursing homes in Minnesota average 3.2 out of 5 on the CMS overall rating, compared with a national nursing-home average of 3.0.

What is the average fine when a nursing home in Minnesota is penalized?

Among Minnesota nursing homes that were fined, the average fine is $49K. The national nursing-home average is $71K.

How does Minnesota compare with the national average?

Minnesota averages 3.2 out of 5 on CMS overall rating, compared with a national nursing-home average of 3.0. The average fine when penalized is $49K versus $71K nationally.

Should I rely on these rankings alone?

No. Use this report as a shortlist, then review the facility profile, confirm payment options, look at inspection history, and speak with licensed professionals before making a care decision.

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