RankingsCMS data: August 2026

Best Nursing Homes in Minnesota (2026)

The top 25 of 336 CMS-certified nursing homes in Minnesota, ranked by CMS overall rating, then penalties, health inspections and staffing — never paid placement. See how our ranking method works

3381.8 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
$54K$16K vs national avgNational avg: $70KAvg Fine (When Penalized)
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1No Penalties

Nursing HomeEly, MN

Boundary Waters Care Center

Non-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
38 BedsStandard health inspection Dec 2025

Above Minnesota avg of 3.2

200 West Conan StreetEly, MN 55731

(218) 365-8705

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2No Penalties

Nursing HomeSaint Paul, MN

Capital View Transitional Care Center

Non-profit

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

Above Minnesota avg of 3.2

640 Jackson StreetSaint Paul, MN 55101

(651) 254-0400

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3No Penalties

Nursing HomeChatfield, MN

Chosen Valley Care Center

Non-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures2.0
78 BedsStandard health inspection Aug 2025

Above Minnesota avg of 3.2

1102 Liberty Street SoutheastChatfield, MN 55923

(507) 867-4220

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4No Penalties

Nursing HomeSartell, MN

Country Manor Healthcare And Rehab Center

Non-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
131 BedsStandard health inspection Apr 2026

Above Minnesota avg of 3.2

520 First Street NortheastSartell, MN 56377

(320) 253-1920

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5No 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 Measures4.0
88 BedsStandard health inspection May 2025

Above Minnesota avg of 3.2

5825 St Croix AvenueGolden Valley, MN 55422

(763) 732-1415

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6No Penalties

Nursing HomeDuluth, MN

Ecumen Lakeshore

Non-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
60 BedsStandard health inspection May 2026

Above Minnesota avg of 3.2

4002 London RoadDuluth, MN 55804

(218) 625-7100

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7No Penalties

Nursing HomePrinceton, MN

Elim Wellspring Health Care Center

Non-profit

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

Above Minnesota avg of 3.2

701 First StreetPrinceton, MN 55371

(763) 389-0410

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8No Penalties

Nursing HomeAurora, MN

Essentia Health Northern Pines Medical Center

Non-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
33 BedsStandard health inspection Jan 2026

Above Minnesota avg of 3.2

5211 Highway 110Aurora, MN 55705

(218) 229-2211

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9No Penalties

Nursing HomeMinneapolis, MN

Fairview University Trans Serv

Non-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
28 BedsStandard health inspection Nov 2024

Above Minnesota avg of 3.2

2512 7th Street SouthMinneapolis, MN 55454

(612) 273-4277

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10No 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 BedsStandard health inspection Feb 2026

Above Minnesota avg of 3.2

318 Second Street NortheastHayfield, MN 55940

(507) 477-3266

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11No Penalties

Nursing HomeOsakis, MN

Galeon

Non-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
40 BedsStandard health inspection Dec 2025

Above Minnesota avg of 3.2

410 West Main StreetOsakis, MN 56360

(320) 859-2142

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12No Penalties

Nursing HomeNew Hope, MN

Good Samaritan Ambassador

Non-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
77 BedsStandard health inspection Apr 2026

Above Minnesota avg of 3.2

8100 Medicine Lake RoadNew Hope, MN 55427

(763) 417-4171

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13No Penalties

Nursing HomeRushford, MN

Good Shepherd Lutheran Home

Non-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
65 BedsStandard health inspection May 2026

Above Minnesota avg of 3.2

800 Home Street, Box 747Rushford, MN 55971

(507) 864-7714

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14No Penalties

Nursing HomeWabasha, MN

Gundersen St Elizabeth's Care Center

Non-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures2.0
100 BedsStandard health inspection Jun 2026

Above Minnesota avg of 3.2

1200 Fifth Grant Boulevard WestWabasha, MN 55981

(651) 565-4581

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15No Penalties

Nursing HomeMaple Plain, MN

Haven Homes Of Maple Plain

Non-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
64 BedsStandard health inspection May 2026

Above Minnesota avg of 3.2

4848 Gateway BlvdMaple Plain, MN 55359

(763) 292-2300

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16No Penalties

Nursing HomeAlexandria, MN

Knute Nelson Care Center

Non-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
83 BedsStandard health inspection May 2026

Above Minnesota avg of 3.2

420 12th Avenue EastAlexandria, MN 56308

(320) 763-6653

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17No Penalties

Nursing HomeRoseville, MN

Langton Shores

Non-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
50 BedsStandard health inspection Jan 2026

Above Minnesota avg of 3.2

1900 West County Road DRoseville, MN 55112

(651) 631-6200

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18No Penalties

Nursing HomeGreenbush, MN

Lifecare Greenbush Manor

Non-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
40 BedsStandard health inspection Jun 2026

Above Minnesota avg of 3.2

19120 200th StreetGreenbush, MN 56726

(218) 782-2131

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19No Penalties

Nursing HomeBuffalo, MN

Park View Health Care Center

Non-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
92 BedsStandard health inspection Mar 2026

Above Minnesota avg of 3.2

200 Park LaneBuffalo, MN 55313

(763) 951-7825

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20No Penalties

Nursing HomePelican Rapids, MN

Pelican Valley Health Center

Government

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
28 BedsStandard health inspection Mar 2026

Above Minnesota avg of 3.2

211 East Mill AvenuePelican Rapids, MN 56572

(218) 863-2991

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21No Penalties

Nursing HomePerham, MN

Perham Living

Non-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
96 BedsStandard health inspection Mar 2026

Above Minnesota avg of 3.2

735 Third Street SouthwestPerham, MN 56573

(218) 347-1800

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22No Penalties

Nursing HomeBlue Earth, MN

St Lukes Lutheran Care Center

Non-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures2.0
64 BedsStandard health inspection Jun 2026

Above Minnesota avg of 3.2

1219 South RamseyBlue Earth, MN 56013

(507) 526-2184

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23No Penalties

Nursing HomeLittle Falls, MN

St Ottos Care Center

For-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
86 BedsStandard health inspection Dec 2025

Above Minnesota avg of 3.2

920 Southeast 4th StreetLittle Falls, MN 56345

(320) 632-9281

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24No Penalties

Nursing HomeBarnesville, MN

Valley Care And Rehab Llc

For-profit

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
35 BedsStandard health inspection Jun 2026

Above Minnesota avg of 3.2

600 Fifth Street Southeast, Box 129Barnesville, MN 56514

(218) 354-2254

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25No Penalties

Nursing HomeJanesville, MN

Whispering Creek

Government

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
35 BedsStandard health inspection May 2026

Above Minnesota avg of 3.2

102 East North StreetJanesville, MN 56048

(507) 231-5113

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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%Census ACS 2023
  • Life expectancy79.3 yrs

    A little higher than the national average of 76.4 yrs.

    CDC NVSR 2022
  • Nurse staff turnover42.3%

    A little lower than the national average of 45.8%.

    CMS PBJ 2024

See full demographics & care economics for Minnesota →

FAQ

Questions families ask about this page

How many nursing homes are in Minnesota?

Minnesota has 338 nursing homes in the active CMS data. This rankings page evaluated 336 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 $54K. The national nursing-home average is $70K.

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 $54K versus $70K 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.

What do the CMS data and inspection dates mean?

CMS data: August 2026. The inspection date is the latest standard health inspection reported in the CMS survey summary, including inspections with no deficiencies. Complaint and fire safety surveys are separate. A recent CMS release can include an older inspection date. Listings absent from the latest imported CMS provider release remain available on the platform but are excluded from current rankings.

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