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 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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2No 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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3No 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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4No Penalties

Nursing HomeUlen, MN

Viking Manor Nursing Home

Government

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
45 BedsInspected Jun 2025

Above Minnesota avg of 3.2

317 First Street NorthwestUlen, MN 56585

(218) 596-8847

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5No Penalties

Nursing HomeSilver Bay, MN

Minnesota Veterans Home - Silver Bay

Government

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing1.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
54 BedsInspected Jan 2025

Above Minnesota avg of 3.2

56 Outer DriveSilver Bay, MN 55614

(218) 353-8700

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6No Penalties

Nursing HomePerham, MN

Perham Living

Government

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection5.0
  • Staffing1.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
96 BedsInspected Jun 2024

Above Minnesota avg of 3.2

735 Third Street SouthwestPerham, MN 56573

(218) 347-1800

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7No Penalties

Nursing HomeBigfork, MN

Bigfork Valley Communities

Government

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
40 BedsInspected Dec 2025

Above Minnesota avg of 3.2

258 Pine Tree DriveBigfork, MN 56628

(218) 743-3177

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8No Penalties

Nursing HomeLuverne, MN

Mn Veterans Home - Luverne

Government

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures2.0
85 BedsInspected Dec 2024

Above Minnesota avg of 3.2

1300 North Kniss AvenueLuverne, MN 56156

(507) 283-6200

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9No Penalties

Nursing HomeGrand Marais, MN

North Shore Health

Government

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
37 BedsInspected Jul 2025

Above Minnesota avg of 3.2

515 - 5th Avenue WestGrand Marais, MN 55604

(218) 387-3040

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10No Penalties

Nursing HomePelican Rapids, MN

Pelican Valley Health Center

Government

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
28 BedsInspected Jan 2025

Above Minnesota avg of 3.2

211 East Mill AvenuePelican Rapids, MN 56572

(218) 863-2991

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11No Penalties

Nursing HomeLake Park, MN

Sunnyside Care Center

Government

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
30 BedsInspected Jun 2025

Above Minnesota avg of 3.2

16561 Us Highway 10Lake Park, MN 56554

(218) 238-6366

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12No Penalties

Nursing HomeJanesville, MN

Whispering Creek

Government

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
35 BedsInspected Aug 2025

Above Minnesota avg of 3.2

102 East North StreetJanesville, MN 56048

(507) 231-5113

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131 Penalty

Nursing HomeGrand Rapids, MN

Grand Village

Government

★★★★★5 out of 5 stars5.0ExcellentCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection3.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
114 BedsInspected May 2025

Above Minnesota avg of 3.2

923 Hale Lake PointeGrand Rapids, MN 55744

(218) 326-0543

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14No Penalties

Nursing HomeCook, MN

Cook Community Hospital C&Nc

Government

★★★★☆4 out of 5 stars4.0Above AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures2.0
28 BedsInspected Apr 2025

Above Minnesota avg of 3.2

10 Southeast Fifth StreetCook, MN 55723

(218) 666-5945

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151 Penalty

Nursing HomeFergus Falls, MN

Mn Veterans Home Fergus Falls

Government

★★★★☆4 out of 5 stars4.0Above AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
85 BedsInspected Dec 2025

Above Minnesota avg of 3.2

1821 North ParkFergus Falls, MN 56537

(218) 736-0400

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16No Penalties

Nursing HomeWarren, MN

North Star Manor

Government

★★★☆☆3 out of 5 stars3.0AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection4.0
  • Staffing3.0
  • Quality Measures1.0
45 BedsInspected May 2025

Below Minnesota avg of 3.2

410 South Mckinley StreetWarren, MN 56762

(218) 745-5282

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17No Penalties

Nursing HomeDawson, MN

Johnson Memorial Hosp & Home

Government

★★★☆☆3 out of 5 stars3.0AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection2.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures2.0
56 BedsInspected Feb 2025

Below Minnesota avg of 3.2

1290 Locust StreetDawson, MN 56232

(320) 312-2101

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18No Penalties

Nursing HomeAppleton, MN

Appleton Area Health

Government

★★☆☆☆2 out of 5 stars2.0Below AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection3.0
  • Staffing1.0
  • Quality Measures2.0
47 BedsInspected Jan 2025

Below Minnesota avg of 3.2

30 S Behl StAppleton, MN 56208

(320) 289-2422

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19No Penalties

Nursing HomeEllsworth, MN

Parkview Manor Nursing Home

Government

★★☆☆☆2 out of 5 stars2.0Below AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection2.0
  • Staffing3.0
  • Quality Measures2.0
37 BedsInspected Mar 2025

Below Minnesota avg of 3.2

308 Sherman AvenueEllsworth, MN 56129

(507) 967-2482

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20No Penalties

Nursing HomeDodge Center, MN

Fairview Care Center

Government

★★☆☆☆2 out of 5 stars2.0Below AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection2.0
  • Staffing1.0
  • Quality Measures5.0
46 BedsInspected Jul 2025

Below Minnesota avg of 3.2

702 10th Avenue NorthwestDodge Center, MN 55927

(507) 374-2578

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211 Penalty

Nursing HomeClara City, MN

Clara City Care Center

Government

★★☆☆☆2 out of 5 stars2.0Below AverageCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection1.0
  • Staffing5.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
48 BedsInspected Dec 2025

Below Minnesota avg of 3.2

1012 North Division StreetClara City, MN 56222

(320) 847-2221

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22No Penalties

Nursing HomeOrtonville, MN

Fairway View Neighborhoods

Government

★☆☆☆☆1 out of 5 stars1.0PoorCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection2.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures1.0
51 BedsInspected Dec 2025

Below Minnesota avg of 3.2

201 Mark DriveOrtonville, MN 56278

(320) 839-6113

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231 Penalty

Nursing HomeMinneapolis, MN

Mn Veterans Home Minneapolis

Government

★☆☆☆☆1 out of 5 stars1.0PoorCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection2.0
  • Staffing1.0
  • Quality Measures4.0
341 BedsInspected Sep 2025

Below Minnesota avg of 3.2

5101 Minnehaha Avenue SouthMinneapolis, MN 55417

(651) 539-2400

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241 Penalty

Nursing HomeBelview, MN

Parkview Home

Government

★☆☆☆☆1 out of 5 stars1.0PoorCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection1.0
  • Staffing1.0
  • Quality Measures3.0
30 BedsInspected Apr 2025

Below Minnesota avg of 3.2

102 County State Aid Highway 9Belview, MN 56214

(507) 938-4151

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252 Penalties

Nursing HomeNew Richland, MN

New Richland Care Center

Government

★☆☆☆☆1 out of 5 stars1.0PoorCMS Overall
  • Health Inspection1.0
  • Staffing4.0
  • Quality Measures2.0
45 BedsInspected Jun 2025

Below Minnesota avg of 3.2

312 Northeast 1st StreetNew Richland, MN 56072

(507) 465-3292

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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

See full demographics & care economics for Minnesota →

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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