Best Assisted Living in Burnsville, Minnesota

Best-rated assisted living in Burnsville

Ranked by family rating, weighted by how many families have reviewed each one. No community pays to appear here.

1. 1

   Arbor Lane Memory Care

   5 (32 reviews)· Assisted Living, Memory Care

   Arbor Lane Memory Care holds a 5.0 Google rating across 32 reviews, offering personalized, safety-focused dementia care in private apartments.

2. 2

   Valley Ridge

   4.3 (33 reviews)· Assisted Living, Independent Living, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care

   Valley Ridge is described as clean and welcoming with friendly, activity-minded staff, though one detailed report raised overnight staffing and safety concerns.

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   Suite Living Senior Care of Burnsville

   4.3 (13 reviews)· Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care

   Suite Living is a small, warm community where staff know residents by name, with particular praise for the food and intimate setting.

4. 4

   Arbors at Ridges

   4.2 (18 reviews)· Assisted Living

   Arbors at Ridges offers a continuum of care with warm staff and good food, though some reviewers cite understaffing and slow overnight response.

5. 5

   The Rivers Retirement Community

   4.1 (48 reviews)· Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care

   The Rivers is a warm, well-maintained community with friendly staff and good food, though some reviewers raise concerns about nursing care and communication.

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   Emerald Crest Memory Care Burnsville

   3.5 (6 reviews)· Assisted Living, Memory Care

   Emerald Crest offers a safe, home-like memory care setting with attentive staff and a chaplain providing spiritual care.

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   Options Residential

   2.8 (9 reviews)· Assisted Living· 28 units

   Options Residential offers specialized support for mental health, brain injury, and chemical dependency, though some reviewers report lapses in care and cleanliness.

8. 8

   Carefree Living Burnsville

   2.1 (14 reviews)· Assisted Living

   Carefree Living Burnsville has a very low rating reflecting complaints about missed medications, unsanitary rooms, and unresponsive leadership.

What families say about assisted living in Burnsville

Counted across the review summaries of 17 Burnsville communities: the share whose families mention each theme.

Families most often mention caring, attentive staff, noted in 65% of the 17 communities, along with building and grounds in 53% and food and dining in 41%, with activities and social life also at 41% and a warm, home-like feel noted in 35%. On the concern side, cost and billing come up in 65% of communities, communication with families in 53%, staff attitude in 29%, and staffing levels or turnover in 24%.

How families pay for assisted living in Minnesota

Most Minnesota families start by paying privately, drawing on savings, retirement income, and often the proceeds from selling a home. Long-term care insurance, when a parent or spouse has a policy, can also help cover the monthly cost of assisted living, memory care, or independent living. Veterans and surviving spouses may qualify for VA Aid and Attendance, a benefit that adds a monthly payment on top of a regular VA pension for those who need help with daily activities. It is worth checking early, since VA claims can take time to process.

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Assisted Living near Burnsville

Cities within about 35 miles with senior living inventory, and how families rate it.

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