Best Skilled Nursing in Minneapolis, Minnesota
19 communities found
Minneapolis has 19 skilled nursing communities, all residential, with no home care agencies among them. Across the 17 rated communities the average rating is 3.5, and Medicare's own star ratings, covering 18 communities, average 2.8, with 5 communities earning five stars and 5 earning one star. These figures draw on 694 reviews read across the city's communities.
- 19communities
- 3.5average rating, 17 rated
- 694family reviews read
Breck Home Residential Care Center
Minneapolis, Minnesota
4.9(18)
Assisted LivingMemory CareSkilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Minnesota Veterans Home-Minneapolis
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota
4.7(25)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Grand Avenue Rest Home
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Lakehouse Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center
Minneapolis, Minnesota
4.1(170)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Benedictine Living Community-Minneapolis
Minneapolis, Minnesota
4(13)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
M Health Fairview Acute Rehabilitation Center
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota
4(27)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Andrew Residence
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota
3.9(18)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Southside Care Center
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota
3(2)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Birchwood Care Home
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota
3.4(7)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Mt Olivet Home
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota
3.7(40)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Catholic Eldercare
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota
3.6(45)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Providence Place
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota
3.6(97)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Best-rated skilled nursing in MINNEAPOLIS
Ranked by family rating, weighted by how many families have reviewed each one. No community pays to appear here.
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Breck Home Residential Care Center
4.9 (18 reviews)· Assisted Living, Memory Care, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
No written reviews exist, but Google reviewers rate it highly, noting round-the-clock, home-like care for older adults with mild memory loss.
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Minnesota Veterans Home-Minneapolis
4.7 (25 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Families describe a clean, well-kept facility with caring, professional staff, though one recent review noted declining communication and lost laundry after COVID.
- 3
Lakehouse Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center
4.1 (170 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Reviews are mixed, with praise for friendly staff and cleanliness alongside reports of slow call-light response and billing issues.
- 4
Benedictine Living Community-Minneapolis
4 (13 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Reviews are sharply divided between accounts of neglect and rudeness and others praising staff kindness and commitment to safety.
- 5
M Health Fairview Acute Rehabilitation Center
4 (27 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Families call the rehab intensive and effective, praising therapy staff, though some cite staffing shortages and one report of hygiene lapses.
- 6
3.9 (18 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
This licensed mental health facility offers long-term psychiatric rehabilitation, with reviewers split between praise for programs and concerns over privacy and finances.
- 7
3.4 (7 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
With only seven reviews, Birchwood holds a 3.4 rating, including one serious allegation of disrespectful staff behavior toward residents.
- 8
3.7 (40 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Many families praise attentive staff and clean facilities, especially in short-term rehab, though others report inconsistent care and aggressive billing.
- 9
3.6 (45 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
This Northeast Minneapolis community draws praise for compassionate staff and rehab outcomes, but also reports of medication errors and slow call-light response.
- 10
3.6 (97 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Reviews describe compassionate end-of-life care and strong therapy and activities programs, alongside serious reports of neglect and understaffing from some families.
What families say about skilled nursing in MINNEAPOLIS
Counted across the review summaries of 18 MINNEAPOLIS communities: the share whose families mention each theme.
Families most often praise caring, attentive staff, mentioned in 83% of 18 communities, along with medical and nursing care in 56% and building and grounds in 50%. Cleanliness and activities and social life appear in 44% and 39% of communities. On the concern side, staff attitude is cited in 67% of communities, while communication with families, medical and nursing care, and safety each appear in 44%.
Praised most
- Caring, attentive staff 83%
- Medical and nursing care 56%
- Building and grounds 50%
- Cleanliness 44%
- Activities and social life 39%
Concerns raised
- Staff attitude 67%
- Communication with families 44%
- Medical and nursing care 44%
- Safety 44%
“This is an outstanding facility for that. The state of Minnesota has raised the bar and provided a really good place. It provides vets all their needs”
“This is an amazing place. Kind, expert, hilarious staff that takes their work VERY seriously - but not themselves. Compassion with a capital C. If you have a loved one who needs 24/7 care, you could not find a better place.”
Skilled Nursing in MINNEAPOLIS: the figures
- •18 nursing homes carry a Medicare star rating, averaging 2.7 out of 5: 4 rated four stars or better, 4 rated one star.
- •Most common amenities: on-site nurse (rn) (15), wheelchair accessible (15), 24-hour staff (15), medication management (15), emergency call system (15), private bathroom (13).
How families pay for skilled nursing 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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Skilled Nursing near MINNEAPOLIS
Cities within about 35 miles with senior living inventory, and how families rate it.
| City | Communities | RatingAverage rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis Park3.7 mi | 23 | 4.2 / 5 | 3.7 mi |
| Golden Valley4 mi | 27 | 3.9 / 5 | 4 mi |
| St. Anthony5.5 mi | 6 | 3.7 / 5 | 5.5 mi |
| Richfield6.4 mi | 17 | 4.4 / 5 | 6.4 mi |
| Crystal6.6 mi | 5 | 4.6 / 5 | 6.6 mi |
| Hopkins6.7 mi | 18 | 4.2 / 5 | 6.7 mi |
| Edina7.2 mi | 28 | 4.4 / 5 | 7.2 mi |
| Brooklyn Center7.3 mi | 9 | 3.6 / 5 | 7.3 mi |
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About these figures
Computed on November 7, 2026 from the 19 communities listed in MINNEAPOLIS, 694 public family reviews on Google, Yelp and MyLivingChoice, state licensing records and, for nursing homes, CMS Care Compare. The best-rated list ranks communities by average family rating weighted by how many families have reviewed each one, so a 4.9 from three reviews does not outrank a 4.7 from two hundred. No community pays to appear in the best-rated list or in these figures; sponsored and partner listings in the directory results are marked as such. Figures refresh as listings and reviews change; the written summary was last revised September 25, 2026.
Reading on this
Guides from MyLivingChoice that families in Minneapolis ask about.
- Home Care in Minnesota: Agencies, Medicare Home Health Ratings, and What It Costs
- Nursing Home vs. Assisted Living: Which Level of Care Does Your Loved One Actually Need?
- What to Expect from Daily Life in a Skilled Nursing Home?
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Skilled Nursing in Minneapolis: Common Questions
How many skilled nursing long term care communities are in Minneapolis, Minnesota?
MyLivingChoice lists 19 skilled nursing long term care communities in Minneapolis, Minnesota, each with photos, care details, and reviews from families.
Which skilled nursing long term care communities in Minneapolis are rated highest?
Based on combined ratings across Google, Yelp, and MyLivingChoice reviews, top-rated options include Breck Home Residential Care Center (4.9★, 18 ratings), Minnesota Veterans Home-Minneapolis (4.7★, 25 ratings), Lakehouse Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center (4.1★, 170 ratings).
What types of senior care are available in Minneapolis?
Beyond skilled nursing long term care, Minneapolis has assisted living (32 communities), independent living (11 communities), memory care (8 communities), skilled nursing / long term care (19 communities), at-home care (5 communities). Every option is listed with photos, reviews, and contact details.
How do families rate skilled nursing long term care in Minneapolis?
Families rate Minneapolis skilled nursing long term care communities 3.5 out of 5 on average, across 694 public Google reviews of local communities.
What do families praise, and complain about, in Minneapolis skilled nursing long term care communities?
Across the review summaries of 18 Minneapolis communities, the most common praise is caring, attentive staff (mentioned for 83%), medical and nursing care (mentioned for 56%), building and grounds (mentioned for 50%). The most common concerns are staff attitude (67%), communication with families (44%), medical and nursing care (44%).
How do Minneapolis nursing homes score on Medicare's star ratings?
18 Medicare-certified nursing homes in Minneapolis carry an overall star rating, averaging 2.7 out of 5. 4 are rated four stars or better and 4 are rated one star. Each listing shows its rating and three years of inspection history from CMS Care Compare.
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