2026 Rankings

Best Nursing Homes in Minnesota

Top 25 nursing homes in Minnesota ranked by CareGrader’s A-F grading system, based on real CMS government inspection data.

339 total facilities3.2 avg rating2 Special Focus Facilities

How we rank: Facilities are ranked by CareGrader composite score (0-100), which combines CMS health inspections (35%), staffing levels (25%), quality measures (25%), and penalty history (15%). Read our methodology

#1
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ELIM WELLSPRING

PRINCETON, Minnesota

Score: 95.8/1005/5 CMS86 bedsNon profit - Corporation
#2
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JOURDAIN PERPICH EXT CARE FAC

REDLAKE, Minnesota

Score: 95.8/1005/5 CMS47 bedsNon profit - Other
#3
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Essentia Health Northern Pines Medical Center

AURORA, Minnesota

Score: 95.8/1005/5 CMS33 bedsNon profit - Corporation
#4
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Fairview University Trans Serv

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota

Score: 95.8/1005/5 CMS28 bedsNon profit - Corporation
#5
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Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institutes Trp

GOLDEN VALLEY, Minnesota

Score: 95.8/1005/5 CMS56 bedsNon profit - Corporation
#6
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Boundary Waters Care Center

ELY, Minnesota

Score: 93.5/1005/5 CMS42 bedsNon profit - Corporation
#7
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ESSENTIA HEALTH VIRGINIA CARE CENT

VIRGINIA, Minnesota

Score: 93.3/1005/5 CMS40 bedsNon profit - Corporation
#8
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Good Samaritan Ambassador

NEW HOPE, Minnesota

Score: 93.3/1005/5 CMS77 bedsNon profit - Corporation
#9
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FIELD CREST CARE CENTER

HAYFIELD, Minnesota

Score: 93.3/1005/5 CMS35 bedsGovernment - City
#10
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The Birches at Trillium Woods

PLYMOUTH, Minnesota

Score: 93.3/1005/5 CMS44 bedsFor profit - Corporation
#11
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Ecumen Lakeshore

DULUTH, Minnesota

Score: 93.3/1005/5 CMS60 bedsNon profit - Corporation
#12
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Park View Care Center

BUFFALO, Minnesota

Score: 93.3/1005/5 CMS92 bedsNon profit - Corporation
#13
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Haven Homes Of Maple Plain

MAPLE PLAIN, Minnesota

Score: 93.3/1005/5 CMS64 bedsNon profit - Corporation
#14
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VIKING MANOR NURSING HOME

ULEN, Minnesota

Score: 93.3/1005/5 CMS45 bedsGovernment - City
#15
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ST FRANCIS HOME

BRECKENRIDGE, Minnesota

Score: 93.3/1005/5 CMS100 bedsNon profit - Church related
#16
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Hilltop Health Care Center

WATKINS, Minnesota

Score: 93.3/1005/5 CMS50 bedsFor profit - Limited Liability company
#17
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LAKE RIDGE CARE CENTER OF BUFFALO, INC.

BUFFALO, Minnesota

Score: 92.3/1005/5 CMS56 bedsNon profit - Corporation
#18
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Trinity Care Center

FARMINGTON, Minnesota

Score: 92.3/1005/5 CMS80 bedsNon profit - Corporation
#19
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WHISPERING CREEK

JANESVILLE, Minnesota

Score: 92.3/1005/5 CMS35 bedsGovernment - City
#20
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Country Manor Health & Rehab Ctr

SARTELL, Minnesota

Score: 92.3/1005/5 CMS131 bedsNon profit - Corporation
#21
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Assumption Home

COLD SPRING, Minnesota

Score: 92.3/1005/5 CMS76 bedsNon profit - Church related
#22
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MEADOWS ON FAIRVIEW

WYOMING, Minnesota

Score: 92.3/1005/5 CMS14 bedsNon profit - Corporation
#23
A

THE GABLES OF BOUTWELLS LANDING

OAK PARK HEIGHTS, Minnesota

Score: 91.5/1005/5 CMS108 bedsNon profit - Corporation
#24
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Galeon

OSAKIS, Minnesota

Score: 90.8/1005/5 CMS40 bedsNon profit - Corporation
#25
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Langton Shores

ROSEVILLE, Minnesota

Score: 90.8/1005/5 CMS50 bedsNon profit - Corporation
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About Nursing Homes in Minnesota

Minnesota has 339 Medicare-certified nursing homes. CareGrader grades every facility from A to F using official CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) government data, including surprise health inspections, Payroll-Based Journal staffing audits, quality measures, and enforcement actions.

The average CMS star rating across all nursing homes in Minnesota is 3.2 out of 5 stars. There are currently 2 Special Focus Facilities in Minnesota — nursing homes flagged by CMS for a persistent history of serious quality issues.

The rankings above show the top 25 nursing homes in Minnesota by CareGrader composite score. Scores are recalculated monthly when CMS publishes updated datasets. Read our full methodology to understand how grades are calculated.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best nursing home in Minnesota?

Based on CareGrader's analysis of CMS government data, ELIM WELLSPRING in PRINCETON is the highest-rated nursing home in Minnesota with a grade of A (score: 95.8/100). Rankings are based on health inspections (35%), staffing (25%), quality measures (25%), and penalty history (15%).

How many nursing homes are in Minnesota?

There are 339 Medicare-certified nursing homes in Minnesota. CareGrader grades each one from A to F based on CMS health inspection, staffing, quality, and penalty data.

How does CareGrader rank nursing homes in Minnesota?

CareGrader assigns A-F grades using a composite score (0-100) that combines four dimensions of CMS government data: health inspections (35% weight), staffing levels from Payroll-Based Journal data (25%), quality measures (25%), and penalty history including fines (15%). Grade A = 90-100 (Excellent), B = 80-89 (Good), C = 70-79 (Average), D = 60-69 (Below Average), F = below 60 (Poor). Data is updated monthly.

What is the average nursing home rating in Minnesota?

The average CMS star rating for nursing homes in Minnesota is 3.2 out of 5 stars. Use CareGrader to find facilities that score above this average.