Best-Rated Nursing Homes in Minnesota (2026)
The 10 highest-rated nursing homes in Minnesota, ranked from Medicare’s star ratings, inspections and staffing, using data as of September 2026. No home paid to be on this list.
- 1
Allina Health Restorative Suites
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 overall, with 5 for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 5 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 5 hr 11 min a day with each resident (Minnesota average 4 hr 12 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm.
- 2
Boundary Waters Care Center
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 overall, with 5 for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 5 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 4 hr 17 min a day with each resident (Minnesota average 4 hr 12 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm.
- 3
Elim Wellspring Health Care Center
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 overall, with 5 for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 5 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 5 hr 03 min a day with each resident (Minnesota average 4 hr 12 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. Quality ratings: 5 of 5 for short-term rehab, 5 of 5 for long-term care.
- 4
Fairview University Trans ServInside a hospital
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 overall, with 5 for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 5 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 9 hr 11 min a day with each resident (Minnesota average 4 hr 12 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm.
- 5
Haven Homes of Maple Plain
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 overall, with 5 for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 5 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 4 hr 39 min a day with each resident (Minnesota average 4 hr 12 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. Quality ratings: 3 of 5 for short-term rehab, 5 of 5 for long-term care.
- 6
Knute Nelson Care Center
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 overall, with 5 for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 5 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 4 hr 10 min a day with each resident (Minnesota average 4 hr 12 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. Quality ratings: 5 of 5 for short-term rehab, 5 of 5 for long-term care.
- 7
Valley Care and Rehab
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 overall, with 5 for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 5 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 4 hr 14 min a day with each resident (Minnesota average 4 hr 12 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm.
- 8
Country Manor Healthcare and Rehab Center
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 overall, with 5 for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 4 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 5 hr 38 min a day with each resident (Minnesota average 4 hr 12 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. Quality ratings: 5 of 5 for short-term rehab, 1 of 5 for long-term care.
- 9
Covenant Living of Golden Valley Care & Rehab Center
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 overall, with 5 for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 4 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 4 hr 42 min a day with each resident (Minnesota average 4 hr 12 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. Quality ratings: 3 of 5 for short-term rehab, 4 of 5 for long-term care.
- 10
Ecumen Lakeshore
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 overall, with 5 for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 4 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 5 hr 17 min a day with each resident (Minnesota average 4 hr 12 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm.
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How we rank. Homes are ordered by Medicare’s overall star rating. When two homes tie, the one with the better health inspection rating goes first, then staffing rating, then quality rating, then fewer serious citations, then lower fines. Homes still tied are listed alphabetically.
Best-rated nursing homes by county in Minnesota
- Anoka County
- Becker County
- Beltrami County
- Blue Earth County
- Brown County
- Carver County
- Chisago County
- Clay County
- Cottonwood County
- Crow Wing County
- Dakota County
- Douglas County
- Fillmore County
- Freeborn County
- Goodhue County
- Hennepin County
- Itasca County
- Mc Leod County
- Meeker County
- Mille Lacs County
- Morrison County
- Mower County
- Olmsted County
- Otter Tail County
- Polk County
- Ramsey County
- Redwood County
- Rock County
- Scott County
- St. Louis County
- Stearns County
- Todd County
- Waseca County
- Washington County
- Winona County
- Wright County
- Yellow Medcine County
About nursing homes in Minnesota
What is the best-rated nursing home in Minnesota?
By Medicare’s ratings, Allina Health Restorative Suites ranks first in Minnesota, with an overall rating of 5 out of 5. Ratings are a starting point; visit and ask about anything in a home’s inspection record.
How many nursing homes are in Minnesota?
306 homes in Minnesota qualify for this ranking: rated by Medicare and not on its Special Focus or abuse lists. See every nursing home in Minnesota, including homes not yet rated.
How is this list ranked?
By Medicare’s overall star rating, then its health inspection, staffing and quality ratings, then fewer serious citations and fines. Homes on Medicare’s Special Focus list or with its abuse icon are not included, nor are children’s facilities. Paid or sponsored listings never affect the order.
Medicare ratings can lag behind changes at a home. Always visit, ask about recent inspections, and confirm openings, insurance and care needs with each home. How we use Medicare data