Best-Rated Nursing Homes in Dakota County, MN (2026)
The 9 highest-rated nursing homes in Dakota County, MN, ranked from Medicare’s star ratings, inspections and staffing, using data as of September 2026. No home paid to be on this list.
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Augustana Care Hastings Health and Rehabilitation
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 overall, with 4 for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 5 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 4 hr 36 min a day with each resident (Minnesota average 4 hr 12 min). Its recent inspections include 1 citation for harm or immediate jeopardy; ask the home about them. It was fined $21,645 in the last three years. Quality ratings: 5 of 5 for short-term rehab, 5 of 5 for long-term care.
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Apple Valley Village Health Care Center
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 overall, with 4 for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 4 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 4 hr 52 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, 3 of 5 for long-term care.
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Trinity Care Center
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 overall, with 3 for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 5 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 5 hr 07 min a day with each resident (Minnesota average 4 hr 12 min). Its recent inspections include 1 citation for harm or immediate jeopardy; ask the home about them. Quality ratings: 5 of 5 for short-term rehab, 5 of 5 for long-term care.
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Ebenezer Ridges Geriatric Care Center
Medicare rates it 4 out of 5 overall, with 4 for health inspections, 4 for staffing and 2 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 5 hr 10 min a day with each resident (Minnesota average 4 hr 12 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. It was fined $22,925 in the last three years. Quality ratings: 2 of 5 for short-term rehab, 3 of 5 for long-term care.
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Good Samaritan Society - Inver Grove Heights
Medicare rates it 3 out of 5 overall, with 3 for health inspections, 4 for staffing and 2 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 3 hr 57 min a day with each resident (Minnesota average 4 hr 12 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. Quality ratings: 4 of 5 for short-term rehab, 1 of 5 for long-term care.
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Woodlyn Heights Healthcare Center
Medicare rates it 2 out of 5 overall, with 2 for health inspections, 4 for staffing and 4 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 3 hr 49 min a day with each resident (Minnesota average 4 hr 12 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. Quality ratings: 4 of 5 for short-term rehab, 4 of 5 for long-term care.
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Southview Acres Healthcare Center
Medicare rates it 2 out of 5 overall, with 2 for health inspections, 4 for staffing and 4 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 4 hr 16 min a day with each resident (Minnesota average 4 hr 12 min). Its recent inspections include 1 citation for harm or immediate jeopardy; ask the home about them. It was fined $41,555 in the last three years. Quality ratings: 5 of 5 for short-term rehab, 4 of 5 for long-term care.
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Walker Methodist Westwood Ridge II
Medicare rates it 2 out of 5 overall, with 2 for health inspections, 4 for staffing and 3 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 5 hr 19 min a day with each resident (Minnesota average 4 hr 12 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. It was fined $15,914 in the last three years.
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Regina Senior Living
Medicare rates it 2 out of 5 overall, with 2 for health inspections, 4 for staffing and 2 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 3 hr 26 min a day with each resident (Minnesota average 4 hr 12 min). Its recent inspections found no citations for resident harm. Quality ratings: 2 of 5 for short-term rehab, 2 of 5 for long-term care.
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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.
About nursing homes in Dakota County, MN
What is the best-rated nursing home in Dakota County, MN?
By Medicare’s ratings, Augustana Care Hastings Health And Rehabilitation ranks first in Dakota County, MN, 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 Dakota County, MN?
9 homes in Dakota County, MN qualify for this ranking: rated by Medicare and not on its Special Focus or abuse lists. See every nursing home in Dakota County, MN, 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