Best-Rated Nursing Homes in Hennepin County, MN (2026)
The 10 highest-rated nursing homes in Hennepin 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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Good Samaritan Ambassador
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 overall, with 5 for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 3 for quality of care. Nurses and aides spend about 4 hr 34 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.
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Lake Minnetonka Shores
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 overall, with 5 for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 2 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 found no citations for resident harm. It was fined $8,827 in the last three years. Quality ratings: 4 of 5 for short-term rehab, 1 of 5 for long-term care.
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Mount Olivet Home
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 2 hr 41 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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Folkestone
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 40 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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Minnesota Masonic Home 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 39 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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The Birches at Trillium Woods
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 5 hr 29 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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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 Hennepin County, MN
What is the best-rated nursing home in Hennepin County, MN?
By Medicare’s ratings, Allina Health Restorative Suites ranks first in Hennepin 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 Hennepin County, MN?
47 homes in Hennepin County, MN qualify for this ranking: rated by Medicare and not on its Special Focus or abuse lists. See every nursing home in Hennepin 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