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Minneapolis is in Hennepin County. Assisted living here is licensed by the Minnesota Department of Health under Chapter 144G.

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The metro's hub city and Hennepin County seat, home to Abbott Northwestern Hospital and the University of Minnesota Medical Center, with the region's deepest and most varied supply of senior housing.

Short answer

Minneapolis is in Hennepin County. Senior care here is regulated by the Minnesota Department of Health. We list 10 verified communities in Minneapolis, and an advisor can cover the surrounding area at no cost to your family.

Verified communities in Minneapolis

Every community below was confirmed against the operator's own published information. We do not list bed counts or license numbers we could not verify, and we do not publish pricing we cannot source.

CommunityCare typeAddressCounty
Abiitan Mill CityAssisted Living428 South 2nd Street
Minneapolis, MN 55401		Hennepin
Jones-Harrison Senior LivingNursing Home3700 Cedar Lake Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55416		Hennepin
Walker Place by VivieAssisted Living3701 Bryant Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55409		Hennepin
Allina Health Home Care Services – Twin Cities MetroHome Health & Home Care2925 Chicago Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55407		Hennepin
MainStreet LodgeAssisted Living909 Main Street NE
Minneapolis, MN 55413		Hennepin
Catholic Eldercare, Albert J. Hofstede Care CenterNursing Home817 Main Street NE
Minneapolis, MN 55413		Hennepin
WyndrisIndependent Living929 2nd St NE
Minneapolis, MN 55413		Hennepin
The Waters on 50thIndependent Living3500 W 50th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55410		Hennepin
Minnehaha Senior LivingIndependent Living3733 23rd Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55407		Hennepin
Superior HospiceHospice800 Boone Ave N, Suite 194
Minneapolis, MN 55427		Hennepin
How Minnesota licenses assisted living. Minnesota licenses assisted living under a single law, Chapter 144G, with two categories: assisted living facility, and assisted living facility with dementia care. Read the full explanation →

What to ask on a tour in Minneapolis

Marketing directors are good at their jobs. These are the questions that actually surface differences between communities:

  1. Can I see your current license and most recent state inspection report?
  2. If you market memory care, can I see your MDH license for "assisted living facility with dementia care"? Minnesota requires this specific license, not just a disclosure.
  3. What is the all-in monthly cost at my parent's current care level? Ask for the care-level assessment tool in writing and where your parent would score today.
  4. How often have rates increased in the last three years, and by how much?
  5. What is the overnight staffing ratio? Not the daytime ratio — overnight is where families get surprised.
  6. What is caregiver turnover here?
  7. Do you hold a Medicaid waiver provider agreement, and how many current residents use it? Ask specifically about Minnesota's Elderly Waiver.
  8. What happens if my parent's needs exceed what this license allows?

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Care options in Minneapolis

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Assisted Living in Minneapolis

Help with daily activities in a state-licensed community, with meals, housekeeping and medication assistance included. In Minnesota this is the Assisted Living Facility license issued by the Minnesota Department of Health under Minnesota Statutes Chapter 144G.

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Memory Care in Minneapolis

Secured, dementia-specific care. Minnesota requires a distinct MDH license -- Assisted Living Facility with Dementia Care -- not merely a disclosure, for any community operating a secured dementia unit.

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Nursing Homes in Minneapolis

Skilled nursing facilities licensed under Minnesota Statutes Chapter 144A, a separate rule chapter from assisted living, providing 24-hour licensed nursing care and short-term rehabilitation.

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In-Home Care in Minneapolis

Caregivers and skilled clinicians who come to the home, from a few hours a week to around-the-clock support.

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Independent Living in Minneapolis

Age-restricted apartments and campuses with dining, activities and light services, for adults who do not need daily hands-on care.

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Hospice Care in Minneapolis

Comfort-focused care for a life-limiting illness, delivered at home, in a facility, or in a dedicated inpatient unit.

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Questions families ask

Who pays for a nursing home stay right after a hospitalization in Minnesota?

Medicare Part A can cover a limited number of days of medically necessary skilled nursing facility care following a qualifying inpatient hospital stay of at least three days, subject to coinsurance after day 20. After Medicare coverage ends, the resident is privately responsible unless they qualify for Medical Assistance, at which point Minnesota's long-term-care Medicaid eligibility and spend-down rules apply.

What is a MnCHOICES assessment and why does it matter for hospital discharge planning?

MnCHOICES is Minnesota's standardized long-term-care needs assessment used to determine whether someone needs a nursing-facility level of care and is functionally eligible for programs like the Elderly Waiver or Alternative Care. Starting this assessment as early as possible during a hospital stay — rather than waiting until after discharge — can shorten the gap before waiver services begin.

My parent has been diagnosed with dementia — where do I start in the Twin Cities?

Start by calling the Senior LinkAge Line (1-800-333-2433), operated by Trellis, for care navigation and options counseling. If a memory care community is eventually needed, confirm it holds MDH's 'assisted living facility with dementia care' license (Minn. Stat. 144G.10, subd. 2(b)) — verify this directly through the MDH Health Care Provider Directory rather than relying on marketing materials.

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