Assisted living is for someone who is largely independent but needs a reliable hand with the everyday things — bathing, dressing, medications, meals, getting to appointments. In Minnesota this is the Assisted Living Facility license, issued by the Minnesota Department of Health under Minnesota Statutes Chapter 144G — a single license category, not tiered by resident acuity or evacuation ability the way some states are.
We list 3 verified assisted living options serving the Longfellow area.
What to watch for with assisted living near Longfellow
- Ask which services are included in the base rate versus billed as a separate care level.
- Ask whether the community holds a Medicaid waiver provider agreement (Minnesota's Elderly Waiver) and how many current residents use it.
Verified assisted living serving Longfellow
| Community | Care type | Address | County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jones-Harrison Senior Living | Nursing Home | 3700 Cedar Lake Ave Minneapolis, MN 55416 | Hennepin |
| Walker Place by Vivie | Assisted Living | 3701 Bryant Ave S Minneapolis, MN 55409 | Hennepin |
| MainStreet Lodge | Assisted Living | 909 Main Street NE Minneapolis, MN 55413 | Hennepin |
Longfellow specifically
Families researching care in Longfellow benefit from the neighborhood's direct METRO Blue Line access, which connects to both downtown Minneapolis hospitals and south to the airport and Bloomington's senior housing corridor without requiring a car.
Visit twice, at different hours
A scheduled mid-morning tour and an unannounced 7 p.m. drop-in can look like two different buildings. Evening and overnight are when staffing thins and when families are most often surprised.
Eat a meal there. Talk to a resident's family member in the parking lot rather than one the community introduces you to.
