Last Updated: November 2025

🏆 Top 25 Nursing Homes in Minnesota

View our comprehensive rankings of the highest quality facilities in Minnesota, based on CMS data, staffing, safety, and quality measures.

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Minnesota at a Glance

340
Total Facilities
3.1
Average Rating
N/A
Avg RN Hours/Day
N/A%
Avg Turnover Rate

CMS Star Rating Distribution

(5-Star)
87
25.6%
(4-Star)
65
19.1%
(3-Star)
56
16.5%
(2-Star)
67
19.7%
(1-Star)
62
18.2%

About Nursing Homes in Minnesota

Minnesota has 340 Medicare-certified nursing homes with an average quality rating of 3.1 stars. 87 facilities (25.6%) earn the top five-star rating, above the national average of 18.9%.

All nursing homes in Minnesota are regulated by state and federal agencies, undergo regular CMS inspections, and must meet federal quality standards. Use our search tool to compare facilities based on Medicare ratings, staffing levels, quality measures, and safety records.

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MINNEAPOLIS
19 facilities
SAINT PAUL
17 facilities
DULUTH
8 facilities

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All Nursing Homes in Minnesota

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Showing 340 of 340 facilities in Minnesota

FIELD CREST CARE CENTER

318 SECOND STREET NORTHEAST, HAYFIELD, MN 55940

Phone: (507)477-3266

Distance: 0 miles | Beds: 35 | Est. Occupancy: 85% (~5 available)

GovernmentCMS Rating: 5/5 Stars

SARTELL THERAPY SUITES

990 19TH STREET SOUTH, SARTELL, MN 56377

Phone: (320)534-3000

Distance: 0 miles | Beds: 24 | Est. Occupancy: 60% (~10 available)

NonprofitCMS Rating: 5/5 Stars

TUFF MEMORIAL HOME

505 EAST 4TH STREET, HILLS, MN 56138

Phone: (507)962-3275

Distance: 0 miles | Beds: 48 | Est. Occupancy: 74% (~13 available)

NonprofitCMS Rating: 5/5 Stars

GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN HOME

800 HOME STREET, BOX 747, RUSHFORD, MN 55971

Phone: (507)864-7714

Distance: 0 miles | Beds: 65 | Est. Occupancy: 74% (~17 available)

NonprofitCMS Rating: 5/5 Stars

PIERZ VILLA INC

119 FAUST STREET SOUTHEAST, PIERZ, MN 56364

Phone: (320)468-6405

Distance: 0 miles | Beds: 50 | Est. Occupancy: 76% (~12 available)

For-ProfitCMS Rating: 5/5 Stars
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📚 Expert Guides to Evaluating Nursing Homes

Learn how to interpret quality ratings and staffing metrics with our data-driven guides based on 14,751 facilities nationwide.

The Truth About Star Ratings

Only 18.9% of facilities earn 5 stars. Learn what ratings really mean and how to use them effectively.

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Understanding Staffing Levels

Minnesota averages N/A RN hours/day. Learn what staffing metrics reveal about care quality.

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Facility Tour Checklist

Essential questions to ask and red flags to watch for when visiting Minnesota facilities.

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Warning Signs of Neglect

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