Nursing Homes in Bloomington

Compare licensed nursing homes in Bloomington and the surrounding Hennepin County area. Free guidance, no obligation.

2 verified in Bloomington

Hennepin County

Quick answer

There are 2 verified nursing homes options listed in Bloomington. Minnesota licenses and inspects this care type through the Minnesota Department of Health.

A skilled nursing facility provides 24-hour licensed nursing, regulated in Minnesota under Minnesota Statutes Chapter 144A, a separate rule chapter from assisted living's Chapter 144G. Two different populations often live under the same roof: short-term rehab patients and long-term residents.

Short answer

We list 2 verified nursing homes options in Bloomington.

What to watch for with nursing homes in Bloomington

Medicare may cover a short rehab stay after a qualifying inpatient hospital admission, but it does not pay for long-term custodial nursing care.

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Verified nursing homes in Bloomington

Community	Care type	Address	County
Friendship Village of Bloomington	Independent Living	8100 Highwood Dr Bloomington, MN 55438	Hennepin
The Estates at Bloomington	Nursing Home	9200 Nicollet Ave S Bloomington, MN 55420	Hennepin

Nursing Homes elsewhere in the region

Families in Bloomington sometimes place a parent one city over, especially when a specific care level is needed.

Community	Care type	Address	County
Jones-Harrison Senior Living	Nursing Home	3700 Cedar Lake Ave Minneapolis, MN 55416	Hennepin
Sholom Home West	Nursing Home	3620 Phillips Parkway St. Louis Park, MN 55426	Hennepin
Covenant Living of Golden Valley	Assisted Living	5800 St. Croix Avenue North Golden Valley, MN 55422	Hennepin
North Ridge Health and Rehab	Nursing Home	5430 Boone Ave N New Hope, MN 55428	Hennepin
Saint Therese of Oxbow Lake	Assisted Living	5200 Oak Grove Parkway Brooklyn Park, MN 55443	Hennepin
Cerenity Senior Care – Marian	Assisted Living	225 Frank Street St. Paul, MN 55106	Ramsey

The Bloomington market specifically

Bloomington's senior-care market benefits from its location next to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport and the Mall of America, which has drawn a cluster of newer assisted living and memory care buildings along the American Boulevard corridor. HealthPartners and Fairview-affiliated clinics serve the city, and residents typically use Abbott Northwestern or Fairview Southdale in neighboring Edina for hospital-level care. The METRO Blue Line and Red Line bus rapid transit both run through Bloomington, giving car-free residents access to both downtown Minneapolis and the southern suburbs.

Bloomington is frequently compared to Richfield for its similar first-ring suburban character and to Edina for its proximity but notably lower price point. Its housing stock, built up mostly from the 1950s through the 1970s, has produced a wave of ranch-style homes now marketed as one-level downsizing options alongside its senior communities.

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.

You can check any facility's record free. Use the free MDH Health Care Provider Directory and the Minnesota Assisted Living Report Card to check license status and inspection history. Read the full explanation →

Questions families ask

Does a resident need a lawyer to file an ombudsman complaint in Minnesota?

No. Contacting the Minnesota Office of Ombudsman for Long-Term Care at 1-800-657-3591 is free and does not require an attorney — the office exists specifically to provide free advocacy and complaint resolution for long-term care residents and their families.

How do I report abuse or neglect at a Twin Cities facility?

Call the Minnesota Adult Abuse Reporting Center (MAARC) at 1-844-880-1574, a statewide line staffed 24/7, to report suspected physical, sexual, or emotional abuse, financial exploitation, or neglect of a vulnerable adult anywhere in Minnesota, including all seven metro counties. MAARC routes the report to the correct county or Tribal agency for investigation. Call 911 first if someone is in immediate danger.

Is MAARC the same everywhere in Minnesota, or does each Twin Cities county have its own abuse hotline?

MAARC is a single statewide intake line — 1-844-880-1574 — used by every county in Minnesota, including Hennepin, Ramsey, Dakota, Anoka, and Washington. There is no separate county-specific abuse hotline; MAARC itself routes each report to the appropriate county or Tribal social services agency for investigation after intake.

What counts as financial exploitation of a senior in Minnesota, and where do I report it?

Financial exploitation of a vulnerable adult — including undue influence over finances, theft, or misuse of a power of attorney — should be reported to MAARC at 1-844-880-1574, the same statewide line used for other forms of suspected abuse or neglect. If a specific licensed facility is involved and the concern also touches on regulatory compliance, MDH's Office of Health Facility Complaints (651-201-4200) can be contacted separately.