Free senior care guidance for Twin Cities families. No cost to you, ever.
Call (651) 390-4719
Minneapolis Senior Advisor

Senior care in Minneapolis

Free help comparing assisted living, memory care, nursing and in-home care in Minneapolis and the surrounding Hennepin County area.

4 verified communities
Hennepin County
Free advisory service
Quick answer

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

Free to families — paid by communities, not by you
Local advisors who know these communities
Every license verified against state health department records
No obligation and no pressure to tour
HomeCitiesMinneapolis

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 4 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 We do not list bed counts or license numbers we could not verify, and we do not publish pricing we cannot source.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
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?

Go back unannounced at a different time of day before you decide.

Care options in Minneapolis

Questions families ask

What does the Minnesota long-term care ombudsman do?

The Minnesota Office of Ombudsman for Long-Term Care (OOLTC), part of the Minnesota Board on Aging, investigates and helps resolve complaints for residents of nursing homes, assisted living facilities (including memory care), and board-and-lodging settings statewide, and advocates for residents' rights. Reach OOLTC at 1-800-657-3591 or 651-431-2555.

How is the ombudsman different from filing a complaint with MDH?

The ombudsman (1-800-657-3591) is an independent, resident-directed advocate who works to resolve individual concerns and disputes on a resident's behalf, while MDH's Office of Health Facility Complaints (651-201-4200) is the state regulator that investigates a facility's compliance with licensing law and can issue correction orders or other enforcement action.

Can the ombudsman help with a discharge or eviction dispute at an assisted living facility?

Yes — resolving disputes over involuntary discharge, transfer, or eviction from an assisted living facility or nursing home is a core part of the Minnesota long-term care ombudsman's role, and residents or their representatives can contact OOLTC at 1-800-657-3591 for help navigating an eviction notice or appeal.

Not sure where to start?

Answer five questions and a local advisor will come back with senior care options in Minneapolis that actually fit your situation and budget. It is free, and there is no obligation.

Find care options
Find senior care — free