Minnesota · CMS Data August 2026
Highest-Rated Nursing Homes in Minnesota
Where Are the Highest-Rated Nursing Homes in Minnesota?
CMS Care Compare lists 156 nursing homes rated 4 or 5 stars overall by CMS in Minnesota, out of 338 certified nursing homes (data from August 2026). The most are in Minneapolis (5), Saint Paul (5) and Bloomington (3). 89 hold the top rating of 5 stars.
- Matching homes
- 156
- All homes in Minnesota
- 338
- Rated 4 or 5 stars
- 156
- Average overall stars
- 4.6
How this list is made: CMS's overall star rating is 4 or 5 (out of 5). The overall rating combines health inspections, staffing and quality measures. Homes are ordered by CMS's overall rating, then its inspection rating.
- 895 stars overall
- 1144+ stars for inspections
- 1464+ stars for staffing
- 116No fines or payment denials
- 61Antipsychotic use below the national median
- 121Nonprofit
The Top 40 by CMS Rating
Stars are out of 5; blank cells are ratings CMS doesn't report for that home. Every matching home is on its city page, linked below.
Matching Homes by City
More About This List
Read how CMS star ratings work. For assisted living and memory care rules, Medicaid limits and the ombudsman, see senior care in Minnesota. For local services, call the Eldercare Locator at 1-800-677-1116.
Other lists for Minnesota: nursing homes that accept medicaid in Minnesota, nonprofit nursing homes in Minnesota, nursing homes with low antipsychotic use in Minnesota.
Frequently Asked Questions
How Many Highest-Rated Nursing Homes Are in Minnesota?
156 of the 338 CMS-certified nursing homes in Minnesota meet this rule: CMS's overall star rating is 4 or 5 (out of 5). The overall rating combines health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
Which Highest-Rated Nursing Home in Minnesota Rates Highest?
By CMS's overall rating, then its inspection rating, Annandale Care Center Inc. in Annandale (5 stars), Boundary Waters Care Center in Ely (5 stars) and Capital View Transitional Care Center in Saint Paul (5 stars) rank highest. Visit and check the latest inspection report before you decide.
How Do You Check a Nursing Home in Minnesota?
Read its Care Compare page for the full inspection reports, visit at different times, and ask about staffing and openings. Minnesota's Office of Ombudsman for Long-Term Care (OOLTC) can answer questions about residents' rights.