Minnesota · CMS Data August 2026
Nursing Homes That Accept Medicaid in Minnesota
Where Are the Nursing Homes That Accept Medicaid in Minnesota?
CMS Care Compare lists 332 Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Minnesota, out of 338 certified nursing homes (data from August 2026). The most are in Minneapolis (19), Saint Paul (16) and Duluth (8). 151 of them are rated 4 or 5 stars overall.
- Matching homes
- 332
- All homes in Minnesota
- 338
- Rated 4 or 5 stars
- 151
- Average overall stars
- 3.1
How this list is made: CMS lists the home as certified for Medicaid (or for both Medicare and Medicaid). Certification means the home can bill Medicaid; ask whether a Medicaid bed is open. Homes are ordered by CMS's overall rating, then its inspection rating.
- 324Also Medicare certified
- 205Nonprofit
- 25Government-owned
- 179No fines or payment denials
- 175Has a family council
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 Medicaid pays for nursing home care. 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: highest-rated nursing homes in Minnesota, nonprofit nursing homes in Minnesota, nursing homes with low antipsychotic use in Minnesota.
Frequently Asked Questions
How Many Nursing Homes That Accept Medicaid Are in Minnesota?
332 of the 338 CMS-certified nursing homes in Minnesota meet this rule: CMS lists the home as certified for Medicaid (or for both Medicare and Medicaid). Certification means the home can bill Medicaid; ask whether a Medicaid bed is open.
Which Nursing Home That Accept Medicaid 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 Chosen Valley Care Center in Chatfield (5 stars) rank highest. Visit and check the latest inspection report before you decide.
What Are Minnesota's Medicaid Limits for Nursing Home Care?
Minnesota lists an asset limit of MA Elderly, Blind, Disabled: $3,000 for a single person; $6,000 for household of two, plus $200 for each dependent for 2026. A Medicaid-certified home can still have no Medicaid bed open, so ask when you call.
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.