Minnesota · CMS Data August 2026
Nursing Homes With Low Antipsychotic Use in Minnesota
Where Are the Nursing Homes With Low Antipsychotic Use in Minnesota?
CMS Care Compare lists 117 nursing homes where fewer long-stay residents receive antipsychotic medication than the national median in Minnesota, out of 338 certified nursing homes (data from August 2026). The most are in Saint Paul (7), Rochester (5) and Austin (2). 61 of them are rated 4 or 5 stars overall.
- Matching homes
- 117
- All homes in Minnesota
- 338
- Rated 4 or 5 stars
- 61
- Average overall stars
- 3.4
How this list is made: The home's share of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication (CMS measure 481, four-quarter average) is below the national median. Homes are ordered by CMS's overall rating, then its inspection rating.
- 1004+ stars for staffing
- 70Nurse turnover below the national median
- 62No fines or payment denials
- 82Nonprofit
- 115Medicaid certified
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 why antipsychotic use matters in dementia 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, nursing homes that accept medicaid in Minnesota, nonprofit nursing homes in Minnesota.
Frequently Asked Questions
How Many Nursing Homes With Low Antipsychotic Use Are in Minnesota?
117 of the 338 CMS-certified nursing homes in Minnesota meet this rule: The home's share of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication (CMS measure 481, four-quarter average) is below the national median.
Which Nursing Home With Low Antipsychotic Use 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.
Why Does Antipsychotic Use Matter?
FDA warns that antipsychotic drugs raise the risk of death in older adults with dementia-related psychosis, and CMS tracks how often long-stay residents receive them. The national median in this data is 13% of long-stay residents.
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.