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Best Nursing Homes in Minnesota, Graded A–F — page 4
All 338 graded Medicare-certified nursing homes in Minnesota, scored from CMS Care Compare — nurse staffing, health inspections, quality measures and penalties — against Minnesota peers of the same size. Grades are computed, never edited, and every input is shown on the facility page.
CMS data as of Aug 2026 · graded Sep 11, 2026
All Minnesota
Minneapolis (19)Saint Paul (17)Duluth (8)Rochester (7)Bloomington (5)Saint Louis Park (5)Mankato (4)Albert Lea (3)Austin (3)
76
Mapleton Community Home - Mapleton, MN · 59 beds · non profit - corporation CMS Care Compare · data as of Aug 2026
- Staffing 4.1 nurse hours per resident-day — above median in Minnesota
- 7 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 24) — above median
- No fines or payment denials in 3 years
BScore 65 · GoodSee Full Grade
5075243315
Mapleton, Blue Earth County
Medicaid
77
Cokato Manor - Cokato, MN · 56 beds · non profit - corporation CMS Care Compare · data as of Aug 2026
- Staffing 3.7 nurse hours per resident-day — below median in Minnesota
- 2 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 8) — above median
- No fines or payment denials in 3 years
BScore 65 · GoodSee Full Grade
3202862158
Cokato, Wright County
Medicaid
78
Barrett Care Center Inc - Barrett, MN · 40 beds · for profit - corporation CMS Care Compare · data as of Aug 2026
- Staffing 5.0 nurse hours per resident-day — top quarter in Minnesota
- 2 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 20) — above median
- No fines or payment denials in 3 years
BScore 65 · GoodSee Full Grade
3205282527
Barrett, Grant County
Medicaid
79
Gracepointe Crossing Gables - Cambridge, MN · 110 beds · non profit - corporation CMS Care Compare · data as of Aug 2026
- Staffing 4.1 nurse hours per resident-day — below median in Minnesota
- 4 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 40) — above median
- No fines or payment denials in 3 years
BScore 65 · GoodSee Full Grade
7636891474
Cambridge, Isanti County
Medicaid
80
Guardian Angels Care Center - Elk River, MN · 120 beds · non profit - corporation CMS Care Compare · data as of Aug 2026
- Staffing 4.8 nurse hours per resident-day — top quarter in Minnesota
- 2 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 8) — top quarter
- $98,353 in fines in 3 years, 1 payment denials
BScore 65 · GoodSee Full Grade
7636355475
Elk River, Sherburne County
Medicaid
81
Flagstone - Eden Prairie, MN · 72 beds · non profit - corporation CMS Care Compare · data as of Aug 2026
- Staffing 4.3 nurse hours per resident-day — above median in Minnesota
- 10 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 40) — above median
- No fines or payment denials in 3 years
BScore 65 · GoodSee Full Grade
9529422100
Eden Prairie, Hennepin County
Medicaid
82
Interfaith Care Center - Carlton, MN · 96 beds · non profit - church related CMS Care Compare · data as of Aug 2026
- Staffing 4.4 nurse hours per resident-day — above median in Minnesota
- 5 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 20) — above median
- No fines or payment denials in 3 years
BScore 65 · GoodSee Full Grade
2183844258
Carlton, Carlton County
Medicaid
83
Essentia Health Virginia Care Cent - Virginia, MN · 40 beds · non profit - corporation CMS Care Compare · data as of Aug 2026
- Staffing 5.1 nurse hours per resident-day — top quarter in Minnesota
- 3 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 24) — above median
- No fines or payment denials in 3 years
BScore 64 · GoodSee Full Grade
2187499411
Virginia, St. Louis County
Medicaid
84
Birchwood Care Home - Minneapolis, MN · 60 beds · for profit - corporation CMS Care Compare · data as of Aug 2026
- Staffing 1.9 nurse hours per resident-day — bottom quarter in Minnesota
- No health deficiencies at the last standard survey — top 10%
- No fines or payment denials in 3 years
BScore 64 · GoodSee Full Grade
6128237286
Minneapolis, Hennepin County
Medicaid
85
Glenfields Living With Care - Glencoe, MN · 108 beds · non profit - corporation CMS Care Compare · data as of Aug 2026
- Staffing 4.8 nurse hours per resident-day — top quarter in Minnesota
- 4 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 20) — above median
- No fines or payment denials in 3 years
BScore 64 · GoodSee Full Grade
3208647790
Glencoe, Mc Leod County
Medicaid
86
Bethesda - Willmar, MN · 248 beds · non profit - church related CMS Care Compare · data as of Aug 2026
- Staffing 4.7 nurse hours per resident-day — above median in Minnesota
- 5 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 28) — above median
- No fines or payment denials in 3 years
BScore 64 · GoodSee Full Grade
3202625376
Willmar, Kandiyohi County
Medicaid
87
Lifecare Greenbush Manor - Greenbush, MN · 40 beds · non profit - corporation CMS Care Compare · data as of Aug 2026
- Staffing 4.3 nurse hours per resident-day — above median in Minnesota
- 2 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 8) — above median
- No fines or payment denials in 3 years
BScore 64 · GoodSee Full Grade
2187822131
Greenbush, Roseau County
Medicaid
88
First Care Living Center - Fosston, MN · 36 beds · non profit - corporation CMS Care Compare · data as of Aug 2026
- Staffing 5.4 nurse hours per resident-day — top 10% in Minnesota
- 4 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 16) — above median
- $14,433 in fines in 3 years
BScore 64 · GoodSee Full Grade
2184351133
Fosston, Polk County
Medicaid
89
Woodlake Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center - Crystal, MN · 188 beds · for profit - individual CMS Care Compare · data as of Aug 2026
- Staffing 4.3 nurse hours per resident-day — above median in Minnesota
- 5 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 24) — top quarter
- No fines or payment denials in 3 years
BScore 64 · GoodSee Full Grade
7635315000
Crystal, Hennepin County
Medicaid
90
Three Links Care Center - Northfield, MN · 92 beds · non profit - corporation CMS Care Compare · data as of Aug 2026
- Staffing 4.2 nurse hours per resident-day — above median in Minnesota
- 5 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 36) — above median
- No fines or payment denials in 3 years
BScore 63 · GoodSee Full Grade
5076648800
Northfield, Rice County
Medicaid
91
Belgrade Nursing Home - Belgrade, MN · 34 beds · non profit - corporation CMS Care Compare · data as of Aug 2026
- Staffing 4.6 nurse hours per resident-day — above median in Minnesota
- 1 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 4) — top quarter
- No fines or payment denials in 3 years
BScore 63 · GoodSee Full Grade
3202548215
Belgrade, Stearns County
Medicaid
92
St Francis Home - Breckenridge, MN · 80 beds · non profit - church related CMS Care Compare · data as of Aug 2026
- Staffing 4.2 nurse hours per resident-day — above median in Minnesota
- 4 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 16) — top quarter
- No fines or payment denials in 3 years
BScore 63 · GoodSee Full Grade
2186433000
Breckenridge, Wilkin County
Medicaid
93
St Lukes Lutheran Care Center - Blue Earth, MN · 64 beds · non profit - corporation CMS Care Compare · data as of Aug 2026
- Staffing 4.6 nurse hours per resident-day — above median in Minnesota
- 2 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 8) — top quarter
- No fines or payment denials in 3 years
BScore 63 · GoodSee Full Grade
5075262184
Blue Earth, Faribault County
Medicaid
94
Whispering Creek - Janesville, MN · 35 beds · government - city CMS Care Compare · data as of Aug 2026
- Staffing 4.1 nurse hours per resident-day — above median in Minnesota
- 1 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 4) — top quarter
- No fines or payment denials in 3 years
BScore 63 · GoodSee Full Grade
5072315113
Janesville, Waseca County
Medicaid
95
Good Samaritan Society - Albert Lea - Albert Lea, MN · 80 beds · non profit - corporation CMS Care Compare · data as of Aug 2026
- Staffing 4.6 nurse hours per resident-day — top quarter in Minnesota
- 2 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 20) — above median
- $17,345 in fines in 3 years
BScore 63 · GoodSee Full Grade
5073792701
Albert Lea, Freeborn County
Medicaid
96
The Lutheran Home: Belle Plaine - Belle Plaine, MN · 60 beds · non profit - church related CMS Care Compare · data as of Aug 2026
- Staffing 5.3 nurse hours per resident-day — top 10% in Minnesota
- 5 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 36) — above median
- No fines or payment denials in 3 years
BScore 63 · GoodSee Full Grade
9528732131
Belle Plaine, Scott County
Medicaid
97
Good Samaritan Society - Maplewood - Saint Paul, MN · 71 beds · non profit - corporation CMS Care Compare · data as of Aug 2026
- Staffing 4.4 nurse hours per resident-day — above median in Minnesota
- 10 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 56) — below median
- No fines or payment denials in 3 years
BScore 62 · GoodSee Full Grade
6517749765
Saint Paul, Ramsey County
Medicaid
98
Lake Winona Manor - Winona, MN · 80 beds · non profit - corporation CMS Care Compare · data as of Aug 2026
- Staffing 4.3 nurse hours per resident-day — above median in Minnesota
- 4 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 24) — above median
- No fines or payment denials in 3 years
BScore 62 · GoodSee Full Grade
5074574366
Winona, Winona County
Medicaid
99
Moose Lake Village - Moose Lake, MN · 60 beds · non profit - corporation CMS Care Compare · data as of Aug 2026
- Staffing 4.6 nurse hours per resident-day — top quarter in Minnesota
- 5 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 40) — above median
- No fines or payment denials in 3 years
BScore 62 · GoodSee Full Grade
2183519400
Moose Lake, Carlton County
Medicaid
100
Cornerstone Nsg & Rehab Center - Bagley, MN · 47 beds · for profit - corporation CMS Care Compare · data as of Aug 2026
- Staffing 4.8 nurse hours per resident-day — top quarter in Minnesota
- 2 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 8) — above median
- No fines or payment denials in 3 years
BScore 62 · GoodSee Full Grade
2186946552
Bagley, Clearwater County
Medicaid
Minnesota nursing homes by city
Minneapolis (19)Saint Paul (17)Duluth (8)Rochester (7)Bloomington (5)Saint Louis Park (5)Mankato (4)Albert Lea (3)Austin (3)Fergus Falls (3)Golden Valley (3)New Brighton (3)Plymouth (3)Roseville (3)Stillwater (3)Winona (3)Aitkin (2)Alexandria (2)Anoka (2)Bemidji (2)Brainerd (2)Buffalo (2)Crystal (2)Detroit Lakes (2)