Licensed skilled nursing facilities providing 24-hour nursing care, short-term rehabilitation after hospital stays, and long-term care for complex needs.
350 providers statewide · most in Minneapolis, Saint Paul, Duluth
Every Medicare-certified nursing home has a star rating on Medicare.gov Care Compare, based on inspections, staffing, and quality measures. The Minnesota Department of Health also publishes survey results. RightCare MN links each facility's public listing so you can cross-check.
Medicare covers up to 100 days of skilled nursing care after a qualifying 3-day hospital stay — fully for the first 20 days, with a daily copay for days 21–100. Long-term custodial care is not covered by Medicare; that's where Medical Assistance (Minnesota's Medicaid) comes in for those who qualify.
Private-pay nursing home care in Minnesota commonly runs $10,000–$14,000 per month. Minnesota sets Medicaid rates through a case-mix system, and most long-stay residents eventually qualify for Medical Assistance.
Yes — hospital discharge planners will offer options, but the choice is yours. Check availability, therapy staffing, and location for family visits. RightCare MN's openings data helps you see who can take new admissions.
