Nursing Homes in Minneapolis, MN
There are 24 nursing homes providers listed in Minneapolis, MN, Hennepin County, of which 19 accept the Elderly Waiver. Verify any provider's licence with the Minnesota Department of Health before you commit.
Nursing Homes statewide · Hennepin County · Reviewed August 2026
Nursing Homes providers in Minneapolis
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What we can tell you about nursing homes in Minneapolis
- Providers listed
- 24
- Matched to an MDH licence
- 19
- With a checkable registry ID
- 19
- Currently accepting
- 24
- Accept Elderly Waiver
- 19
Counts reflect what each provider has told us or what appears in public data, last reviewed August 2026. "Matched to an MDH licence" means we found the provider in the Minnesota Department of Health licensed-facility register; the licence number itself is shown on verified listings, and you can look any provider up yourself at MDH. A "checkable registry ID" is a federal NPI or CMS certification number — neither is a state licence. Always confirm current licensure with MDH before you sign anything.
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Before you call anyone in Minneapolis
- What assisted living actually costs in Minnesota — Minnesota's median was $69,900 a year in the most recent survey that published state figures. Other sites quote widely different numbers, mostly because they measure different things. Here is which figure to trust and what you will actually be quoted.
- How to pay for long-term care in Minnesota — Medicare pays for almost none of it. Minnesota's real payers are private funds, Medical Assistance, the Elderly Waiver, Alternative Care, long-term care insurance and VA benefits — and four of them refuse to pay room and board. Here is the matrix.
- How to check a Minnesota care provider’s licence, inspections and ratings — Minnesota publishes more free oversight data than almost any state — and nobody explains which tool answers which question. Here is the routing table: who licenses what, where to look, what each tool cannot tell you, and why a good facility may show no rating at all.
- The Minnesota Elderly Waiver, explained for families — Who qualifies, the $3,000 asset limit, exactly what DHS will pay per month by case mix, how long the application takes, and the room-and-board rule that surprises almost everyone.
Common questions about nursing homes in Minneapolis
How many nursing homes providers are there in Minneapolis?
24 nursing homes providers are listed in Minneapolis, MN on RightCare MN, within Hennepin County. Listings come from public business and registry data and are reviewed on a schedule rather than continuously. We do not hold state licence numbers for most providers, so confirm licensure with the provider and with MDH.
Source: MDH — Verify a Facility License
Which Minneapolis nursing homes providers accept Medicaid waivers?
Of the 24 nursing homes providers listed in Minneapolis, 19 accept the Elderly Waiver. Waiver funding pays for services and not for room and board, and a provider has to be enrolled with DHS before a waiver can pay it at all — so confirm both the waiver and the enrolment when you call.
Source: Minnesota DHS, "Elderly Waiver services in assisted living" (DHS-7935-ENG, 7-2024)
What does a nursing home cost in Minnesota?
Genworth's 2024 Cost of Care Survey put the Minnesota median at $146,000 per year for a semi-private room (about $12,167 per month) and $168,813 per year for a private room (about $14,068 per month) — increases of 18% and 10% respectively over the prior year. Minnesota ranked 15th and 13th nationally. Most long-stay residents eventually qualify for Medical Assistance: just under 54% of all nursing facility days in Minnesota are paid by MA.
Can a Minnesota nursing home charge private-pay residents more than Medicaid residents?
No. Minnesota has a rate equalization law: a nursing facility is not eligible for Medical Assistance payments unless it refrains from charging private-paying residents rates for similar services that exceed the state-approved MA rate. Facilities may charge more only for a private room and for special services not included in the daily rate, and those must be offered to MA residents at the same price. A resident who is overcharged can recover three times the excess payments plus costs and reasonable attorney fees.
Source: Minn. Stat. § 256R.06 subd. 2
How do I check a Minnesota nursing home's quality rating?
Two tools. Minnesota runs its own Nursing Home Report Card through DHS, and every Medicare-certified nursing home also carries a federal star rating on Medicare Care Compare, based on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures. The Minnesota Department of Health publishes survey and complaint findings separately. Check all of them — a facility can look different on each.
Does Medicare pay for nursing home care?
Medicare covers a limited skilled nursing benefit after a qualifying hospital stay, not long-term custodial care. For 2026 the Part A skilled nursing facility coinsurance is $217 per day for days 21 through 100, after which Medicare coverage ends. Long-term custodial care is where Medical Assistance takes over for those who qualify financially. Confirm current coverage rules and your own eligibility with Medicare directly.
Sources
- MDH — Verify a Facility License
- Minnesota DHS, "Elderly Waiver services in assisted living" (DHS-7935-ENG, 7-2024)
- Genworth, 2024 Cost of Care Survey — Minnesota
- Minnesota Aging Pathways (formerly the Senior LinkAge Line), 1-800-333-2433 — Minnesota Board on Aging
Page last reviewed August 2026. Costs, waiver rules, and licensing requirements change — verify anything you rely on with the agency directly.