These are the top 20 highest-rated nursing homes in Minnesota according to the CMS 5-Star Quality Rating System (2026). All facilities listed have an overall rating of 5 stars or higher. The average rating across this list is 5.0/5. 18 of these 20 facilities have no fines on record.
| # | Name | City | Overall | Fines |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boundary Waters Care Center | Ely | $10,059 | |
| 2 | Good Samaritan Ambassador | New Hope | $0 | |
| 3 | Fairview University Trans Serv | Minneapolis | $0 | |
| 4 | Ecumen Lakeshore | Duluth | $0 | |
| 5 | Long Prairie Health Care Center | Long Prairie | $0 | |
| 6 | Paynesville Health Care Center | Paynesville | $0 | |
| 7 | St Ottos Care Center | Little Falls | $0 | |
| 8 | St Francis Home | Breckenridge | $0 | |
| 9 | Good Samaritan Society - Howard Lake | Howard Lake | $0 | |
| 10 | Charter House Inc | Rochester | $8,824 | |
| 11 | Pierz Villa INC | Pierz | $0 | |
| 12 | Covenant Living of Golden Valley Care & Rehab Ctr | Golden Valley | $0 | |
| 13 | Hilltop Health Care Center | Watkins | $0 | |
| 14 | Langton Shores | Roseville | $0 | |
| 15 | Good Shepherd Lutheran Home | Rushford | $0 | |
| 16 | Good Samaritan Society - Battle Lake | Battle Lake | $0 | |
| 17 | Heritage Living Center | Park Rapids | $0 | |
| 18 | Field Crest Care Center | Hayfield | $0 | |
| 19 | Essentia Health Virginia Care Cent | Virginia | $0 | |
| 20 | Galeon | Osakis | $0 |
Rankings are based on the CMS 5-Star Quality Rating System, which evaluates nursing homes on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures. Ratings range from 1 star (much below average) to 5 stars (much above average). Data is updated monthly by CMS.