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. 19 of these 20 facilities have no fines on record.
| # | Name | City | Overall | Fines |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boundary Waters Care Center | Ely | $0 | |
| 2 | Good Samaritan Ambassador | New Hope | $0 | |
| 3 | Fairview University Trans Serv | Minneapolis | $0 | |
| 4 | Ecumen Lakeshore | Duluth | $0 | |
| 5 | Cura of Long Prairie | Long Prairie | $0 | |
| 6 | St Ottos Care Center | Little Falls | $0 | |
| 7 | Valley Care And Rehab Llc | Barnesville | $7,446 | |
| 8 | Covenant Living of Golden Valley Care & Rehab Ctr | Golden Valley | $0 | |
| 9 | Country Manor Health & Rehab Ctr | Sartell | $0 | |
| 10 | Hilltop Health Care Center | Watkins | $0 | |
| 11 | Annandale Care Center INC | Annandale | $0 | |
| 12 | Pelican Valley Health Center | Pelican Rapids | $0 | |
| 13 | Langton Shores | Roseville | $0 | |
| 14 | Good Shepherd Lutheran Home | Rushford | $0 | |
| 15 | Good Samaritan Society - Battle Lake | Battle Lake | $0 | |
| 16 | Chosen Valley Care Center | Chatfield | $0 | |
| 17 | Field Crest Care Center | Hayfield | $0 | |
| 18 | Sylvan Court | Canby | $0 | |
| 19 | Knute Nelson Care Center | Alexandria | $0 | |
| 20 | Whispering Creek | Janesville | $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.