These are the lowest-rated nursing homes in Minnesota based on CMS data (2026). The lowest CMS rating in this list is 1 star(s). Combined, these 20 facilities have been fined a total of $1,370,807. 4 have abuse flags. This ranking is based solely on official CMS data and does not represent editorial opinion.
| # | Name | City | Overall | Fines |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Crest View Lutheran Home | Columbia Heights | $16,720 | |
| 2 | Neilson Place | Bemidji | $45,915 | |
| 3 | Lakehouse Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center | Minneapolis | $0 | |
| 4 | The Emeralds at Faribault LLC | Faribault | $0 | |
| 5 | The Villas at New Brighton | New Brighton | $202,827 | |
| 6 | North Ridge Health And Rehab | New Hope | $25,480 | |
| 7 | Rochester Restorative Care Center | Rochester | $425,426 | |
| 8 | The Villas at Brookview | Golden Valley | $17,345 | |
| 9 | The Villas at the Cedars | Saint Louis Park | $22,205 | |
| 10 | Villas At Bryn Mawr LLC | Minneapolis | $51,980 | |
| 11 | Bayshore Residence and Rehabilitation Center | Duluth | $132,398 | |
| 12 | Woodbury Health Care Center | Woodbury | $182,683 | |
| 13 | Benedictine Health Center | Duluth | $0 | |
| 14 | Heritage Manor | Chisholm | $0 | |
| 15 | Luther Haven | Montevideo | $101,268 | |
| 16 | Providence Place | Minneapolis | $136,524 | |
| 17 | Franklin Restorative Care Center | Franklin | $0 | |
| 18 | Maplewood Rehabilitation Center | Maplewood | $0 | |
| 19 | The Waterview Pines LLC | Virginia | $10,036 | |
| 20 | Olivia Restorative Care Center | Olivia | $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.