Key Facts for November 2026
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As of November 2026, Minnesota has 2,351 licensed assisted living settings run by 1,666 providers in 83 of the state's 87 counties.
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1,393 of them (59%) are small homes licensed for 6 or fewer residents, and they hold 11% of the state's 62,075 licensed resident capacity.
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580 settings hold the Assisted Living Facility with Dementia Care license, the only Minnesota license that may advertise memory care.
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Hennepin County has the most assisted living in Minnesota: 1,048 settings, 83% of them small homes.
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The typical Minnesota assisted living setting is licensed for 5 residents; 173 communities are licensed for 100 or more.
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The median cost of assisted living in Minnesota is $6,573 a month (CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2026).
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From October 1, 2026, the Elderly Waiver customized living monthly limit runs from $3,081 (case mix A) to $7,164 (case mix K).
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Housing Support can pay up to $1,221 a month toward room and board in assisted living, effective July 1, 2026.
Most Assisted Living in Minnesota Is a Small Home
1,393 of 2,351 licensed assisted living settings in Minnesota (59%) are licensed for 6 or fewer residents. They hold the same state license as larger communities, in a home-sized setting.
- 1,393Small HomesLicensed for 6 or fewer residents
- 956Larger Communities7 or more residents
- 580Memory Care LicensedAssisted living with dementia care
Cities With the Most Assisted Living
Licensed settings within each city's limits, with the share that are small homes.
- 1Brooklyn ParkHennepin County23995% small homes
- 2MinneapolisHennepin County18183% small homes
- 3Brooklyn CenterHennepin County14398% small homes
- 4BloomingtonHennepin County10690% small homes
- 5St. PaulRamsey County9877% small homes
- 6BurnsvilleDakota County6784% small homes
- 7RichfieldHennepin County5292% small homes
- 8Coon RapidsAnoka County4080% small homes
- 9CrystalHennepin County3990% small homes
- 10MinnetonkaHennepin County3557% small homes
- 11WoodburyWashington County3272% small homes
- 12Apple ValleyDakota County3177% small homes
- 13MaplewoodRamsey County3063% small homes
- 14New HopeHennepin County3083% small homes
- 15FridleyAnoka County2986% small homes
Assisted Living by County
All 83 Minnesota counties with licensed assisted living, largest first. Linked counts open the small-home or memory care list for that county.
| County | Settings | Small Homes | Share Small | Memory Care | Licensed Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hennepin | 1,048 | 874 | 83% | 120 | 17,230 |
| Ramsey | 207 | 145 | 70% | 54 | 5,528 |
| Dakota | 203 | 136 | 67% | 54 | 5,759 |
| Anoka | 160 | 114 | 71% | 36 | 2,981 |
| Washington | 80 | 47 | 59% | 27 | 2,866 |
| St. Louis | 48 | 2 | 4% | 29 | 2,141 |
| Scott | 45 | 25 | 56% | 15 | 1,631 |
| Stearns | 38 | 16 | 42% | 11 | 1,341 |
| Olmsted | 30 | 11 | 37% | 14 | 1,613 |
| Sherburne | 22 | 7 | 32% | 9 | 838 |
| Carlton | 18 | 0 | 0% | 4 | 436 |
| Itasca | 18 | 2 | 11% | 7 | 732 |
| Rice | 18 | 1 | 6% | 8 | 733 |
| Blue Earth | 17 | 0 | 0% | 11 | 884 |
| Carver | 17 | 4 | 24% | 10 | 1,089 |
| Wright | 17 | 2 | 12% | 10 | 1,139 |
| Clay | 15 | 0 | 0% | 11 | 794 |
| Crow Wing | 15 | 0 | 0% | 8 | 887 |
| Otter Tail | 14 | 0 | 0% | 4 | 489 |
| Steele | 14 | 1 | 7% | 7 | 602 |
| Goodhue | 13 | 0 | 0% | 6 | 576 |
| Douglas | 12 | 0 | 0% | 7 | 637 |
| Morrison | 12 | 0 | 0% | 5 | 378 |
| Kandiyohi | 11 | 0 | 0% | 3 | 332 |
| Beltrami | 10 | 0 | 0% | 2 | 391 |
| Benton | 10 | 0 | 0% | 3 | 659 |
| Chisago | 10 | 1 | 10% | 7 | 464 |
| Mower | 9 | 0 | 0% | 5 | 537 |
| Brown | 8 | 0 | 0% | 4 | 329 |
| Cass | 8 | 0 | 0% | 2 | 190 |
| Fillmore | 8 | 1 | 13% | 3 | 229 |
| McLeod | 8 | 0 | 0% | 7 | 375 |
| Polk | 8 | 0 | 0% | 2 | 359 |
| Winona | 8 | 0 | 0% | 5 | 396 |
| Becker | 6 | 0 | 0% | 4 | 221 |
| Freeborn | 6 | 0 | 0% | 3 | 313 |
| Le Sueur | 6 | 0 | 0% | 5 | 231 |
| Lyon | 6 | 0 | 0% | 2 | 312 |
| Mille Lacs | 6 | 0 | 0% | 3 | 226 |
| Nicollet | 6 | 0 | 0% | 4 | 333 |
| Pine | 6 | 0 | 0% | 4 | 279 |
| Chippewa | 5 | 0 | 0% | 2 | 169 |
| Faribault | 5 | 0 | 0% | 2 | 183 |
| Isanti | 5 | 0 | 0% | 3 | 295 |
| Lake | 5 | 0 | 0% | 1 | 107 |
| Martin | 5 | 0 | 0% | 3 | 312 |
| Meeker | 5 | 1 | 20% | 1 | 184 |
| Renville | 5 | 0 | 0% | 1 | 113 |
| Wadena | 5 | 0 | 0% | 1 | 175 |
| Waseca | 5 | 0 | 0% | 4 | 194 |
| Aitkin | 4 | 0 | 0% | 1 | 170 |
| Grant | 4 | 0 | 0% | 3 | 96 |
| Houston | 4 | 0 | 0% | 2 | 179 |
| Hubbard | 4 | 0 | 0% | 3 | 207 |
| Kanabec | 4 | 0 | 0% | 3 | 94 |
| Redwood | 4 | 0 | 0% | 1 | 155 |
| Roseau | 4 | 0 | 0% | 0 | 141 |
| Todd | 4 | 1 | 25% | 1 | 97 |
| Wabasha | 4 | 0 | 0% | 0 | 139 |
| Cottonwood | 3 | 0 | 0% | 0 | 60 |
| Dodge | 3 | 0 | 0% | 1 | 116 |
| Jackson | 3 | 0 | 0% | 0 | 88 |
| Lac Qui Parle | 3 | 0 | 0% | 0 | 50 |
| Nobles | 3 | 0 | 0% | 3 | 212 |
| Pipestone | 3 | 0 | 0% | 0 | 103 |
| Pope | 3 | 0 | 0% | 1 | 84 |
| Sibley | 3 | 0 | 0% | 2 | 103 |
| Stevens | 3 | 1 | 33% | 1 | 92 |
| Big Stone | 2 | 0 | 0% | 0 | 58 |
| Clearwater | 2 | 0 | 0% | 1 | 71 |
| Kittson | 2 | 0 | 0% | 0 | 34 |
| Koochiching | 2 | 0 | 0% | 0 | 40 |
| Murray | 2 | 0 | 0% | 0 | 63 |
| Rock | 2 | 1 | 50% | 0 | 36 |
| Swift | 2 | 0 | 0% | 1 | 119 |
| Lincoln | 1 | 0 | 0% | 0 | 16 |
| Marshall | 1 | 0 | 0% | 0 | 26 |
| Norman | 1 | 0 | 0% | 1 | 33 |
| Pennington | 1 | 0 | 0% | 0 | 10 |
| Red Lake | 1 | 0 | 0% | 1 | 28 |
| Watonwan | 1 | 0 | 0% | 0 | 28 |
| Wilkin | 1 | 0 | 0% | 1 | 90 |
| Yellow Medicine | 1 | 0 | 0% | 0 | 25 |
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Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
How many assisted living facilities are in Minnesota?
As of November 2026, Minnesota has 2,351 licensed assisted living settings, including 580 licensed for dementia care. Together they are licensed for 62,075 residents.
Are most Minnesota assisted living facilities small homes?
Yes. 1,393 of 2,351 settings (59%) are licensed for 6 or fewer residents. Larger communities still hold most of the licensed capacity.
How many Minnesota assisted living settings offer memory care?
580 settings hold the Assisted Living Facility with Dementia Care license. Under Minnesota law, only these settings may market memory care or a secured dementia unit.
Which Minnesota counties have the most assisted living?
Hennepin County (1,048), Ramsey County (207), and Dakota County (203) have the most licensed assisted living settings.
Sources: Minnesota Department of Health assisted living licensing records, counted by licensed setting. Small homes are settings licensed for 6 or fewer residents. Cost and payment figures: CareScout Cost of Care Survey; Minnesota DHS form DHS-3945 and Combined Manual 0020.22. You may cite these figures with a link to this page.