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Senior care in Bloomington

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Bloomington is in Hennepin County. Assisted living here is licensed by the Minnesota Department of Health under Chapter 144G.

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A south-metro suburb next to MSP International Airport and the Mall of America, served by both the METRO Blue Line and Red Line, with a growing senior-housing cluster along American Boulevard.

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Bloomington is in Hennepin County. Senior care here is regulated by the Minnesota Department of Health. We list 4 verified communities in Bloomington, and an advisor can cover the surrounding area at no cost to your family.

Verified communities in Bloomington

Every community below was confirmed against the operator's own published information. We do not list bed counts or license numbers we could not verify, and we do not publish pricing we cannot source.

CommunityCare typeAddressCounty
Friendship Village of BloomingtonIndependent Living8100 Highwood Dr
Bloomington, MN 55438		Hennepin
The Estates at BloomingtonNursing Home9200 Nicollet Ave S
Bloomington, MN 55420		Hennepin
Nine Mile Creek Senior LivingIndependent Living2301 Village Lane
Bloomington, MN 55431		Hennepin
The James, Inc.Assisted Living4533 Normandale Highlands Drive
Bloomington, MN 55437		Hennepin
How Minnesota licenses assisted living. Minnesota licenses assisted living under a single law, Chapter 144G, with two categories: assisted living facility, and assisted living facility with dementia care. Read the full explanation →
What to ask on a tour. Ask to see the state inspection report, the memory-care disclosure/certification if marketed, the all-in cost at your parent's care level, the three-year rate increase history, and the overnight staffing ratio. Read the full explanation →

Care options in Bloomington

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Assisted Living in Bloomington

Help with daily activities in a state-licensed community, with meals, housekeeping and medication assistance included. In Minnesota this is the Assisted Living Facility license issued by the Minnesota Department of Health under Minnesota Statutes Chapter 144G.

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Memory Care in Bloomington

Secured, dementia-specific care. Minnesota requires a distinct MDH license -- Assisted Living Facility with Dementia Care -- not merely a disclosure, for any community operating a secured dementia unit.

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Nursing Homes in Bloomington

Skilled nursing facilities licensed under Minnesota Statutes Chapter 144A, a separate rule chapter from assisted living, providing 24-hour licensed nursing care and short-term rehabilitation.

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In-Home Care in Bloomington

Caregivers and skilled clinicians who come to the home, from a few hours a week to around-the-clock support.

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Independent Living in Bloomington

Age-restricted apartments and campuses with dining, activities and light services, for adults who do not need daily hands-on care.

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Hospice Care in Bloomington

Comfort-focused care for a life-limiting illness, delivered at home, in a facility, or in a dedicated inpatient unit.

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Questions families ask

Assisted living vs. in-home care — which is better for a parent who wants to stay independent?

In-home care lets a parent remain in their own home with support delivered through the Elderly Waiver (personal care, homemaker, home health aide) or private-pay caregivers, while assisted living moves a parent into a licensed community with built-in staffing, meals, and social programming. The better fit depends on the level and predictability of care needed, home safety, and cost once care hours increase significantly.

What license does an assisted living facility need in Minnesota?

Every assisted living community in the Twin Cities must hold an Assisted Living Facility license issued by the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) under Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 144G. This has been mandatory statewide since August 1, 2021, replacing the older, looser 'Housing with Services' registration model. Facilities must also employ an assisted living director credentialed by the Board of Executives for Long Term Services and Supports.

Does Minnesota require a special license for memory care?

Yes. Any community with a secured dementia care unit must hold the 'assisted living facility with dementia care' license category under Minn. Stat. 144G.10, subd. 2(b) — a base assisted living license is not enough. That license carries two extra legal requirements: dementia-specific staff training under Minn. Stat. 144G.83, and a mandatory written pre-admission disclosure under Minn. Stat. 325F.72.

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