Who owns Minnesota nursing homes
Ownership shapes staffing and cost decisions. Here is how Minnesota nursing homes compare by ownership type, and which chains operate the most homes.
CMS data as of August 1, 2026. Nursing homes only; assisted living is not covered by Medicare ratings.
By ownership type
| Ownership | Homes | Average Medicare stars | Typical nursing hours | Share fined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Non profit | 211 | 3.5 | 4.29 hrs | 42% |
| For profit | 102 | 2.3 | 3.59 hrs | 48% |
| Government | 25 | 3.6 | 4.77 hrs | 20% |
Largest chains in Minnesota
57% of Minnesota nursing homes belong to a chain. Counts are homes we list in Minnesota.
- Monarch healthcare management45 homes · average 2.2 of 5 Medicare stars
- Good sAmaritan sOciety23 homes · average 3.3 of 5 Medicare stars
- St. francis health sErvices14 homes · average 2.8 of 5 Medicare stars
- Benedictine health sYsTem14 homes · average 2.6 of 5 Medicare stars
- PresByterian homes & sErvices14 homes · average 4.5 of 5 Medicare stars
- CasSia11 homes · average 4.6 of 5 Medicare stars
- Cura8 homes · average 2.5 of 5 Medicare stars
- Accura healthcare6 homes · average 2.7 of 5 Medicare stars
- Ebenezer sEnior living6 homes · average 3.5 of 5 Medicare stars
- EsSentia health6 homes · average 4.3 of 5 Medicare stars
- Vivie5 homes · average 3.4 of 5 Medicare stars
- Ecumen5 homes · average 3.4 of 5 Medicare stars
- Eden sEnior care5 homes · average 2.4 of 5 Medicare stars
- Ephram lahasKy4 homes · average 1.3 of 5 Medicare stars
- North sHore healthcare4 homes · average 1.3 of 5 Medicare stars
Source: CMS Nursing Home Provider Information (ownership type, chain affiliation). Averages are simple averages of Medicare overall star ratings; they describe groups, not any single home. A ranking is a starting point for questions, not a verdict. Always check the current Medicare record and visit in person.