Minnesota Masonic Home

    11501 Masonic Home Dr, Bloomington, MN 55437
    • Assisted Living
    • Memory Care
    • Skilled Nursing

    Excellent transitional care and amenities

    I stayed here for transitional and longer-term care and had a very positive experience. The staff were caring and responsive, the building and grounds were clean and beautiful, my room felt homey, meals were varied and tasty, and therapy/rehab and on-site amenities made recovery comfortable - I would definitely recommend it.

    Current/former resident
    Jul 2026

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Coordination with health care providers
    • Medication management
    • Mental wellness program

    Healthcare staffing

    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Kitchenettes
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Transportation

    • Transportation arrangement (medical)
    • Transportation to doctors appointments

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Dining room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space

    Community services

    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    Reviews

    4.04·(53)

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      3.4
    • Staff

      3.4
    • Meals

      4.3
    • Amenities

      4.1
    • Value

      2.3

    Pros

    • Compassionate, respectful staff
    • Strong physical, occupational, and speech therapy programs
    • Varied and appealing dining options
    • Clean, well-maintained interiors
    • Attractive grounds and private patios
    • Spacious, individualized apartment layouts
    • Multiple levels of care on a single campus
    • Timely call-response and attentive aides
    • Robust transitional and post-surgical rehab
    • On-site amenities (café, barber, study)
    • Transportation and medication-setup services
    • Active community outings and engagement

    Cons

    • Inconsistent nursing coverage and competence across units
    • Medication-management and documentation gaps
    • Communication and care-coordination breakdowns
    • Incontinence-care delays and discharge process weaknesses
    • Weekend staffing variability
    • Inconsistent access to communal amenities during infection-control events
    • Maintenance and grounds stewardship inconsistencies
    • Language and communication barriers affecting care
    • Limited pet-friendly policy

    Summary of reviews

    Reviews indicate a facility with many clear strengths alongside important operational inconsistencies. Clinical rehabilitation is a consistent highlight: residents and families describe robust physical, occupational, and speech therapy programs, often delivered twice daily for transitional care and post-surgical recovery. Multiple comments praise therapists by name and emphasize strong functional gains, making the campus a compelling option for short-term rehab and recovery from procedures.

    Staff interactions elicit a mix of positive and critical observations. Numerous accounts characterize nursing aides, therapists, and many nurses as compassionate, respectful, and responsive; timely call-light response and attentive aides are cited as strengths. However, there are recurring concerns about uneven nursing performance across shifts and units — in particular, variability on weekends and certain floors — and several families raised medication-management and documentation discrepancies. In a limited number of cases these issues extended to controlled-medication handling and chart accuracy; families described these as serious concerns that warrant investigation.

    Dining, activities, and amenities are generally viewed positively. The dining program is noted for variety and quality, with special touches and room-delivery options for those unable to dine communally. The campus offers a range of amenities — café, barbershop, study areas, and organized outings — and attractive landscaping with private patios and individualized apartment layouts contributes to a home-like atmosphere. That said, activity access can be restricted during infection-control events, and a few reviewers described inconsistent meal quality.

    Facility condition and maintenance receive predominantly favorable remarks about cleanliness and attractive grounds, but some reviews cite uneven stewardship (exterior invasive-plant management, aging carpeting, and other deferred-maintenance items). Discharge and transition processes also show variability: families report inconsistencies in documentation, personal-item handling, and hygiene-related care at transfer. These feed into broader themes of communication and care coordination gaps between staff, shifts, and leadership.

    Management and communication are a recurring pattern area. Many families experienced prompt, respectful engagement when staff were directly involved in day-to-day care, yet others described delayed or inadequate responses from administrative leadership when raising concerns. Language barriers and inconsistencies in follow-through amplify family frustration in those instances. Overall, the facility demonstrates strong clinical rehabilitation capabilities and many compassionate staff members, but prospective residents and families should assess unit-level staffing stability, medication-safety processes, and discharge procedures when considering placement.

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    Medicare Ratings

    5·/ 5
    • Overall

    • Health Inspection

    • Staffing

    • Quality Measures

    Ratings from the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (Care Compare). View on Medicare.gov

    Location

    Map showing location of Minnesota Masonic Home

    Minnesota Masonic Home is located at 11501 Masonic Home Dr, Bloomington, MN, 55437.

    About Minnesota Masonic Home

    Minnesota Masonic Home, established in 1920, sits on 80 acres of woods, meadows, and ponds in Bloomington, Minnesota, and offers several levels of care for senior adults. The community provides independent living, assisted living, long-term care, memory care, transitional care, and outpatient services. Residents can choose from studio and one-bedroom assisted living apartments with kitchenettes, cable TV, and dining services, or from spacious one and two-bedroom townhomes in Masonic Square that come with private entrances, patios, and attached garages. The Town Square area brings people together for a range of activities, and you'll find an on-site beautician, transportation services, and a safety response system with emergency pendants to help keep residents safe.

    The Transitional Care Unit (TCU) has 100 beds with private or semi-private rooms and offers restaurant-style dining with extended hours. This unit provides seven-day-a-week therapy, and over 100 physical, occupational, speech, and massage therapists deliver outpatient services. For those needing skilled nursing or long-term care, there's a section with more than 80 private suites and a five-meal dining plan every day. Memory care is available in a separate wing with private and semi-private rooms, a secure landscaped courtyard, and custom programs aimed at safety and comfort. The assisted living area focuses on helping residents stay as independent as possible while making sure they have comfort and support.

    Residents can use several amenities, including a chapel, a coffee shop, a fitness center, a game room, a library, wireless internet, and walking paths. The grounds give seniors many chances to enjoy nature, whether they're strolling, relaxing, or visiting with family. Activities in Town Square and throughout the campus help keep everyone engaged and connected. The home belongs to Minnesota Masonic Charities and stays dedicated to providing thoughtful and quality care to seniors, with services designed to meet different needs as people age.

    People often ask...

    Minnesota Masonic Home offers assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing.

    There are 9 photos of Minnesota Masonic Home on Mirador.

    The full address for this community is 11501 Masonic Home Dr, Bloomington, MN 55437.

    No, Minnesota Masonic Home does not offer respite care. Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.

    Safety & Compliance

    In Minnesota, the Department of Health licenses assisted living facilities, publishing the findings of its surveys and complaint investigations.

    License number30419
    Facility typeAssisted Living

    Inspection Reports

    2

    Reports

    8

    Citations

    0

    Complaints

    2

    Years

    06 May 2026Inspection
    Determined the licensee was in substantial compliance, but with state correction orders issued for food service and service plan documentation. Found violations related to food preparation according to the Minnesota Food Code and missing content in service plans and therapy management requirements.
    • 144G.41 Subd. 1aFood service minimum requirements and compliance with Minnesota Food Code
    • 144G.70 Subd. 4(a-e)Service plan implementation and revisions
    • 144G.72 Subd. 3Individualized treatment or therapy management
    03 May 2024Inspection
    Identified multiple state correction orders addressing licensure, fire safety and evacuation planning, designation of a representative, and medication management.
    • 144G.10 Subdivision 1License required
    • 144G.45 Subd. 2 (a) (4)Fire protection and SS=E physical environment
    • 144G.45 Subd. 2 (b)-(f)Fire protection and SS=F physical environment
    • 144G.50 Subd. 3Designation of representative
    • 144G.71 Subd. 20Prescription drugs

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