Southside Care Center

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How Southside Care Center Compares

Southside Care Center is a 17-bed for-profit nursing facility in Minneapolis, Minnesota. It holds an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Minnesota average of 3.2 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures (5 stars), while health inspections (1 star) is its weakest. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (8.3%) is above the Minnesota average of 4.0% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 17 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 87% occupied.

Among the 19 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Minneapolis, 3 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 2.7 stars.

By the numbers vs. Minnesota average

• Falls with major injury: 8.3% — worse than the Minnesota average of 4.0% (110% higher).
• High-risk pressure ulcers: 0.0% — better than the Minnesota average of 5.3% (100% lower).

Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated May 4, 2026) measured against Minnesota averages across 338 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.

The Senior Community Around Minneapolis

Minneapolis sits in Hennepin County, where adults 65 and older make up about 14.1% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Minnesota as a whole (15.8% statewide). The area's median household income is higher than the state average, reflecting a higher cost of living.

Residents 65+

176,816 (14.1%)

Median age

36.7 years

Median household income

$81,169

Median home value

$292,100

Demographics for Hennepin County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Minneapolis.

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