Benedictine Living Community-Rochester
Nursing Home, Independent Living, Assisted Living & Memory Care · Rochester, MN
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Benedictine Living Community-Rochester

Nursing Home, Independent Living, Assisted Living & Memory Care · Rochester, MN
CMS overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
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Benedictine Living Community-Rochester accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

Overview of Benedictine Living Community-rochester

An ethereal senior living community located at 19th Avenue NW, Rochester, MN, Benedictine Living Community offers a spectrum of living options. These include assisted living, independent living, skilled nursing, memory care, rehabilitation, and respite care. The community ensures relaxing and secure residences with spacious floor plans such as suites, one-bedrooms with balconies, and two-bedroom. Combining comfort and professionalism, Benedictine Living Community ensures a vibrant life for seniors to enjoy.

The community values the independence and wellness of its residents, providing them with top-notch care and assistance to enjoy a maintenance and worry-free lifestyle. Furthermore, Benedictine Living Community serves nutritious and delicious meals that satisfy the dietary needs and cravings of the seniors. For the residents’ comfort and leisure, community amenities include raised garden beds, several courtyards, a pool table, an aesthetic view from apartment homes, and 12 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds.

(507) 516-7634

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
▼ 5.7% Below MN avg. ▼ 5.7% Below MN avg.Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Health Inspection Info Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
▲ 6.8% Above MN avg. ▲ 6.8% Above MN avg.Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Staffing Info Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
▼ 2.3% Below MN avg. ▼ 2.3% Below MN avg.Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Quality Measures Info Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
▼ 36.1% Below MN avg. ▼ 36.1% Below MN avg.Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Staffing hours breakdown

Info Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.

Hours per resident per day — compared to Minnesota state averages

Total nursing care / resident Info This home is ranked 31st out of 59 homes in Minnesota.

Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
4h 45m per day
Rank #31 / 59Nurse hours — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 31st out of 59 homes in Minnesota.Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the Minnesota average, with a ranking across 59 Minnesota SNFs. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
This facility Minnesota avg (4h 46m per day)
vs Minnesota avg
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Staff typeHours / Day / Residentvs state avg
Total Nursing (Weekend) Info Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours. 3h 37m per day

Capacity and availability

This home usually has limited availability

Occupancy between 85% and 95% suggests balanced demand.

Higher occupancy than the Minnesota average: 79.7%
Occupancy rate 89.9% Rank #15 / 60Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 15th out of 60 homes in Minnesota.Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Minnesota average, with its Statewide rank out of 60. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Avg. Length of Stay 72 days
Occupancy rate
89.9% Rank #15 / 60Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 15th out of 60 homes in Minnesota.Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Minnesota average, with its Statewide rank out of 60. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Avg. Length of Stay
72 days

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mix of rehab and long-term care

This home supports both short-term rehab and long-term care, with residents staying for a wide range of durations.

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

41% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 23 days

Private pay

52% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 2 months

Medicaid

7% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 10 - 11 months

Finances and operations

Voluntary non-profit community
Home revenue
$20.6M
Surplus of revenue
$526.0K
Voluntary non-profit community
Home revenue
$20.6M Rank #29 / 58Revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 29th out of 58 homes in Minnesota.Shows this facility's annual revenue compared to the Minnesota SNF average. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Surplus of revenue
$526.0K
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations. Rank #38 / 58Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 38th out of 58 homes in Minnesota.Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the Minnesota average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
$6.5M
31.5% of revenue Rank #55 / 58Payroll % — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 55th out of 58 homes in Minnesota.Shows payroll as a percentage of revenue versus the Minnesota average. Well-run Minnesota SNFs typically land around 62–67% — the top third Statewide. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$13.5M
Total costs $20.0M
Walk Score
Walk Score: 68 / 100 Rank #17 / 59Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 17th out of 59 homes in Minnesota.Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Minnesota SNFs. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

What does this home offer?

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Housing Options: Suite / 1 Bed

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Building Type: High-rise

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Fitness and Recreation

Types of Care at Benedictine Living Community-Rochester

Independent Living Assisted Living Memory Care Nursing Home

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Health Inspection History

Inspections Since 2023
Total health inspections 7

Minnesota average 6


Last Health inspection on Jun 2025

Total health citations
16 Rank #13 / 59Health citations — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 13th out of 59 homes in Minnesota.Shows this facility's total health deficiency citations benchmarked to the Minnesota State average, with a ranking across all 59 MN SNFs. Lower citation counts earn a better rank.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Minnesota average 23.2

Citations per inspection
2.29 Rank #5 / 59Citations per inspection — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 5th out of 59 homes in Minnesota.Shows average deficiency citations per CMS inspection for this facility versus the Minnesota mean across 59 SNFs with citation data. Lower is better.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Minnesota average 3.76


Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

6 of 16 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 10 of 16 resulted from complaint investigations.

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations
1
43% worse than Minnesota average

Minnesota average: 0.7


Serious Health citations
0
100% better than Minnesota average

Minnesota average: 0.5

1 critical citation Minnesota average: 0.7

0 serious citations Minnesota average: 0.5

13 moderate citations Minnesota average: 21.2

2 minor citations Minnesota average: 0.8
Citations history (last 3 years)
Infection Control moderate citation Jun 12, 2025
Corrected

Nursing Services minor citation Jun 12, 2025
Corrected

Nutrition moderate citation Jun 12, 2025
Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation Jun 12, 2025
Corrected

Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Benedictine Living Community-Rochester

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Financial Assistance for
Nursing Home in Minnesota

Benedictine Living Community-Rochester is located in Rochester, Minnesota.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Minnesota.

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Elderly Waiver

Minnesota Medicaid EW

Age 65+
General Minnesota resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $3,000 individual, higher than most states
MN

Higher asset limit; rural access focus.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Adult day care (~$70/day) Home aides

Essential Community Supports (ECS)

Minnesota ECS

Age 65+
General Minnesota resident, at risk of decline but not nursing home level.
Income Limits ~$1,732/month individual, varies
Asset Limits $3,000 individual
MN

Bridges gap for those ineligible for waivers.

Benefits
In-home support (2-4 hours/week) Respite (up to 5 days/year) Transportation (~5 trips/month)

Alternative Care (AC) Program

Minnesota Alternative Care Program

Age 65+
General Minnesota resident, NFLOC, not MA-eligible.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,255-$2,829/month (100%-300% FPL); sliding scale copays.
Asset Limits $3,000 (individual); home equity limit $713,000.
MN

CDCS option; statewide via counties.

Benefits
Personal care (4-6 hours/day) Respite (~5 days/year) Home health Meals Home mods

Minnesota Senior Health Options (MSHO)

Minnesota Senior Health Options

Age 65+
General Minnesota resident, eligible for MA and Medicare Parts A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,255/month (100% FPL for MA); spenddown allowed.
Asset Limits $3,000 (individual), $6,000 (couple).
MN

7 health plans (e.g., UCare, HealthPartners); care coordinator assigned.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Medical care Respite Adult day care Home mods $900/year groceries (some plans)

Minnesota Senior Care Plus (MSC+)

Minnesota Senior Care Plus

Age 65+
General Minnesota resident, MA-eligible, not on Medicare.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,255/month (100% FPL); spenddown allowed.
Asset Limits $3,000 (individual), $6,000 (couple).
MN

Includes EW services; 7 health plans available.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite Adult day care Home mods Limited nursing home care

Consumer Support Grant (CSG)

Minnesota Consumer Support Grant

Age 65+ or disabled
General Minnesota resident, eligible for MA personal care but opts for grant.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,255/month (MA-eligible); spenddown allowed.
Asset Limits $3,000 individual
MN

Can hire family; statewide via counties.

Benefits
Cash (~$500-$1,500/month) for personal care Respite Home mods Assistive tech

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Minnesota Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General Minnesota resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
MN

Three tiers; no waitlist; includes Extra Help for Part D.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Minnesota VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General Minnesota resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth limit
MN

High veteran demand in rural/urban areas.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living)

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Address 4.4 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Rochester's city center to Benedictine Living Community-Rochester's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 1.62 miles to nearest hospital (Hy-Vee Pharmacy)

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Staffing Data

Reporting period: April 1 – June 30, 2025 (Q2 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.

Total staff 151
Employees 104
Contractors 47
Staff to resident ratio 2.65:1
19% better than Minnesota average
Minnesota average ratio: 2.22:1 Minnesota average ratio: 2.22:1See full Minnesota ranking
Avg staff/day 38
Average shift 7.5 hours
0% compared with Minnesota average
Minnesota average: 7.5 hours Minnesota average shift: 7.5 hoursSee full Minnesota ranking
Total staff hours (quarter) 26,041

Nursing staff breakdown

Q2 2025 · Apr 1 – Jun 30 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering April 1 – June 30, 2025.
Registered Nurse

Manages medical care and health needs.

Total count 17
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 9.5 hours

This role is partially covered by contractors.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

Total count 11
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 8.7 hours

This role is partially covered by contractors.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

Total count 66
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 7.9 hours

This role is partially covered by contractors.

Contractor staffing

Q2 2025 · Apr 1 – Jun 30 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering April 1 – June 30, 2025.

Total hours from contractors

15.3%

3,987 contractor hours this quarter

Certified Nursing Assistant: 31 Registered Nurse: 5 Nurse Practitioner: 3 Licensed Practical Nurse: 2 Medication Aide/Technician: 2 Medical Director: 2 Administrator: 1 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1

Staff by category

Q2 2025 · Apr 1 – Jun 30 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering April 1 – June 30, 2025.
Certified Nursing Assistant35316610,77791100%7.9
Registered Nurse125174,52891100%9.5
Licensed Practical Nurse92112,46891100%8.7
Medication Aide/Technician122141,64191100%7.7
Administrator1129686470%8
Speech Language Pathologist5057197279%4
Respiratory Therapy Technician4046096673%4.9
Dietitian2025966774%7.9
Physical Therapy Aide3035896470%5.4
Nurse Practitioner2355816268%7.9
Mental Health Service Worker1015206571%8
Clinical Nurse Specialist2025016066%8
Physical Therapy Assistant6064616774%4.5
Other Dietary Services Staff2024554853%7.4
Dental Services Staff1014545864%7.8
Occupational Therapy Aide1018089%10
Qualified Social Worker606612527%2.2
Occupational Therapy Assistant0111833%6
Medical Director0221689%2
66 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
17 Registered Nurse
% of Days 100%
11 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 100%
14 Medication Aide/Technician
% of Days 100%
2 Administrator
% of Days 70%
5 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days 79%
4 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days 73%
2 Dietitian
% of Days 74%
3 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days 70%
5 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days 68%
1 Mental Health Service Worker
% of Days 71%
2 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days 66%
6 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days 74%
2 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days 53%
1 Dental Services Staff
% of Days 64%
1 Occupational Therapy Aide
% of Days 9%
6 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days 27%
1 Occupational Therapy Assistant
% of Days 3%
2 Medical Director
% of Days 9%

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total residents 57
Medicare
15
26.3% of residents
Medicaid
19
33.3% of residents
Private pay or other
23
40.4% of residents
Programs & Services
Residents Group

Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

CCRC

Part of a Continuing Care Retirement Community offering multiple care levels

Active Resident Council

Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.

Quality of care over time

These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.

High-risk clinical events score Info A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline. 11.0
In line with Minnesota average

Minnesota average: 11.1

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 19.0
16% better than Minnesota average

Minnesota average: 22.6

Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 15.6%
18% better than Minnesota average

Minnesota average: 18.9%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 13.9%
42% better than Minnesota average

Minnesota average: 23.8%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 27.6%
10% worse than Minnesota average

Minnesota average: 25.0%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 8.5%
127% worse than Minnesota average

Minnesota average: 3.7%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 9.1%
67% worse than Minnesota average

Minnesota average: 5.4%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 4.4%
60% worse than Minnesota average

Minnesota average: 2.7%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 8.2%
97% worse than Minnesota average

Minnesota average: 4.1%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 5.1%
18% worse than Minnesota average

Minnesota average: 4.4%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 12.1%
30% better than Minnesota average

Minnesota average: 17.2%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 100.0%
In line with Minnesota average

Minnesota average: 97.3%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 100.0%
In line with Minnesota average

Minnesota average: 96.0%

Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 97.8%
10% better than Minnesota average

Minnesota average: 88.9%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 1.9%
In line with Minnesota average

Minnesota average: 1.9%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 93.3%
13% better than Minnesota average

Minnesota average: 82.6%

Penalties and fines

Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.

Source: CMS Penalties Database (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total fines amount $10K Rank #1 / 38Federal fines — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1st out of 38 homes in Minnesota.Shows this facility's cumulative CMS federal fine dollars versus the Minnesota average among facilities with fines, and where it ranks among 38 skilled nursing facilities in the pool. Lower total dollars mean a better rank.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
77% lower than Minnesota average

Minnesota average: $44K

Number of fines 1
50% fewer fines than Minnesota average

Minnesota average: 2.0

Payment Denials Info Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed. 0
100% fewer payment denials than Minnesota average

Minnesota average: 0.4

Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility $10K
Minnesota average $44K
Penalty History

Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.

1 penalty in the past 3 years

Aug 26, 2024 · $10K

Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Aug 26, 2024
$10K

Last updated: Jan 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions about Benedictine Living Community-Rochester

What neighborhood is Benedictine Living Community-Rochester in?

Benedictine Living Community-Rochester is in the 19th Avenue Northwest neighborhood.

Is Benedictine Living Community-Rochester in a walkable area?

Benedictine Living Community-Rochester has a walk score of 68. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

What is the phone number of Benedictine Living Community-Rochester?

(507) 516-7634 will put you in contact with the team at Benedictine Living Community-Rochester.

Is Benedictine Living Community-Rochester Medicare or Medicaid certified?

Yes — Benedictine Living Community-Rochester is a CMS-certified provider of Medicare and Medicaid.

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