The Waters on Mayowood
Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Rochester, MN
The Waters on Mayowood
Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Rochester, MN
Overview of The Waters on Mayowood
Minnesota Department of Health ratings paint a split picture at The Waters on Mayowood, a 232-bed independent living community in Rochester.
The facility achieves top-tier performance on resident health outcomes (5 out of 5 stars, tied best statewide) and safety (5 out of 5, tied best), with resident Quality of Life scores reaching 81.0%, above the Minnesota average of 72.4%. Community Activities engagement reaches 92.5%; Safety and Privacy score 95.6%; Religion and Spirituality support scores 98.2%. Staffing Rating of 4 out of 5 ranks 72nd of 158 facilities.
However, Family Satisfaction drops to 3 out of 5 (ranked 52nd of 123), with Family Overall Satisfaction at 78.2% compared to Minnesota’s 83.7% average. Family satisfaction with Care measures 75.9%; with Cost measures 70.5% (the lowest satisfaction category).
The October 24, 2024 state inspection identified deficiencies offsetting these strong outcome ratings
Food preparation failed to comply with Minnesota Food Code (widespread violation).
The assisted living contract included provisions waiving the facility’s liability for resident health, safety, and personal property (widespread violation; a legal compliance issue).
One unlicensed staff member lacked required dementia training (isolated violation). The registered nurse failed to complete resident assessments following changes in condition for two residents (isolated violation).
Medication delegation instructions were not documented in writing for one resident (isolated violation).
Medication labeling and open dates were absent for two residents (isolated violation).
The facility’s deficiency rate reaches 3 per year, 54% worse than Minnesota’s average of 3.9 deficiencies annually. No complaint investigations or enforcement actions such as fines or license suspensions were imposed.
The Waters on Mayowood operates 232 beds at 87% occupancy (202 residents) in a mid-rise building with one and two-bedroom units (658–2,040 sq ft); pets allowed. Starting price: $3,395/month. Programs include The Waters Difference, Signature Programs, Intentional Design, Culinary Experience, and Thrive™. Dementia care-licensed; 89 residents in dementia programs. Chef-prepared dining, transportation, fitness, activities.
Walk score 32; 2.5 miles from Rochester center.
Not CMS-certified for Medicare/Medicaid.
The Waters on Mayowood demonstrates excellent resident health and safety outcomes with strong activity engagement, offset by documented compliance deficiencies in food safety, staff training, medication management, and legal contract terms alongside below-average family satisfaction on cost and care experience.
232-bed community Rank #7 / 532Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 7th out of 532 homes in Minnesota. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Minnesota facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Rankings are based only on facilities in Minnesota that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A large-scale community that may provide a wide range of amenities, services, and structured programs.
Walk Score: 32 / 100 Rank #395 / 632Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 395th out of 632 homes in Minnesota. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Minnesota facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Rankings are based only on facilities in Minnesota that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
About this community
Facility TypeAssisted Living
StatusApproved For Dementia Care
CountyOlmsted
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
Activities
Specific ProgramsThe Waters Difference, Signature Programs, Intentional Design, Culinary Experience, Living & Care Options
Starting Price$3,395 per month
Inspection History
In Minnesota, the Department of Health, Health Regulation Division is the primary authority for conducting onsite inspections and reporting on the quality of care in residential facilities.
Since 2024 · 2 years of data
6 deficiencies
Inspection Scorecard
This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Minnesota state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Since 2024 vs. Minnesota state average
Overall vs. MN average
0 Worse
No metrics in this bucket.
2 Better
Metrics better than Minnesota average:
• Total deficiencies (40% below)
• Deficiencies per year (40% below)
• Total deficiencies (40% below)
• Deficiencies per year (40% below)
Latest Inspection
October 24, 2024
Routine
Deficiencies
| This Facility | MN Average | vs. MN Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 6 | 10 | This facility has 40% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Minnesota assisted living residence (6 vs. MN avg 10).↓ 40% better |
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Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2024.
| 3 | 5 | This facility has 40% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Minnesota assisted living residence (3 vs. MN avg 5).↓ 40% better |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
- October 24, 2024 inspection found six deficiencies including food code violations, incomplete dementia care training, and medication labeling errors at isolated and widespread scope.
- Contract language waiving facility liability for resident health and safety was cited as a level one violation at widespread scope.
- Nurse failed to complete resident assessments after condition changes and lacked written PRN medication instructions, both level two violations at isolated scope.
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Room Sizes: 658 / 686 / 694 / 731 - 2,040 sq. ft
Housing Options: 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: Mid-rise
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
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2.5 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Rochester's city center to The Waters on Mayowood's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 0.17 miles to nearest hospital (Mayo Clinic Gonda Bldg Rochester MN)
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Frequently Asked Questions about The Waters on Mayowood
Is The Waters on Mayowood in a walkable area?
The Waters on Mayowood has a walk score of 32. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
How many beds does The Waters on Mayowood have?
The Waters on Mayowood has 232 beds.
Are there photos of The Waters on Mayowood?
Yes — there are 8 photos of The Waters on Mayowood in the photo gallery on this page.
What is the address of The Waters on Mayowood?
The Waters on Mayowood is located at 827 Mayowood Rd Sw, Rochester, MN 55902.
What is the phone number of The Waters on Mayowood?
(507) 252-2910 will put you in contact with the team at The Waters on Mayowood.
What county is The Waters on Mayowood located in?
The Waters on Mayowood is in Olmsted County.
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