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| The Waters on Mayowood |
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Rochester | 232 | Yes | 32 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - | 87.1% | - | 3 | 86.4% | 1 | 6 | |
| Shorewood Senior Campus |
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Rochester | - | Yes | 75 | 1 Bed ./ 2 Bed / 3 Bed | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| The Homestead at Rochester |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Rochester (Ballington Boulevard Northwest) | 75 | Yes | 4 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - | 68.0% | - | 2 | 68.7% | 1 | 26 | |
| Gramercy Park Cooperative |
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Rochester (Arthur Lane Northwest) | - | No | 6 | Private Rooms | 30 | - | A+ | - | - | - | - | - |
| Benedictine Living Community-Rochester |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
RC Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision. | Rochester (19Th Avenue Northwest) | 62 | No | 68 | Suite / 1 Bed | - | 89.9% | - | - | - | - | - | - |
The Waters on Mayowood, a luxurious assisted living community in St. Paul, is a beautiful boutique senior living community that provides personal care catering to your needs and preferences. To make their residents feel like they are having a permanent vacation. The luxurious community strives to offer an engaging lifestyle balanced with exquisite services and personalized assistance. The Waters on Mayowood ensures residents can grow and live purposeful lives during their golden years.
Life at The Waters is all about convenience and comfort, which is why they have provided a list of programs and services that cater to an individual’s growth– through their Thrive™ program that enables residents to nurture and cultivate themselves as individuals through their activities and planned outings contributing to their sense of individuality and independence.
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
Overview of Shorewood Senior Campus
Shorewood Senior Campus offers an unmatched level of quality service that is all focused on promoting and improving individual wellness. The 55+ active living, assisted living, and memory care provides an engaging atmosphere that helps residents maintain independence while receiving additional support daily. The residence’s environment focuses on comfort and comprehensive care to help seniors do more and be more as they continue to live life to the fullest.
Shorewood’s amenities and services help make the lives of its residents hassle-free, such as 24-hour licensed supervision, medication services, balanced meals provided, engaging activities scheduled, and a full-service salon available.
What does this home offer?
Minimum Age: 55 Years Old
Pets Allowed
Room Sizes: 662 - 794 / 848 - 989 / 1,021 / 1,074 sq. ft
Housing Options: 1 Bed ./ 2 Bed / 3 Bed
Building Type: Mid-rise
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
The Homestead at Rochester is an assisted living home ideal for residents who seek to relax and recover. Encouraging its residents to maintain their independence and individuality, the community provides a safe environment for everyone. The resident-centered community prides itself on providing service delivered with compassion balanced with dignity and respect. The Homestead cultivates the holistic wellness of its residents in a nurturing environment.
Professional and compassionate in delivering high-quality services, management makes it a point that every senior’s mental, physical, and spiritual needs are satisfied. Community services include life enrichment activities, personal care services delivered by their professional caregivers, and 24/7 care, personalized care, scheduled transportation and housekeeping, medication management, and ADLs.
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Housing Options: 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: 3-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Overview of Gramercy Park Cooperative
Gramercy Park Cooperative is a tightly-knit, active 62+ adults who wish to retire in a luxurious community. The nurturing environment empowers and enhances the quality of life for residents by providing tailored care to each unique individual. Residents are given the freedom and choice given to each resident, and the staff ensures that they attend to the unique needs of each individual with kindness and compassion.
Gramercy Park’s all-inclusive amenities include delicious and nutritious daily meals, weekly housekeeping and laundry, transportation to and from, specialized programs, social gatherings, and educational activities.
What does this home offer?
Minimum Age: 62 Years Old
Housing Options: Private Rooms
Building Type: Mid-rise
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
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.
What does this home offer?
Housing Options: Suite / 1 Bed
Building Type: High-rise
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Ranking Methodology
How we rank these independent living communities
Every community above is evaluated across six weighted categories using public data including state inspection records, review platforms, BBB profiles, and operator-published materials.
Weighting overview
- 35%Resident Experience
- 25%Regulatory
- 15%Visual Media
- 10%Website
- 10%Stability
- 5%Environment
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Resident & Family Experience 35%
The single largest share of every ranking. Aggregated review sentiment and volume from major platforms — the closest signal to real resident experience.
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- Review Sentiment
- Review Volume
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Regulatory & Safety Record 25%
State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.
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- State Inspections
- Citations/Inspection
- % Inspections w/ Citations
- Complaint Visits
- Accreditations
- BBB Rating
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Visual Media & Transparency 15%
Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.
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- Video Tours
- Virtual Walkthroughs
- Photo Quantity
- Photo Quality
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Website & Operator Transparency 10%
Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.
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- Website Content
- Mobile Usability
- Staff Info Available
- Owner Info Available
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Community Stability 10%
Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.
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- Occupancy Rate
- Bed Options
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Environment & Pricing 5%
Walkability and pricing transparency. Walk Score is weighted higher for Independent Living than for Memory Care, where most residents do not leave unaccompanied.
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- Walk Score
- Pricing Transparency
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Frequently Asked Questions about Independent Living in Rochester, MN
What is the average cost of independent living in Rochester, MN?
The average monthly cost of independent living in Rochester, MN is approximately $2,094. Actual rates vary by community, level of care, and floorplan.
What is the price range for independent living in Rochester, MN?
Independent living in Rochester, MN typically ranges from $476 - $3,960 per month, depending on the community, room type, and care needs.
How many licensed independent living communities are there in Rochester, MN?
According to state licensing records, there are approximately 10 licensed independent living communities in Rochester, MN.
What is independent living?
Independent living communities are residential settings for active older adults — typically with private apartments or cottages, shared amenities (dining, fitness, activities), and no built-in medical care.
How many independent living communities are listed on this page?
This page features 5 independent living communities in Rochester, MN. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.
How do I choose the right independent living community in Rochester, MN?
Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in Rochester, MN, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.
What should I look for when visiting independent living communities in Rochester, MN?
Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.
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