Best Memory Care in Rochester, MN

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 12 memory care providers in Rochester, MN using MN Dept. of Health data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank memory care in MN
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Info below is compiled from the MN Dept. of Health, senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. HC (Home Care): Professional care delivered in the person's own home, from companionship to skilled nursing. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment. PC (Palliative Care): Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative treatment.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
Minnesota interviews residents directly — covering food, activities, staff, privacy, and sense of choice — including those with memory loss. The facility's score is compared to similarly sized facilities statewide and converted to a 1–5 star rating. <em>Source: MN DHS Assisted Living Report Card</em>
Minnesota surveys the primary family contact for each resident, asking about meals, staff responsiveness, safety, and likelihood to recommend. Scores are compared to peer facilities and converted to a 1–5 star rating. "–" = too few responses to score; "X" = facility refused to participate. <em>Source: MN DHS Assisted Living Report Card</em>
The percentage of residents who reported satisfaction with food variety and mealtimes in Minnesota's statewide quality-of-life survey. Food tends to score lower than other domains statewide, so scores above 85% reflect strong performance relative to peers. <em>Source: MN DHS Assisted Living Report Card</em>
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
The average number of deficiencies this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total deficiencies ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
AVIVA River Bend
MC
AL
IL
RC
Rochester (Riverside Center)
90
Facility 90
MN AVG 86
Rank #124 / 299
Yes
78
Facility 78
MN AVG 45
Rank #32 / 345
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
73.3%
Facility 73.3%
MN AVG 78.7%
Rank #98 / 136
92%
Facility 92%
MN AVG 80
Rank #4 / 107
1
24
Facility 24
MN AVG 10
Rank #116 / 126
24.0
Facility 24.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #121 / 126
Cottagewood Senior Community
MC
Rochester
125
Facility 125
MN AVG 86
Rank #59 / 299
No
36
Facility 36
MN AVG 45
Rank #216 / 345
-
72.0%
Facility 72.0%
MN AVG 78.7%
Rank #101 / 136
84.4%
Facility 84.4%
MN AVG 80
Rank #37 / 107
1
7
Facility 7
MN AVG 10
Rank #50 / 126
7.0
Facility 7.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #61 / 126
The Waters on Mayowood
MC
AL
IL
Rochester
232
Facility 232
MN AVG 86
Rank #5 / 299
Yes
32
Facility 32
MN AVG 45
Rank #233 / 345
1 Bed / 2 Bed-
86.4%
Facility 86.4%
MN AVG 80
Rank #29 / 107
1
6
Facility 6
MN AVG 10
Rank #39 / 126
6.0
Facility 6.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #49 / 126
Cascade Creek Memory Care
MC
Rochester (Fairway Ridge)
50
Facility 50
MN AVG 86
Rank #215 / 299
No
10
Facility 10
MN AVG 45
Rank #317 / 345
Private Suite
90.0%
Facility 90.0%
MN AVG 78.7%
Rank #37 / 136
81.8%
Facility 81.8%
MN AVG 80
Rank #51 / 107
1
12
Facility 12
MN AVG 10
Rank #82 / 126
12.0
Facility 12.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #92 / 126
Samaritan Bethany Inc.
MC
AL
IL
NH
SNF
Rochester (Lowertown)
128
Facility 128
MN AVG 86
Rank #56 / 299
No
83
Facility 83
MN AVG 45
Rank #18 / 345
-
73.1%
Facility 73.1%
MN AVG 78.7%
Rank #97 / 136
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The Homestead at Rochester
MC
AL
HC
IL
Rochester (Ballington Boulevard Northwest)
75
Facility 75
MN AVG 86
Rank #157 / 299
Yes
4
Facility 4
MN AVG 45
Rank #333 / 345
1 Bed / 2 Bed
68.0%
Facility 68.0%
MN AVG 78.7%
Rank #109 / 136
68.7%
Facility 68.7%
MN AVG 80
Rank #94 / 107
1
26
Facility 26
MN AVG 10
Rank #118 / 126
26.0
Facility 26.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #123 / 126
Benedictine Living Community-Rochester
MC
AL
IL
NH
RC
SNF
Rochester
62
Facility 62
MN AVG 86
Rank #188 / 299
Yes
68
Facility 68
MN AVG 45
Rank #70 / 345
Suite / 1 Bed
92.6%
Facility 92.6%
MN AVG 78.7%
Rank #32 / 136
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Rochester East Health Services
MC
HOS
NH
PC
SNF
Rochester (Slatterly Park)
85
Facility 85
MN AVG 86
Rank #137 / 299
No
63
Facility 63
MN AVG 45
Rank #85 / 345
-
74.9%
Facility 74.9%
MN AVG 78.7%
Rank #94 / 136
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Edenbrook Rochester
MC
NH
PC
RC
SNF
Rochester
81
Facility 81
MN AVG 86
Rank #148 / 299
No
39
Facility 39
MN AVG 45
Rank #201 / 345
-
61.1%
Facility 61.1%
MN AVG 78.7%
Rank #112 / 136
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Meadow Lakes Senior Living
MC
AL
RC
Rochester
-Yes
11
Facility 11
MN AVG 45
Rank #315 / 345
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Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each memory care community is ranked against every other MN memory care community we track that reports that metric, not just the 12 analyzed for Rochester. See how we rank facilities

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Overview of Aviva River Bend

Aviva River Bend offers assisted living, independent living, memory care, and respite care in Rochester, MN. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks while a resident keeps an apartment, independent living offers private living with community services and no daily care, and memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Respite care is a short-term stay for a family whose usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

The community has 90 beds, with studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments as well as private and semi-private rooms. If a resident’s needs grow, they can move among care levels within the community, while the range of room types gives someone living alone, a couple moving together, or someone who wants a companion different options. Aviva River Bend may be a good fit for a resident or family seeking several care levels in one community, including short-term support.

The starting price is $3,985 per month. Residents can use walking paths, a fitness center, an on-site salon, a theatre room, a patio with a fire pit, and restaurant-style dining, with rehabilitation services also available. Scheduled activities include fitness classes, community outings, art workshops, educational lectures, movie nights, and memory enhancement programs, and pets are allowed.

A Walk Score of 78 means the area is very walkable, with most errands possible on foot. A resident who no longer drives can still reach nearby shops, a pharmacy, or cafes independently. Riverside Center is the neighborhood location, and Aviva Senior Living is the owner.

Starting Price $3,985/Month Info Pricing updated on October 7th, 2026

Contact AVIVA River Bend

Overview of Cottagewood Senior Community

Cottagewood Senior Community offers memory care in Rochester, MN. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for a resident who may be at risk of wandering, and the community may be a good fit for someone living with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia who needs that level of oversight.

The community has 125 beds. Its Walk Score is 36, placing it in a car-dependent setting where most errands require a car or a ride, so a resident who no longer drives would need transportation for routine errands.

Contact Cottagewood Senior Community

Overview of The Waters on Mayowood

The Waters on Mayowood offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care in Rochester, MN. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for a resident who may be at risk of wandering, and the range of care levels can suit someone whose needs may grow over time without leaving the community.

The community has 232 beds and offers one-bedroom and two-bedroom housing options. A two-bedroom layout can suit a couple moving together, while a one-bedroom option provides a single living arrangement. The starting price is $3,395, although the available facts do not specify which care level that rate covers.

Pets are allowed, so residents may be able to bring a pet with them. A salon and spa provide on-site personal-care services, while chef-prepared cuisine is served in an inviting dining atmosphere. With a Walk Score of 32, the area is car-dependent, meaning most errands require a car or a ride for residents who no longer drive.

Starting Price $3,395/Month Info Pricing updated on October 7th, 2026

Contact The Waters on Mayowood

Overview of Cascade Creek Memory Care

A proud member of the Anthem senior living community, Cascade Creek Memory Care is one of the trusted homes in Rochester. The home is characterized by its unique personality and character, offering both private and companion suites to provide residents with the floor plan that suits them best. They have a passionate and enthusiastic staff dedicated to ensuring our residents are engaged and encouraged to participate in community life.

Cascade Creek’s services include 24-hour nursing care, stimulating activities, engaging social activities, and specialized memory care programs; amenities include walking trails, outdoor common areas, indoor lounge areas, an elegant dining room, and a recreational room available.

Starting Price $6,865/Month Info Pricing updated on October 8th, 2026

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Overview of Samaritan Bethany

Samaritan Bethany in Rochester, Minnesota, offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, and 24-hour skilled nursing across a 128-bed campus. Independent living features private, autonomous housing, while assisted living helps with personal daily tasks. Memory care supplies a secure environment to prevent wandering, and skilled nursing delivers continuous medical care from licensed staff.

A walk score of 83 places the property in a highly walkable area where errands can be completed on foot. Having several support tiers in one location allows residents to adjust their level of care smoothly as health needs change over time.

Funding options include Medicare for short-term rehabilitation, Medicaid for extended stays, and private pay. Total nurse staffing averages 5 hours and 10 minutes per resident daily. Short-term rehabilitation and temporary respite stays are also available to support recovery or relieve regular caregivers.

Individuals looking for an accessible, multi-level senior living setup can find an adaptable environment structured to meet changing healthcare needs.

Contact Samaritan Bethany Inc.

Overview of The Homestead at Rochester

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.

Contact The Homestead at Rochester

Overview of Benedictine Living Community-Rochester

Benedictine Living Community-Rochester offers nursing home, assisted living, independent living, memory care, respite care, and skilled nursing in Rochester, Minnesota. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks while a resident keeps an apartment, while independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care. Memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone who may be at risk of wandering, and skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock.

Respite care supports a short-term stay when a family’s usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. Several care levels are available in one community, so a resident whose needs grow may be able to move to a different level of care without leaving. The community has 62 beds, placing it between a small and large community, with suites and one-bedroom apartments available. There are choices, but the setting is still defined in size.

Starting rates are $1,670 per month for independent living, $3,200 per month for assisted living, $3,280 per month for memory care, and $262 per day for skilled nursing. Separate rates allow families to match the starting cost to the care level a resident needs, and Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted. Total nurse staffing is 4 hours 41 minutes per resident per day, representing daily hands-on nursing time for each resident.

Courtyards and raised garden beds offer outdoor places to spend time, while a fitness center supports exercise. A bistro, library, on-site shop, and pool table give residents places to eat, read, shop, and play. Catholic and Benedictine religious services are available, and pets are allowed. A Walk Score of 68 places the area in the somewhat walkable band, meaning some errands can be done on foot; a resident who no longer drives may be able to reach some nearby errands independently. Benedictine Living Community-Rochester may be a good fit for someone whose care needs could change over time or for a family seeking a short-term respite stay.

$262/Day Info Pricing updated on October 13th, 2026

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Overview of Rochester East Health Services

Rochester East Health Services offers nursing home, hospice care, memory care, palliative care, and skilled nursing in Rochester, MN. The community has 85 beds and is in the Slatterly Park neighborhood.

Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while nursing home care supports residents who need ongoing nursing and daily assistance. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering; hospice care focuses on comfort near the end of life, and palliative care focuses on comfort and symptom relief during serious illness.

Total nurse staffing is 4 hours 47 minutes per resident per day, representing the combined daily nursing time assigned to each resident. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families options that include coverage for eligible skilled care, Medicaid-supported care, or direct payment.

A Walk Score of 63 places the area in the somewhat walkable band, meaning some errands can be completed on foot and a resident who no longer drives may be able to reach select destinations independently. The combination of memory care, nursing home care, skilled nursing, hospice care, and palliative care can suit a resident whose cognitive or medical needs may change over time.

Contact Rochester East Health Services

Overview of Edenbrook Rochester

Edenbrook Rochester, a nursing home in Rochester, MN, also runs memory care, skilled nursing, respite care, and palliative care. Licensed nurses are available around the clock for skilled nursing. Memory care focuses on the risk of wandering, with a secured setting and staff supervision. The goal of palliative care is to bring comfort and manage symptoms effectively. Respite gives a family caregiver a short break to rely on while traveling or healing.

Rehabilitation, including short-term rehab, is a recovery process with a fixed duration following an illness, injury, or hospital admission. Every resident receives an average of 4 hours of nursing daily. Medicare and Medicaid both pay here, along with private pay. At 39, the Walk Score indicates that the area is car-dependent, and running errands typically requires driving.

The home has 81 beds. It suits someone requiring secured memory care, and also a family caregiver seeking temporary assistance.

Contact Edenbrook Rochester

Overview of Meadow Lakes Senior Living

Have a restful retirement with the astounding senior living community of Meadow Lakes Senior Living on 45th Avenue Northwest, Rochester, MN, offering assisted living, memory care, and respite care. A dedicated and highly trained team helps seniors with their daily living activities around the clock to ensure they are well-cared for. The community goes above and beyond to promote a bright and friendly environment for seniors to flourish and reach their full potential.

Explore new places through exciting trips with friends and do the things you love with fun activities to maintain an active and well-engaged lifestyle. Have the finest dining experience with healthy and delicious meals catering to dietary needs and preferences. Meadow Lakes Senior Living is great for seniors aiming to maximize their independence.

$4,060/Month Info Pricing updated on October 12th, 2026

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Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
  • 5%
    Environment
01

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.

  • Includes
  • Review Sentiment
  • Review Volume
02

Regulatory & Safety Record 25%

State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

  • Includes
  • State Inspections
  • Citations/Inspection
  • % Inspections w/ Citations
  • Complaint Visits
  • Accreditations
  • BBB Rating
03

Visual Media & Transparency 15%

Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.

  • Includes
  • Video Tours
  • Virtual Walkthroughs
  • Photo Quantity
  • Photo Quality
04

Website & Operator Transparency 10%

Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.

  • Includes
  • Website Content
  • Mobile Usability
  • Staff Info Available
  • Owner Info Available
05

Community Stability 10%

Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.

  • Includes
  • Occupancy Rate
  • Bed Options
06

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.

  • Includes
  • Walk Score
  • Pricing Transparency
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Frequently Asked Questions about Memory Care in Rochester, MN

What is the average cost of memory care in Rochester, MN?

The average monthly cost of memory care in Rochester, MN is approximately $5,000. Actual rates vary by community, level of care, and floorplan.

What is the price range for memory care in Rochester, MN?

Memory care in Rochester, MN typically ranges from $4,000–$6,500 per month, depending on the community, room type, and care needs.

What is the typical staff-to-resident ratio at memory care communities in Rochester, MN?

Memory care communities in Rochester, MN typically operate with a staff-to-resident ratio in the range of 1:5–1:8.

What's the difference between assisted living and memory care in Minnesota?

Assisted living in Minnesota supports residents with daily activities (bathing, dressing, medication management) while preserving independence. Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's or dementia, and adds 24/7 secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and structured routines designed to reduce confusion and wandering.

Does Minnesota Medicaid cover memory care?

Minnesota Medicaid does not directly pay room-and-board for memory care, but most states (including Minnesota) offer Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers that can offset the cost of care services delivered inside a licensed community. Eligibility, waitlists, and covered services vary — check directly with the state Medicaid agency.

What is memory care?

Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia, with secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and routines built to reduce confusion and wandering.

How many memory care communities are listed on this page?

This page features 12 memory care communities in Rochester, MN. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

Memory Care in Rochester at a glance

Avg Walk Score: 44/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Rochester, MN. A third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100) measuring convenience and context, not healthcare quality. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 50/ 100
Avg No. of Beds: 103The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Rochester, MN. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90