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.

Years in operation
30 years in operation Rank #18 / 138Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 18th out of 138 homes in Minnesota for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Minnesota facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. 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 longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 6 / 100 Rank #578 / 632Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 578th out of 632 homes in Minnesota for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Minnesota facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. 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.
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
BBB Rating
BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)
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Staffing

Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.

Leadership

ContactKristin Aruajo-Gwin, Administrator (per BBB, record updated Jul 2026)

Additional Policies & Features

Minimum Age62

Amenities & Lifestyle

ActivitiesRegularly scheduled activities including games, book clubs, and social events
Religious ServicesBible study available

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What does this home offer?

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Pets Allowed

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Housing Options: Private Rooms

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Building Type: Mid-rise

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Address 4.3 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Rochester's city center to Gramercy Park Cooperative's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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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.

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Gramercy Park Cooperative
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Private Rooms
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Financial Assistance for
Independent Living in Minnesota

Gramercy Park Cooperative is located in Rochester, 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)

Frequently Asked Questions about Gramercy Park Cooperative

What neighborhood is Gramercy Park Cooperative in?

Gramercy Park Cooperative is in the Arthur Lane Northwest neighborhood of Rochester.

Is Gramercy Park Cooperative in a walkable area?

Gramercy Park Cooperative has a walk score of 6. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

How long has Gramercy Park Cooperative been in business?

Gramercy Park Cooperative has been operating for approximately 30 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at Gramercy Park Cooperative?

Yes, Gramercy Park Cooperative allows residents to bring their pets.

Are there photos of Gramercy Park Cooperative?

Yes — there are 96 photos of Gramercy Park Cooperative in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the address of Gramercy Park Cooperative?

Gramercy Park Cooperative is located at 1333 Arthur Ln Nw, Rochester, MN 55901.

What is the phone number of Gramercy Park Cooperative?

(507) 289-0864 will put you in contact with the team at Gramercy Park Cooperative.

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