Gramercy Park Cooperative

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.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Years of operating Info A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care. This is the number of years in operation under current management. Rank #17 / 136Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 17th out of 136 homes we track 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.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Minnesota that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
30 years
Walk Score Info Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options. Rank #576 / 602Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 576th out of 602 homes we track 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.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Minnesota that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
6 / 100
BBB Rating Info An independent rating from the Better Business Bureau based on factors such as complaint history, transparency, and business practices.
A+ Not Accredited
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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.

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. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over 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.
Number of years the company has been in operation.
Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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.
Charter House
IL
HOS
NH
SNF
Nw Rochester (Lincolnshire - Arbor Glen)
330
Facility 330
MN AVG 61
Rank #3 / 517
No
59
Facility 59
MN AVG 45
Rank #183 / 602
-
45
Facility 45
MN AVG 18
Rank #4 / 136
- A+ - - -5
9
Facility 9
MN AVG 10
Rank #123 / 274
1.8
Facility 1.8
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #13 / 274
The Waters on Mayowood
IL
AL
MC
Rochester
232
Facility 232
MN AVG 61
Rank #7 / 517
Yes
32
Facility 32
MN AVG 45
Rank #393 / 602
1 Bed / 2 Bed -- -
86.4%
Facility 86.4%
MN AVG 80.3
Rank #45 / 149
1
6
Facility 6
MN AVG 10
Rank #60 / 274
6.0
Facility 6.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #72 / 274
Samaritan Bethany Inc.
IL
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Rochester (Lowertown)
128
Facility 128
MN AVG 61
Rank #64 / 517
No
83
Facility 83
MN AVG 45
Rank #30 / 602
- -
73.6%
Facility 73.6%
MN AVG 75.5%
Rank #166 / 259
A+ - - -5
15
Facility 15
MN AVG 10
Rank #213 / 274
3.0
Facility 3.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #19 / 274
AVIVA River Bend
IL
AL
MC
RC
Rochester (Riverside Center)
90
Facility 90
MN AVG 61
Rank #139 / 517
Yes
78
Facility 78
MN AVG 45
Rank #55 / 602
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed -
73.3%
Facility 73.3%
MN AVG 75.5%
Rank #167 / 259
-
92%
Facility 92%
MN AVG 80.3
Rank #11 / 149
1
24
Facility 24
MN AVG 10
Rank #257 / 274
24.0
Facility 24.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #264 / 274
Gramercy Park Cooperative
IL
Rochester (Arthur Lane Northwest) - Yes
6
Facility 6
MN AVG 45
Rank #576 / 602
Private Rooms
30
Facility 30
MN AVG 18
Rank #17 / 136
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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 42 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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