Medium-capacity home · Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.
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.
Community insights.
About this community
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.
Includes all inspection records for this property, which could include management/ownership changes. 7 deficiencies 1 inspection
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 2025 vs. Minnesota state average• Total deficiencies (36% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (29% below)
Deficiencies
| This Facility | MN Average | vs. MN Avg |
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Total deficiencies
| 7 | 11.0 | This facility has 36% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Minnesota assisted living residence (7 vs. MN avg 11).↓ 36% better |
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Deficiencies per inspection
| 7.0 | 9.9 | This facility has 29% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Minnesota assisted living residence (7 vs. MN avg 9.9).↓ 29% better |
Inspections
| This Facility | MN Average | vs. MN Avg |
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Total inspections
| 1 | 1.0 | This facility has total inspections in line with the Minnesota average (1 vs. MN avg 1).— At avg |
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5.3 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Rochester's city center to Cottagewood Senior Community'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.
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
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Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
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Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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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>
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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>
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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>
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Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
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Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
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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.
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| The Waters on Mayowood | MC AL IL | Rochester | 232
Facility
232
MN AVG
85
Rank
#5 / 298 | 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 | ||
| Samaritan Bethany Inc. | MC AL IL NH SNF | Rochester (Lowertown) | 128
Facility
128
MN AVG
85
Rank
#55 / 298 | No |
83
Facility
83
MN AVG
45
Rank
#18 / 345 | - |
73.6%
Facility
73.6%
MN AVG
78.6%
Rank
#96 / 135 | A+ | - | - | - | 5 | 15
Facility
15
MN AVG
10
Rank
#99 / 126 | 3.0
Facility
3.0
MN AVG
10.0
Rank
#14 / 126 |
| Cottagewood Senior Community | MC | Rochester | 125
Facility
125
MN AVG
85
Rank
#58 / 298 | No |
36
Facility
36
MN AVG
45
Rank
#216 / 345 | - |
72.0%
Facility
72.0%
MN AVG
78.6%
Rank
#100 / 135 | - | 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 | ||
| AVIVA River Bend | MC AL IL RC | Rochester (Riverside Center) | 90
Facility
90
MN AVG
85
Rank
#123 / 298 | Yes |
78
Facility
78
MN AVG
45
Rank
#32 / 345 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
73.3%
Facility
73.3%
MN AVG
78.6%
Rank
#97 / 135 | - | 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 | ||
| Cascade Creek Memory Care | MC | Rochester (Fairway Ridge) | 50
Facility
50
MN AVG
85
Rank
#214 / 298 | No |
10
Facility
10
MN AVG
45
Rank
#317 / 345 | Private Suite |
90.0%
Facility
90.0%
MN AVG
78.6%
Rank
#36 / 135 | - | 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 |
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 5 on this page. See how we rank facilities
Financial Assistance for
Memory Care in Minnesota
Cottagewood Senior Community is located in Rochester, Minnesota.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Minnesota.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cottagewood Senior Community
Is Cottagewood Senior Community in a walkable area?
Cottagewood Senior Community has a walk score of 36. Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
What is the occupancy rate at Cottagewood Senior Community?
Cottagewood Senior Community's occupancy is 72%.
Are pets allowed at Cottagewood Senior Community?
No, Cottagewood Senior Community has a no-pet policy.
What is the best email address for Cottagewood Senior Community?
The team at Cottagewood Senior Community can be reached at rochester@cottagewoodseniorliving.com.
How many beds does Cottagewood Senior Community have?
Cottagewood Senior Community has 125 beds.
Has Cottagewood Senior Community had any deficiencies?
Cottagewood Senior Community has had 7 reported deficiencies according to records from Minnesota Dept. of Human Services (DHS).
Are there photos of Cottagewood Senior Community?
Yes — there are 4 photos of Cottagewood Senior Community in the photo gallery on this page.




