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Cottagewood Senior Community
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Cottagewood Senior Community

4220 55Th St Nw, Rochester, MN 55901 View map Calculator: See prices in your area
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Overview of Cottagewood Senior Community

Cottagewood Senior Community is the premier assisted living and memory care home with the opportunity to live independently. The senior living community is described as a flexible community that will adjust to the needs and wants of its residents. Management and staff provide a welcoming environment where residents feel safe and secure; residents cultivate their holistic wellness because of professional caregivers.

Residential experience provides daily living with healthy and well-balanced holistic wellness. Community services include medication management, transportation, housekeeping, delicious and nutritious dining, 24-hour availability, and wellness programs.

Facility Direct Line (507) 286-8528
Facility Direct Line (507) 286-8528 rochester@cottagewoodseniorliving.com
By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services. 125 Rank #67 / 529Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 67th out of 529 homes we track in Minnesota for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Minnesota facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.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.

Medium-capacity home · Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Walk Score Info Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation. Rank #371 / 614Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 371st out of 614 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.
36 / 100
Occupancy rate Info Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available. Rank #179 / 270Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 179th out of 270 homes we track in Minnesota for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Minnesota average, with its Statewide rank out of 270. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.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.
72% This home usually has availability
Lower than the Minnesota average: 79.7%
Occupied beds
90 / 125

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living
StatusApproved For Dementia Care
CountyOlmsted

Staffing & Medical

1 service
Licensed Nurses/CNAs

Additional Policies & Features

Pets not allowed

Amenities & Lifestyle

Touring HoursMonday – Friday: 8:30am – 5:00pm; Saturday – Sunday: by appointment

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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.

Since 2025 · 1 year of data These figures come from state-published and/or federal inspection records. The period covered can vary depending on document availability. 7 deficiencies 1 inspection

Inspection Scorecard Info 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
Overall vs. MN average 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 2 Better Metrics better than Minnesota average:
• Total deficiencies (36% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (29% below)

Deficiencies Info Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityMN Averagevs. MN Avg
Total deficiencies Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 711 This facility has 36% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Minnesota assisted living residence (7 vs. MN avg 11).↓ 36% better
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 7.09.91 This facility has 29% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Minnesota assisted living residence (7 vs. MN avg 9.91).↓ 29% better

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityMN Averagevs. MN Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility. 11 This facility has total inspections in line with the Minnesota average (1 vs. MN avg 1).— At avg
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Performance summary

Key indicators of commitment to quality care and safety.

Ratings

Quality of Life Rating
3 / 5

Based on the Minnesota Department of Health, Health Regulation Division surveys measuring resident well-being and satisfaction.

Ranked 54th (tied) of 136 homes in Minnesota

Family Satisfaction Rating
4 / 5

Based on the Minnesota Department of Health, Health Regulation Division surveys measuring surveys of residents' family members.

Ranked 13th (tied) of 123 homes in Minnesota

Scores

QoL Overall Satisfaction
79.4% Moderate

Based on the Minnesota Department of Health, Health Regulation Division surveys measuring resident well-being and satisfaction.

Minnesota average: 72.4%

Family Overall Satisfaction
82.8% High

Based on the Minnesota Department of Health, Health Regulation Division surveys measuring surveys of residents' family members.

Minnesota average: 83.7%

Food Quality Score
84.4% High

Based on the Minnesota Department of Health, Health Regulation Division surveys measuring satisfaction with food quality and meal service.

Community Activities Score
87.7% High

Based on the Minnesota Department of Health, Health Regulation Division surveys measuring meaningful activities and engagement opportunities.

Safety & Privacy Score
90.1% High

Based on the Minnesota Department of Health, Health Regulation Division surveys measuring safety and privacy conditions for residents.

Religion & Spirituality Score
90.7% High

Based on the Minnesota Department of Health, Health Regulation Division surveys measuring support for religious and spiritual needs.

Family Satisfaction - Care
78.4% Moderate

Based on the Minnesota Department of Health, Health Regulation Division surveys measuring family satisfaction with overall care experience.

Family Satisfaction - Cost
73.3% Moderate

Based on the Minnesota Department of Health, Health Regulation Division surveys measuring family satisfaction with value and cost of care.

Family Satisfaction - Housekeeping
76.8% Moderate

Based on the Minnesota Department of Health, Health Regulation Division surveys measuring family satisfaction with cleanliness and housekeeping.

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Address 5.3 miles from city center Info 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 to lowest based on our ranking 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.
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.
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.
The Waters on Mayowood
MC
AL
IL
Rochester
232
Facility 232
MN AVG 61
Rank #7 / 529
Yes
32
Facility 32
MN AVG 45
Rank #399 / 614
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.
MC
AL
IL
NH
SNF
Rochester (Lowertown)
128
Facility 128
MN AVG 61
Rank #64 / 529
No
83
Facility 83
MN AVG 45
Rank #31 / 614
-
73.6%
Facility 73.6%
MN AVG 75.7%
Rank #174 / 270
A+---5
15
Facility 15
MN AVG 10
Rank #213 / 274
3.0
Facility 3.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #19 / 274
Cottagewood Senior Community
MC
Rochester
125
Facility 125
MN AVG 61
Rank #67 / 529
No
36
Facility 36
MN AVG 45
Rank #371 / 614
-
72.0%
Facility 72.0%
MN AVG 75.7%
Rank #179 / 270
-
84.4%
Facility 84.4%
MN AVG 80.3
Rank #53 / 149
1
7
Facility 7
MN AVG 10
Rank #84 / 274
7.0
Facility 7.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #97 / 274
AVIVA River Bend
MC
AL
IL
RC
Rochester (Riverside Center)
90
Facility 90
MN AVG 61
Rank #142 / 529
Yes
78
Facility 78
MN AVG 45
Rank #57 / 614
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
73.3%
Facility 73.3%
MN AVG 75.7%
Rank #175 / 270
-
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
Cascade Creek Memory Care
MC
Rochester (Fairway Ridge)
50
Facility 50
MN AVG 61
Rank #257 / 529
No
10
Facility 10
MN AVG 45
Rank #563 / 614
Private Suite
90.0%
Facility 90.0%
MN AVG 75.7%
Rank #67 / 270
-
81.8%
Facility 81.8%
MN AVG 80.3
Rank #69 / 149
1
12
Facility 12
MN AVG 10
Rank #177 / 274
12.0
Facility 12.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #189 / 274
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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.

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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 Cottagewood Senior Community

Is Cottagewood Senior Community in a walkable area?

Cottagewood Senior Community has a walk score of 36. Somewhat walkable. 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.

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.

What is the address of Cottagewood Senior Community?

Cottagewood Senior Community is located at 4220 55Th St Nw, Rochester, MN 55901.

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