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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.
Community insights.
Based on 66 residents and 90 beds. Source: state inspection report (Sep 2024)
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Pricing & Financial Information
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- Mind and body stimulation activities (memory care)
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. 24 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 2024 vs. Minnesota state average• Total deficiencies (140% above)
• Deficiencies per inspection (133% above) 0 Better No metrics in this bucket.
Deficiencies
| This Facility | MN Average | vs. MN Avg |
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Total deficiencies
| 24 | 10.0 | This facility has 140% more total deficiencies than a typical Minnesota assisted living residence (24 vs. MN avg 10).↑ 140% worse |
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Deficiencies per inspection
| 24.0 | 10.3 | This facility has 133% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Minnesota assisted living residence (24 vs. MN avg 10.3).↑ 133% worse |
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 |
Living Spaces & Floor Plans for AVIVA River Bend
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1.4 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Rochester's city center to AVIVA River Bend'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.
RESC (Residential Care):
Personal care and daily-living support in a smaller, more intimate residential setting.
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.
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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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Number of years the company has been in operation.
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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 | AL IL MC | Rochester | 232
Facility
232
MN AVG
61
Rank
#5 / 481 | Yes |
32
Facility
32
MN AVG
44
Rank
#344 / 527 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - | - | - | 86.4%
Facility
86.4%
MN AVG
80.1
Rank
#42 / 143 | 1 | 6
Facility
6
MN AVG
10
Rank
#59 / 249 | 6.0
Facility
6.0
MN AVG
10.0
Rank
#69 / 249 | ||
| Samaritan Bethany Inc. | AL IL MC NH SNF | Rochester (Lowertown) | 128
Facility
128
MN AVG
61
Rank
#60 / 481 | No |
83
Facility
83
MN AVG
44
Rank
#25 / 527 | - | - |
73.1%
Facility
73.1%
MN AVG
75.7%
Rank
#149 / 235 | A+ | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| AVIVA River Bend | AL IL MC RC | Rochester (Riverside Center) | 90
Facility
90
MN AVG
61
Rank
#132 / 481 | Yes |
78
Facility
78
MN AVG
44
Rank
#45 / 527 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - |
73.3%
Facility
73.3%
MN AVG
75.7%
Rank
#150 / 235 | - | 92%
Facility
92%
MN AVG
80.1
Rank
#11 / 143 | 1 | 24
Facility
24
MN AVG
10
Rank
#235 / 249 | 24.0
Facility
24.0
MN AVG
10.0
Rank
#240 / 249 | ||
| The Homestead at Rochester | AL HC IL MC | Rochester (Ballington Boulevard Northwest) | 75
Facility
75
MN AVG
61
Rank
#168 / 481 | Yes |
4
Facility
4
MN AVG
44
Rank
#507 / 527 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - |
68.0%
Facility
68.0%
MN AVG
75.7%
Rank
#164 / 235 | - | 68.7%
Facility
68.7%
MN AVG
80.1
Rank
#126 / 143 | 1 | 26
Facility
26
MN AVG
10
Rank
#237 / 249 | 26.0
Facility
26.0
MN AVG
10.0
Rank
#242 / 249 | ||
| Marcella Manor Senior Living | AL HOS RESC | Rochester (Golden Hill) | 5
Facility
5
MN AVG
61
Rank
#364 / 481 | No |
49
Facility
49
MN AVG
44
Rank
#224 / 527 | Private / Semi-Private Rooms | 8
Facility
8
MN AVG
17
Rank
#96 / 115 |
80.0%
Facility
80.0%
MN AVG
75.7%
Rank
#102 / 235 | A+ | - | 1 | 3
Facility
3
MN AVG
10
Rank
#13 / 249 | 3.0
Facility
3.0
MN AVG
10.0
Rank
#17 / 249 |
Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each assisted living community is ranked against every other MN assisted living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 5 on this page. See how we rank facilities
Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Minnesota
AVIVA River Bend is located in Rochester, Minnesota.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Minnesota.
Frequently Asked Questions about AVIVA River Bend
What neighborhood is AVIVA River Bend in?
AVIVA River Bend is in the Riverside Center neighborhood of Rochester.
Is AVIVA River Bend in a walkable area?
AVIVA River Bend has a walk score of 78. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
What is the occupancy rate at AVIVA River Bend?
AVIVA River Bend's occupancy is 73.3%.
Are pets allowed at AVIVA River Bend?
Yes, AVIVA River Bend allows residents to bring their pets.
How many beds does AVIVA River Bend have?
AVIVA River Bend has 90 beds.
How much does AVIVA River Bend cost per month?
Pricing at AVIVA River Bend starts at $3,985 per month, with rates varying by floorplan and additional care needs.
Has AVIVA River Bend had any deficiencies?
AVIVA River Bend has had 24 reported deficiencies according to records from Minnesota Dept. of Human Services (DHS).
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