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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.
Lower than the Minnesota average: 79.7%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.
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, 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.
Deficiencies
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 7 | 10 | This facility has 30% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Minnesota assisted living residence (7 vs. MN avg 10).↓ 30% better |
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Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2025.
| 7 | 10 | This facility has 30% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Minnesota assisted living residence (7 vs. MN avg 10).↓ 30% better |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
The most recent inspection on September 11, 2025, identified multiple deficiencies related to fire protection, nursing assessments, medication administration, and treatment documentation. Earlier inspections were not provided for comparison, so broader patterns cannot be determined from the available data. The main issues involved incomplete nursing assessments, improper medication handling by unlicensed staff, and missing or outdated treatment orders and plans. There were no complaint investigations or enforcement actions listed in the available reports. Without prior inspection data, it is unclear whether these findings represent a new or ongoing trend.
Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.
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6.4 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Rochester's city center to Cottagewood Senior Community's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 0.88 miles to nearest hospital (Hy-Vee Pharmacy)
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Cottagewood Senior Community is located in Rochester, Minnesota.
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| Cottagewood Senior Community |
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Rochester | 125 | No | 36 | - | - |
72.0%
Facility
72.0%
MN AVG
74.5%
Rank
#211 / 316 | - | 4 | 84.4%
Facility
84.4%
MN AVG
80.3
Rank
#53 / 149 | 1 | 7
Facility
7
MN AVG
10.6
Rank
#85 / 267 | 7.0
Facility
7.0
MN AVG
10.1
Rank
#91 / 267 | |
| AVIVA River Bend |
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Rochester (Riverside Center) | 90 | Yes | 78 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - |
73.3%
Facility
73.3%
MN AVG
74.5%
Rank
#207 / 316 | - | 2 | 92%
Facility
92%
MN AVG
80.3
Rank
#11 / 149 | 1 | 24
Facility
24
MN AVG
10.6
Rank
#255 / 267 | 24.0
Facility
24.0
MN AVG
10.1
Rank
#257 / 267 | |
| Edenbrook Rochester |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
HC Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
RC Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision. | Rochester (19Th Street Northwest) | 81 | No | 39 | - | - |
66.6%
Facility
66.6%
MN AVG
74.5%
Rank
#228 / 316 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Cascade Creek Memory Care |
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Rochester (Fairway Ridge) | 50 | No | 10 | Private Suite | - |
90.0%
Facility
90.0%
MN AVG
74.5%
Rank
#75 / 316 | - | 3 | 81.8%
Facility
81.8%
MN AVG
80.3
Rank
#69 / 149 | 1 | 12
Facility
12
MN AVG
10.6
Rank
#177 / 267 | 12.0
Facility
12.0
MN AVG
10.1
Rank
#182 / 267 | |
| Meadow Lakes Senior Living |
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
RC Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision. | Rochester (45Th Avenue Northwest) | - | No | 11 | - | 25
Facility
25
MN AVG
18
Rank
#31 / 136 | - | A+ | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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.
Cottagewood Senior Community's occupancy is 72%.
Cottagewood Senior Community has 125 beds.
Yes — there are 2 photos of Cottagewood Senior Community in the photo gallery on this page.
(507) 286-8528 will put you in contact with the team at Cottagewood Senior Community.
Cottagewood Senior Community is in Olmsted County.
Cottagewood Senior Community is not currently listed as a CMS-certified provider of Medicare or Medicaid.
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