Mostly short-term rehab stays
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
Most new residents arrive under Medicare (52% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 24 days.
The Homestead at Rochester is an assisted living home ideal for residents who seek to relax and recover. Encouraging its residents to maintain their independence and individuality, the community provides a safe environment for everyone. The resident-centered community prides itself on providing service delivered with compassion balanced with dignity and respect. The Homestead cultivates the holistic wellness of its residents in a nurturing environment.
Professional and compassionate in delivering high-quality services, management makes it a point that every senior’s mental, physical, and spiritual needs are satisfied. Community services include life enrichment activities, personal care services delivered by their professional caregivers, and 24/7 care, personalized care, scheduled transportation and housekeeping, medication management, and ADLs.
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.
Deficiencies
| This Facility | MN Average | vs. MN Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Total deficiencies
| 26 | 10 | This facility has 160% more total deficiencies than a typical Minnesota assisted living residence (26 vs. MN avg 10).↑ 160% worse |
|
Deficiencies per year
| 8.7 | 3.3 | This facility has 164% more deficiencies per year than a typical Minnesota assisted living residence (8.7 vs. MN avg 3.3).↑ 164% worse |
Minnesota average 6
Last Health inspection on Aug 2025
Minnesota average 23.2
Minnesota average 3.76
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
18 of 34 citations resulted from standard inspections; 15 of 34 resulted from complaint investigations; and 1 of 34 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).
Minnesota average: 0.7
Minnesota average: 0.5
Summary of court-record activity tied to this facility, compiled from publicly available case dockets.
Source: State court e-filing records
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Manages medical care and health needs.
Assists with medical care and medications.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Total hours from contractors
8,452 contractor hours this quarter
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 16 | 51 | 67 | 6,438 | 92 | 100% | 7.6 |
| Registered Nurse | 9 | 19 | 28 | 3,485 | 92 | 100% | 7.7 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 1 | 6 | 7 | 1,675 | 86 | 93% | 7.5 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 4 | 4 | 1,262 | 68 | 74% | 7.4 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 1 | 15 | 16 | 1,195 | 87 | 95% | 7.4 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 2 | 0 | 2 | 581 | 46 | 50% | 9 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 0 | 4 | 4 | 467 | 56 | 61% | 7.5 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 324 | 53 | 58% | 6.1 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 2 | 1 | 3 | 315 | 44 | 48% | 7 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 2 | 2 | 292 | 49 | 53% | 6 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 3 | 0 | 3 | 275 | 41 | 45% | 6.6 |
| Dental Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 127 | 16 | 17% | 7.9 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 3 | 3 | 103 | 37 | 40% | 2.8 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 93 | 11 | 12% | 8.5 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 61 | 35 | 38% | 1.7 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 1 | 1 | 22 | 14 | 15% | 1.6 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 3 | 3 | 17 | 30 | 33% | 0.6 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 3 | 3% | 3 |
| Administrator | 5 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 80 | 87% | — |
Includes penalties issued in 2024
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database (Data as of Jan 2026)
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
1 penalty in the past 3 years
Sep 9, 2024 · 6 days
Last updated: Jan 2026
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
52% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
44% of new residents, often for short stays.
5% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Family members meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Organized group of family members that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, resident care, and activities.
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Historical financial and operational data for The Homestead at Rochester from 2016–2024, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 06/2024.
Pets Allowed
Housing Options: 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: 3-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
Most new residents arrive under Medicare (52% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 24 days.
Coverage residents most often arrive under.
Coverage residents most often leave under.
6.3 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Rochester's city center to The Homestead at Rochester's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 2.71 miles to nearest hospital (Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons)
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The information below is reported by the Minnesota Department of Health, Health Regulation Division.
| The Homestead at Rochester | AL NH HC IL MC | Rochester (Ballington Boulevard Northwest) | - | 75
Facility
75
MN AVG
61
Rank
#184 / 532 | - |
4
Facility
4
MN AVG
43
Rank
#585 / 632 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Charter House | AL NH | Rochester (Lincolnshire - Arbor Glen) | - | 330
Facility
330
MN AVG
61
Rank
#3 / 532 | A+ |
59
Facility
59
MN AVG
43
Rank
#185 / 632 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Samaritan Bethany Inc. | AL IL MC NH | Rochester (Lowertown) | - | 128
Facility
128
MN AVG
61
Rank
#65 / 532 | A+ |
83
Facility
83
MN AVG
43
Rank
#31 / 632 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Benedictine Living Community-Rochester | AL IL MC NH RC | Rochester (19Th Avenue Northwest) | - | 62
Facility
62
MN AVG
61
Rank
#225 / 532 | - |
68
Facility
68
MN AVG
43
Rank
#121 / 632 | Suite / 1 Bed |
| Edenbrook Rochester | AL HC MC NH RC | Rochester (19Th Street Northwest) | - | 81
Facility
81
MN AVG
61
Rank
#174 / 532 | - |
39
Facility
39
MN AVG
43
Rank
#344 / 632 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
The Homestead at Rochester is located in Rochester, Minnesota.
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The Homestead at Rochester is in the Ballington Boulevard Northwest neighborhood of Rochester.
The Homestead at Rochester has a walk score of 4. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
The Homestead at Rochester's occupancy is 68%.
The Homestead at Rochester has 75 beds.
Yes — there are 3 photos of The Homestead at Rochester in the photo gallery on this page.
(507) 535-2000 will put you in contact with the team at The Homestead at Rochester.
The Homestead at Rochester is in Olmsted County.
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