The Waters on Mayowood
The Waters on Mayowood, a luxurious assisted living community in St. Paul, is a beautiful boutique senior living community that provides personal care catering to your needs and preferences. To make their residents feel like they are having a permanent vacation. The luxurious community strives to offer an engaging lifestyle balanced with exquisite services and personalized assistance. The Waters on Mayowood ensures residents can grow and live purposeful lives during their golden years.
Life at The Waters is all about convenience and comfort, which is why they have provided a list of programs and services that cater to an individual’s growth– through their Thrive™ program that enables residents to nurture and cultivate themselves as individuals through their activities and planned outings contributing to their sense of individuality and independence.
About this community
Occupancy
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Room Sizes: 658 / 686 / 694 / 731 - 2,040 sq. ft
Housing Options: 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: Mid-rise
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Types of Care at The Waters on Mayowood
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.
Inspection Scorecard
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.
Since 2024 vs. Minnesota state average• Total deficiencies (40% below)
• Deficiencies per year (40% below)
Deficiencies
Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.
| Metric | This Facility | MN Average | vs. MN Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total deficiencies
| 6 | 10 | This facility has 40% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Minnesota assisted living residence (6 vs. MN avg 10).↓ 40% better |
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Deficiencies per year
| 3 | 5 | This facility has 40% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Minnesota assisted living residence (3 vs. MN avg 5).↓ 40% better |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
The most recent inspection on October 24, 2024, found the facility in substantial compliance but noted several deficiencies related to food preparation, contract language, staff training, resident assessments, medication delegation, and labeling. Earlier inspections were not provided for comparison, so it is unclear whether these issues represent a new pattern or ongoing challenges. Inspectors cited concerns mainly involving regulatory compliance with food safety, staff training, and medication management. No complaint investigations or enforcement actions such as fines or license suspensions were listed in the available reports. Without prior inspection data, a clear trend in compliance cannot be determined at this time.
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The Waters on Mayowood is located in Rochester, Minnesota.
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— 1.37 miles to nearest hospital (DaVita Rochester Dialysis)
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Frequently Asked Questions about The Waters on Mayowood
Is The Waters on Mayowood in a walkable area?
The Waters on Mayowood has a walk score of 32. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
What is the occupancy rate at The Waters on Mayowood?
The Waters on Mayowood's occupancy is 87%.
How many beds does The Waters on Mayowood have?
The Waters on Mayowood has 232 beds.
Are there photos of The Waters on Mayowood?
Yes — there are 4 photos of The Waters on Mayowood in the photo gallery on this page.
What is the phone number of The Waters on Mayowood?
(507) 252-2910 will put you in contact with the team at The Waters on Mayowood.
What county is The Waters on Mayowood located in?
The Waters on Mayowood is in Olmsted County.
Is The Waters on Mayowood Medicare or Medicaid certified?
The Waters on Mayowood is not currently listed as a CMS-certified provider of Medicare or Medicaid.
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