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The 5 Best Memory Care Facilities in Rochester, MN for 2024

Nearly 121,500 people live in Rochester, MN, and 15% of them are seniors ages 65 and up. Since this is the age group most prone to Alzheimer's disease and other memory loss difficulties, Rochester seniors need access to quality dementia care. In fact, CDC statistics reveal that Alzheimer's related deaths in Rochester have risen from 104 in 2016 to 124 in 2020, a jump of 19.23%.

Dementia care communities, more often called memory care communities, provide the safety, guidance, care and stimulation that seniors suffering from memory loss need to live their best lives. Staff members in these communities are trained in memory care techniques to offer the right balance of supervision, assistance and support while maintaining seniors' dignity. In memory care, seniors have access to help with personal care tasks and to activities that promote socialization and brain building.

This guide provides memory care options, financial assistance information, cost comparisons and details about the Rochester area to help seniors and their families make memory care decisions.

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What to Consider About Memory Care in Rochester

The third-largest city in Minnesota, Rochester is a vibrant metropolitan area that's home to people of all ages, including seniors in need of memory care.  Across the state 94,000 seniors have such a need, and out of the 115,733 Minnesotans living in Rochester, 14 percent are seniors. Rochester seeks to support its growing population of elders in need of memory care with 39 assisted living facilities, known throughout the state as Special Care Units. These facilities require their qualified staff to annually attend continuing education on dementia care.

Benefits and Drawbacks of Memory Care in Rochester

 

  • Seniors and their families enjoy pleasant summers in Rochester, with average highs of 81 degrees in July and 180 days of sunshine. The winters can get cold, with temperatures dropping down to an average of 6 degrees in January and heavy snowfall of 49 inches, which is 23 inches more than the national average.
  • The country’s average cost of living is 100, while the state of Minnesota is rated at 106, 6 percent higher. Rochester, on the other hand, is 98.2, making it a little more affordable than average for both the state and across the United States.
  • Though the cost of living in Rochester is slightly below average, Minnesota’s high tax rate could be a serious drawback for those on a tight budget. With a high rate of 5.35 percent for the lowest income bracket, Minnesota is ranked as the least tax-friendly state in the country by Kiplinger. Families looking for a memory care facility here should consider how this may affect their budget.
  • Seniors and their loved ones can feel quite secure in Rochester due to the low crime rate. Property crime is rated at 34.3 out of 100 (one being the safest), which is lower than the national average of 38.1. Violent crime is considerably lower, rated at 14.2 compared to the U.S. average of 31.1.

 

Paying for Memory Care in Rochester

Memory Care costs in Rochester start around $6,344 per month on average, while the nationwide average cost of memory care is $5,694 per month.

It’s important to note that memory care rates in Rochester and the surrounding suburbs can vary widely based on factors such as location, the level of care needed, apartment size and the types of amenities offered at each community.

Cities in Minnesota

Rochester

$6,344

Lakeville

$6,310

US

$5,694

Hastings

$5,354

Albert Lea

$5,080

Austin

$4,827

Owatonna

$4,442

Financial Assistance for Memory Care in Rochester

Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Memory Care in Minnesota page.

More Ways to Pay for Memory Care

While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for memory care, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance memory care costs include:

  • Veterans Benefits
  • Life Insurance Policy
  • Long-Term Care Insurance
  • Reverse Mortgage

For more information about different ways to finance memory care, visit our Memory Care in Minnesota page.

Free Memory Care Resources in Rochester

Rochester and the surrounding area are home to numerous government agencies and non-profit organizations offering help for seniors searching for or currently residing in a memory care community. These organizations can also provide assistance in a number of other eldercare services such as geriatric care management, elder law advice, estate planning, finding home care and health and wellness programs.

To see a list of free memory care resources in Rochester, please visit our Memory Care in Minnesota page.

Memory Care Laws and Regulations in Rochester

Rochester-area memory care communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all memory care communities in Minnesota are required to follow. Visit our Memory Care in Minnesota page for more information about these laws.

Reviews of Communities Nearby

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Ms. Rochester

I visited this facility

Review of Shorewood Senior Campus

I was impressed with Shorewood Senior Campus. I got the feeling that they're short-staffed. Residents have to be high functioning in their Alzheimer's to go there. The staff answered questions. The...

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Ms. Rochester

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of Cottagewood Senior Community

My father has moved into Cottagewood Senior Community. So far, they are attending to his needs. They're trying to learn his behaviors and stuff. So far, it's going well. There's ample staff...

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Daphne

I visited this facility

Review of Cascade Creek

I toured Cascade Creek. They were the ones who kind of said they thought we'd be better off bringing my mom home, and I thought that was kind of a strange recommendation. The lady that I toured...

Provider response

Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts on your tour of Cascade Creek. We appreciate your honesty and understand that choosing the right community for your loved one is a significant...

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