9 Results
30 Silver Lake Place NW, Rochester, MN, 55901
4.5
(14 reviews)
"My mother has moved into Aviva River Bend. It's friendly. They do the best they can with what they have. The food is excellent. The facility is very nice. I think they do a good job with the activities. My mom's not able to go to them, but I would sa..."
READ MORE
2115 2nd Street SW, Rochester, MN, 55902
4.5
(8 reviews)
"My mother-in-law moved into Shorewood Senior Campus. It's top-notch from the way they care for the facility, the help that we've encountered so far, the people that work there, and all that. She's in a studio apartment, but she's on a waiting list fo..."
READ MORE
22 45th Ave NW, Rochester, MN, 55901
4.4
(9 reviews)
"I’ve toured several senior living center over the past 5 years. Trying to get my parents to move to a facility. My dad passed away in February so mom had to go some place safe, some place she’d be taken care of 24/7. Meadow Lakes always stood out as..."
READ MORE
211 SECOND STREET NORTHWEST, Rochester, MN, 55901
4.6
(3 reviews)
"My grandmother (now passed away) used to live at charter house and really enjoyed it. The staff at the front desk were always friendly and overall it's a welcoming environment. My grandmother enjoyed meeting friends and all the activities offered. ..."
READ MORE3035 SALEM MEADOWS DRIVE SW, Rochester, MN, 55902
4.2
(4 reviews)
"My mom moved into Madonna Meadows of Rochester. The staff members were very nice, very knowledgeable, and very helpful. They have somebody come in once a week and clean. They have somebody do the garbage every day. They have bingo, music, and trips...."
READ MORE
700 NW 2nd Ave, Rochester, MN, 55901
4.5
(4 reviews)
"I toured the Arbor Terrace Senior Living. What I like best is as my mother fails, they're going to continue to keep her. They won't push her out the door. It was amazing. I met other employees, and I was welcomed very nicely. It has a clean, safe, an..."
READ MORECaring's Family Advisors are here to help you with questions about senior living and care options.
24 - 8TH STREET NORTHWEST, Rochester, MN, 55901
4.1
(7 reviews)
"The staff at Samaritan Bethany Terrace is very welcoming and friendly. The living conditions are really nice. It is attached to a nursing home so if my dad needs that, it’s right there. We like the looks of the apartment. I think they have a shuttle ..."
READ MORE1900 Ballington Boulevard NW, Rochester, MN, 55901
3.5
(14 reviews)
"We have chosen The Homestead at Rochester. We thought it was a very nice community. We were very pleased with the responsiveness of the people there. The marketing director was very, very accommodating to us as far as making appointments. She also to..."
READ MORE
4001 19th Avenue NW, Rochester, MN, 55901
3.2
(11 reviews)
"Madonna Towers is lovely, huge, and I'm on their waiting list. Everything was wonderful, they treated me well, and I liked what they offered. They have a chapel, they have activities, they have transportation, and they were doing some remodeling. The..."
READ MOREThe Minnesota Department of Health issues licenses for assisted living facilities in the state and conducts regular inspections of the facilities, including checking the credentials of all staff members. To obtain and retain licensure, assisted living facilities just pass an annual inspection of the cleanliness and accessibility of the facility.Â
Genworth's 2024 Cost of Care Survey lists the median price of assisted living at $6,975 per month in Rochester, so seniors pay $1,625 more for care here than the state and national norms. While Minneapolis offers comparable rates to Minnesota's median, monthly expenses soar to $8,635 in St. Cloud. Conversely, seniors save considerable money by moving to La Crosse, WI, where care costs $5,250.
Rochester
$6,975
Minnesota
$5,350
The United States
$5,350
Mankato
$5,300
Minneapolis
$5,350
St. Cloud
$8,635
La Crosse, WI
$5,250
Assisted living stands as the cheapest type of care in Rochester. Seniors pay a little more for in-home care, with providers charging a median of $7,627. However, costs jump significantly higher if retirees need nursing or medical treatments. Home health care costs $9,533, but retirees pay a steep $22,934 per month for semi-private rooms in nursing homes.
In-Home Care
$7,627
Home Health Care
$9,533
Assisted Living Facility
$6,975
Nursing Home Facility (semi-private room)
$22,934
Minnesota seniors in need of financial aid for assisted living costs may be covered through Medical Assistance (MA), the state’s Medicaid option. In addition to this plan, Medicaid offers three waiver programs. Seniors who are not qualified for Medicaid may be able to receive funding through another state program such as the Minnesota Consumer Support Grant (CSG).
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Minnesota page.
While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for assisted living, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance assisted living costs include:
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Minnesota page.
There are free resources in Rochester to help seniors transition into assisted living and to make sure they have the health care, financial assistance, and legal assistance they need during their stay. Below are some of the popular resources in and around the city.Â
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Southeastern Minnesota Agency on Aging | (507) 288-6944 | The SEMAA serves 13 counties in the southeast part of the state and provides services for older residents to help them retain their independence and gain access to different programs for health and wellness and financial assistance. Representatives of this agency can connect seniors to the right agencies for finding long-term care, paying for assisted living and obtaining health care or resources for caregivers and families. |
| Minnesota Long Term Care Ombudsman Services | (651) 431-2600 | Long-term care ombudsmen are advocates for residents of long-term care communities, including assisted living. They can help families find the right facility for themselves or a loved one by giving unbiased assessments and investigating complaints made by residents, alerting the right oversight body if needed. People who need help applying to live in an assisted living home or who need a hand through the transition process may also get help. |
| Lutheran Social Services of Minnesota | (888) 806-6944 | LSS outreach workers can help older adults find long-term care and serve as court-appointed guardians for those unable to make decisions concerning their health care and finances. For older adults who still have the capacity to make these decisions, the LSS can serve as a resource for finding senior care and applying for health care and Social Security. |
Rochester-area assisted living communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all assisted living communities in Minnesota are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Minnesota page for more information about these laws.
Assisted Living
Dixie
1.0
Review of Benedictine Madonna Towers
Simply awful nursing care. Sraff never seem to be available nor do they know how to use medical equipment. Constanr medication errors.
Assisted Living
Lynette
5.0
Review of Aviva River Bend
My mother has moved into Aviva River Bend. It's friendly. They do the best they can with what they have. The food is excellent. The facility is very nice. I think they do a good job with the...
Assisted Living
Shirley
4.0
Review of Aviva River Bend
I liked the sense of community at Aviva River Bend, but it just was not kept well enough. The upkeep wasn't great. The staff was nice. The facilities were fine. There wasn't anything outstanding....
.png&w=256&q=75){kind=small}
