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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Rochester, MN

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Memory care in Rochester offers 24-hour care and supervision, trained staff, and specialized activities to accommodate the needs of seniors with Alzheimer’s or dementia. These communities typically offer advanced security features and engaging activities to help ensure residents’ well-being. The cost of memory care in Rochester is about $4,476 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 16 communities, read 61 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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Photo of Cascade Creek Memory Care
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44 Floor plans available
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Overall, our experience with Cascade Creek Memory Care was good. I was disappointed that my loved one's clothes were not always clean - most often because a bib was not used at mealtime. When he was...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Cascade Creek, an Anthem Memory Care Community, is a licensed assisted living community specifically designed for seniors with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. We are committed to creating a safe, active, and friendly environment where we recognize our residents’ desire for...
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Photo of The Waters on Mayowood
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I'm so glad we chose this community for dad. He is settling right in. The ratio of staff to the residents are phenomenally GOOD!! The caregivers are so calm and friendly with my dad they take extra time to...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
You’re moving into a new community but you can still call Rochester home. The Waters on Mayowood sits on the former entrance to the farming estate of Dr. Charles and Edith Mayo. Walk along the Zumbro River, view the llamas across the street and relax listening to the grand piano. It is a...
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Photo of AVIVA River Bend
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What we like the most about AVIVA River Bend is the positive environment. Yes, we would recommend this community to other families If they had the money to afford it!
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Welcome to River Bend Assisted Living and Memory Care, a senior living community in beautiful Rochester, Minnesota. We offer stylish private apartment homes inside a warm, friendly community with first-class amenities like a state-of-the-art fitness center, beauty and barbershop, theater room,...
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Photo of Meadow Lakes Senior Living
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I chose this facility because I got a good feeling when I talked to people who were already in here and the resident assistants were all happy with their jobs and have a smile on their faces. It was a good...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
We’re pleased to offer Assisted Living and Memory Care options in our beautiful 64-unit apartment building. We opened our doors on October 1, 2000, and have been privileged to serve many wonderful families from the Rochester area and beyond.As you peruse our site consider the concerns you have...
Photo of The Homestead at Rochester
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11 Floor plan available
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I would tell others that they need to really check on the meal programs. The meals come from an outside source and the wait staff sometimes are not very good for this environment of people. The food is not...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
The Homestead at Rochester features senior independent living, assisted living, and memory care apartments for individuals 60 years and older in a beautiful setting in NW Rochester.
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Prime Time Living is very welcoming. The staff are very friendly and they are available to address any of my concerns. The community is very nice and clean. I would have loved to stay in the community!
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
In Shorewood Place, our senior apartments, residents enjoy the convenience of maintenance-free living, with the comfort and privacy of an apartment home.  Social and recreational activities, restaurant-style dining and a host of cultural programs that add to the vibrant lifestyle of this...
Photo of Arbor Terrace
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Photo of Madonna Meadows of Rochester
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Photo of Kuisle's Care-A-Lot
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Photo of Madonna Towers Nursing Care
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Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Provides: Memory Care
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Photo of Realife Cooperative-Rochester
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Photo of Cottagewood Senior Communities Memory Care
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Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Cottagewood Senior Communities Memory Care in Rochester, Olmsted County, Minnesota is an assisted living community specializing in memory care for seniors with Alzheimer’s and dementia. Our tranquil community offers a beautiful environment with walking paths and an abundance of flowering gardens....
Photo of Cottagewood Memory Care Rochester
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My father has recently made the move into this community and I could have not picked a better place for him to go. The staff have all been perfect and I absolutely comfortable with the care they have been...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.

Cost of memory care in Rochester, MN

The average cost of senior living in Rochester is $4,476 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Dexter, MN with an average of $3,809 per month.

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Rochester, MN vs. nearby cities

Rochester, MN
$4,476/mo
$4,374/mo
$4,510/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Rochester, MN vs. the state and national average

Rochester, MN
$4,476/mo
U.S. national average
$4,859/mo

Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Rochester vs. other types of senior living

Memory Care
$4,476/mo

Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Rochester, MN by room type

Semi-Private
$5,658/mo
Studio
$5,340/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,856/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,665/mo

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What families are saying about memory care in Rochester

Recent reviews for memory care in Rochester

Cascade Creek Memory Care in Rochester, MN

5.0
I would rate all seven categories a 5. My mother tells us often that she is very happy at Cascade Creek and she likes the staff. As a family that makes all the difference in the world. The facility is about 3 years old. The facility still looks clean and fresh. Thank-you A Place For Mom for ...
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AVIVA River Bend in Rochester, MN

5.0
We chose River Bend Assisted Living and Memory Care because it was close to family and it was cheaper than others we looked into at the time. The only room we have seen is the room for 2 that they have, they wanted to stay together and it has been perfect for them. We have not eaten here but my ...
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Cottagewood Memory Care Rochester

4.5
We have been pretty satisfied with Cottagewood so far. They have worked very well with us through a difficult time, and we appreciate it. I would give them a four or four and a half. We don't have any major complaints.

Rochester memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Rochester memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Rochester, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Rochester memory care

Memory care communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of memory care partners in Rochester that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Rochester, MNNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
31.3%
65.5%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
93.8%
82.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
43.8%
71.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
37.5%
28.5%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
93.8%
89.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
25%
61.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
37.5%
72.3%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Rochester memory care

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Rochester Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Rochester, MNNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
31.3%
74.2%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
18.8%
46.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
37.5%
70.4%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
12.5%
26.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Rochester memory care

Memory care communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Rochester partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Rochester, MNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
12.5%
27.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
18.8%
44.5%
No sugar
No sugar
12.5%
41.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
12.5%
50.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Rochester memory care

Our memory care communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Rochester communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Rochester, MNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
12.5%
32%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
25%
39.9%
Room service
Room service
12.5%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
6.3%
23.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Rochester memory care

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered memory care communities in Rochester offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Rochester, MNNational
Activity director
Activity director
18.8%
45.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25%
33.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
18.8%
28.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
37.5%
54.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
25%
51.7%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
43.8%
61%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
25%
39.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
12.5%
35%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
18.8%
36.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
18.8%
47.4%
Live performances
Live performances
25%
47.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
12.5%
22%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
18.8%
46.5%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Cascade Creek Memory Care, St Charles Senior Living and The Waters on Mayowood are the top-rated memory care facilities near Rochester, Minnesota. See full list of communities.

There are 16 memory care facilities near Rochester, Minnesota. See the full list.

The 16 memory care facilities near you in Rochester, Minnesota typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Rochester, Minnesota, browse our detailed listings showing photos, floor plans, amenities, activities, and reviews from real families.

Browse A Place for Mom’s listings for memory care in Rochester, Minnesota, to take a virtual tour. Our local senior living experts can arrange for a live tour of these communities as well.

The cost of memory care facilities in Rochester, Minnesota ranges from $567 to $7795. The average Memory Care cost in Rochester, Minnesota is $4,476. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more. 

The cost of memory care in Rochester, Minnesota typically starts at $567. A Place for Mom’s local, expert senior living advisors can help you find affordable memory care facilities near you and offer advice on how to lower costs and pay for care with VA benefits or public payment options.

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