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Good Shepherd Lutheran Home
Scout 97Rushford, MN · 65 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
One of Rushford's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $10,640–$14,260/mo
View full evaluation →Senior Care in Rochester, Minnesota
Every licensed senior community in the Rochester, MN area — evaluated with real federal inspection data, staffing records, and transparent pricing, then ranked by our objective Scout Score. A local advisor can help you compare and tour, free.
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Communities evaluated
12
Cities covered
8
5-star rated
3.6★
Avg CMS rating
Browse by type of care
Cost of senior care in Rochester
Local Rochester-area estimates: published state survey medians adjusted for Rochester prices. Your advisor will find options that match your budget.
Assisted Living
$5,360/mo median
typical range $4,290–$6,700
Memory Care
$7,260/mo median
typical range $5,810–$9,080
Skilled Nursing
$12,080/mo median
typical range $10,640–$14,260
Continuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)
$5,360/mo median
typical range $2,200–$7,990
Residential Care Home
$4,820/mo median
typical range $3,860–$6,030
2024–2026 published survey medians medians, adjusted to Rochester using federal (BEA) regional price data. Methodology
The best time to decide is before a crisis decides for you
Most families start this search after a fall, a hospital stay, or a caregiver reaching a breaking point — and end up choosing from whatever has a bed open that week. Families who plan even a few weeks ahead get to choose on quality, fit, and price instead of availability alone.
- Move-ins take time: assessments, paperwork, and preparation typically run 2–6 weeks in Rochester.
- The best communities fill first: top-rated communities often run a waitlist — touring early holds your place in line.
- Touring costs nothing and commits you to nothing — but it turns a future emergency into a calm, informed choice.
All 18 communities in Rochester, ranked
Ranked by Haven Scout Score — our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety.
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Field Crest Care Center
Scout 97Hayfield, MN · 35 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
One of Hayfield's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $10,640–$14,260/mo
View full evaluation →3
Gundersen Harmony Care Center
Scout 97Harmony, MN · 42 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
One of Harmony's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $10,640–$14,260/mo
View full evaluation →4
Plainview, MN · 42 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
One of Plainview's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $10,640–$14,260/mo
View full evaluation →5
Charter House INC
Scout 92Rochester, MN · 32 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)Usually has openings
One of Rochester's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $10,640–$14,260/mo
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Chosen Valley Care Center
Scout 91Chatfield, MN · 78 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
One of Chatfield's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $10,640–$14,260/mo
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Wabasha, MN · 100 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
One of Wabasha's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $10,640–$14,260/mo
View full evaluation →8
Ostrander Care and Rehab
Scout 84Ostrander, MN · 25 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
One of Ostrander's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $10,640–$14,260/mo
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Fairview Care Center
Scout 79Dodge Center, MN · 46 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Dodge Center.
Est. $10,640–$14,260/mo
View full evaluation →10
Madonna Towers of Rochester
Scout 77Rochester, MN · 62 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)● Fills quickly
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Rochester.
Est. $10,640–$14,260/mo
View full evaluation →11
Samaritan Bethany Home on Eighth
Scout 68Rochester, MN · 128 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Rochester.
Est. $10,640–$14,260/mo
View full evaluation →12
Spring Valley Care Center
Scout 63Spring Valley, MN · 45 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Spring Valley.
Est. $10,640–$14,260/mo
View full evaluation →13
Edenbrook of Rochester
Scout 62Rochester, MN · 81 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Rochester.
Est. $10,640–$14,260/mo
View full evaluation →14
Edenbrook Rochester West
Scout 54Rochester, MN · 48 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Rochester.
Est. $10,640–$14,260/mo
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Stewartville Care Center
Scout 50Stewartville, MN · 50 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Stewartville.
Est. $10,640–$14,260/mo
View full evaluation →16
Green Lea Senior Living
Scout 29Mabel, MN · 41 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $10,640–$14,260/mo
View full evaluation →17
Rochester, MN · 56 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $10,640–$14,260/mo
View full evaluation →18
Rochester, MN · 85 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $10,640–$14,260/mo
View full evaluation →Frequently asked questions
How much does senior living cost in Rochester, MN?
In the Rochester, MN area, assisted living typically runs $4,290–$6,700/month (median $5,360), memory care $5,810–$9,080/month (median $7,260), and skilled nursing $10,640–$14,260/month (median $12,080) — local estimates built from published survey medians adjusted for area prices. A free Haven advisor can pinpoint exact pricing for communities that fit your budget.
What are the best senior living communities in Rochester, MN?
Ranked purely by objective federal data (star ratings, staffing, inspections — rankings cannot be bought), the top-rated communities in Rochester, MN right now are Good Shepherd Lutheran Home, Field Crest Care Center, Gundersen Harmony Care Center. The full ranked list of 18 communities is on this page.
How are the 18 communities on this page rated?
Every skilled nursing community is scored with our Haven Scout Score, a composite built from official CMS Care Compare data — overall star rating, health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures — plus safety signals like fines and citation history. We rank by objective data, not by who pays us.
Is Haven really free for families?
Yes. Haven is always free for families. When we help a family find and move into the right community, that community pays us a referral fee. You never pay anything, and we show every licensed community in the area — not just paying partners.
What's the difference between assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing?
Assisted living helps with daily activities while preserving independence. Memory care is a secured setting with specially trained staff for dementia. Skilled nursing provides 24/7 licensed medical care and rehab. Not sure which fits? Take our free 2-minute care assessment.