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Senior Care in Rochester, Minnesota

Compare local communities with the records each regulator publishes. CMS nursing-home ratings and staffing are kept separate from state assisted-living license records, and partnership never affects the list. Use the records to compare and tour, then confirm current pricing, care acceptance, and openings directly with each community.

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Communities evaluated
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Cities covered
18
CMS nursing-home records
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State license records

Cost of senior care in Rochester

Local Rochester-area estimates: source-specific state benchmarks adjusted for local prices; skilled-nursing, care-home, and CCRC bands are labeled derived models. Use these as planning benchmarks; request written, current all-in pricing from each community before deciding.

Assisted Living
$5,360/mo benchmark median
typical range $4,290–$6,700
Memory Care
$7,260/mo benchmark median
typical range $5,810–$9,080
Skilled Nursing
$12,080/mo planning midpoint
typical range $10,640–$14,260
Continuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)
$5,360/mo planning midpoint
typical range $2,200–$7,990
Residential Care Home
$4,820/mo planning midpoint
typical range $3,860–$6,030

Source scope: Source-specific 2024 and 2025 observations; each band identifies its publisher and derivation; 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.
  • Openings can change quickly:if a community's location and care options look promising, tour early and confirm its current process directly.
  • Touring costs nothing and commits you to nothing — but it turns a future emergency into a calm, informed choice.

All 18 communities in Rochester

Listed in neutral name order with source labels. State licensing records are not converted into CMS-style ratings, and CMS fields are not combined into a Haven score.

Skilled Nursing

Rochester, MN · 32 certified beds

5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)
Skilled Nursing market benchmark$10,640–$14,260/mo not this community's rate
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Chosen Valley Care Center in Chatfield

Chatfield, MN · 78 certified beds

5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing
Skilled Nursing market benchmark$10,640–$14,260/mo not this community's rate
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Skilled Nursing

Rochester, MN · 81 certified beds

2.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing
Skilled Nursing market benchmark$10,640–$14,260/mo not this community's rate
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Edenbrook Rochester West in Rochester

Rochester, MN · 48 certified beds

2.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing
Skilled Nursing market benchmark$10,640–$14,260/mo not this community's rate
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Fairview Care Center in Dodge Center

Dodge Center, MN · 46 certified beds

3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing
Skilled Nursing market benchmark$10,640–$14,260/mo not this community's rate
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Field Crest Care Center in Hayfield

Hayfield, MN · 35 certified beds

5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing
Skilled Nursing market benchmark$10,640–$14,260/mo not this community's rate
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Good Shepherd Lutheran Home in Rushford

Rushford, MN · 65 certified beds

5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing
Skilled Nursing market benchmark$10,640–$14,260/mo not this community's rate
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Green Lea Senior Living in Mabel

Mabel, MN · 41 certified beds

1.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing
Skilled Nursing market benchmark$10,640–$14,260/mo not this community's rate
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Gundersen Harmony Care Center in Harmony

Harmony, MN · 42 certified beds

5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing
Skilled Nursing market benchmark$10,640–$14,260/mo not this community's rate
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Gundersen St Elizabeth's Care Center in Wabasha

Wabasha, MN · 100 certified beds

5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing
Skilled Nursing market benchmark$10,640–$14,260/mo not this community's rate
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Madonna Towers of Rochester in Rochester

Rochester, MN · 62 certified beds

4.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)
Skilled Nursing market benchmark$10,640–$14,260/mo not this community's rate
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Ostrander Care and Rehab in Ostrander

Ostrander, MN · 25 certified beds

5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing
Skilled Nursing market benchmark$10,640–$14,260/mo not this community's rate
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Rochester Restorative Care Center in Rochester

Rochester, MN · 85 certified beds

1.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing
Skilled Nursing market benchmark$10,640–$14,260/mo not this community's rate
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Samaritan Bethany Home on Eighth in Rochester

Rochester, MN · 128 certified beds

3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing
Skilled Nursing market benchmark$10,640–$14,260/mo not this community's rate
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Spring Valley Care Center in Spring Valley

Spring Valley, MN · 45 certified beds

3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing
Skilled Nursing market benchmark$10,640–$14,260/mo not this community's rate
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Stewartville Care Center in Stewartville

Stewartville, MN · 50 certified beds

1.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing
Skilled Nursing market benchmark$10,640–$14,260/mo not this community's rate
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The Green Prairie Rehabilitation Center in Plainview

Plainview, MN · 42 certified beds

5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing
Skilled Nursing market benchmark$10,640–$14,260/mo not this community's rate
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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 (benchmark median $5,360), memory care $5,810–$9,080/month (benchmark median $7,260), and skilled nursing $10,640–$14,260/month (planning midpoint $12,080) — local estimates built from source-specific published benchmarks adjusted for area prices. The publishers and observation periods differ, so do not turn the care-level figures into a percentage comparison. Use them for planning, then request a written, current all-in price from each community that fits your needs.

What source facts are available for the 18 communities on this page?

CMS-backed skilled-nursing profiles can show Care Compare overall stars, health inspections, staffing, quality measures, fines, and citation history. Assisted living and memory care are state-regulated, so we show state-license records separately rather than converting them into CMS-style ratings or a Haven score. Partnership never changes whether an eligible public record appears.

Is Haven really free for families?

Yes. Haven's public research tools are free for families. This deployment does not accept a family request or make a referral, so no placement fee or payment path is active here. In markets with verified official-roster coverage, we show every licensed community — not just paying partners; elsewhere we identify the source and coverage on the page.

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.