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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Rochester, MN
The cost of independent living in Rochester is about $4,014 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 14 options. Read 37 reviews, see photos, and learn about amenities that make independent living the ideal next step for adults 55+ who wish to enjoy friendships and hobbies without the hassle of cooking and home maintenance.
As you explore independent living near you, you may also want to consider options in areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Zumbrota, Byron and Stewartville.
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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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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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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
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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.
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...
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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
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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.
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...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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.
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When I moved in 14 years ago it was brand new. It's independent living and you're responsible for your own apartment. You have to be 62 or older to get in here. They don't do cleaning or anything like that....
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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.
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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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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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Cost of independent living in Rochester, MN
The average cost of senior living in Rochester is $4,014 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Dexter, MN with an average of $3,262 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Rochester, MN vs. nearby cities
Rochester, MN
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Rochester, MN vs. the state and national average
Rochester, MN
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Rochester vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Rochester, MN by room type
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What families are saying about independent living in Rochester
Recent reviews for independent living in Rochester
AVIVA River Bend in Rochester, MN
3.9
We liked the lay out of the apartments. Easy for handicap to get around. It is owned by an investment firm. Suck seniors dry. Staff very friendly and trying to do their best. You can always get a hamburger, which is good, if you don't like what they serve. It's an example of rich getting richer ...
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Meadow Lakes Senior Living in Rochester, MN
5.0
I like Meadow Lakes very much.
This facility and staff are great. They take great care of my husband and me.
Prairie Meadows in Kasson, MN
5.0
My mother found her assisted living experience at Prairie Meadows great. The staff gave my mother excellent care and was very responsive to her needs. The compassionate and skilled care she received was accomplished during the height of the COVID pandemic.
Rochester independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Rochester independent living 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 dietary accommodations in Rochester independent living
Independent living 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
8.3%
20.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
25%
33.5%
No sugar
No sugar
16.7%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
16.7%
32.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Rochester independent living
Our independent living 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
16.7%
35.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
25%
42.7%
Room service
Room service
16.7%
36.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
8.3%
17%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Rochester independent living
Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered independent living communities in Rochester offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Rochester, MNNational
Activity director
Activity director
16.7%
44.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25%
27.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
16.7%
32.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
25%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
25%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
33.3%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
25%
42.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
16.7%
37.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
16.7%
40.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
16.7%
46.5%
Live performances
Live performances
25%
46.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16.7%
39.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
16.7%
45.7%
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Frequently Asked Questions
St Charles Senior Living, The Waters on Mayowood and AVIVA River Bend are the top-rated independent living facilities near Rochester, Minnesota. See full list of communities.
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