Memory care in Rochester
State inspection records and citation history for every licensed facility — built from primary CDSS data.
Rochester's medical corridor anchors southeast Minnesota with strong referral networks. MDH ALF-DC inspection records here reflect Chapter 144G standards — compare facilities by correction order frequency and complaint investigation outcomes.
Of the 12 licensed memory care facilities indexed in Rochester, 6 (50%) have a Type-A or Type-B deficiency in their state record from the past 24 months.
Source: CA CDSS Community Care Licensing · Refreshed 2026-05-11 · Type-A = immediate health/safety risk; Type-B = lesser violation
Licensed memory care facilities indexed in Rochester
Facilities with at least one Type-A or Type-B deficiency finding in the indexed inspection record (24 months where dated)
↑ 50% of indexed facilitiesFacilities with full CDSS profile published on StarlynnCare
The public record behind every profile.
What memory care costs in this city.
Median monthly cost in Rochester ranges from approximately $4,500–$8,500/month based on regional benchmarks. For how we separate pricing estimates from inspection-derived facts, see how we source data.
Source: Regional estimate · Genworth 2024 + Minnesota DHS rate guidance · Facility-specific quotes required before signing
About memory care in Rochester.
How much does memory care cost in Rochester?
Memory care in Rochester typically runs $4,500–$8,500/month for a licensed ALF with Dementia Care under Minnesota ch. 144G, depending on room type and care level.
What makes a facility "memory care" in Minnesota?
Minnesota's 2019 Assisted Living Licensure Reform (Minn. Stat. ch. 144G) created a specific <strong>Assisted Living Facility with Dementia Care</strong> license tier, regulated by the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH). Facilities at this tier must meet enhanced requirements: dementia-trained staff at all times, individualized dementia programming, and secured environments where clinically indicated. License tier appears on every StarlynnCare profile and is sourced from the MDH public licensing directory.
What's the difference between an ALF with Dementia Care and a nursing home in Minnesota?
Minnesota ALFs with Dementia Care provide residential personal care and dementia programming in a community setting. Nursing homes (Skilled Nursing Facilities certified under Title 18/19) provide licensed medical nursing around the clock for residents needing medical-level care. If your family member requires complex wound care, IV therapy, or continuous medical monitoring, a nursing facility may be more appropriate.
How many Rochester facilities have a serious deficiency on file?
Of the 12 licensed memory care facilities indexed in Rochester, 6 (50%) carry a documented inspection or complaint finding in the indexed inspection record. Specific findings appear on each profile with inspection date and source link.
What should I look for on a memory care tour in Rochester?
What predicts safety usually isn't what admissions directors highlight. From clinician and family interviews, the most under-asked items: staff-to-resident ratio at night and on weekends, skin-check and wound-prevention protocol, medication management and error reporting, shower frequency, and how the facility handles behavioral escalation. We publish a free 37-question tour checklist you can print (https://www.starlynncare.com/library/37-questions-to-ask-on-a-memory-care-tour).
Does Minnesota Medicaid cover memory care in Rochester?
Minnesota Medical Assistance (Medicaid) can cover care in a licensed ALF with Dementia Care through the Consumer Support Grant or the Elderly Waiver (EW) program, but not all facilities are Medicaid-enrolled and waitlists exist. Each StarlynnCare profile notes payment acceptance where known. Contact Minnesota Senior LinkAge Line at 1-800-333-2433 for guidance on options in Rochester.
Memory care options in Rochester, documented in the public record.
Memory care · 50+ beds
(10)Community-style facilities (purpose-built buildings, common in regional chains).
Abilit Holdings Meadow Lakes L
· limited historyNo citations on fileRochester · 74 beds · ALF · Memory care
Arbor Terrace
· limited historyNo citations on fileRochester · 82 beds · ALF · Memory care
1 seriousAviva River Bend
1 serious citation on fileRochester · 100 beds · ALF · Memory care
2 seriousCascade Creek Memory Care
2 serious citations on fileRochester · 50 beds · ALF · Memory care
1 seriousCottagewood Senior Communities
1 serious citation on fileRochester · 125 beds · ALF · Memory care
Madonna Meadows of Rochester
No citations on fileRochester · 72 beds · ALF · Memory care
Madonna Towers of Rochester
· limited historyNo citations on fileRochester · 148 beds · ALF · Memory care
Shorewood Commons
· limited historyNo citations on fileRochester · 90 beds · ALF · Memory care
The Homestead at Rochester
1 serious citation on fileRochester · 75 beds · ALF · Memory care
1 seriousThe Waters On Mayowood
1 serious citation on fileRochester · 232 beds · ALF · Memory care
Memory care · 7–49 beds
(1)Small to medium freestanding RCFEs with a memory-care program.
