Best Memory Care in Rochester, Minnesota
5 communities found
Rochester, Minnesota has 3 memory care communities, all residential, with no home care agencies listed. Across the 3 rated communities, the average rating is 4.5, based on 126 reviews read.
- 5communities
- 4.5average rating, 5 rated
- 199family reviews read
Benedictine Living Community-Rochester Madonna Meadows
Rochester, Minnesota
4.8(25)
Assisted LivingMemory CareRespite / Short-Term Care
From $3,395/moThe Waters on Mayowood
Rochester, Minnesota
4.7(56)
Assisted LivingIndependent LivingMemory Care
Cascade Creek Memory Care
Rochester, Minnesota
4.7(22)
Memory Care
Benedictine Living Community-Rochester Madonna Towers
Rochester, Minnesota
4.3(48)
Assisted LivingIndependent LivingMemory Care+2 more
AVIVA River Bend
Rochester, Minnesota
4(48)
Assisted LivingIndependent LivingMemory Care
Best-rated memory care in Rochester
Ranked by family rating, weighted by how many families have reviewed each one. No community pays to appear here.
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Benedictine Living Community-Rochester Madonna Meadows
4.8 (25 reviews)· Assisted Living, Memory Care, Respite / Short-Term Care
This faith-based community in Rochester, Minnesota has earned a 4.8 average rating on Google from a modest number of reviewers, but no detailed family feedback is available to describe specific day-to-day experiences.…
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4.7 (56 reviews)· Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care
- 3
4.7 (22 reviews)· Memory Care
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Benedictine Living Community-Rochester Madonna Towers
4.3 (48 reviews)· Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care, Respite / Short-Term Care, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 62 units
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4 (48 reviews)· Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care
What families say about memory care in Rochester
Counted across the review summaries of 5 Rochester communities: the share whose families mention each theme.
Families praise food and dining at 67% of the 3 communities, while activities and social life, building and grounds, memory care, and a warm, home-like feel each come up at 33%. On the other side, communication with families and cost and billing are noted as concerns at 100%, and building and upkeep at 33%.
Praised most
- Caring, attentive staff 40%
- Food and dining 40%
- Medical and nursing care 40%
- Memory care 40%
- Warm, home-like feel 40%
Concerns raised
- Cost and billing 100%
- Communication with families 80%
- Building and upkeep 20%
“Mallory was great to work with at MT. Was thrilled they were able to accommodate two loved one’s simultaneously needing varying levels of care. Overall, smooth and timely process.”
“We had a wonderful experience to learn of Cascade Creek Memory Care and what they have to offer to our mother with severe dementia. We were definitely impressed and would feel comfortable in placing our mother in their loving and respectful care.”
“My Dad, Ralph, loved Madonna Meadows. He liked the staff, the other residents, all of the fun and games, music 🎵🎶 and he even danced to the music. Thank you everyone at Madonna Meadows!! ☺️ Love, Kimberlie Charlton”
Memory Care in Rochester: the figures
- •Most common amenities: medication management (5), laundry service (5), 24-hour staff (5), gathering / activity spaces (5), housekeeping (5), dietary accommodations (5).
How families pay for memory care in Minnesota
Most Minnesota families start by paying privately, drawing on savings, retirement income, and often the proceeds from selling a home. Long-term care insurance, when a parent or spouse has a policy, can also help cover the monthly cost of assisted living, memory care, or independent living. Veterans and surviving spouses may qualify for VA Aid and Attendance, a benefit that adds a monthly payment on top of a regular VA pension for those who need help with daily activities. It is worth checking early, since VA claims can take time to process.
The full picture for the state: Memory Care in Minnesota. Prices by city and the programs that help: what senior living costs in Minnesota.
About these figures
Computed on October 23, 2026 from the 5 communities listed in Rochester, 199 public family reviews on Google, Yelp and MyLivingChoice, state licensing records and, for nursing homes, CMS Care Compare. The best-rated list ranks communities by average family rating weighted by how many families have reviewed each one, so a 4.9 from three reviews does not outrank a 4.7 from two hundred. No community pays to appear in the best-rated list or in these figures; sponsored and partner listings in the directory results are marked as such. Figures refresh as listings and reviews change; the written summary was last revised September 25, 2026.
Reading on this
Guides from MyLivingChoice that families in Rochester ask about.
- Home Care in Minnesota: Agencies, Medicare Home Health Ratings, and What It Costs
- Assisted Living vs. Memory Care: 9 Key Differences and How to Choose the Right One
- How Routine Enhances Quality Of Life In Memory Care
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Memory Care in Rochester: Common Questions
How many memory care communities are in Rochester, Minnesota?
MyLivingChoice lists 5 memory care communities in Rochester, Minnesota, each with photos, care details, and reviews from families.
Which memory care communities in Rochester are rated highest?
Based on combined ratings across Google, Yelp, and MyLivingChoice reviews, top-rated options include Benedictine Living Community-Rochester Madonna Meadows (4.8★, 25 ratings), The Waters on Mayowood (4.7★, 56 ratings), Cascade Creek Memory Care (4.7★, 22 ratings).
What types of senior care are available in Rochester?
Beyond memory care, Rochester has assisted living (12 communities), independent living (10 communities), home health (5 communities), skilled nursing / long term care (5 communities). Every option is listed with photos, reviews, and contact details.
How do families rate memory care in Rochester?
Families rate Rochester memory care communities 4.5 out of 5 on average, across 199 public Google reviews of local communities.
What do families praise, and complain about, in Rochester memory care communities?
Across the review summaries of 5 Rochester communities, the most common praise is caring, attentive staff (mentioned for 40%), food and dining (mentioned for 40%), medical and nursing care (mentioned for 40%). The most common concerns are cost and billing (100%), communication with families (80%), building and upkeep (20%).
Prefer to stay home?
Home care agencies serving Rochester bring help to the house: daily living, companionship, and respite for family caregivers.
