Nursing homes in Rochester, MN

Compare 7 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Rochester, part of the Olmsted area. Average overall CMS Five-Star rating is 2.7★ — below the national average (3.1★). Ratings are sourced from the latest CMS Care Compare provider extract.

Rochester residents in Olmsted County have access to seven nursing home facilities serving ZIP codes 55901 and 55904. According to CMS Care Compare data, these local centers hold an average overall rating of 2.7 out of 5 stars. While performance varies across the region, Charter House Inc currently stands out as the city’s only facility to achieve a top 5-star rating, providing a key benchmark for quality care in the area.

What to look for in Rochester

• 4 homes score below 3★ on compliance. Ask about recent regulatory audits and any current notices.
• 7 of 7 homes meet a 4★+ staffing benchmark — ask about RN coverage at night.
• 1 home holds the top 5★ overall rating — a useful shortlist starting point.
• 5 of 7 homes sit below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.

Top 7 highest rated nursing homes in Rochester

1. 1
   Charter House Inc

   CHARTERHOUSE INC · Small
   5.0
2. 2
   Samaritan Bethany Home On Eighth

   SAMARITAN BETHANY INC · Large
   4.0
3. 3
   MADONNA TOWERS OF ROCHESTER

   BENEDICTINE HEALTH SYSTEM · Medium
   3.0
4. 4
   EDENBROOK OF ROCHESTER

   EDEN SENIOR CARE · Medium
   3.0
5. 5
   EDENBROOK ROCHESTER WEST

   EDEN SENIOR CARE · Small
   2.0
6. 6
   Rochester Restorative Care Center

   NORTH SHORE HEALTHCARE · Medium
   1.0
7. 7
   Rochester Rehabilitation And Living Center

   VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA SENIOR LIVING · Medium
   1.0

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