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Senior Living Apartments in Rochester, MN

Last Updated: 2/21/25

If you’re an active, independent older adult looking for senior housing in Rochester, senior citizen apartments in Rochester might be the right fit. Apartments for seniors typically don’t include personal care services, but may offer amenities, activities, and maintenance for a stress-free, social lifestyle.

A Place for Mom can help older adults navigate how to apply for senior housing in Rochester and consider their options. With 3 senior rentals in Rochester, MN, we can help you find the right apartment for your budget and lifestyle. Whether you’re looking for upscale Rochester 55-plus apartments or low-income senior apartments for rent in Rochester, A Place for Mom can simplify your search.

We are also serving Senior Apartments facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Mayo Clinic, Downtown Rochester and Meadow Park.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Kasson, Stewartville or Golden Hill.

Senior Apartments Facilities near Rochester, MN

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Last Updated: 2/21/25
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Average starting price $3,103/month
Average starting price $4,361/month
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Average starting price $4,361/month
Average starting price $3,918/month
Average starting price $4,503/month

Lincoln Square

435 16th St NE, Owatonna, MN 55060

Provides: Senior Apartments
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Five stylish apartment buildings surround a fun-filled central picnic and playground area at affordable Lincoln Square. Offering spacious dog and cat friendly 1, 2, and 3 bedroom homes, updated interiors and convenient appliances, you and your furry friends will feel right at home here! Within...

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Cottage On Forest

811 Forest Ave, Northfield, MN 55057

Provides: Senior Apartments, Memory Care

Cottage On Forest

811 Forest Ave, Northfield, MN 55057

Provides: Senior Apartments, Memory Care

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Cost of senior apartments in Rochester, MN

The average cost of senior living in Rochester is 3,103 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Dexter, MN with an average of 625 per month.

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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What are senior apartments?

Senior apartments offer a no-frills housing option for active and independent seniors. Units are often designed with senior-friendly features for accessibility, such as elevators and wide doorways. In general, senior apartments don’t provide health care services or daily assistance. Many senior apartments include:

  • Utilities
  • Home maintenance and repairs
  • Security
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Rochester, Minnesota

 

Cost of Living

The community in which a senior care community is located could have a major effect on community price. The overall cost of living can be a big influence in determining which care option is best for you or your loved one. The rent burden for Rochester is about 15.8% of the average monthly income. The median home value in Rochester costs around $176,570 and the median price for rent is around $1,115 a month.

Demographics and Values

Rochester has a population density of 809 people per square mile. In terms of education, 19.4% have a high-school diploma, 44.7% have a college degree, and 20.0% have a graduate degree. Based on gender, 51.6% are female and 48.4% are male. The median age of Rochester is 36 years old. In Rochester, 7.0% of the population are veterans. Out of the total population of Rochester, 5.0% do not have health insurance, 10.4% live in poverty, 10.7% have some form of disability, and 71.2% participate in the labor force. Racially, the population of Rochester is 0.4% Native American, 5.8% Hispanic, 3.0% mixed race, 7.3% Asian, 80.7% white, 7.4% black, 1.2% other or not specified, and 0.0% Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian.

State Information

An overview of Minnesota

Overall, Minnesota ranks 3rd in quality of life and 10th in healthcare compared to other US states. Based on natural beauty, Minnesota ranks 3rd in the nation. Out of a national average of 100, Minnesota has a cost of living index rating of 102, a grocery index rating of 107, and a housing index rating of 88. There are 140 hospitals and 61 health centers that service a population of 5,654,535. The top three hospitals in the state are considered to be Mayo Clinic Hospital Rochester, Mayo Clinic Health System – Red Wing, and Alomere Health.

Social demographics of the state

In terms of diversity, Minnesota ranks 27th in the nation and is considered LGBTQ friendly. In terms of religious values, 34% of Minnesota’s population regularly attend some form of service and there are in total 5,953 different congregations. The top three Christian denominations in the state are Evangelical Protestant-19%, Mainline Protestant-29%, and Historically Black Protestant-2%. The top three non-Christian denominations in the state are Jewish-<1%, Muslim-<1%, and Buddhist-<1%. In Minnesota there are 170 masonic lodges. During the latest presidential election, 45% voted for the Republican candidate while 46% voted for the Democratic candidate. The median age in the state is 38, and 29% of the population is over the age of 55.

State-wide weather information

The average air quality index rating in Minnesota is 34.5 AQI. The average air quality index rating peaks in the month of May with a rating of around 42.7 AQI. The most precipitation occurs in June with an average of 5.59 inches of precipitation a month. The average monthly precipitation for the state of Minnesota is around 2.37 inches. During the summer, the average temperature in Minnesota is around 67F. Over the summer months the average high temperature peaks at around 86F during the month of July. In the summer, the average low temperature drops to around 42F during the month of June. The average temperature in the winter falls to around 13F. The average high winter temperature is around 33F in the month of February. In the winter months, the average low temperature falls to around -11F during the month of January. The average humidity across the state is 70%. Humidity levels tend to reach their peak in the month of December at around 80%. While residents of Minnesota mostly enjoy pleasant conditions, it’s important to be aware of inclement weather as well, which in Minnesota can include floods and earthquakes (high).

Wildlife to be found in Minnesota

The state of Minnesota has a diverse array of plant and animal life. Local plant life can consist of tamarack, mountain ash, paper, river, and yellow birch, and hemlock. While venturing throughout the state, you might see animals such as the red-winged blackbird, the timber wolves, the American kestrel, or the trumpeter swans. The state animal of Minnesota is the eastern timber wolf.

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