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Nestled on 17 acres in Northwest Rochester, Cottagewood Senior Communities is dedicated to individuals with memory loss. When you step foot into our cottages you will realize that the Community has so much more to offer than a beautiful campus. You will immediately feel the warmth and friendliness from the staff and the cottage pet, as well as the sense of camaraderie among residents. Our secure cottages and courtyards are beautifully furnished and have all the comforts of home. Our expertly trained staff utilizes validation therapy, music therapy along with cues and reminders throughout the day to ensure our residents are successful. Our dedicated team is committed to the safety and well-being of our residents while maintaining their dignity and respect. From fun community events to a variety of wellness activities, Cottagewood is making a positive difference in the lives of our residents and their families! For over 24 years Cottagewood has truly been the leader for Memory Care in Southeastern Minnesota.
Our goal at Cottagewood Senior Communities is to set our residents up for success. To accomplish this, our caring and professional staff create a customized plan of care for each individual resident.
We understand that the physical environment is one big contributor to overall well-being, so we have created varying living options within the community to better care for residents at every stage of memory loss.
Explore something exciting every day at Cottagewood Senior Communities. We strive to create programs and events intended to engage our residents. With numerous life-enriching activities, residents have the opportunity for intellectual, physical and spiritual growth.
All settled into the cottage. He has officially claimed every cozy corner.
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Hangman fun in full swing! Lots of laughs, teamwork, and great guesses today. Who knew letters could be this exciting? 😄
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A little music, a little harmony, and a whole lot of joy — our residents loved singing “He's Got the Whole World in His Hands” together today. What song always lifts your mood?
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Onyx and Poppy are getting so big and absolutely love life here at Cottagewood. They’ve settled in perfectly and bring so much joy to everyone around them.
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Nothing beats a quiet afternoon with the comics section and a few good chuckles. What are your favorite newspaper comics and why?
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A peaceful afternoon of coloring, conversation, and quiet creativity. Sometimes the simplest moments bring the greatest sense of calm.
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New year, lots of smiles, shared laughter, and a couple of playful filters for extra fun. How did you celebrate the start of the year?
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Kicking off the new year with a touch of holiday magic; even if we’re a little late. Our residents had the best time decorating gingerbread houses and celebrating together.
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Thank you to Autumn Ridge Church for sharing the gift of Christmas caroling with our seniors. Your voices, joy, and kindness truly warmed hearts and brought so many smiles. What a wonderful blessing we loved every moment! 🎶✨🎄
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Holiday cheer, laughter, and the best team…Christmas staff party fun! 🎄
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Jay, the President of the Wedum Foundation, visited today to present the Monetary Service Awards in recognition of staff members' years of dedicated service. These awards are given in five-year increments.
Congratulations to the following team members for reaching these significant milestones in their service!
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❄️ Holiday Open House Cancelled
Due to the blizzard warning in Rochester, tonight’s Holiday Open House at Cottagewood is cancelled. Please stay safe and warm!
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Have specific questions or concerns? Every situation is unique and we’re happy to provide all the information you need to make a wise decision.
Want to learn more about what Cottagewood has to offer? Download our free informational packet for more details about our senior living opportunities.
Our cottages provide a warm, “home-like” living space designed to encourage engagement between residents that include the following:
We provide three homemade meals a day from fresh ingredients. Each day our residents also receive light snacks. Here are a few examples:
Nestled on 17 beautiful acres in northwest Rochester, Cottagewood Rochester is conveniently located off of Highway 52, close to shopping, clinics and dining.
We understand that the physical environment is one big contributor to overall well-being, so we have created varying levels of care within the community to better care for residents at every stage of memory loss.
Cottagewood offers private suite cottages for those who prefer less stimulation and a quieter atmosphere. These cozy cottages consist of 16-20 private rooms and shared common areas with a secure courtyard. This provides our residents a lot of space to roam and relax both inside and outside.
Residents will be encouraged to participate in meaningful activities throughout the day. Here at Cottagewood, we believe passive participation is just as beneficial as active participation. The cottages are staffed 24/7 by health care professionals who receive specialized dementia training in our unique programming and therapies.
Cottagewood offers companion living cottages for those residents who are wanting an active social life. These cozy cottages consist of 24-32 residents so there is always someone to visit and spend time with.
Residents will be offered and encouraged to participate in meaningful activities throughout the day. Here at Cottagewood, we believe passive participation is just as beneficial as active participation. These cottages are staffed 24/7 by health care professionals who receive specialized dementia training in our unique programming and therapies.
The Haven at Cottagewood is an enhanced memory care setting designed to meet the needs of individuals with behavioral challenges associated with dementia. This unique cottage is highly specialized with a structured, calming environment along with personalized dementia programming and therapies.
The Haven consists of 18 private bedrooms with ½ baths. The cottage is staffed 24/7 by health care professionals, low resident to staff ratios, secured entrances/courtyard access and environmental design.
