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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.
A little painting, a little creativity, and a whole lot of fun! ❤️ Nothing better than taking some time to paint and enjoy the moment!
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Sometimes it’s the simplest moments that mean the most. ❤️ Holding hands, enjoying the fresh air, and taking a little walk together. It’s the little things that make life special! 🍂
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🫐A little baking, a lot of blueberry goodness! Fresh blueberry muffins are always a good idea! 💙
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Little pumpkins, big excitement! Our miniature pumpkins are growing, and we’re having so much fun watching them along the way! There’s something special about seeing a little fall magic come to life.
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We’re growing our own little football fields, complete with grass and a gold goalpost!
Now we just need some football action! A fun little project to get us in the spirit of football season! 💚
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🤠🎶 A big thank you to The Singing Cowgirl for coming to Cottagewood and sharing her music with us! We always enjoy having wonderful entertainers come spend time with our residents and bring a little extra fun to our day! ❤️
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Gloria, our new friend,  already found a special way to share her talents here at Cottagewood! 💕 She loves braiding hair, and today she gave Tori the sweetest little braid.
It was absolutely adorable and brought lots of smiles! We love seeing our residents share their talents, make connections, and bring a little joy to each other’s day. 🥰 #makingfriends
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🍂🍁 The leaves are changing at Cottage Senior Communities! We’re enjoying the beautiful colors of fall around our campus. ❤️
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🍂🚌 Enjoying a beautiful fall bus ride and taking in all the colors of the season! 🍁 We love getting out and enjoying the crisp fall air.
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 Our fish tank is sparkling! Thank you to all the helpers who pitched in and to our residents who supervised and made sure the job was done right!
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Please join us in wishing a very happy birthday to our staff members celebrating this month. We appreciate all that you do and hope your birthday brings you happiness and a year ahead filled with success and memorable moments.🥳🎂🎉🎊
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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.
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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.
