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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.
Welcoming fall the best way we know how — brushes in hand and good company all around. A little paint, a lot of laughs!
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Harvest Trail Mix Fun!
Our residents had a sweet time making their own Harvest Trail Mix!
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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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Men’s Group Fun!
What a Great group of men! lots of great conversation, and plenty of smiles.
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Men’s Group Fun! 🎶
Another great Men’s Group today! The music was a fantastic addition!
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Balloon Swat Fun! 🎈
We had a blast today with a little Balloon Swat! Lots of smiles, laughter, and friendly competition as everyone tried to keep those balloons moving! What a fun way to get moving!
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Smokey is clearly having a very important conversation with us today. 😂🐾 That little tongue sticking out just makes this picture! ❤️
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Karaoke Fun! 🎶🎤
Our residents had a fantastic time singing along to some of their favorite songs! From old-time favorites to songs that got everyone joining in, there were plenty of smiles, laughs, and maybe even a few future stars in the making!
Nothing beats good music, good company, and a whole lot of fun!
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A Very Unique Visitor! 🐍
Our seniors had a special visitor…a ball python! Some of our residents were fascinated and loved getting a closer look, while others decided they were perfectly happy admiring him from a safe distance! 😂
A big thank you to Kam, for bringing his slithery friend in for a visit and giving our residents a fun and unique experience. We love creating opportunities for new experiences, conversations, and a few good laughs! 💚
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Nails & Sand Art Fun!
We had a fun-filled day getting creative with nail art and colorful sand art!
Everyone enjoyed showing off their creativity, trying new designs, and making something special.
So much fun, creativity, and plenty of smiles! 😊
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We had a very special visit today! Tiffany stopped by with her beautiful new baby, Enzyo! 🥰
Congratulations, Tiffany, on your precious little one! We loved having you both visit! 💕
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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.
