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10 Best Nursing Homes in Rockford, MN

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Rockford nursing home, our senior living advisors can help. The term “nursing home” is often used interchangeably with assisted living or other senior housing options; but a nursing home is a skilled nursing facility for individuals with serious, debilitating short- or long-term health issues. So even the best nursing homes in Rockford, MN may not be right for seniors who don’t require round-the-clock care.

We can help you determine if a skilled nursing facility in Rockford or another care type is right for you. Browse 15 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Rockford.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Hawthorne, Steven'S Square - Loring Heights and Lowry Hill East.
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Nursing Homes Facilities near Rockford, MN

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Photo of Havenwood of Buffalo
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Knowledgeable and helpful staff and a plethora of hosted activities inside the building and out. Whole place feels alive no matter where you are. Nice, bright dining room with an everyday menu and rotating...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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[name removed] was amazing. The staff was always kind and helpful. The facilities are beautiful. At the end the nursing staff had changed to a temp staff so that had some challenges but overall it was a...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Carefree living at Okalee gives you time for the people you love and things you love to do, as the daily details can be done for you. A welcoming environment, exceptional hospitality and a full array of services create a joy-filled life at Okalee, a community that refreshes, revives and helps you...
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Staff there is very involved with the residences, they care a lot for the residents. They offer exercising every morning for the residents. They do family things for all the families also. They have lots to...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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I moved my mom to The Wealshire in Medina after having been in three other assisted living, memory care and rehabs. I was trying to not move her too far from me, but after moving her around due to care...
Provides: Memory Care
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
The definition of Wealshire sums up our philosophy of care as no other words can. We strive to provide the best care possible in order to give the person with dementia a sense of well being by living with pride and dignity.Our goal is to provide a socialized approach to care where residents are...
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The staff are caring and very supportive of my family member. During COVID they started OVER charging for extra items. they charged us $25 dollars just to get my family member a cup of water. Also if they...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
What is assisted living at Lake Ridge? A carefree, active senior lifestyle enhanced with the personal care and health care you need to maintain your independence. You’ll enjoy a private apartment ready for you to furnish as you wish and decorate to make it home. Housekeeping and laundry are done...
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This facility is very spacious and beautiful. It is a bit pricey, but so are a lot of retirement communities in the area. The staff is wonderful and they treat the residents well. The other residents here...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
About The Legacy of St. Michael Senior Living CommunitySt. Michael is a growing community of over 16,000 people with diverse business opportunities and we are the only Senior Community that offers Housing with Services for our seniors. We are only 25 minutes to downtown Minneapolis and 35 miles...
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I think they are doing a good job. Any issues we are having are more with my loved one than the facility itself. Cottagewood is a great place. The staff is friendly. Another really good thing is they have...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Cottagewood Senior Community is an assisted living community located in the quiet town of Buffalo, MN. We have grounds that are professionally kept, and a huge fountain that greets everyone as they enter our facility. Buffalo is a small town with the kind of charm that visiting relatives will...
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Everyone is friendly and nice and helpful. It is a great group of people but my mother in law fell and I didn't get a call right away which could have been better. I know they're busy but they could have...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
The Legacy of Delano offers an assisted living community to seniors in the Delano, Wright County, Minnesota. This community looks out for those dealing with Alzheimer's and dementia, and it offers seniors a comfortable home in a quiet community. Those living in Delano or visiting our residents...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Photo of The Glenn Buffalo Cottages Memory Care
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Provides: Memory Care
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Cottagewood Senior Communities Memory Care is an assisted living community that is located in the quiet town of Buffalo, Wright County, Minnesota. Our community is surrounded by lush green gardens and beautiful flower beds. Buffalo is a wonderful place to live and our community is within walking...

Cost of nursing homes in Rockford, MN

The average cost of senior living in Rockford is $3,824 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Independence, MN with an average of $3,777 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Rockford, MN, vs. nearby cities

Rockford, MN
$3,824/mo
$3,916/mo

Nursing homes costs in Rockford, MN, vs. state and national averages

Rockford, MN
$3,824/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

Nursing homes costs in Rockford, MN, vs. other senior living options

$3,847/mo
Nursing Homes
$3,824/mo

Nursing homes costs in Rockford, MN, by floor plan type

Studio
$4,589/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,365/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,490/mo

Senior living costs in Rockford vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 4 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Rockford, MN
Column state: Minnesota
Column national: U.S.
Community typeRockford, MNMinnesotaU.S.
Nursing Homes$3,824/mo$4,022/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$4,330/mo$4,249/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$3,847/mo$4,022/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$3,116/mo$3,081/mo$4,016/mo
Nursing Homes
Rockford, MN:$3,824/mo
Minnesota:$4,022/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Rockford, MN:$4,330/mo
Minnesota:$4,249/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Rockford, MN:$3,847/mo
Minnesota:$4,022/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Rockford, MN:$3,116/mo
Minnesota:$3,081/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Rockford, MN, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Rockford and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

Rockford, MNMN stateNational

Nursing homes cost trends in Rockford, MN

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Rockford have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Rockford, MN$6,551/mo$8,378/mo-21.8%
Minnesota$5,182/mo$4,947/mo+4.8%
National$4,856/mo$4,826/mo+0.6%
Rockford, MN
2024 average cost:$6,551/mo
2023 average cost:$8,378/mo
Percent change:-21.8%
Minnesota
2024 average cost:$5,182/mo
2023 average cost:$4,947/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
National
2024 average cost:$4,856/mo
2023 average cost:$4,826/mo
Percent change:+0.6%
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Rockford

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Rockford

Parkshore Senior Campus in Saint Louis Park, MN

4.9
Being out of state we do not get to visit that much, however when we do speak with our loved one she does seem to enjoy the meals and dining service. We do think the overall value for the money is good and based on our experience so far we would recommend the Parkshore Senior Campus to other ...
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Urbana Place Senior Living in Brooklyn Park, MN

4.1
Staff is really hands on and gets to know the residents on a personal level, and always address concerns quickly when brought to their attention. The food has a lack of flavor, it is often over cooked or cold.

Trouvaille Memory Care Suites in Excelsior, MN

5.0
We've been very pleased with how things have gone with BeeHive Homes! It's a very nice community, and they've been very easy to work with through the whole process. They were very accommodating to our situation when we moved our loved one in, and we've been happy with the service and ...
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Rockford nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Rockford nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Rockford, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Rockford nursing homes

Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Rockford that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Rockford, MNNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
63.6%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
18.2%
10.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
90.9%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
90.9%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
72.7%
10.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
27.3%
1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
90.9%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
36.4%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
45.5%
19.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Rockford nursing homes

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Rockford Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Rockford, MNNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
81.8%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
27.3%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
63.6%
6.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
27.3%
1.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Rockford nursing homes

Nursing homes communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Rockford partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Rockford, MNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
9.1%
0.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
36.4%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
27.3%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
27.3%
4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
18.2%
0.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Rockford nursing homes

Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Rockford communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Rockford, MNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
27.3%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
36.4%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
27.3%
0.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Rockford nursing homes

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Rockford offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Rockford, MNNational
Activity director
Activity director
45.5%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
18.2%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
63.6%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
63.6%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
63.6%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
54.5%
0.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
9.1%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
27.3%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
27.3%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
54.5%
0.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
18.2%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
45.5%
0.5%
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Havenwood of Buffalo, Okalee of Medina and Volante of Hanover are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Rockford, Minnesota. See full list of communities.
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