Rochester Restorative Care Center
501 EIGHTH AVENUE SOUTHEAST, Rochester, MN 55904
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How Rochester Restorative Care Center Compares
Rochester Restorative Care Center is a 85-bed for-profit nursing facility in Rochester, Minnesota. It holds an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Minnesota average of 3.2 stars. Its strongest area is staffing (4 stars), while health inspections (1 star) is its weakest. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (26.2%) is above the Minnesota average of 17.0% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 85 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 60% occupied.
Among the 7 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Rochester, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 2.7 stars.
By the numbers vs. Minnesota average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 26.2% — worse than the Minnesota average of 17.0% (54% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 4.6% — worse than the Minnesota average of 4.0%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 5.3% — about the same as the Minnesota average of 5.3%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 34.1% — worse than the Minnesota average of 22.9% (49% higher).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Minnesota averages across 338 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Rochester Restorative Care Center
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Rochester Restorative Care Center with other nursing homes in Rochester.
How is Rochester Restorative Care Center addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 1 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is Rochester Restorative Care Center doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 26.2% here versus 17.0% across Minnesota. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is Rochester Restorative Care Center doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 4.6% here versus 4.0% across Minnesota. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is Rochester Restorative Care Center's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 60% occupancy across 85 certified beds. Lower occupancy can mean availability, but families should ask whether renovations, staffing, reputation, or service mix are factors.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Rochester Restorative Care Center?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does Rochester Restorative Care Center lag behind other Rochester options?
Its 1-star overall rating is below the local average of 2.7 stars across 7 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
The Senior Community Around Rochester
Rochester sits in Olmsted County, where adults 65 and older make up about 15.4% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Minnesota as a whole (15.8% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 24,160 (15.4%)
- Median age
- 37.4 years
- Median household income
- $80,403
- Median home value
- $233,100
Demographics for Olmsted County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Rochester.
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