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The Waters on Mayowood

827 Mayowwod Rd SW, Rochester, MN

Assisted LivingMemory CareIndependent Living

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About the community

About The Waters on Mayowood

The Waters on Mayowood is a premier, aging-in-place community on enchanting farmland along the former farming estate of Dr. Charles and Edith Mayo. We provide a resident-centered lifestyle with assisted living services in a great locale that is pure Rochester, in all its natural sights and serenity. Walk along the Zumbro River paths along our community, and watch llamas in their brilliant green fields and groves, or…

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5 published reviews available

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★★★★★

Critical

Very poor sanitary care

My mom lived in the Ponds area of the Waters at Mayowood of Rochester. She did like her neighbors and enjoyed the activities. However, their sanitary care was very poor. Over the course of a month, they continuously used Depends and a thick pad at the same time. Early in the month, the nurse agreed this was unsanitary and responded to email that all of staff would be receiving training and then would need to sign off on sanitary care. Yet, they continued to use both after several requests to remove the pads from he…

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Cleanliness
1.0 / 5
Friendliness
4.0 / 5
Value for Cost
1.0 / 5
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1.0 / 5
Activities
5.0 / 5
Staff
2.0 / 5
Meals & Dining
1.0 / 5
Jan CAugust 20, 2023Published source

★★★★★

Critical

Don’t bother

Don’t bother even thinking about moving here. The management only care about making a buck. The building was built cheaply. If something breaks down, maintenance won’t be contacted until the next business day (at the earliest). Any repairs that need to be completed will only be done by their staff from the twin cities, no matter how urgent the repair is. Every other senior living complex we’ve asked would have a local repair company come out within four hours. The maintenance staff at The Waters is rude and will bl…

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Cleanliness
0.5 / 5
Friendliness
0.5 / 5
Value for Cost
0.5 / 5
Care Services
0.5 / 5
Activities
0.5 / 5
AnonymousOctober 19, 2019Published source

★★★★★

Critical

I toured The Waters on Mayowood and thought it was beautiful. It really seemed like a nice place, but it was also the most expensive of the communities I looked at. I opted for a community that was a little more practical for me.

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Cleanliness
3.5 / 5
Friendliness
3.5 / 5
Value for Cost
3.5 / 5
AnonymousNovember 15, 2017Published source

★★★★★

Positive

Dad is happy hee

I'm so glad we chose this community for dad. He is settling right in. The ratio of staff to the residents are phenomenally GOOD!! The caregivers are so calm and friendly with my dad they take extra time to get him engaged in the activities. Like model car racing and actually flower arranging he enjoyed that. The food is great and plentiful so he not looking for more throughout the day. Its kept clean inside and well maintained on the grounds. I would recommend this community.

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Cleanliness
5.0 / 5
Friendliness
5.0 / 5
Value for Cost
5.0 / 5
Care Services
5.0 / 5
Activities
5.0 / 5
AnonymousOctober 30, 2017Published source

★★★★★

Positive

This community looked nice when I visited. They seemed to offer a lot of activities. The staff in the memory care seemed nice. This community does offer transfer assistance. This community was just a little more expensive than what we were looking for.

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Cleanliness
5.0 / 5
Friendliness
5.0 / 5
Value for Cost
3.0 / 5
WMMSeptember 14, 2017Published source

Verified overview

What we know from public sources

Care options
Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Public price status
Not publicly found
Last source check
September 30, 2026

Source-published features

Amenities and services

Grouped so you can scan what affects day-to-day life before opening an operator page.

Meals & dining

  • Professional Chef
  • Restaurant Style Dining
  • Guest Meals
  • Meals Provided
  • Anytime Dining
  • Low / No Sodium
  • Room Service
  • Gluten-free
  • Private Dining Room
  • Bar or Pub
  • Café or Bistro

Health & wellness

  • Diabetic Care
  • Staffing & Ancillary Services
  • Non-Ambulatory Care
  • Incontinence Care

Services & convenience

  • Resident Parking Available
  • Complimentary Transportation
  • Uncovered Parking
  • Pet Care Available
  • Dogs Allowed
  • Cats Allowed
  • Housekeeping
  • Grocery Shopping and Errands
  • Laundry Service / Drycleaning

Activities & engagement

  • Cooking Classes
  • Day Trips and Outings
  • Pet-focused Programs
  • Live Dance or Theater Performances
  • Art Classes
  • Yoga / Chair Yoga
  • Holiday Parties
  • Wine Tasting
  • Devotional Activities Offsite
  • Happy Hour
  • Activities Off-site
  • Activities On-site
  • Live Well Programs
  • BBQs or Picnics
  • Stretching Classes
  • Forever Fit
  • Community Service Programs
  • Live Musical Performances
  • Trivia Games
  • Educational Speakers / Life Long Learning
  • Gardening Club

Outdoor spaces

  • Barber Shop
  • Library
  • Outside Patio
  • Beauty Salon
  • Indoor Common Areas
  • Meeting Room
  • TV Lounge
  • Outdoor Common Areas
  • Fitness Center
  • Woodworking Shop
  • Game Room
  • Piano or Organ
  • Jacuzzi
  • Arts and Crafts Center
  • Raised Garden Beds

Apartment & room features

  • Air Conditioned
  • Cable or Satellite TV
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet
  • Wheelchair Accessible Showers
  • Full kitchen
  • Handicap Accessible

Official oversight

Inspection and quality records

Inspection coverage has not yet been completed for this community. “Not covered” is not the same as “no violations found.”

Coverage last checked September 30, 2026.

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