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Rochester East Health Services in Rochester, MN

Rochester East Health Services is a nursing home community in Rochester, MN.

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Rochester East Health Services in Rochester, MN

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  • Interior

    A cozy dining area featuring a table set with snacks and surrounded by comfortable chairs.

  • Outdoors

    A fun day at Rochester East with friends and a friendly mascot!

  • Decor

    A festive autumn entrance decorated with pumpkins and hay bales under a blue awning.

  • Building

    A view of a building entrance with an awning and parked cars in the lot on a clear day.

  • Bedroom

    A simple hospital room featuring a bed, chair, and basic furnishings.

  • Windows

    A cozy office space with a computer, bookshelf, chairs, and large windows.

  • Healthcare

    The Rochester East Health Services sign next to a parked service bus.

501 8Th Avenue Se, Rochester, MN 55904

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

3.4 from 43 reviews
5 stars
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4 stars
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2 stars
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1 stars
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Overall Review of Rochester East Health Services

common 14 reviews mention this

Staff kindness is a recurring theme

Many residents and families describe staff as kind, helpful, and professional.

Across multiple reviews, people emphasize positive interactions with nurses and caregivers, including feeling comfortable and supported during stays. Several also call out professionalism and teamwork, while others mention specific staff members by name for being attentive and encouraging. Even when residents mention drawbacks, some still note that parts of the team were responsive and caring.

caveat 10 reviews mention this

Care quality is uneven and disputed

Some reviewers say clinical care fell short in ways that affected health outcomes.

A significant set of reviews alleges neglect or unsafe conditions, including reports of rapid decline during short-term rehabilitation, bed sores, and inadequate attention to medical needs. Others describe serious sanitation or cleanliness problems in patient areas. On the other hand, several reviews report strong rehabilitation and skilled nursing experiences, including helpful therapy and organized check-ins, so experiences appear mixed rather than consistent.

caveat 6 reviews mention this

Cleanliness and condition vary by area

Reviews describe both spotless spaces and noticeably run-down or dirty rooms.

Some reviewers say the facility was spotless or clean, including common areas and the overall look of the building. Others counter that the interior felt run down, with examples like filthy conditions, broken or aged items in rooms, and cleanliness concerns in patient areas. One review specifically contrasts a nicer lobby with worse conditions once residents reach rooms.

common 4 reviews mention this

Meals are mixed, with some highlights

Dining gets both praise and complaints in resident and family feedback.

Several reviews mention food positively, including good breakfasts, variety, and meals that look good. Other reviews are more critical, describing low-quality meals or calling out dining-room limitations like sparse seating. The dining conversation overall doesn’t read as uniformly positive, but it does include some clear meal-specific wins.

  • A cozy dining area featuring a table set with snacks and surrounded by comfortable chairs.
common 6 reviews mention this

Activities and entertainment get strong support

Residents and families frequently mention activities, events, and entertainment.

Many reviews describe ongoing activities and entertainment, including Bingo and musical entertainment, plus community events that residents look forward to. Others single out activity staff as upbeat and engaging, and mention outdoor socials and resident-run involvement. While there is at least one account of a negative encounter tied to an activities director during a visit, overall feedback points to activities as a meaningful part of daily life.

How we summarize

Counts show how many written reviews mention each theme; a review can touch several themes, and only frequently mentioned themes are displayed.

Features

Housing

  • 111 resident community capacity 111 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Rochester International (8 miles away) Rochester International (8 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Restaurants

  • Domino's Pizza (0.2 miles)
  • Terza Ristorante (0.5 miles)
  • Taco Jed (0.5 miles)
  • Bleu Duck Kitchen (0.5 miles)
  • Cafe Steam (0.5 miles)
  • Pescara (0.6 miles)
  • Chester's Kitchen and Bar (0.6 miles)

Parks

  • Mayo Park (0.3 miles)
  • Field of Fun (0.8 miles)
  • Silver Lake Park (0.9 miles)
  • Quarry Hill Park (1.2 miles)
  • Graham Hockey Arena (1.2 miles)
  • Quarry Hill Nature Center (1.4 miles)
  • Century Hills Park (2.7 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Bethel Lutheran Church (0.3 miles)
  • Gloria Dei Lutheran Church (1.8 miles)
  • St Luke's Episcopal Church (2.7 miles)
  • People Of Hope (3.3 miles)

Hospitals

  • Mayo 8-Neuro Surgery (0.5 miles)
  • Olmsted Medical Center (0.7 miles)
  • Mayo 19 (0.7 miles)
  • Erickson Hair & Skin Care Center (0.7 miles)
  • Rochester Methodist Hospital (0.8 miles)
  • Domitilla Building - Saint Marys Hospital (1.4 miles)
  • Old Marion Hall - Saint Marys Hospital (1.4 miles)

Physicians

  • Carol Reid, MD (0.5 miles)
  • Brackenridge Building - Mayo Clinic (0.6 miles)
  • Olmsted Medical Center Hospital (0.7 miles)
  • Mid America Orthopaedic Assoc (0.7 miles)
  • Charlton Building - Mayo Clinic (0.8 miles)
  • Psimos Oral Surgery (1.2 miles)
  • Rochester Family Medicine Clinic (1.3 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Weber & Judd-South Broadway (0.6 miles)
  • Eagle Drug Of Rochester (0.6 miles)
  • Weber & Judd Co. (0.7 miles)
  • Cub Pharmacy (0.7 miles)
  • Guidepoint Pharmacy (0.7 miles)
  • Mayo Clinic Baldwin Pharmacy (0.8 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.2 miles)

Cafes

  • Hollandberry Pannekoeken (0.7 miles)
  • Caribou Coffee (1.4 miles)
  • Starbucks (1.5 miles)
  • Caribou Coffee (1.6 miles)
  • Caribou Coffee (1.7 miles)

Transportation

  • U-Haul Moving & Storage (1.7 miles)

Theaters

  • CMX Cinemas Chateau 14 (2.9 miles)

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