Life Care Center of Rochester

    827 W 13th St, Rochester, IN 46975
    • Assisted Living
    • Memory Care
    • Skilled Nursing

    Compassionate staff and engaging activities

    I'm very pleased with this community - the staff are warm, attentive and treat residents like family. Lana (social worker), Crystal at the front desk and the therapy team consistently go above and beyond; meals (cheesecake!), clean rooms, prompt communication and engaging activities make visits enjoyable. My loved one gets compassionate, professional care and I would comfortably recommend this place for short- or long-term needs.

    Loved one of resident
    Jul 2026

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Medication management

    Healthcare staffing

    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Air-conditioning
    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Kitchenettes
    • Private bathrooms
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Transportation

    • Community operated transportation
    • Transportation arrangement

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Computer center
    • Dining room
    • Fitness room
    • Gaming room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space
    • Small library
    • Wellness center

    Community services

    • Concierge services
    • Fitness programs
    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Planned day trips
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    Reviews

    4.55·(86)

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      4.4
    • Staff

      4.6
    • Meals

      4.0
    • Amenities

      3.8
    • Value

      2.0

    Pros

    • Compassionate, attentive nursing and CNA care
    • Strong rehabilitation services (physical, occupational, speech therapy)
    • Engaged activities program and social events
    • Family-centered communication and social work support
    • Supportive admissions and front-desk staff
    • Personalized resident attention and welcoming atmosphere
    • Clean common areas and infection-control practices
    • Willingness of staff to provide above-and-beyond accommodations
    • Private rooms and recently updated therapy wing

    Cons

    • Inconsistent food quality and meal satisfaction
    • Variable staff continuity and turnover during transitions
    • Occasional delays in medication administration and external-medication coordination
    • Variable staff conduct and resident-facing communication
    • Maintenance and odor concerns in some areas
    • Inconsistent housekeeping and pest-control issues
    • Weaknesses in transfer and fall-prevention practices
    • Noise and roommate-environment disruptions

    Summary of reviews

    Overall impression: Reviews present a predominantly positive picture of routine care, rehabilitation, and social programming at this facility, balanced by intermittent operational and environmental concerns. Many families and short-stay residents described respectful, attentive nursing and aide support and credited the therapy team with meaningful rehabilitation outcomes. At the same time, reviewers raised concerns about several facility-level areas that can affect quality of life and safety.

    Care quality and clinical operations: Clinical care is frequently described as compassionate and resident-focused. Nursing staff, CNAs, and therapists receive repeated praise for attentiveness, individualized care, successful rehab outcomes, and dignity in interactions. Several families highlighted strong end-of-life support and follow-up communications. However, there are recurring operational issues: reviewers flagged delays in medication administration and difficulties coordinating medications supplied through external systems (for example, VA access), and there are patterns indicating gaps in transfer and fall-prevention practices. A few serious individual safety concerns were alleged; these accounts suggest the facility should prioritize review of incident-response and fall-prevention protocols.

    Staff and management: Staff members at multiple levels — admissions, front desk, social work, activities, and clinical — are singled out by name for helpfulness and responsiveness. Management and specific team members were described as accessible and family-oriented, and admissions staff were noted for facilitating smooth transitions. That said, reviewers also described variability in staff continuity and professional demeanor: turnover during initial transitions and inconsistent conduct among some aides and nurses were noted as contributors to uneven experiences.

    Dining and nutrition: Dining impressions are mixed. Several reviewers praised homemade meals, generous portions, special events (desserts, holiday foods), and capable kitchen staff who prepared palatable pureed diets for residents with dental or swallowing needs. Conversely, other accounts described subpar meals and inconsistent food satisfaction. There are also mentions of gaps in accommodating residents with denture or oral-dining needs, indicating the meal-accommodation process may be inconsistent.

    Activities and social environment: The activities program is consistently identified as a strength. Reviewers referenced regular programming (bingo, crafts, holiday events, spiritual services), family-involving events, and staff who create individualized social time for residents. These offerings appear to contribute positively to resident morale and family satisfaction.

    Facilities and housekeeping: Common areas, a grand lobby, and a newly opened therapy wing receive positive comments; many reviewers found the facility clean with strong infection-control practices. However, maintenance issues and localized odor concerns were raised for some areas, along with isolated pest-control and housekeeping inconsistencies. Noise sources (elevators/lifts and roommate noise) were also cited as factors that can disrupt resident comfort and sleep.

    Notable patterns and recommendations: The dominant narrative is one of strong, compassionate care and effective rehabilitation for many residents, supported by an engaged activities program and responsive admissions/social-work staff. Counterbalancing this are operational inconsistencies — food quality, housekeeping, medication administration, and safety-transfer practices — that appear to vary by unit, shift, or time. Prospective residents and families should weigh the facility's clear strengths in therapy, social engagement, and individualized attention against these operational variability areas. For families considering placement, recommended questions for management include: staffing continuity and turnover rates, medication-administration procedures and external-medication coordination, fall-prevention and transfer protocols, and housekeeping/pest-control schedules for the specific unit of interest.

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    Medicare Ratings

    3·/ 5
    • Overall

    • Health Inspection

    • Staffing

    • Quality Measures

    Ratings from the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (Care Compare). View on Medicare.gov

    Location

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    Life Care Center of Rochester is located at 827 W 13th St, Rochester, IN, 46975.

    About Life Care Center of Rochester

    Life Care Center of Rochester sits at 827 W. 13th St. in Rochester, Indiana, and you'll find it's one of those places where skilled nursing and rehabilitation come together under one roof, giving folks everything from long-term care to short-term rehab, so whether someone needs help after surgery, wound care, or a place to stay safe while healing, they handle all that with a team of nurses and therapists who know their work. The building has a homelike feel, and people get personalized care plans, so everyone has support that fits their health needs, and if someone needs physical therapy, occupational therapy, or speech therapy, they can find it here, even specialized care like wound management, medication monitoring, suction and oxygen therapies, and folks who need memory care have a secured Alzheimer's and dementia unit for extra safety. Families can use the respite care to get a break, and there are social and recreational activities to help residents stay active, while meals and nutrition support are planned by staff to match each person's needs. The rehabilitation services work for both inpatients and outpatients, and the center handles hospice and home health care for those who don't need to stay full time. They offer housing options and some retirement living services, with staff ready for admissions at any hour, and they even have a speech language pathology unit for those needing communication support. The people there talk about their care philosophy, sharing stories and photos about their work in the community, and you can see their updates on Facebook, plus there's a way to share feedback online or set up a tour. Life Care Center of Rochester is a part of Life Care Centers of America, and they focus on doing their best to make sure people feel comfortable, supported, and treated with respect, always aiming for high-quality care every day.

    People often ask...

    Life Care Center of Rochester offers assisted living, memory care, continuing care retirement community, and skilled nursing.

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    Yes, Life Care Center of Rochester allows residents to age in place and adjust their level of care as needed.

    The full address for this community is 827 W 13th St, Rochester, IN 46975.

    No, Life Care Center of Rochester does not offer respite care. Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.

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