Marcella Manor is a residential care home at 228 19 St SW, Rochester, MN 55902, designed for people over 55 who need help with daily activities, and it has a homelike and comfortable atmosphere with private and semi-private rooms; you'll find rooms with air conditioning, accessible bathrooms, and space for personal items like beds, dressers, cozy chairs, and blankets. The building itself is a two-story home with open spaces and easy-to-navigate hallways for those with limited mobility, and there are common areas with large front rooms, semi-private sitting spots, a spacious lounge for visitors, a library for reading, and central fireplaces that add to the sense of home. You'll also notice outdoor areas like two large decks, walking paths, flower gardens, general outdoor spaces, and parking; there's easy access to public transit too.
The community offers assisted living, independent living, nursing care, memory care, and residential care, taking care of a wide range of needs, from mild support to high acuity and hospice care, and staff help with bathing, dressing, grooming, transfers, medication management, and incontinence care, with a skilled nurse on site at all hours for immediate medical needs; there's also a nurse practitioner who can act as primary care provider. Staff undergo regular training, and healthcare personnel handle medication administration, diabetic care, non-ambulatory care, and memory care, with visiting podiatrists every few months for foot health checks, and therapy regimens, such as physical, occupational, or speech, get accommodated when needed.
If you're looking for short-term relief as a caregiver, Marcella Manor offers respite care, and there's also support for hospice needs if the time comes. The meals come prepared daily, with special dietary considerations for allergies and diabetes, plus all-day dining options, and a dedicated kitchen staff looks after both nutrition and taste. Housekeeping and laundry are done weekly, so the living spaces stay tidy, and linen service is provided too. Every room comes with a telephone, cable TV, and a kitchenette.
Community life gets a lot of attention; activities run each day and can include flower arranging, craft events, birthday and holiday parties, live music, movie nights, and art in an arts room. Residents can take the lead in planning activities, and there are both community-sponsored and resident-run events. There's spiritual support with devotional services from a visiting priest and chaplain, and the facility has a warm routine that encourages everyone to socialize or join games in the lounge, on the decks, or in one of the other shared spaces.
Residents who need to get to medical appointments can count on complimentary transportation, or for errands around town, and the staff helps arrange most needs. Marcella Manor stands out for its focus on relationships and care, with its roots going back to the founder's own experience with Alzheimer's in the family, and the atmosphere continues to feel personal and caring. Prices for different room types are available, and community service staff can give more detailed information if you ask. You can learn more by visiting marcellamanorseniorliving.com.
