Sunrise Cottages sits on 18 acres of countryside at 4220 55th St NW in Rochester, Minnesota, and offers a warm, home-like place for seniors who want help with daily life, whether for independent living, assisted living, or memory care. There are staff available around the clock for help and safety, and each resident has a care plan made just for them, matched to their needs, whether that's personal care, medication support, or help with more complex things like diabetes care, catheter, or colostomy care. The cottages are cozy and set up in a way that makes people feel at home, with both indoor and outdoor common spaces where folks can spend time together, read in the library, enjoy the gardens, or join in arts and crafts, bingo, yoga, or spiritual activities.
People living at Sunrise Cottages get three meals every day, plus snacks, in a dining room or as a private meal if needed, and menus can be changed for special diets. Housekeeping, laundry, and maintenance are part of life there, and apartments come in different sizes, including studios, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom options, often with kitchenettes and cable. There's transportation for medical appointments or trips out, and services like money management help, concierge, and in-room emergency call systems keep things safe and simple.
The staff knows how to care for those living with dementia or Alzheimer's, and there are specialized programs and secure cottages just for residents needing memory care, with music and validation therapy, reminders, and plenty of activities to keep people comforted, active, and connected to others. There's a beauty salon and barbershop, medical services including nurses, dental, podiatry, vision, plus physical, speech, and occupational therapies, and respite or short-term stays if needed. Seniors can feel comfortable bringing their pets, and the community is designed to be easy for wheelchairs, with safety features like sprinkler systems, smoke detectors, and secure courtyards. Smoking is permitted outside, but rooms and public areas indoors are smoke-free. Sunrise Cottages aims to support people at every stage, with planned activities, fitness programs, religious gatherings, TV and movie nights, baking clubs, presentations, and special events, all in a setting where folks can spend time as they please and enjoy the company of others in a friendly, respectful way.
