Rochester Restorative Care Center
On Medicare Special Focus status, a serious quality warning. Visit in person and ask tough questions before deciding.
based on 43 Google reviews

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Quality Concerns Identified
Medicare inspection and quality data reveal areas that families should carefully evaluate before choosing this facility.
- Low overall rating (2/5 stars)
- Above-median deficiencies (24 vs median 6.5)
Below average in MN · Meets national RN staffing standard · Above recommended total nurse staffing · Below chain average · $111,761 in fines
What this means for your family
While the facility offers strong rehabilitation and activity programs, the recent reports of neglect and hygiene issues are significant red flags. If you are considering this facility, we strongly recommend conducting an unannounced visit to observe the cleanliness of resident rooms and the responsiveness of staff during off-peak hours.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
43 reviews on Google“Rochester Restorative Care Center receives highly polarized feedback, with some families praising the therapy team and activity staff, while others report severe concerns regarding neglect and hygiene. While some visitors appreciate the friendly atmosphere and cleanliness, multiple recent reviews describe a facility struggling with understaffing, poor resident care, and maintenance issues.”
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- Strong rehabilitation therapy team
- Engaging activity and entertainment programs
- Professional and friendly individual staff members
Concerns
- Neglect and poor quality of care (mentioned by 5 reviewers)
- Understaffing and lack of responsiveness (mentioned by 4 reviewers)
- Facility cleanliness and hygiene issues (mentioned by 4 reviewers)
- Poor food quality (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
Rating Trends
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Distribution · 41 analyzed
How They Respond to Reviews
This facility actively engages with reviewer feedback.
Questions for Your Tour
- 1I noticed the team is very active in responding to feedback from families; how do you currently use resident and family input to improve the facility's cleanliness and dining experience?
- 2With such a high rating for your staffing levels, how do you ensure that this high level of care is maintained during busy shifts or overnight hours?
- 3Could you tell me more about the rehabilitation therapy programs and how they help residents regain their independence?
- 4What kind of daily activities or entertainment programs do you have planned to keep the residents engaged and social?
- 5How does the nursing team handle medical emergencies or sudden changes in a resident's health after hours?
- 6What specific steps are being taken to address recent feedback regarding food quality and the dining atmosphere?
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Key Review Excerpts
“Within five days of being at this facility, her overall health declined by approximately 60%. Within four days, she developed bed sores, indicating inadequate repositioning, skin checks, and basic preventative care.”
“I would strongly recommend the therapy services to anyone that is in need of short term rehabilitation. Also, the activities, especially Bingo and the musical entertainment is such an added bonus.”
“The lobby looks nice but once you get to patients rooms it shows how much of a dump this place is. Cords are stapled to the walll, old broken bed in my room, broken tv in my room, shared bathroom, bed had to be 50 years or older and just plain dumpy.”
Staffing
Staffing Hours
per resident/day · Medicare 2026This facility meets the national staffing benchmarks. Higher staffing is linked to fewer falls and better day-to-day care.
Quality Measures
Quality Measures
Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures
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Residents on antipsychotic medication
Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication
Residents needing more daily help over time
Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse
Residents with depression symptoms
Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.
Residents with a long-term catheter
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics
US average from Medicare published data
Inspection History
Medicare Inspection History
3-year lookback · Medicare 2026
Families have repeatedly filed complaints against this facility triggering 24 deficiencies across multiple surveys, with recurring issues in resident care planning, safety protocols, and quality oversight. Primary problems include inadequate care plans, accident prevention failures, and medication management issues. While the facility corrects individual deficiencies, the pattern persists across surveys from 2023 to 2025, suggesting systemic challenges in maintaining consistent care standards.
Apr 13, 2026Complaint1
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Mar 12, 2026Routine33
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Egress Deficiencies
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Smoke Deficiencies
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Smoke Deficiencies
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate colostomy, urostomy, or ileostomy care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Environmental Deficiencies
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Smoke Deficiencies
Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.
Sep 10, 2025Complaint2
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Jul 29, 2025Complaint11
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Administration Deficiencies
Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.
Administration Deficiencies
Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
Administration Deficiencies
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Administration Deficiencies
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Let each resident or the resident's legal representative access or purchase copies of all the resident's records.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Jan 29, 2025Routine27
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Egress Deficiencies
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Smoke Deficiencies
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Smoke Deficiencies
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Services Deficiencies
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Services Deficiencies
Install properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Smoke Deficiencies
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Environmental Deficiencies
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Smoke Deficiencies
Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.
Smoke Deficiencies
Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Jan 29, 2025Complaint2
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Federal Penalties
Fine
Nov 8, 2023
$73,544
Payment Denial
Nov 8, 2023
33-day denial
Fine
Jul 18, 2023
$38,217
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Rochester Restorative Care Center
for profit
Chain Affiliation
North Shore Healthcare
59 facilities nationwide
Chain avg rating: 2.8/5 · Rank 47 of 58
Ownership & Management
Owners
Nshc Wisconsin LLC
Owner · Organization
Key personnel
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References & Resources
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