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Charter House

211 Northwest Second Street, Rochester, Minnesota 55901

Overview

Charter House has a Medicare overall rating of 4 out of 5, above the Minnesota average of 3.2. It is the highest-rated of the 7 nursing homes in Rochester. It scores 4 of 5 on health inspections, quality of care and staffing alike.

Residents receive about 11.6 hours of nursing care per day, more than at 100% of nursing homes in Minnesota (the state average is 4.3 hours). Of that, 4.4 hours come from registered nurses.

Its most recent standard inspection, on December 31, 2025, found 1 health deficiency, fewer than the Minnesota average of 7.0. It came from complaint investigations. Medicare records 1 fine totaling $8,824 in the past three years.

Charter House is a nonprofit facility with 32 certified beds, caring for about 10 residents on an average day. It accepts Medicare and has participated since 1985. It is part of a continuing care retirement community.

Medicare ratings

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Health inspections
Quality of care
Staffing

Source: Medicare Care Compare, data as of October 1, 2026.

How it compares nearby

Ranked by Medicare overall rating, then quality, inspection and staffing ratings.

In Rochester1st of 7 facilities

Top 15%

Within 100 miles87th of 272 facilities

Top 32%

In Minnesota94th of 335 facilities

Top 29%

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Inspections and penalties

Most recent standard inspection
December 31, 2025
Health deficiencies cited
1
Complaint-related deficiencies
1
Fines in the last 3 years
1 totaling $8,824
Payment denials
0
Total penalties
1

Staffing

Average hours of care each resident receives per day.

  • All nursing staff11.65 hrs
  • Registered nurses (RN)4.39 hrs
  • Licensed practical nurses (LPN)2.20 hrs
  • Nurse aides5.06 hrs
  • Physical therapists0.44 hrs

Facility details

Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Certified beds
32
Average residents per day
10
Participates in
Medicare
Medicare/Medicaid since
July 1, 1985
Inside a hospital
No
Continuing care retirement community
Yes
Changed ownership in last 12 months
No
Resident or family council
Both
Sprinklers in all required areas
Yes