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AVIVA River Bend

30 Silver Lake Pl NW, Rochester, MN

Assisted LivingMemory CareIndependent Living

3.725 reviewsvia A Place for Mom

About the community

About AVIVA River Bend

AVIVA River Bend welcomes older adults to a homelike community spread across scenic grounds in Rochester, Minnesota. Residents and their families can feel at ease knowing the community is located within minutes of the well known Mayo Clinic. Whether seniors are in need of assisted living or memory care services, the community offers quality care and pet-friendly living accommodations for both. All residents receive customizable care provided by round-the-clock professional caregivers. In addition to long-term care, the community offers short-term stays (i.e. respite care). If further care is ever needed, residents can easily attend local medical appointments, thanks to the community’s complimentary transportation services. Along with continuous care, residents can feel secure in their living space, thanks to safety features like walk-in showers, grab bars, and emergency call systems. These features are included in all apartments, ranging from studio to two-bedroom. While living at AVIVA River Bend, residents have access to on-site amenities and activities. The community features an outdoor patio, a fitness center, a beauty salon and barbershop, and multiple walking paths. Additionally, the community has a restaurant-style dining room, where residents can sit and eat chef-prepared meals together three times a day. When residents are not socializing in the dining area, they can participate in various activities, from pet therapy sessions to arts and crafts. Start experiencing quality care in the homelike community of AVIVA River Bend. State licensing information To explore the licensing information and compliance histories of senior living communities in the state of Minnesota, visit the Minnesota Health Care Provider directory . Related articles Assisted Living vs. Memory Care: What’s the Difference? Questions to Ask Assisted Living Facilities When Touring How to Find a Memory Care Facility: A Helpful 11-Step Needs Assessment Memory Care Checklist

Family and resident feedback

3.7 out of 5 from 25 reviews

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★★★★

Positive

Our families experience

They are very welcoming! I wish they had more activities

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4.0 / 5
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Value for Cost
3.0 / 5
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4.0 / 5
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3.0 / 5
Staff
3.0 / 5
Meals & Dining
3.0 / 5
AnonymousSeptember 26, 2025

★★★★

Positive

Review for AVIVA River Bend

All staff that I are friendly and helpful. Place is clean and has a good vibe. Lots of stuff to do during the month. Nice location with views of a river and walking paths that can be used. Also close to Silver Lake with more paths to walk on.

AnonymousAugust 6, 2025

★★★★

Critical

Worst Experience Ever

Within the first 4 days of my mom's move in date, she fell four times with the last fall putting her in the hospital with injuries to include a broken shoulder. These injuries exacerbated her illness and my mom passed within one month of her short stay at Aviva River Bend. The Executive Director lacked compassion and professionalism when my dad and I returned to ask questions. I feel the Director of Nursing at intake should have evaluated my mom’s physical capabilities in addition to asking my mom questions she w

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2.0 / 5
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1.0 / 5
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1.0 / 5
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1.0 / 5
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2.0 / 5
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1.0 / 5
Meals & Dining
3.0 / 5
ChristineJuly 25, 2025

★★★★

Positive

Our families experience

The staff is wonderful! My parents love the food. Biggest item to improve upon is the activities. Greater variety of them & a pool table

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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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3.0 / 5
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4.0 / 5
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3.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
Meals & Dining
5.0 / 5
AnonymousDecember 19, 2024

★★★★

Positive

Our experience

What we like the most about AVIVA River Bend is the positive environment. Yes, we would recommend this community to other families If they had the money to afford it!

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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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4.0 / 5
AnonymousOctober 8, 2024

★★★★★

Critical

It appears to be a nice area, definitely needs improvement.

The meals good from what I see, but I don't know about the activities I do not seem them. Charging for memory care, but giving assisted living care. They promised me that they would do daily hygiene care morning and evening and help with changing clothes for bedtime. This usually never happens. Our loved one sleeps in their clothing from what they wore for the day. It's just sad. I had high hopes for better care for them, but it didn't happen.

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5.0 / 5
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4.0 / 5
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1.0 / 5
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AnonymousAugust 22, 2024

Verified overview

What we know from public sources

Care options
Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Public price status
Not publicly found
Last source check
August 1, 2026

Source-published features

Amenities and services

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Meals & dining

  • Vegetarian
  • Low / No Sodium
  • Professional Chef
  • Restaurant Style Dining
  • Guest Meals
  • Meals Provided
  • Special Dining Programs
  • No Sugar
  • Café or Bistro

Health & wellness

  • Medication Management
  • Memory Care
  • Staffing & Ancillary Services
  • Non-Ambulatory Care
  • Incontinence Care
  • Diabetic Care

Services & convenience

  • Property Convenient to Public Transit
  • Resident Parking Available
  • Complimentary Transportation
  • Uncovered Parking
  • Dogs Allowed
  • Weight Limit (lbs)
  • Cats Allowed
  • Beautician
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry Service / Drycleaning
  • American Sign Language
  • Spanish

Activities & engagement

  • Other Religious Services
  • Catholic Services
  • Holiday Parties
  • Wine Tasting
  • Devotional Activities Offsite
  • Happy Hour
  • Activities Off-site
  • Intergenerational Programs
  • Visiting Chaplain or Priest
  • Activities On-site
  • Reminiscence Programs
  • Day Trips and Outings
  • Cooking Classes
  • Montessori Programs
  • Pet-focused Programs
  • Live Dance or Theater Performances
  • Art Classes
  • Yoga / Chair Yoga
  • Devotional Activities On-Site
  • Wii Bowling
  • Brain fitness / Dakim
  • Live Musical Performances
  • Trivia Games
  • Educational Speakers / Life Long Learning
  • Gardening Club
  • Live Well Programs
  • Stretching Classes
  • BBQs or Picnics
  • Community Service Programs
  • Birthday Parties

Outdoor spaces

  • Central Fireplace
  • Library
  • Outside Patio
  • Computer or Media Center
  • TV Lounge
  • Main Street Shops
  • Outdoor Common Areas
  • Beauty Salon
  • Indoor Common Areas
  • Meeting Room
  • Fitness Center
  • Game Room
  • Piano or Organ
  • Raised Garden Beds
  • Arts and Crafts Center
  • Movie or Theater Room

Apartment & room features

  • Handicap Accessible
  • Air Conditioned
  • Wheelchair Accessible Showers
  • Cable or Satellite TV
  • Ground Floor Units
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet
  • Kitchenette
  • Respite or Short Term Stays Offered

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