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At Benedictine Madonna Towers, Meadows and Byron we care deeply for those entrusted to our care and their families. The health and safety of our residents and employees is our top priority. Following are just some of the protocols and safeguards we have in place:  Utilizing Benedictine internal experts which include a certified infection …

With talk of a vaccine coming soon, we wanted to address some of the frequently asked questions. COVID-19 Vaccine Frequently Asked Questions   Why should I get vaccinated? Getting vaccinated against COVID-19 is one of the best ways to protect yourself and everyone around you, particularly those who are at increased risk for severe illness. …

Family Update page – January 13, 2021   Important message from Cherie Stellick, Interim Executive Director At Benedictine Living Community-Rochester, our priority is the health, wellness and safety of our residents and employees. We are in very close communications with our state and local health officials to ensure we are taking all appropriate steps to …

Earlier in August, the Minnesota Department of Health issued guidance on how senior living communities like Madonna Living Community can safely re-open to visitors while continuing to protect residents and staff from exposure to COVID-19. One of the key requirements is the campus must have been free from COVID-19 infections for 28 days. To ensure …

The Benedictine Health System recently engaged in a system-wide rebranding initiative resulting in a new naming structure for its living communities, a new corporate logo, and a new organizational name: Benedictine. As part of this organizational rebranding, some Benedictine senior living communities in Rochester and Byron also will have new names. In Rochester, our new …

Now that our residents are able to do outdoor visits with family we have compiled a list of frequently asked questions to help you navigate the next steps to seeing your loved one. If you have more questions, please reach out to the facility you are wanting to schedule a visit for. Outdoor Visits Frequently …

Earlier this week, each campus hosted a Christmas party for their residents. This is a much anticipated event and has been a yearly occurrence for over 29 years. Staff from each department participate in a “talent show” for residents, and holiday treats were served. The annual Christmas party is also where the residents present their …

Two very important scholarships are annually available as a benefit to all Madonna Living Community of Rochester employees with thanks to two very special past resident families who believe in our mission of service by providing these endowed scholarships customized to the benefactor’s wishes. Congratulations to the 2019 Dr. William P. Wharton $500 Scholarship winners: …

“I want my friends, colleagues, and future residents to understand and enjoy the spoken word.” stated Harold S. For nearly 36 million American adults, some degree of hearing loss affects their lives. About one in four use hearing aids which improve their quality of life. Even so, hearing aid users are challenged as a hearing …