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Mayo Rochester: My suggestion for lodging when having SURGERY
I had my first Mayo Rochester visit earlier this month. I had a surgery scheduled along with various other appts (ultrasound, biopsy, and virtual and in person dr visits spaced over a week. What I found was surgeries are done at St Marys hospital and other appts are at Mayo Clinic gonda and other connected buildings which is several blocks away from the hospital.
My suggestion is if you are having surgery at St Marys choose a hotel closer to that then to Mayo Clinic. It was easier to take the shuttles with maybe a 10 minute ride and leave our car parked in free parking. The shuttle definitely assures less walking with door to door drop offs.
ASPEN SUITES-
We chose ASPEN SUITES, steps away from the hospital. You can use the shuttle to take you to all appointments and surgeries M-F and they provide the schedule when you arrive. Aspen Suites provides safe FREE underground parking with a close-by elevator that takes you right to the lobby or your floor. They have a pool with a lift and also walk-in steps and a hot tub. If you need room additions such as a toliet riser or shower chair they will bring them to your room. All rooms have a RECLINER and sofa (I needed the recliner for after surgery) plus a kitchenette with full size fridge, stove top (no oven), microwave, sink, dishwasher, stocked with dishes/pots/etc. They have a nice FREE daily changing breakfast menu with hot items. On M-Th they have a light FREE dinner different each nigh with things such as soups, stews, mac & cheese with mini sausages, sandwiches, etc. They have a patio with a grill to use. It is also right next door to the food places like Candian Honker and City Market Deli.
If you end up not needing all the days booked just let them know by noon and they don't charge for the additional days. If you are staying over 30 days they can treat it as a lease and remove the taxes and adjust your bill. We found them to be a very good choice for us. Prices seem to vary depending on dates but look to start about $129 .
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So I just read that my surgery is 1-3 days stay post-op, but nobody told me I had to stay in Rochester until day 6 or 7!! I don’t have the money for a hotel for 7 days. What do I do now?
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Welcome to Mayo Connect.
It is always hard to determine how long you need to stay and when safe to travel. Is it the surgeon who is telling you the requirements for staying in town for 6-7 days after being dismissed from the hospital? Is it for a follow-up appointment?
Do you care to share what Mayo location you have surgery scheduled at and the type of surgery?
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3 Reactions@roch I am having a “complex open myotomy” where they cut into my neck and remove some of the muscle as it is overgrown and causing me to choke and I have lost nearly 40 lbs in 6 mos. It is being done in Rochester. I am going by the information packet by Mayo Clinic for the procedure. So yeah that threw me for a loop reading that!!
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Hope this helps: "Free and low-cost accommodations are available for cancer patients traveling to the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN. The most prominent option is the American Cancer Society Hope Lodge in Rochester, MN, which provides free lodging for patients and their caregivers, though a referral from your treatment doctor or social worker is required." Google
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2 Reactions@jaidynsmama, I recommend that you contact Mayo Clinic Concierge Services https://www.mayoclinic.org/patient-visitor-guide/minnesota/concierge-services
They can work with you to help find accommodations within your budget and your mobility and care needs.
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3 Reactions@colleenyoung thank you 💜
I was able to get housing for my entire stay starting the day before surgery through the 7th day!! Thank you https://hocrochester.org/
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3 Reactions@jaidynsmama, that's fantastic. Thanks to Hands of Compassion indeed.
For anyone who hasn't heard of Hands of Compassion (HOC), they are a non-profit, charitable organization that provides short-term housing accommodations to Mayo Clinic (Rochester, MN) patients and their caregivers. The Hands of Compassion is a Christian ministry that welcomes people of all faiths/beliefs.
Learn more about them, their housing option, policies, and how to apply on their website: https://hocrochester.org/
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4 Reactions@colleenyoung you are absolutely correct!! And you don’t have to have a specific illness to go there! I was amazed they had an opening! Now I can breathe!!
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