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South Grove Lodge Senior Living
1701 22nd Ave SW, Austin, MN 55912
"South Grove Lodge Senior Living was really nice with open hallways. It had lots and lots of things for the residents to...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living
$4,185
Assisted Living Communities in Austin, MN
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authentic reviews in Austin, MN below include 19 Assisted Living facilities with 65 reviews. On average in Austin, residents and their loved ones rate Assisted Living options 3.6 out of 5 stars.
To support you in your search, our Family Advisors are standing by to provide you with a free, no-obligation care and budget consultation.
We’ve spent hundreds of hours compiling helpful information below these listings, ranging from assisted living costs statistics of in Austin, to local laws & regulations in the area, to nearby services and programs that can help older adults in the community thrive, and more.
19 Providers
Thorne Crest Senior Living Community
1201 Garfield Avenue, Albert Lea, MN 56007
"Thornecrest Retirement Community provides assisted living and also semi independent living facilities. I think that the...
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$4,321
Oak Park Place at Albert Lea
1615 Bridge Ave., Albert Lea, MN 56007
"Oak Park Place at Albert Lea was very nice and well-kept. The people were very nice; they showed me a nice tour. They've...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$3,215
Whispering Oak Place
903 Calverly Court, Ellendale, MN 56026
Find premier assisted living and memory care at Whispering Oak Place in the charming, small town of Ellendale...
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$4,510
Ecumen Countryside
650 El Dorado St SE, Owatonna, MN 55060
"CountrySide was very nice; it was decorated well. We did sit in the dining area and visited with the person there, and...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living
$2,815
Timberdale Trace
334/364 Cedardale Drive South East, Owatonna, MN 55060
"I have a highly positive impression. The staff was very alert, responsive, warm, helpful, and friendly. I think this...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$5,095
Cedars of Austin
700 1st Drive, Austin, MN 55912
"My father is at Cedars of Austin and it's been very good. They have meals, coffee time, activities, and a whole bunch of...
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St. Mark's Living
400 15th Ave SW, Austin, MN 55912
"We went to visit St. Mark's Living. It was very nice. I talked to their coordinator, and he was very nice. The facility...
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$4,385
Cedar Court
810 W Main St, Adams, MN 55909
"My mom is in assisted living in Cedar Court, and we're just going to move her into the memory care unit there. I think...
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Field Crest Care Center
318 SECOND STREET NORTHEAST, Hayfield, MN 55940
"The staff is amazing! The food is good. This a wonderful facility…our mom loves living there and really enjoys the...
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Good Samaritan Society - Albert Lea
75507 240th St, Albert Lea, MN 56007
"My dad is in the nursing home at Good Samaritan Society - Albert Lea, and so we moved my mom into the assisted living at...
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Knutson Place Apartments
801 LUTHER PLACE, Albert Lea, MN 56007
"My husband suffered a stroke and was a resident of St. Johns for 3 months while learning how to care for himself. He...
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St. John's - Fountain Lake Community
1861 Eagle View Circle, Albert Lea, MN 56007
"Harrison Bay Senior Living has senior living, assisted living, and memory care. It's brand new, and they had a lot of...
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Wildwood Grove
410 EAST MAIN STREET, Le Roy, MN 55951
"I do have my mom at Wildwood Grove as it was referred to us, and my mom is in there. Their staff is helpful, and she is...
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Care & Rehab - Ostrander
305 Minnesota Street, Ostrander, MN 55961
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Prairie Meadows Senior Living
800 5th Avenue NW, Kasson, MN 55944
"We really liked Prairie Meadows Senior Living. The memory care unit had a max of 11 residents, and we really liked that...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$3,210
The Beacon at New Richland
113 FIRST STREET SOUTHWEST, New Richland, MN 56072
"I would highly reccomend this home to anyone looking for a place for their family member to get A+ treatment. You wont...
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Spring Valley Estates
800 Memorial Dr, Spring Valley, MN 55975
"I visited Spring Valley Estates and checked out their assisted living. They didn't have a lot of things going on, as far...
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Birchwood Cottages - Owatonna
1905 & 1845 Austin Road, Owatonna, MN 55060
"We visited Birchwood Cottages - Owatonna for my mom. They were very friendly, knowledgeable, and also very available. We...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$4,500
Reviews of Communities Nearby
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Bruce
4.0
Review of St. Mark's Living
We went to visit St. Mark's Living. It was very nice. I talked to their coordinator, and he was very nice. The facility was very clean and very nice. I felt very comfortable there. I liked it. I...
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cindy walters
1.0
Review of South Grove Lodge Senior Living
My mother is in assisted living, there have been problems with them running out of her meds. There is no 24 hour nursing staff, for six months they did not even have a nurse. Laundry has lost her...
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ReviewerAT0809
2.0
Review of Cedars of Austin
My dad was in the memory care of the Cedars of Austin. I liked their management people, like the activities director, the nurse, but I felt that they just did not have enough help, and they're very...
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The Cost of Assisted Living in Austin, MN and Nearby Cities
Mason City
$4,500
Austin
$4,385
US
$4,000
Albert Lea
$3,722
Rochester
$3,489
Owatonna
$3,477
Paying for Assisted Living in Austin
Assisted Living costs in Austin start around $4,385 per month on average, while the nationwide average cost of assisted living is $4,000 per month, according to the latest figures from Genworth’s Cost of Care Survey.
It’s important to note that assisted living rates in Austin and the surrounding suburbs can vary widely based on factors such as location, the level of care needed, apartment size and the types of amenities offered at each community.
Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Austin
Minnesota has three Medicaid programs available to help low-income Austin seniors with assisted living expenses. These programs are known as the Elderly Waiver, the Community Access for Disability Inclusion Waiver and the MSC+ & MSHO programs.
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on ourAssisted Living in Minnesota page.
More Ways to Pay for Assisted Living
While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for assisted living, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance assisted living costs include:
- Veterans Benefits
- Life Insurance Policy
- Long-Term Care Insurance
- Reverse Mortgage
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Minnesota page.
Free Assisted Living Resources in Austin
Austin and the surrounding area are home to numerous government agencies and non-profit organizations offering help for seniors searching for or currently residing in an assisted living community. These organizations can also provide assistance in a number of other eldercare services such as geriatric care management, elder law advice, estate planning, finding home care and health and wellness programs.
To see a list of free assisted living resources in Austin, please visit our Assisted Living in Minnesota page.
Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Austin
Austin-area assisted living communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all assisted living communities in Minnesota are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Minnesota page for more information about these laws.
