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Senior Living

Austin offers a variety of housing options for senior citizens, including condominiums, apartments, assisted living and long-term care facilities.

The Cedars of Austin
The Cedars of Austin

700 First Dr. NW
507-437-3246

The Cedars of Austin offers a wonderful senior housing community located in the heart of downtown Austin for those ages 55 or better. We’re conveniently located near Austin Medical Center, the YMCA, banks, churches, pharmacies, shopping, the Mill Pond and more! We have a number of different apartments and floor plans to offer in each of our neighborhoods: Independent Living, Assisted Living & Memory Care. We have the ability to care for seniors who need simple reminders and cues all the way to seniors requiring more assistance with Activities of Daily Living. We also provide a caring home and community for seniors not requiring any additional services but seek a secure and maintenance free lifestyle.

We also offer a wide variety of social and recreational activities, special events and planned outings. We have numerous community areas including our library, craft room, woodshop, community room & chapel, billiards room, exercise room, beauty shop and our spacious main dining room with a coffee corner. Plus, we offer attached ground level heated garage spaces, storage lockers, a secured building entrance, a respite apartment, emergency pull cords in all apartments, a safety & wellness program, laundry, recycling & trash facilities on each floor, a guest apartment and many other optional services. Our delicious home-cooked meals are served 3 times a day plus snacks & coffee. Our 24 hour nursing staff includes RN’s, LPN’s and nurses aides to attend to any resident’s needs. We also have on-site management and a full-time maintenance and housekeeping staff. For more information & to schedule a tour, contact the Marketing Director at 437-3246.

Good Samaritan Society—Comforcare
Good Samaritan Society-Comforcare

1201 17th St NE
507-437-4526

Comforcare is owned and operated by the Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society. The Center can accommodate 45 residents, all in a private setting, is licensed by the Minnesota Department of Health and provides the finest professional care in an atmosphere of comfort, compassion and dignity. The Center is designed to provide 24-hour care for persons following hospitalization, those requiring temporary rehabilitative care, and those who are unable to live independently. Comforcare offers all the amenities of home such as flat screen TV, fridge, etc.

Staff includes registered nurses, licensed practical nurses and certified nursing assistants. Physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech/language pathology are available five days a week. Activity personnel provide an on-going program of social, recreational and therapeutic activities.

Each resident is invited to participate in the development of a comprehensive care plan which emphasizes service to the whole person. Consideration is given to spiritual, emotional and social needs, as well as to the resident’s well-being.



Our House Senior Living
Our House LLC

1313 15th Ave NW
507-437-3373
Assistant Director: Jennifer Purkapile
Residence Care Director; Lorrie Nelson

Our House is an assisted living home, providing compassionate support for older adults. Respect and independence are the foundation of care delivered at the 40-unit facility.

Professional trained staff are available 24 hours a day to assist residents with personal care and, administer medications. Residents receive three home-cooked meals along with snacks that are available anytime.

The health of every resident is monitored daily. The Residence Director and Registered Nurse communicate with each resident’s family and doctor on an on-going basis. This pro-active approach to wellness includes not only the resident’s physical well-being, but their emotional well-being as well. Activities are designed to stimulate, entertain and motivate.

Our House Memory Care I
24 Bed Unit
1401 15th Ave NW
507-396-0085
Assistant Director: Jennifer Beckel

Our House Memory Care II
19 Bed Unit
204 14th St NW
507-437-2179
Residence Care Director: Shannon Pacholl
Randy Klein Community Director for all 3 facilities


Primrose Retirement Communities
A Life of Freedom


1701 22nd Ave SW
507-434-0600

Your lifestyle is uniquely yours. Whether it's morning coffee, Sunday dinners or just enjoying quiet summer evenings - the patterns of your daily life make you who you are.

At Primrose Retirement Communities, you'll find an environment designed to compliment and even enhance the lifestyle you've come to know. Our independent and assisted living apartment homes offee you freedom from the everyday hassle of home ownership, while our experienced staff provides you with the specialized care and attention you need.

For nearly two decades, we've taken pride in giving personal attention to each of our resident's unique lifestyles and needs. And it's that personal attention that drives all aspects of our retirement communities - including location, design and staff.

We invite you to come by and look around. Bring a friend or your family, meet our staff, have lunch on us and find out why so many people like you call Primrose home.

St. Mark’s Lutheran Home
A Caring Community
St. Mark's Lutheran Home

400 15th Ave SW
507-437-4594

St. Mark’s offers a full continuum of services for seniors. Seniors can enjoy a lifestyle that fits...from apartment living to assisted living to short term rehabilitation to nursing home care. We have a warm, home-like atmosphere where you can feel comfort and security in the company of your peers. Subsidized housing is available for the apartments. Private and semi-private rooms are available in the nursing home. St. Mark’s has a peaceful and relaxing environment. Ours staff consists of qualified, caring nursing personnel, physical, occupational and speech therapists, an active fun-loving activity department, dietary staff, social services department, a full-time chaplain and a dedicated housekeeping/laundry and maintenance staff.

For assistance, please call our admissions coordinator at(507)437-4594.

St. Mark’s Apartments
Independent Housing (HUD Subsidized)

Kenwood Heritage Living
Assisted Living (elderly waiver accepted)

St. Mark’s Nursing Home
Rehabilitation Unit and Nursing Home

 

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