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Assisted living costs in Muckland average about $3,767 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 22 communities in Muckland. Our detailed directory has 22 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. Assisted living is ideal for seniors who need help with activities of daily living, such as bathing and eating, and prefer a social setting to pursue their interests. These communities offer a variety of dining options, as well as housekeeping services to eliminate daily stresses.

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Muckland Assisted Living Facilities | 22 Reviews

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Photo of South Grove Lodge Senior Living
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Staff here has been very outgoing, welcoming and helpful. Good food, lots of activities very comfortable accommodations a safe and great place for your loved ones. Good, safe and caring staff. Many things to...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
South Grove Lodge opened its doors in 2021 after taking over a previous community known as Primrose. Between our department heads and staff, we have nearly 50 years of combined experience in senior care. We are located in Austin, MN which has a population of roughly 25,000 people. We are...
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I was very pleased with the care that my husband received while at the Cedars of Austin. The staff was very kind and met all his needs. Every day he had an activity that he would enjoy, from weekly bus...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
In 1985, Darrel Farr renovated the Red Cedar Inn to create The Cedars of Austin. The ideal location in the heart of Austin, beautiful view of the Red Cedar River, walking paths around the Mill Pond and wonderful common area design made it an easy choice.Mr. Farr knows that loving care and a sense...
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It is a very nice facility and very clean. They are adding more activities which is great. The room sizes in memory care are great. I feel my mother in law's room is quite large comparatively speaking.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Oak Park Place Assisted Living Facility located in Albert Lea, Minnesota is a delightful place for seniors. Residents are presented with a variety of therapeutic activities to help them enjoy life to the fullest. While the main goal of Oak Park Place is to provide a place where residents can...
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Photo of Thorne Crest Senior Living Community, a CCRC
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Our experience with Thorne Crest was very short. We set up my parents in independent living and shortly after we moved them in one parent started showing major signs of needing to be put in a memory care...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
For over 40 years, Thorne Crest has offered seniors the ability to create a lifestyle of their choosing. During that time we have developed programs and offered services to compliment the changing needs and lifestyles of residents and families. Today Thorne Crest continues a tradition of...
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Photo of Our House Senior Living Memory Care - Austin
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My sister in law who is in the community seems to be a little confused about the whole transitioning process. However, when i have visit her she really does seem to enjoy her meals they look healthy and...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Our House Memory Care is located in Austin, Minnesota. Our House Memory Care offers a safe, comfortable environment for your loved who is having memory problems or has been diagnosed with Dementia or Alzheimer's. Knowing that your loved one is having their needs met in a caring, compassionate...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Photo of Our House Senior Living Senior Apartments - Austin
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Our Senior Apartments in Austin, MN offer seniors the opportunity to enjoy all the benefits of living in a community environment while maintaining independence and privacy. All Our House Senior Living Apartments offer a full complement of amenities and services including private apartments with...
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I would tell others looking that they are having a hard time getting quality qualified personal just like all the other facilities in the area that are in the same business so the turn over rate is high....
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Whispering OaksWhispering Oaks assisted living community is located in Ellendale, MN. Ellendale was incorporated in 1901, and came about when the railroad came through. It was named after the railroad president’s wife. You’ll find "country style living" here in a small and quiet town. Churches...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Photo of Our House Senior Living Memory Care  - Austin
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Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Our beautiful Memory Care residence in Austin, Minnesota on 14th Street NW provides dignified, quality care for seniors who can no longer live alone because of dementia and other forms of memory loss. Our programs are designed to help those with cognitive needs providing a safe, nurturing and...
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Photo of Knutson Place Apartments
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Photo of Prairie Senior Cottages Of Alb
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Photo of St. Mark's Living
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
St. Mark’s Heritage Assisted Living Community offers the independence of private one- and two-bedroom or studio apartments, with the availability of supportive services as you want or need them. Heritage offers a well-designed community with thoughtful gathering spots, a courtyard garden, and a...
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Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.

Cost of assisted living in Muckland, MN

The average cost of senior living in Muckland is $3,767 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Emmons, MN with an average of $2,503 per month.

Assisted living costs in Muckland, MN, vs. nearby cities

Muckland, MN
$3,767/mo
$3,678/mo

Assisted living costs in Muckland, MN, vs. state and national averages

Muckland, MN
$3,767/mo
U.S. national average
$4,706/mo

Assisted living costs in Muckland, MN, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$3,767/mo
$3,767/mo

Assisted living costs in Muckland, MN, by floor plan type

Studio
$3,002/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,740/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,024/mo

Senior living costs in Muckland vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Muckland, MN
Column state: Minnesota
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMuckland, MNMinnesotaU.S.
Assisted Living$3,767/mo$4,274/mo$4,706/mo
Memory Care$3,767/mo$4,065/mo$4,939/mo
Independent Living$3,127/mo$3,143/mo$4,156/mo
Assisted Living
Muckland, MN:$3,767/mo
Minnesota:$4,274/mo
U.S.:$4,706/mo
Memory Care
Muckland, MN:$3,767/mo
Minnesota:$4,065/mo
U.S.:$4,939/mo
Independent Living
Muckland, MN:$3,127/mo
Minnesota:$3,143/mo
U.S.:$4,156/mo
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Assisted living costs in Muckland, MN, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Muckland and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Assisted living cost trends in Muckland, MN

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Muckland have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Muckland, MN$5,732/mo$5,573/mo+2.9%
Minnesota$4,248/mo$4,504/mo-5.7%
National$4,529/mo$4,631/mo-2.2%
Muckland, MN
2024 average cost:$5,732/mo
2023 average cost:$5,573/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
Minnesota
2024 average cost:$4,248/mo
2023 average cost:$4,504/mo
Percent change:-5.7%
National
2024 average cost:$4,529/mo
2023 average cost:$4,631/mo
Percent change:-2.2%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Muckland, MN

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Muckland.

What families are saying about assisted living in Muckland

Recent reviews for assisted living in Muckland

Thorne Crest Senior Living Community, a CCRC in Albert Lea, MN

4.9
Our experience with Thorne Crest was very short. We set up my parents in independent living and shortly after we moved them in one parent started showing major signs of needing to be put in a memory care unit. Thorne Crest has a small memory care unit with a big waiting list. We needed to look ...
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Birchwood Cottages - Owatonna

5.0
I wish we had moved my mom here years earlier. I see photos of her and she is dressed up like her old self and her hair is combed nicely. They have good activities, even if she is not actually participating she is sitting at the table interacting with the other residents. They have a Facebook ...
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Oak Park Place - Albert Lea

4.4
They really try and involve the community and their decorations are beautiful. The facility is very nice and clean and always decorated. As far as improving, on the memory care side, I have seen no activities with those residents. And with memory care it may be difficult, but they have puzzles ...
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Muckland assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Muckland assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Muckland, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Muckland assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Muckland that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Muckland, MNNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
52.9%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
11.8%
33.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
47.1%
56.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
23.5%
29.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
35.3%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
47.1%
52.4%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Muckland assisted living

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Muckland Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Muckland, MNNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
47.1%
51.2%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
17.6%
32.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
41.2%
41%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
23.5%
13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Muckland assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Muckland partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Muckland, MNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
17.6%
27.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
23.5%
40.8%
No sugar
No sugar
23.5%
37.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
17.6%
36.1%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
17.6%
17%
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Availability of select dining options in Muckland assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Muckland communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Muckland, MNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
11.8%
31.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
23.5%
42.2%
Room service
Room service
23.5%
36.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
17.6%
18%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Muckland assisted living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Muckland offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Muckland, MNNational
Activity director
Activity director
29.4%
46.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
5.9%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
11.8%
30.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
47.1%
49.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
41.2%
49.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
52.9%
52.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
23.5%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
11.8%
35.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
11.8%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
29.4%
46.7%
Live performances
Live performances
41.2%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
17.6%
30.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
17.6%
24.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
17.6%
45.9%
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State regulations for assisted living in Muckland

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Minnesota assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Muckland protect seniors.
Learn about Minnesota assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

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South Grove Lodge Senior Living, Cedars of Austin and Oak Park Place - Albert Lea are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Muckland, Minnesota. See full list of communities.
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