South Grove Lodge Senior Living
Assisted Living, Independent Living & Respite Care · Austin, MN

South Grove Lodge Senior Living

Assisted Living, Independent Living & Respite Care · Austin, MN

Overview of South Grove Lodge Senior Living

Situated in the tranquil Austin, MN, South Grove Lodge Senior Living is an astounding senior living community offering independent living, assisted living, and respite care. Experience unparalleled comfort and security with a wide selection of cozy and elegant studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom floor plans. The community boasts a dedicated and highly qualified team providing exceptional care and support for seniors to flourish and aspire to be the best version of themselves.

Create lasting moments with friends and lead a meaningful life through engaging activities and exciting programs. Have the finest dining experience with delicious and healthy meals catering to dietary requirements and preferences. South Grove Lodge Senior Living is a good place for seniors to live their lives to the fullest with its wonderful common spaces and serene environment.

Bed community size
85-bed community Rank #158 / 529Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 158th out of 529 homes we track in Minnesota for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Minnesota facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Minnesota that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 8 / 100 Rank #574 / 614Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 574th out of 614 homes we track in Minnesota for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Minnesota facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Minnesota that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living
CountyMower

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Performance summary

Key indicators of commitment to quality care and safety.

Scores

Food Quality Score
79.4% Moderate

Based on the Minnesota Department of Health, Health Regulation Division surveys measuring satisfaction with food quality and meal service.

Community Activities Score
82.1% High

Based on the Minnesota Department of Health, Health Regulation Division surveys measuring meaningful activities and engagement opportunities.

Safety & Privacy Score
96.6% High

Based on the Minnesota Department of Health, Health Regulation Division surveys measuring safety and privacy conditions for residents.

Religion & Spirituality Score
100.0% High

Based on the Minnesota Department of Health, Health Regulation Division surveys measuring support for religious and spiritual needs.

What does this home offer?

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No pets allowed

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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

Living Spaces & Floor Plans for South Grove Lodge Senior Living

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Address 2.5 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Austin's city center to South Grove Lodge Senior Living's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Info below is compiled from the MN Dept. of Health, senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
Number of years the company has been in operation.
Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
Minnesota interviews residents directly — covering food, activities, staff, privacy, and sense of choice — including those with memory loss. The facility's score is compared to similarly sized facilities statewide and converted to a 1–5 star rating. <em>Source: MN DHS Assisted Living Report Card</em>
Minnesota surveys the primary family contact for each resident, asking about meals, staff responsiveness, safety, and likelihood to recommend. Scores are compared to peer facilities and converted to a 1–5 star rating. "–" = too few responses to score; "X" = facility refused to participate. <em>Source: MN DHS Assisted Living Report Card</em>
The percentage of residents who reported satisfaction with food variety and mealtimes in Minnesota's statewide quality-of-life survey. Food tends to score lower than other domains statewide, so scores above 85% reflect strong performance relative to peers. <em>Source: MN DHS Assisted Living Report Card</em>
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
The average number of deficiencies this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total deficiencies ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
New Perspective Eagan
AL
IL
MC
Eagan
145
Facility 145
MN AVG 61
Rank #38 / 529
Yes
66
Facility 66
MN AVG 45
Rank #133 / 614
1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed
19
Facility 19
MN AVG 18
Rank #47 / 137
50.3%
Facility 50.3%
MN AVG 75.7%
Rank #233 / 270
A+
69.9%
Facility 69.9%
MN AVG 80.3
Rank #127 / 149
1
3
Facility 3
MN AVG 10
Rank #14 / 274
3.0
Facility 3.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #19 / 274
New Perspective Prior Lake
AL
IL
MC
Prior Lake
120
Facility 120
MN AVG 61
Rank #71 / 529
Yes
38
Facility 38
MN AVG 45
Rank #354 / 614
1 Bed / 2 Bed
19
Facility 19
MN AVG 18
Rank #47 / 137
99.2%
Facility 99.2%
MN AVG 75.7%
Rank #29 / 270
A+
84%
Facility 84%
MN AVG 80.3
Rank #57 / 149
1
12
Facility 12
MN AVG 10
Rank #177 / 274
12.0
Facility 12.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #189 / 274
South Grove Lodge Senior Living
AL
IL
RC
Austin
85
Facility 85
MN AVG 61
Rank #158 / 529
No
8
Facility 8
MN AVG 45
Rank #574 / 614
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-----
79.4%
Facility 79.4%
MN AVG 80.3
Rank #85 / 149
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New Perspective Columbia Heights
AL
MC
NH
Columbia Heights
85
Facility 85
MN AVG 61
Rank #158 / 529
Yes
60
Facility 60
MN AVG 45
Rank #174 / 614
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
19
Facility 19
MN AVG 18
Rank #47 / 137
85.9%
Facility 85.9%
MN AVG 75.7%
Rank #86 / 270
A+
85%
Facility 85%
MN AVG 80.3
Rank #50 / 149
1
6
Facility 6
MN AVG 10
Rank #60 / 274
6.0
Facility 6.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #72 / 274
New Perspective Mahtomedi
AL
IL
MC
Mahtomedi
30
Facility 30
MN AVG 61
Rank #334 / 529
Yes
58
Facility 58
MN AVG 45
Rank #193 / 614
Studio
19
Facility 19
MN AVG 18
Rank #47 / 137
70.0%
Facility 70.0%
MN AVG 75.7%
Rank #185 / 270
A+
85.4%
Facility 85.4%
MN AVG 80.3
Rank #48 / 149
1
10
Facility 10
MN AVG 10
Rank #140 / 274
10.0
Facility 10.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #152 / 274

Frequently Asked Questions about South Grove Lodge Senior Living

Is South Grove Lodge Senior Living in a walkable area?

South Grove Lodge Senior Living has a walk score of 8. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

Are pets allowed at South Grove Lodge Senior Living?

No, South Grove Lodge Senior Living has a no-pet policy.

How many beds does South Grove Lodge Senior Living have?

South Grove Lodge Senior Living has 85 beds.

Are there photos of South Grove Lodge Senior Living?

Yes — there are 4 photos of South Grove Lodge Senior Living in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the address of South Grove Lodge Senior Living?

South Grove Lodge Senior Living is located at 1701 22Nd Ave Sw, Austin, MN 55912.

What is the phone number of South Grove Lodge Senior Living?

(507) 434-0600 will put you in contact with the team at South Grove Lodge Senior Living.

What county is South Grove Lodge Senior Living located in?

South Grove Lodge Senior Living is in Mower County.

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