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

South Grove Lodge Senior Living offers assisted living, independent living, and respite care in Austin, MN. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while the resident keeps a private living space; Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, while respite care provides a short stay when a family’s usual caregiver needs to travel, recover, or have short-term relief.

The community has 85 beds with studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom residences. A studio provides one private space, while two-bedroom housing can suit a couple moving together or someone who wants a companion.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 85 Rank #146 / 480Bed count — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 146th out of 480 assisted living communities 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 compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Minnesota that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.

Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Walk Score Info Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options. Rank #495 / 527Walk Score — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 495th out of 527 assisted living communities 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 compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Minnesota that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
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About This Community

Pricing & Financial Information

Starting Price
$2,915/Month

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living
CountyMower

Certifications & Programs

Emerge (Independent Living lifestyle program) — Sinceri Senior LivingA branded program developed by this community's operator or its partners - a named approach to programming or care, rather than an independent external certification.
Elevate (Assisted Living lifestyle program) — Sinceri Senior LivingA branded program developed by this community's operator or its partners - a named approach to programming or care, rather than an independent external certification.
Aging Experience — Sinceri Senior LivingA branded program developed by this community's operator or its partners - a named approach to programming or care, rather than an independent external certification.

Additional Services

5 services
Respite CareRespite care provides families and unpaid caregivers with short-term relief from caregiving duties. Care can range from a few hours to a few weeks.
Mobility Assistance
Housekeeping
Laundry & Linen
TransportationListed as: Scheduled transportation

Additional Policies & Features

Pets not allowed

Amenities & Lifestyle

Activities
Fitness Classes
Creative Programs
Educational Classes
Outings To Local Restaurants and Shopping

Room Accommodations

Studio 497 sq ft
1 Bedroom Floor plans as listed by the community: One Bedroom AL (546 sq ft) · One Bedroom IL (709 sq ft) 546–709 sq ft
2 Bedroom Floor plans as listed by the community: Two Bedroom IL (2b1.5b) (933 sq ft) · Two Bedroom IL (2b2b) (979 sq ft) 933–979 sq ft

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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.

Living Spaces & Floor Plans for South Grove Lodge Senior Living

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Places of interest near South Grove Lodge Senior Living

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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Compare Assisted Living around the area

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-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our 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 60
Rank #34 / 480
Yes
66
Facility 66
MN AVG 45
Rank #112 / 527
1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed
19
Facility 19
MN AVG 17
Rank #36 / 115
50.3%
Facility 50.3%
MN AVG 75.7%
Rank #200 / 235
A+
69.9%
Facility 69.9%
MN AVG 80.1
Rank #121 / 143
1
3
Facility 3
MN AVG 10
Rank #13 / 249
3.0
Facility 3.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #17 / 249
New Perspective Prior Lake
AL
IL
MC
Prior Lake
120
Facility 120
MN AVG 60
Rank #64 / 480
Yes
38
Facility 38
MN AVG 45
Rank #308 / 527
1 Bed / 2 Bed
19
Facility 19
MN AVG 17
Rank #36 / 115
99.2%
Facility 99.2%
MN AVG 75.7%
Rank #29 / 235
A+
84%
Facility 84%
MN AVG 80.1
Rank #53 / 143
1
12
Facility 12
MN AVG 10
Rank #162 / 249
12.0
Facility 12.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #172 / 249
South Grove Lodge Senior Living
AL
IL
RC
Austin
85
Facility 85
MN AVG 60
Rank #146 / 480
No
8
Facility 8
MN AVG 45
Rank #495 / 527
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-----
79.4%
Facility 79.4%
MN AVG 80.1
Rank #79 / 143
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New Perspective Columbia Heights
AL
MC
NH
Columbia Heights
85
Facility 85
MN AVG 60
Rank #146 / 480
Yes
60
Facility 60
MN AVG 45
Rank #149 / 527
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
19
Facility 19
MN AVG 17
Rank #36 / 115
85.9%
Facility 85.9%
MN AVG 75.7%
Rank #79 / 235
A+
85%
Facility 85%
MN AVG 80.1
Rank #47 / 143
1
6
Facility 6
MN AVG 10
Rank #59 / 249
6.0
Facility 6.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #69 / 249
New Perspective Mahtomedi
AL
IL
MC
Mahtomedi
30
Facility 30
MN AVG 60
Rank #301 / 480
Yes
58
Facility 58
MN AVG 45
Rank #165 / 527
Studio
19
Facility 19
MN AVG 17
Rank #36 / 115
70.0%
Facility 70.0%
MN AVG 75.7%
Rank #158 / 235
A+
85.4%
Facility 85.4%
MN AVG 80.1
Rank #45 / 143
1
10
Facility 10
MN AVG 10
Rank #128 / 249
10.0
Facility 10.0
MN AVG 10.0
Rank #138 / 249

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each assisted living community is ranked against every other MN assisted living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 5 on this page. See how we rank facilities

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.

How much does South Grove Lodge Senior Living cost per month?

Pricing at South Grove Lodge Senior Living starts at $2,915 per month, with rates varying by floorplan and additional care needs.

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 levels of care does South Grove Lodge Senior Living provide?

South Grove Lodge Senior Living offers Assisted Living, Independent Living & Respite Care.

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.

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