Best Assisted Living in Owatonna, Minnesota
9 communities found
MyLivingChoice lists 9 assisted living communities in Owatonna. Families rate them 4.3 out of 5 on average, across 452 public reviews.
- 9communities
- 4.3average rating, 8 rated
- 452family reviews read
- 0small homes, 10 or fewer
American Eagle Owatonna
Owatonna, Minnesota
4.5(378)
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Birchwood Cottages
Owatonna, Minnesota
4.6(9)
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Bridgewater At Owatonna
Owatonna, Minnesota
4.6(9)
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Ecumen CountrySide
Owatonna, Minnesota
5(2)
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Timberdale Trace Assisted Living
Owatonna, Minnesota
4.4(14)
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Valley Terrace Of Owatonna
Owatonna, Minnesota
4.4(13)
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Ecumen Brooks
Owatonna, Minnesota
4.2(5)
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Prairie Cottages Of Owatonna
Owatonna, Minnesota
3.9(8)
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Cedar Lodge Owatonna
Owatonna, Minnesota
3.8(14)
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Best-rated assisted living in Owatonna
Ranked by family rating, weighted by how many families have reviewed each one. No community pays to appear here.
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4.5 (378 reviews)· Assisted Living· 20 units
American Eagle Owatonna is a small assisted living community in Owatonna, Minnesota, holding a 4.5 out of 5 rating from 378 Google reviews. No individual review comments or amenity details were provided, so specific…
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4.6 (9 reviews)· Assisted Living, Memory Care· 32 units
Birchwood Cottages holds a strong 4.6 Google rating from a small number of reviewers, but no written reviews were provided to detail specific family experiences. What is known comes mainly from the community's own…
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4.6 (9 reviews)· Assisted Living· 60 units
Families describe Bridgewater At Owatonna as a warm, home-like assisted living community where staff are attentive, communicative, and supportive during a difficult transition for loved ones. Reviewers consistently…
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Timberdale Trace Assisted Living
4.4 (14 reviews)· Assisted Living, Memory Care
Reviewers are split. Several praise a supportive staff, active residents, and a community bus that takes residents on outings. One family reports serious problems in memory care, including uncomfortable room…
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4.4 (13 reviews)· Assisted Living· 86 units
Valley Terrace of Owatonna is a small assisted living community that emphasizes hands-on medical support, including medication management, insulin management, and on-site psychiatric care. It holds a strong 4.4 Google…
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4.2 (5 reviews)· Assisted Living· 57 units
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3.9 (8 reviews)· Assisted Living· 52 units
Prairie Cottages Of Owatonna is a small assisted living community with a mixed but generally positive reputation among families. Reviewers often praise the compassion of caregivers, though a couple of reviews raise…
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3.8 (14 reviews)· Assisted Living· 60 units
What families say about assisted living in Owatonna
Counted across the review summaries of 9 Owatonna communities: the share whose families mention each theme.
Praised most
- Caring, attentive staff 44%
- Activities and social life 22%
- Value for money 22%
- Food and dining 11%
- Communication with families 11%
Concerns raised
- Cost and billing 89%
- Communication with families 67%
- Staff attitude 11%
- Staffing levels and turnover 11%
“I moved into Timberdale Trace August 31st of 2026 I have stage 4 prostate cancer that has spread two other parts of my body I am terminally ill. Everyone here including the residents and the staff have made my journey so wonderful I have never been happier. I am so thankful so fortunate and truly blessed”
“I am going to be honest with you. Valley View to me feels like home me and my cat Molly have a roof over our head. Valley View has its problems like any where. The staff are good. There are some that even go the extra mile. The residents are great. So come check it out.”
Assisted Living in Owatonna: the figures
- •Of the 8 with a known size, 0 have ten residents or fewer, 6 have 11 to 60, and 2 have more than 60.
- •Most common amenities: 24-hour staff (8), wheelchair accessible (8), emergency call system (8), gathering / activity spaces (8), housekeeping (8), social activities (8).
Assisted Living near Owatonna
Cities within about 35 miles with senior living inventory, and how families rate it.
| City | Communities | RatingAverage rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Faribault15 mi | 10 | 3.8 / 5 | 15 mi |
| Northfield26.3 mi | 7 | 4 / 5 | 26.3 mi |
| Albert Lea30.1 mi | 18 | 3.9 / 5 | 30.1 mi |
| Austin30.7 mi | 15 | 4.4 / 5 | 30.7 mi |
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About these figures
Computed on October 23, 2026 from the 9 communities listed in Owatonna, 452 public family reviews on Google, Yelp and MyLivingChoice, state licensing records and, for nursing homes, CMS Care Compare. The best-rated list ranks communities by average family rating weighted by how many families have reviewed each one, so a 4.9 from three reviews does not outrank a 4.7 from two hundred. No community pays to appear in the best-rated list or in these figures; sponsored and partner listings in the directory results are marked as such. Figures refresh as listings and reviews change.
Reading on this
Guides from MyLivingChoice that families in Owatonna ask about.
- Home Care in Minnesota: Agencies, Medicare Home Health Ratings, and What It Costs
- Nursing Home vs. Assisted Living: Which Level of Care Does Your Loved One Actually Need?
- Signs It Is Time to Move From Home Care to Assisted Living
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Assisted Living in Owatonna: Common Questions
How many assisted living communities are in Owatonna, Minnesota?
MyLivingChoice lists 9 assisted living communities in Owatonna, Minnesota, each with photos, care details, and reviews from families.
Which assisted living communities in Owatonna are rated highest?
Based on combined ratings across Google, Yelp, and MyLivingChoice reviews, top-rated options include Birchwood Cottages (4.6★, 9 ratings), Bridgewater At Owatonna (4.6★, 9 ratings), American Eagle Owatonna (4.5★, 378 ratings).
How do families rate assisted living in Owatonna?
Families rate Owatonna assisted living communities 4.3 out of 5 on average, across 452 public Google reviews of local communities.
What do families praise, and complain about, in Owatonna assisted living communities?
Across the review summaries of 9 Owatonna communities, the most common praise is caring, attentive staff (mentioned for 44%), activities and social life (mentioned for 22%), value for money (mentioned for 22%). The most common concerns are cost and billing (89%), communication with families (67%), staff attitude (11%).
Are there small assisted living homes in Owatonna?
Of the 8 Owatonna communities with a known size, 0 have ten residents or fewer, 6 have 11 to 60, and 2 have more than 60. Small licensed homes are listed here alongside large communities, which most directories skip.
Prefer to stay home?
Home care agencies serving Owatonna bring help to the house: daily living, companionship, and respite for family caregivers.
