Best Senior Living in Owatonna, Minnesota
10 communities found
MyLivingChoice lists 12 senior care options in Owatonna: 10 communities and 2 home care agencies. Families rate them 4.2 out of 5 on average, across 489 public reviews.
- 12options listed
- 4.2average rating, 10 rated
- 489family reviews read
- 0small homes, 10 or fewer
American Eagle Owatonna
Owatonna, Minnesota
4.5(378)
Assisted Living
Birchwood Cottages
Owatonna, Minnesota
4.6(9)
Assisted LivingMemory Care
Bridgewater At Owatonna
Owatonna, Minnesota
4.6(9)
Assisted Living
Ecumen CountrySide
Owatonna, Minnesota
5(2)
Assisted LivingIndependent Living
Timberdale Trace Assisted Living
Owatonna, Minnesota
4.4(14)
Assisted LivingMemory Care
Valley Terrace Of Owatonna
Owatonna, Minnesota
4.4(13)
Assisted Living
Ecumen Brooks
Owatonna, Minnesota
4.2(5)
Assisted Living
Prairie Cottages Of Owatonna
Owatonna, Minnesota
3.9(8)
Assisted Living
Benedictine Living Community Owatonna
Owatonna, Minnesota
3.9(26)
Respite / Short-Term CareSkilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Cedar Lodge Owatonna
Owatonna, Minnesota
3.8(14)
Assisted Living
Best-rated senior 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…
- 2
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…
- 3
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…
- 4
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…
- 5
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…
- 6
4.2 (5 reviews)· Assisted Living· 57 units
- 7
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…
- 8
Benedictine Living Community Owatonna
3.9 (26 reviews)· Respite / Short-Term Care, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 79 units
- 9
3.8 (14 reviews)· Assisted Living· 60 units
What families say about senior living in Owatonna
Counted across the review summaries of 11 Owatonna communities: the share whose families mention each theme.
Praised most
- Caring, attentive staff 45%
- Medical and nursing care 27%
- Activities and social life 18%
- Value for money 18%
- Food and dining 9%
Concerns raised
- Cost and billing 91%
- Communication with families 73%
- Staff attitude 9%
- Staffing levels and turnover 9%
“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.”
Senior Living in Owatonna: the figures
- •Of the 9 with a known size, 0 have ten residents or fewer, 6 have 11 to 60, and 3 have more than 60.
- •Most common amenities: 24-hour staff (9), wheelchair accessible (9), emergency call system (9), gathering / activity spaces (9), housekeeping (9), social activities (9).
Senior 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 12 communities listed in Owatonna, 489 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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Senior Living in Owatonna: Common Questions
How many senior living communities are in Owatonna, Minnesota?
MyLivingChoice lists 12 senior living communities in Owatonna, Minnesota, each with photos, care details, and reviews from families.
Which senior 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).
What types of senior care are available in Owatonna?
Beyond senior living, Owatonna has assisted living (9 communities), memory care (2 communities). Every option is listed with photos, reviews, and contact details.
How do families rate senior living in Owatonna?
Families rate Owatonna senior living communities 4.2 out of 5 on average, across 489 public Google reviews of local communities.
What do families praise, and complain about, in Owatonna senior living communities?
Across the review summaries of 11 Owatonna communities, the most common praise is caring, attentive staff (mentioned for 45%), medical and nursing care (mentioned for 27%), activities and social life (mentioned for 18%). The most common concerns are cost and billing (91%), communication with families (73%), staff attitude (9%).
Are there small senior living homes in Owatonna?
Of the 9 Owatonna communities with a known size, 0 have ten residents or fewer, 6 have 11 to 60, and 3 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.
