St. Mark's Living | Independent Living Community

St. Mark's Living is an independent living community in Austin, Minnesota, offering maintenance-free apartment living for seniors age 62 and older and adults with qualifying disabilities. The community features studio and one-bedroom apartments with private kitchens and ground-floor, single-level units.

Located within walking distance of Lafayette and Bandshell Community Parks on the Cedar River, St. Mark's provides proximity to local attractions and outdoor activities. The community offers both subsidized and market-rate housing options, with 18 of its 48 units reserved for income-eligible applicants earning 30-60% of Mower County Area Median Income who pay rent directly or hold Section 8 housing vouchers.

Amenities include an Activities Room with kitchen and meal prep area, shared community laundry facilities, on-site beautician services in an attached building, and pharmacy and grocery delivery options. Residents can participate in on-site lunch programs for a fee and enjoy life-enrichment activities, coffee hours, and social programs with neighbors in shared community spaces.

St. Mark's is situated on a full continuum of care campus, offering residents priority care status should they need additional services. The community is certified by Medicare, HMO, Medicaid, and the Veterans Administration.