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Ksms Our House in Austin, MN

Ksms Our House is an assisted living community in Austin, MN.

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1313 15Th Avenue Nw, Austin, MN 55912

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Overall Review of Ksms Our House

common 45 reviews mention this

Staff are welcoming and caring

Staff friendliness and responsiveness are recurring themes in resident and family feedback.

Many reviews describe staff as welcoming, friendly, and genuinely invested in residents. Several people also mention that the staff keeps families informed, helps residents feel comfortable during transitions, and makes it easier to get through difficult periods. Multiple comments highlight consistent kindness and professionalism from both staff and management.

common 15 reviews mention this

Clean building feels home-like

Residents and families repeatedly mention cleanliness and comfortable common areas.

Cleanliness comes up often, with reviewers saying the facility is always clean and well maintained. Alongside that, several people describe common areas and apartments as comfortable and home-like, rather than institutional. A few reviews pair cleanliness with a positive overall experience, noting that the environment supports residents feeling at ease.

common 10 reviews mention this

Activities keep residents engaged

Plenty of scheduled activities are a frequent part of the resident experience.

Reviews describe a steady flow of activities, including group events such as bingo and outings. Several people say residents stay engaged with day-to-day programming, arts and crafts, and entertainment brought in on-site. A number of families also connect the activity calendar to meaningful improvements in how their loved ones participate and enjoy daily life.

common 4 reviews mention this

Meals are a bright spot

Residents and families talk positively about meals and snack service.

Some reviewers specifically mention home-cooked meals, calling out how much residents enjoyed the food. There are also comments that the community provides multiple meal opportunities each day along with snacks. A few reviews summarize the dining simply as delicious, framing it as part of why loved ones felt well taken care of.

  • A cozy living space featuring a sofa, patterned rug, small dining table with chairs, and a kitchenette with a fridge.

How we summarize

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Features

Housing

  • 89 resident community capacity 89 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living

Amenities

  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Coordination with health care providers Coordination with health care providers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Transportation arrangement (medical) Transportation arrangement (medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Restaurants

  • McDonald's (0.1 miles)
  • Bella Victoria Italian Cuisine (0.3 miles)
  • Arby's (0.4 miles)
  • Applebee's (0.4 miles)
  • Culver's (0.5 miles)
  • Perkins Restaurant and Bakery (0.5 miles)
  • Pizza Hut (0.5 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Hy-Vee Pharmacy (0.3 miles)
  • Hy-Vee Cake Decorating (0.5 miles)
  • St Olaf Pharmacy (0.7 miles)
  • Walgreens (0.8 miles)
  • Smart-Fill Management Group (0.9 miles)
  • Smartfill (0.9 miles)
  • Astrup Drug (0.9 miles)

Cafes

  • Caribou Coffee (0.5 miles)
  • Coffee House On Main (1.1 miles)
  • Bubble's Cafe (15.7 miles)

Hospitals

  • Stress Unit (0.7 miles)
  • Crime Victims Resource Center (0.9 miles)
  • Blooming Prairie Clinic (13.3 miles)

Physicians

  • Austin Medical Center Behavioral (0.7 miles)
  • Austin Medical Center-Mayo Health (0.7 miles)
  • Family Eye Care Center Of Austin (0.8 miles)
  • Austin Eye Clinic (0.9 miles)
  • Quick Care (1.7 miles)

Places of Worship

  • First Congregational United Church of Christ (0.8 miles)
  • Our Savior's Lutheran Church (0.9 miles)
  • St Augustine Church (0.9 miles)
  • St Edwards Church (0.9 miles)
  • Cornerstone Church (0.9 miles)
  • Iglesia Pentecostals Del Remanente De Dios (0.9 miles)
  • Christ Episcopal Church (1 miles)

Parks

  • Mill Pond (1.1 miles)
  • Bandshell Community Park (1.5 miles)
  • Austin Dog Park (1.5 miles)
  • North Driesner Park (1.5 miles)
  • Bustad Park (1.8 miles)
  • City Park (13.4 miles)
  • Myre Big Island State Park (16.2 miles)

Transportation

  • Austin Shuttle (2.2 miles)
  • U-Haul Neighborhood Dealer (7.3 miles)

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