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The Plummer Home in Byron, MN

The Plummer Home is an assisted living community in Byron, MN.

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510 6Th Place Ne, Byron, MN 55920

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4.5 from 110 reviews
5 stars
78
4 stars
21
3 stars
6
2 stars
0
1 stars
5

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Overall Review of The Plummer Home

common 22 reviews mention this

Grounds and views get the praise

Residents and visitors alike frequently mention the property’s outdoor beauty.

Reviewers repeatedly describe the grounds as beautiful, peaceful, and great for walking, photos, and relaxing. Several also call out landscaping and outdoor features like ponds, waterfalls, pathways, fountains, and benches. A few comments note limitations to exploring when you want to move around less easily, but the overall theme stays focused on the outdoor setting.

common 7 reviews mention this

History is a core draw

Many reviews center on the property’s history and significance.

Several reviews emphasize the historical importance of the house and its connection to Dr. Plummer and the creation of the Mayo Clinic. Others describe learning more through tours or guided experiences, and mention being fascinated by how people lived about 100 years ago. Even when people couldn’t go inside, reviewers still describe the history and overall legacy as part of the appeal.

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Tours and events shape the experience

Reviews frequently discuss attending events and receptions on-site.

Multiple reviewers say they went for weddings, receptions, engagement sessions, or other small events hosted at the property. Others mention self-guided tours and the experience of walking the house and grounds during a visit. In several cases, the caretaker or hosts are described as helpful in making the experience smoother once people arrive for an event or tour.

caveat 6 reviews mention this

Access can be confusing

Many reviewers note the property is not consistently open to the public.

A recurring concern is that access varies, with reviewers describing times when the house was closed to the public, open only to guests, or limited to specific days for tours. Some people also report construction affecting what they could reach or see, and a few mention the experience being limited to the outer areas when they couldn’t enter. There are also comments that online hours or openness can feel unclear, so reviewers recommend checking before planning a visit.

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Features

Housing

  • 21 resident community capacity 21 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living

Amenities

  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Rochester International (11 miles away) Rochester International (11 miles away)

Care Services

  • 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
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Restaurants

  • Wildwood Sports Bar & Grill (0.3 miles)
  • Events Sports Bar and Grill (5.4 miles)
  • Five west Kitchen + Bar (5.9 miles)
  • Hubbell House (6.3 miles)
  • Erbert & Gerbert's (6.9 miles)
  • Culver's (6.9 miles)
  • Leeann Chin (6.9 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Market Place Pharmacy (0.3 miles)
  • Hy-Vee Pharmacy (5.9 miles)
  • Kasson Drug (5.9 miles)
  • Weber & Judd Pharmacy (5.9 miles)
  • Pharmaceutical Specialties (6.7 miles)
  • Walmart Pharmacy (6.8 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (6.9 miles)

Hospitals

  • Olmsted Medical Center (0.3 miles)
  • Olmsted Medical Center (5.7 miles)
  • Francis Building - Saint Marys Hospital (7.6 miles)
  • Mary Brigh Building - Saint Mary's Hospital - Mayo Clinic (7.7 miles)
  • Generose Building (7.7 miles)
  • Saint Marys Hospital (7.7 miles)
  • Joseph Building - Saint Marys Hospital (7.7 miles)

Cafes

  • Otto's Bakery & Coffee Shop (1 miles)
  • Caribou Coffee (7 miles)
  • Panera Bread (7 miles)
  • Caribou Coffee (7.6 miles)
  • St James Coffee (7.7 miles)
  • Caribou Coffee (7.7 miles)
  • Starbucks (8.6 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Community Celebration Church (2.8 miles)
  • Holy Family Catholic Church (5.6 miles)
  • Mt Sion Independent Lutheran Church (5.7 miles)
  • People Of Hope (5.8 miles)
  • Our Savior Lutheran Church (6 miles)
  • South Zumbro Lutheran Church (6.1 miles)
  • Christ Community Church (6.2 miles)

Theaters

  • CineMagic Hollywood Luxury Stadium 12 (5.6 miles)
  • State Theatre (5.8 miles)

Transportation

  • Rent Me & My Truck (5.6 miles)
  • U-Haul Moving & Storage (7.6 miles)

Physicians

  • Reliable Medical Supply (5.8 miles)
  • Huber Eyecare (5.8 miles)
  • Mayo Family Clinic Kasson (5.9 miles)
  • Kasson Clinic (5.9 miles)
  • Hanger Clinic: Prosthetics & Orthotics (6.8 miles)
  • Mayo Eugenio Litta Children's Hospital (7.7 miles)
  • Prairiecare Medical Group (7.8 miles)

Parks

  • Field of Fun (8.4 miles)
  • Essex Park (8.4 miles)

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