Good Samaritan Society - Comforcare

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  • Interior

    A cozy indoor setting featuring two armchairs in front of a stone fireplace.
  • Decor

    A cozy dining area with wooden tables and chairs, adjacent to a kitchen space.
  • Living Room

    A cozy living room with leather sofas, a coffee table, and warm lighting.
  • Bedroom

    A cozy bedroom featuring a bed, chair, window with curtains, and wall artwork.
  • Windows

    A cozy dining area with wooden beams and large windows.
  • Church

    A church interior with an altar and decorative cross.

Good Samaritan Society - Comforcare

1201 17Th Street Ne, Austin, MN 55912

For more information about senior living options: (844) 490-3973

Skilled Nursing Facility

Features

Housing

  • 44 resident community capacity 44 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

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
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet Wi-Fi/high-speed internet

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
  • 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

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

Description

The Good Samaritan Society - Comforcare in Austin, MN is an assisted living community that offers a wide range of amenities and care services to meet the needs of its residents.

Residents can enjoy their favorite shows and movies with cable or satellite TV in the comfort of their fully furnished apartments. The dining room provides a communal space for residents to gather and enjoy delicious meals prepared by our skilled staff. For those who prefer to cook their own meals, each apartment is equipped with a kitchenette.

Outdoor spaces and gardens are available for residents to relax and soak up some fresh air. A small library is also on-site for those who love to curl up with a good book. Wi-Fi/high-speed internet access ensures that residents can stay connected with loved ones and explore the digital world.

The community provides 24-hour supervision, ensuring that residents always have someone available if assistance is needed. Trained caregivers are available to provide assistance with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, and transfers. Medication management is also provided to ensure that residents take their medications as prescribed.

A mental wellness program is offered to support the emotional well-being of residents. Special dietary restrictions, including diabetes diets, are accommodated by the dining services team.

Residents can participate in resident-run activities as well as scheduled daily activities organized by the community. This creates opportunities for social interaction and engagement within the community.

There are many amenities conveniently located near the community, including cafes, parks, pharmacies, physicians' offices, restaurants, transportation options, places of worship, and hospitals. This allows residents easy access to services and amenities outside of the community.

Overall, the Good Samaritan Society - Comforcare in Austin, MN offers a comfortable and supportive environment where seniors can receive personalized care while maintaining their independence and enjoying a vibrant lifestyle.

Nearby Places of Interest

Places of Worship

  • Crane Community Chapel (0.7 miles)
  • Grace Lutheran Church (1.1 miles)
  • Christ Episcopal Church (1.4 miles)
  • Grace Baptist Church (1.5 miles)
  • First Baptist Church of Austin (1.5 miles)
  • St Augustine Church (1.5 miles)
  • Iglesia Pentecostals Del Remanente De Dios (1.8 miles)

Restaurants

  • Hoot and Ole's (0.8 miles)
  • Olivia's Family Restaurant (1.2 miles)
  • 1910 Fresh Mexican Kitchen (1.3 miles)
  • Lyle Liquor (1.4 miles)
  • Domino's Pizza (1.4 miles)
  • Kenny's Oak Grill (1.5 miles)
  • Grinder's Deli (1.6 miles)

Parks

  • North Driesner Park (1 miles)
  • Mill Pond (1.1 miles)
  • Austin Dog Park (1.5 miles)
  • Bandshell Community Park (1.7 miles)
  • Bustad Park (2.3 miles)
  • City Park (14.2 miles)
  • Earl B. Himle Memorial Park (15.6 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Smartfill (1.2 miles)
  • Astrup Drug (1.2 miles)
  • Smart-Fill Management Group (1.2 miles)
  • St Olaf Pharmacy (1.4 miles)
  • Hy-Vee Cake Decorating (1.9 miles)
  • Medicap Pharmacy (2 miles)
  • Hy-Vee Pharmacy (2 miles)

Cafes

  • Coffee House On Main (1.3 miles)
  • Caribou Coffee (1.8 miles)
  • Bubble's Cafe (13.9 miles)

Physicians

  • Austin Medical Center-Mayo Health (1.4 miles)
  • Austin Medical Center Behavioral (1.4 miles)
  • Austin Eye Clinic (1.4 miles)
  • Family Eye Care Center Of Austin (2.2 miles)
  • Quick Care (2.7 miles)

Hospitals

  • Stress Unit (1.4 miles)
  • Crime Victims Resource Center (2.2 miles)
  • Blooming Prairie Clinic (14 miles)

Transportation

  • Austin Shuttle (4 miles)
  • U-Haul Neighborhood Dealer (5.9 miles)

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