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Ecumen CountrySide

650 El Dorado St SE, Owatonna, MN

Assisted LivingIndependent Living

★ 4.74 reviewsRead reviews

About the community

About Ecumen CountrySide

Ecumen CountrySide in Owatonna, MN is one of senior living communities in the area. To find the right community for your needs and budget, connect with one of A Place For Mom's local senior living advisors for free, expert advice.

Published floor plans

1 Bedroom

Assisted Living · 1 bedroom

Published starting price

$3,570/month

Care fees not included

Checked August 5, 2026
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2 Bedrooms

Assisted Living · 2 bedroom

Published starting price

$3,995/month

Care fees not included

Checked August 5, 2026
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Tracked published prices

Price history by floor plan

Compare floor plans over time. The lowest current option with tracked history is selected first.

1 Bedroom$3,570 observed · tracking future changes
$3,570Aug 5, 2026

One source-published starting price observed so far. No price change has been observed yet.

Family and resident feedback

4.7 out of 5 from 4 reviews

Overall rating from Caring.com. Recent public reviews can help surface themes to ask about on a tour. Ratings belong to the original review source and are not independently verified by us.

★★★★★

Positive

The facility has a very homey feel & the residents and staff have been very welcoming. There are a variety of different room layouts, some bigger than others. My mom's rooms are a bit smaller, but with her furniture, it's cozy and not too small. She misses having an ice maker and garbage disposal, but loves the washer/dryer in her apt.

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Cleanliness
5.0 / 5
Friendliness
5.0 / 5
Value for Cost
4.0 / 5
Care Services
5.0 / 5
Activities
4.0 / 5
Staff
5.0 / 5
Meals & Dining
4.0 / 5
AnonymousNovember 12, 2025Published source

★★★★★

Positive

Recommended

My loved one is currently resident at Ecumen CountrySide and everything has been great for her so far. We have had a great experience as my loved one has transitioned from her home to Assisted Living. We have appreciated everything as we navigate through this life changing time in my loved one's life. I would recommend Ecumen CountrySide to family and friends.

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Cleanliness
5.0 / 5
Friendliness
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Value for Cost
5.0 / 5
Care Services
5.0 / 5
Activities
5.0 / 5
Staff
5.0 / 5
Meals & Dining
5.0 / 5
AnonymousOctober 9, 2023Published source

★★★★★

Positive

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Ecumen CountrySide's staff is very good. It's a three-story building with two wings. My mom is in independent living but they do basic checks on her like when she doesn't come to lunch. They have various activities and people coming in to sing, exercise classes, afternoon social, and morning coffee break. They're also raising money for a path around the building so they have things like auctions or bake sales for that. They also have a van that could take the residents to appointments or shoppin…

MichaelDecember 20, 2018Caring.com

★★★★★

Positive

I visited this facility

Ecumen CountrySide is large and a very good facility. It is new and beautiful. The apartments are spacious and with more privacy. It has lots of communal space. There are a lot of activities at this facility. I would certainly recommend this facility. They have a gym, among many other amenities.

Jane120884950February 29, 2016Caring.com

★★★★★

Positive

I visited this facility

CountrySide was very nice; it was decorated well. We did sit in the dining area and visited with the person there, and it was very pleasant. The rooms were fine; they had different sizes of apartments.

Caring101555850November 11, 2014Caring.com

★★★★★

Positive

I am a friend or relative of a resident

Our family, our grandmother included, really liked Countryside as not only a place to live, but as a place to belong. It offered both independent and assisted living options so we knew as out grandmother's health declined and she needed more help. This was perfect for us because most of the family lives 45 minutes away.The staff was very friendly and everyone knew the residents names, including the groundskeeper. Each time we would visit the staff would know who we were and who we were going to see. This was a…

thumbstickMay 19, 2012Caring.com

Verified overview

What we know from public sources

Care options
Assisted Living, Independent Living
Operator
Ecumen
Public price status
Published starting price available
Last source check
October 23, 2026

Source-published features

Amenities and services

Grouped so you can scan what affects day-to-day life before opening an operator page.

Meals & dining

  • Meals Provided
  • Private Dining Room

Health & wellness

  • Incontinence Care
  • Staffing & Ancillary Services
  • Non-Ambulatory Care
  • Diabetic Care

Services & convenience

  • Complimentary Transportation
  • Uncovered Parking
  • Resident Parking Available
  • Weight Limit (lbs)
  • Dogs Allowed
  • Cats Allowed
  • Laundry Service / Drycleaning
  • Housekeeping
  • Beautician

Activities & engagement

  • Brain fitness / Dakim
  • Devotional Activities On-Site
  • Trivia Games
  • Happy Hour
  • Holiday Parties
  • Other Religious Services
  • Live Well Programs
  • Activities On-site
  • Visiting Chaplain or Priest
  • Protestant Services
  • Bible Study Group
  • Christian Services
  • Catholic Services
  • Live Musical Performances

Outdoor spaces

  • Private Bath
  • Indoor Common Areas
  • Computer or Media Center
  • Meeting Room
  • Beauty Salon
  • Central Fireplace
  • Outside Patio
  • TV Lounge
  • Piano or Organ
  • Raised Garden Beds

Apartment & room features

  • Air Conditioned
  • Cable or Satellite TV
  • Full kitchen
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet
  • Kitchenette

Official oversight

Inspection and quality records

Inspection coverage has not yet been completed for this community. “Not covered” is not the same as “no violations found.”

Coverage last checked October 23, 2026.

Questions to confirm with the community

Additional care fees
Not publicly disclosed
Move-in fee
Not publicly disclosed
Exact unit availability
Confirmation required
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