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Veteran-Approved Independent Living in Austin
This Austin community is a vetted Patriot Angels partner that welcomes veterans and surviving spouses. It offers independent living with assisted living on the same campus. Veterans who need daily help may qualify for VA Aid & Attendance of up to $3,845 a month. Check eligibility free or call (844) 757-3047.
Austin by the Numbers
What Independent Living Costs in Austin
No Austin-specific figure has been published. Statewide, independent living in Minnesota averages $3,165 a month, according to NIC MAP data published by Where You Live Matters, and prices in Austin can run above or below that. Ask each partner above for its current rates.
If an Austin resident needs more help later, assisted living in Minnesota has a statewide median of $6,572 a month and non-medical in-home care $8,389 a month (CareScout 2025 Cost of Care Survey).
Could Aid & Attendance Help Cover Care in Austin?
Aid & Attendance pays toward care, not rent alone. A Austin veteran or surviving spouse who needs help with daily activities may qualify for up to $3,845 a month toward that care.
Prefer to talk it through? Call (844) 757-3047
Veterans in and Around Austin
About 1,230 veterans live in Austin, and 689 of them are 65 or older. Mower County, which includes Austin, is home to 2,075 veterans, 1,253 of them 65 or older. Figures come from the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
More Minnesota Partner Cities Beyond Austin
See every city on Independent Living in Minnesota.
Veteran Families We’ve Helped
Families in Austin and across the country rate Patriot Angels 4.9 on Google (465 reviews). BBB A+ accredited. See all reviews
Questions Austin Families Ask
How many independent living communities are in Austin?
Patriot Angels lists 1 independent living partner community in Austin, MN, out of 28 across Minnesota.
Can an Austin veteran use VA benefits toward independent living?
Not for rent alone. If an Austin veteran or surviving spouse also needs help with daily activities and pays for that care, Aid & Attendance may add up to $3,845 a month. Call (844) 757-3047 or use the form above to check.
What if we need more care later?
The Austin partner also offers assisted living on site. Ask each community what happens to your residence if needs change.
More Care Options in Austin
Assisted Living in Austin
Daily help with bathing, dressing, and medications in Austin.
Memory Care in Austin
Secure neighborhoods and dementia-trained staff near Austin.
In-Home Care in Austin
Caregivers who come to the house in Austin, for families not ready to move.
Related Patriot Angels guides
GuideHow Veterans Pay for Independent LivingComing soon
GuideQuestions to Ask When Touring Independent LivingComing soon
Guide2026 Aid and Attendance Benefit RatesRead guide →Looking beyond Austin? See Independent Living in Minnesota or the complete guide to independent living.