CountrySide and its sister community in Owatonna - The Brooks - are owned and operated by Ecumen (www.ecumen.org). Based in Shoreview, Minn., Ecumen, which is affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), provides a variety of housing choices for people living fully after 50.

Our name comes from the word ecumenical, which in turn is derived from the Greek word for "home." Our philosophy and our promise is to create "home" for the people we serve. We are honored that you would choose an Ecumen community in which to live and we want to ensure that as a member of the CountrySide community your living experience is everything that you want it to be.

We'd like to share with you what other area customers have to say about Ecumen:

"I've greatly enjoyed living at The Brooks, which is also an Ecumen community. Residents will find that the team at CountrySide takes a very personal approach to customer service and makes you feel very much at home. I love it here."

Lorretta Anderson

"When I decided to move here, I wanted to live in a place where I had complete freedom, yet also safety and access to health care if I needed it. Ecumen brings that all together in one place. It's wonderful."

Orville Young

"My mother so enjoys the many choices she has at The Brooks. And we love visiting with her at her home. The people, the food, it's great. It is wonderful that more people in Owatonna will be able to take advantage of such a great living experience by becoming residents at CountrySide."

Deb Tommet

"CountrySide is going to be a wonderful addition to Owatonna. I've greatly enjoyed my experience at The Brooks and it will be great to have another Ecumen community here. They provide top-notch service and make this a wonderful place to live. You feel at home."

Marion Ring