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HomeMinnesotaSt Marks Living

St Marks Living

400 15th Avenue Southwest, Austin, MN 559125074374594WebsiteGoogle Maps
3.5on Google(23 reviews)
1/5Much Below Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
1/5
Staffing
4/5
Quality
2/5
Beds
45
certified
1 fine(s) totaling $127,000

How St Marks Living Compares in Minnesota

Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in Minnesota. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.

CMS overall rating
1/5
MN average
3.2/5
Below state average
Health inspection rating
1/5
MN average
2.9/5
Below state average
Staffing rating
4/5
MN average
4.2/5
Close to state average
Nursing hours per resident
4.70 hrs/day
MN average
4.19 hrs/day
Above state average
RN hours per resident
0.69 hrs/day
MN average
1.06 hrs/day
Below state average
Staff turnover
51.8%
MN average
42.2%
Higher than state average

Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.

What the Data Highlights

Its 1/5 overall CMS rating is below the Minnesota average of 3.2/5.
Its 1/5 health inspection rating is below the Minnesota average of 2.9/5.
Reported nursing time is 4.70 hours per resident per day, above the state average of 4.19.
Reported RN time is 0.69 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 1.06.

Health Inspection Trend

A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.

Previous cycle
9
deficiency citations
Inspected Dec 21, 2023
Most recent cycle
15
deficiency citations
Inspected Apr 3, 2025
The most recent cycle recorded 6 more deficiency citations than the previous cycle.

Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.

Cost & Demographics

Semi-Private Room
$11,019/mo
Minnesota median
Private Room
$13,109/mo
Minnesota median
Mower County 65+
7,398
18.5% of county
County Population
40,082
Mower County

Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).

Swipe tabs for staffing, quality and ownership.

St Marks Living is a 1-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Austin, Minnesota with 45 certified beds. It has been operating since 1986. Its overall CMS rating is 1 out of 5.

Beds
45
Avg Residents/Day
35.1
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Dec 1, 1986
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Both
County
Mower
Last Inspection
Apr 3, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
15
Weighted Score
166.3
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (29)

F0689Immediate Jeopardy

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Mar 2, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0686Actual Harm

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Survey: Mar 2, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0760Actual Harm

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Survey: Mar 2, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0867Potential for Harm

Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

Survey: Mar 2, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0580Potential for Harm

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Survey: Mar 2, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0842Potential for Harm

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Survey: Mar 2, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Apr 3, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0851Potential for Harm

Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.

Survey: Apr 3, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0881Potential for Harm

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

Survey: Apr 3, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0656Potential for Harm

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey: Apr 3, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0686Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Survey: Apr 3, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0688Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

Survey: Apr 3, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0690Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Survey: Apr 3, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0699Potential for Harm

Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.

Survey: Apr 3, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0883Potential for Harm

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

Survey: Apr 3, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0684Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Mar 19, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0689Potential for Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Mar 19, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0690Actual Harm

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Survey: Feb 21, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Feb 21, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0550Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Survey: Feb 21, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0842Potential for Harm

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Survey: Feb 21, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0580Potential for Harm

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Survey: Dec 21, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0625Potential for Harm

Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.

Survey: Dec 21, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0883Potential for Harm

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

Survey: Dec 21, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0637Potential for Harm

Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition

Survey: Jun 16, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0676Potential for Harm

Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.

Survey: Jun 16, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0697Potential for Harm

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

Survey: Jun 16, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0740Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.

Survey: Jun 16, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0791Potential for Harm

Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.

Survey: Jun 16, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$127,000
Number of Fines
1
Payment Denials
2
Total Penalties
3

Penalty History

FineMar 2, 2026
$127,000
Payment DenialMar 2, 2026
35 days denied
Payment DenialFeb 21, 2025
1 days denied

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide3.31 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN0.70 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.69 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing4.70 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total4.39 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.02 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
51.8%
RN Turnover
66.7%
Administrators Left
0

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
Non profit - Corporation
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (24)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
BRAATEN, JAMESMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AMar 18, 2019
BRANDENBURG, EMILYMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/ANov 1, 2025
DAHLBACK, DUANEMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AJun 1, 2024
DONAHUE, NANCYMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AJun 1, 2021
GRAY, JOHN JR.MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AJun 1, 2024
GULLICKSON, GAYLEMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AJun 1, 2024
JOHNSON, BRADLEYMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AMar 17, 2008
NELSON, HARLANMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AJun 1, 2024
SIMONSON, CONNIEMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AJun 1, 2021
NELSON, HARLANCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJun 1, 2024
JOHNSON, BRADLEYCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AMar 17, 2008
PARTNERS SENIOR LIVING OPTIONS LLCOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AJun 1, 2024
ALVARADO, MEGANOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ANov 11, 2024
ELLEFSON, CRYSTALOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJun 1, 2024
LANGBEHN, JENNIFEROPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJun 1, 2024
RITTER, CRAIGOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJun 1, 2024
ROCHELEAU, KIMBERLYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJun 1, 2024
ROCHELEAU, PAULAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJun 1, 2024
ALVARADO, MEGANADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/ANov 11, 2024
ELLEFSON, CRYSTALADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJun 1, 2024
LANGBEHN, JENNIFERADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJun 1, 2024
RITTER, CRAIGADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJun 1, 2024
ROCHELEAU, KIMBERLYADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJun 1, 2024
ROCHELEAU, PAULAADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJun 1, 2024

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for St Marks Living and nearby alternatives.

All Minnesota facilities
St Marks Living
Austin, MNCurrent facility
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $127,000
Sacred Heart Care Center
Austin, MN3,696 ft
CMS
2/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Good Samaritan Society - Comforcare
Austin, MN2.0 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: $21,645
Prairie Manor Care Center
Blooming Prairie, MN15.5 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: $43,300
Field Crest Care Center
Hayfield, MN17.8 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
Thorne Crest Retirement Center
Albert Lea, MN18.9 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $43,082
Good Samaritan Society - Albert Lea
Albert Lea, MN19.4 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: $17,345
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
St Marks Living
Austin, MN · Current facility
—1/51/54/5$127,000
Sacred Heart Care Center
Austin, MN
3,696 ft2/53/54/5None recorded
Good Samaritan Society - Comforcare
Austin, MN
2.0 mi5/54/55/5$21,645
Prairie Manor Care Center
Blooming Prairie, MN
15.5 mi5/54/55/5$43,300
Field Crest Care Center
Hayfield, MN
17.8 mi5/55/55/5None recorded
Thorne Crest Retirement Center
Albert Lea, MN
18.9 mi1/51/54/5$43,082
Good Samaritan Society - Albert Lea
Albert Lea, MN
19.4 mi4/53/55/5$17,345

Distance is approximate. Ratings and enforcement data use the current CMS snapshot; recorded fines are not a complete measure of care quality. How nearby facilities are selected.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for St Marks Living?▾
St Marks Living has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 1/5, staffing rating of 4/5, and quality measures rating of 2/5. This facility is rated below average.
How much does St Marks Living cost per month?▾
While individual facility pricing is not publicly available, the median nursing home cost in Minnesota is $11,019/month for a semi-private room and $13,109/month for a private room (Genworth/CareScout 2024). St Marks Living participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has St Marks Living had any health inspection violations?▾
St Marks Living had 15 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Apr 3, 2025). The current CMS dataset records 1 fine(s) totaling $127,000.
What are the staffing levels at St Marks Living?▾
St Marks Living provides 4.70 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.69 RN hours, 0.70 LPN hours, and 3.31 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 51.8%.
How many beds does St Marks Living have?▾
St Marks Living has 45 certified beds with an average of 35.1 residents per day, resulting in approximately 78% occupancy. The facility is Non profit - Corporation owned.
Are there other nursing homes near St Marks Living?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in Minnesota, including 2 in Austin. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about St Marks Living?▾
On Google Maps, St Marks Living has a rating of 3.5 out of 5 based on 23 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 1/5.