St. Mark's Living
Nursing home · 400 15TH AVENUE SW, Austin, MN 55912 · Mower County
Prices
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Facility
- Type
- Nursing home · Skilled Nursing Facility/Nursing Facilit · Nonprofit Corporation
- Capacity
- 45
- State license
- 425354
- Medicare CCN
- 245369
- Licensed entity
- ST MARKS LUTHERAN HOME
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Phone
- (507) 437-4594
- Nurse staffing
- 4.70 hours per resident per day; 51.8% nursing staff turnover
- Medicare ratings
- Inspections 1★ · Staffing 4★ · Quality 2★
- Official record
- Minnesota Department of Health provider directory
- Official record
- Medicare Care Compare
Penalties
- Mar 2, 2026 — Fine ($127,000)
- Mar 2, 2026 — Payment Denial · payment denial 35 days
- Feb 21, 2025 — Payment Denial · payment denial 1 days
Inspection findings
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Jun 16, 2026 Health · 15 findings
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
F0641 Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected Aug 13, 2026 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
F0684 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected Aug 13, 2026 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity F
F0812 Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected Aug 13, 2026 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity F
F0880 Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected Aug 13, 2026 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity F
F0881 Infection Control Deficiencies
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Corrected Aug 13, 2026 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity E
F0921 Environmental Deficiencies
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected Aug 13, 2026 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
K0324 Smoke Deficiencies
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected Aug 13, 2026 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity F
K0353 Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected Aug 13, 2026 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity C
K0355 Smoke Deficiencies
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Corrected Aug 13, 2026 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity F
K0372 Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Corrected Aug 13, 2026 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity F
K0712 Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected Aug 13, 2026 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity F
K0761 Miscellaneous Deficiencies
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Corrected Aug 13, 2026 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity F
K0914 Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
Corrected Aug 13, 2026 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity F
K0918 Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected Aug 13, 2026 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity F
K0926 Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk.
Corrected Aug 13, 2026 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
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Mar 19, 2026 MDH complaint investigation · 1 finding
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Severity not stated
H53692080C Substantiated complaint (MDH Office of Health Facility Complaints)
MDH substantiated this complaint. The finding and its severity are in MDH's investigation report (linked).
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Severity not stated
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Mar 2, 2026 Health · 6 findings
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
Complaint
F0580 Resident Rights Deficiencies
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected May 7, 2026 · CMS health inspection
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Serious
Scope/severity G
Complaint
F0686 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected Apr 2, 2026 · CMS health inspection
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Serious
Scope/severity J
Complaint
F0689 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected Apr 2, 2026 · CMS health inspection
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Serious
Scope/severity G
Complaint
F0760 Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected Apr 2, 2026 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
Complaint
F0842 Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected May 7, 2026 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity F
Complaint
F0867 Administration Deficiencies
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Corrected Apr 2, 2026 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
Complaint
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Apr 3, 2025 Fire Safety · 17 findings
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Not serious
Scope/severity F
E0004 Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
Corrected May 9, 2025 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
F0656 Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected May 9, 2025 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
F0686 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected May 9, 2025 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
F0688 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
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.
Corrected May 9, 2025 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
F0690 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected May 9, 2025 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
F0699 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Corrected May 9, 2025 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity F
F0812 Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected May 9, 2025 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity F
F0851 Administration Deficiencies
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Corrected May 9, 2025 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity E
F0881 Infection Control Deficiencies
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Corrected May 9, 2025 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
F0883 Infection Control Deficiencies
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected May 9, 2025 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
K0211 Egress Deficiencies
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected May 20, 2025 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity F
K0353 Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected May 9, 2025 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity F
K0712 Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected May 9, 2025 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity C
K0761 Miscellaneous Deficiencies
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Corrected May 9, 2025 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity F
K0914 Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
Corrected May 9, 2025 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity F
K0918 Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected May 22, 2025 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity F
K0923 Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Corrected May 9, 2025 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity F
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Mar 31, 2025 MDH complaint investigation · 1 finding
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Severity not stated
H53698787C Substantiated complaint (MDH Office of Health Facility Complaints)
MDH substantiated this complaint. The finding and its severity are in MDH's investigation report (linked).
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Severity not stated
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Mar 19, 2025 Health · 2 findings
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
Complaint
F0684 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected Apr 11, 2025 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
Complaint
F0689 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected Apr 11, 2025 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
Complaint
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Mar 14, 2025 MDH complaint investigation · 1 finding
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Severity not stated
H53696721C Substantiated complaint (MDH Office of Health Facility Complaints)
MDH substantiated this complaint. The finding and its severity are in MDH's investigation report (linked).
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Severity not stated
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Feb 21, 2025 Health · 4 findings
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
Complaint
F0550 Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected Mar 28, 2025 · CMS health inspection
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Serious
Scope/severity G
Complaint
F0690 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected Feb 3, 2025 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
Complaint
F0842 Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected Mar 28, 2025 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity E
Complaint
F0880 Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected Mar 28, 2025 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
Complaint
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Dec 21, 2023 Fire Safety · 13 findings
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Not serious
Scope/severity C
E0041 Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Implement emergency and standby power systems.
Corrected Jan 16, 2024 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
F0580 Resident Rights Deficiencies
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected Jan 11, 2024 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
F0625 Resident Rights Deficiencies
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.
Corrected Jan 18, 2024 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
F0883 Infection Control Deficiencies
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected Jan 11, 2024 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity F
K0291 Egress Deficiencies
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Corrected Jan 19, 2024 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity F
K0324 Smoke Deficiencies
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected Jan 24, 2024 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
K0355 Smoke Deficiencies
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Corrected Jan 19, 2024 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity F
K0374 Smoke Deficiencies
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Corrected Jan 19, 2024 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity F
K0511 Services Deficiencies
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected Jan 19, 2024 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity F
K0541 Services Deficiencies
Install properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes.
Corrected Jan 10, 2024 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
K0914 Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
Corrected Jan 19, 2024 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity F
K0918 Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected Jan 16, 2024 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity F
K0923 Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Corrected Jan 30, 2024 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity C
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Aug 29, 2022 MDH complaint investigation · 1 finding
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Severity not stated
H53694256C Substantiated complaint (MDH Office of Health Facility Complaints)
MDH substantiated this complaint. The finding and its severity are in MDH's investigation report (linked).
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Severity not stated
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Jul 26, 2022 MDH complaint investigation · 1 finding
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Severity not stated
H53693352C Substantiated complaint (MDH Office of Health Facility Complaints)
MDH substantiated this complaint. The finding and its severity are in MDH's investigation report (linked).
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Severity not stated
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Jan 27, 2022 MDH complaint investigation · 1 finding
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Severity not stated
H5369127C Substantiated complaint (MDH Office of Health Facility Complaints)
MDH substantiated this complaint. The finding and its severity are in MDH's investigation report (linked).
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Severity not stated
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Aug 2, 2021 MDH complaint investigation · 1 finding
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Severity not stated
H5369119C Substantiated complaint (MDH Office of Health Facility Complaints)
MDH substantiated this complaint. The finding and its severity are in MDH's investigation report (linked).
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Severity not stated
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Jun 28, 2021 MDH complaint investigation · 2 findings
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Severity not stated
H5369113C Substantiated complaint (MDH Office of Health Facility Complaints)
MDH substantiated this complaint. The finding and its severity are in MDH's investigation report (linked).
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Severity not stated
H5369114C Substantiated complaint (MDH Office of Health Facility Complaints)
MDH substantiated this complaint. The finding and its severity are in MDH's investigation report (linked).
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Severity not stated
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Jun 24, 2021 MDH complaint investigation · 2 findings
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Severity not stated
H5369111C Substantiated complaint (MDH Office of Health Facility Complaints)
MDH substantiated this complaint. The finding and its severity are in MDH's investigation report (linked).
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Severity not stated
H5369112C Substantiated complaint (MDH Office of Health Facility Complaints)
MDH substantiated this complaint. The finding and its severity are in MDH's investigation report (linked).
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Severity not stated
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Apr 20, 2021 MDH complaint investigation · 2 findings
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Severity not stated
H5369109C Substantiated complaint (MDH Office of Health Facility Complaints)
MDH substantiated this complaint. The finding and its severity are in MDH's investigation report (linked).
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Severity not stated
H5369110C Substantiated complaint (MDH Office of Health Facility Complaints)
MDH substantiated this complaint. The finding and its severity are in MDH's investigation report (linked).
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Severity not stated
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Dec 9, 2020 MDH complaint investigation · 1 finding
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Severity not stated
H5369103C Substantiated complaint (MDH Office of Health Facility Complaints)
MDH substantiated this complaint. The finding and its severity are in MDH's investigation report (linked).
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Severity not stated
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Nov 30, 2020 MDH complaint investigation · 1 finding
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Severity not stated
H5369102C Substantiated complaint (MDH Office of Health Facility Complaints)
MDH substantiated this complaint. The finding and its severity are in MDH's investigation report (linked).
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Severity not stated
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Nov 24, 2020 MDH complaint investigation · 1 finding
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Severity not stated
H5369100C Substantiated complaint (MDH Office of Health Facility Complaints)
MDH substantiated this complaint. The finding and its severity are in MDH's investigation report (linked).
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Severity not stated
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Sep 25, 2020 MDH complaint investigation · 4 findings
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Severity not stated
H5369093C Substantiated complaint (MDH Office of Health Facility Complaints)
MDH substantiated this complaint. The finding and its severity are in MDH's investigation report (linked).
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Severity not stated
H5369094C Substantiated complaint (MDH Office of Health Facility Complaints)
MDH substantiated this complaint. The finding and its severity are in MDH's investigation report (linked).
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Severity not stated
H5369095C Substantiated complaint (MDH Office of Health Facility Complaints)
MDH substantiated this complaint. The finding and its severity are in MDH's investigation report (linked).
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Severity not stated
H5369096C Substantiated complaint (MDH Office of Health Facility Complaints)
MDH substantiated this complaint. The finding and its severity are in MDH's investigation report (linked).
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Severity not stated
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Dec 10, 2019 MDH complaint investigation · 1 finding
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Severity not stated
H5369083C Substantiated complaint (MDH Office of Health Facility Complaints)
MDH substantiated this complaint. The finding and its severity are in MDH's investigation report (linked).
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Severity not stated
Owners and managers (as published by CMS)
- ALVARADO, MEGAN — operational/managerial control, NOT APPLICABLE, since 11/11/2024
- ALVARADO, MEGAN — adp of the snf, NOT APPLICABLE, since 11/11/2024
- BRAATEN, JAMES — managing control - governing body, NOT APPLICABLE, since 03/18/2019
- BRANDENBURG, EMILY — managing control - governing body, NOT APPLICABLE, since 11/01/2025
- DAHLBACK, DUANE — managing control - governing body, NOT APPLICABLE, since 06/01/2024
- DONAHUE, NANCY — managing control - governing body, NOT APPLICABLE, since 06/01/2021
- ELLEFSON, CRYSTAL — adp of the snf, NOT APPLICABLE, since 06/01/2024
- ELLEFSON, CRYSTAL — operational/managerial control, NOT APPLICABLE, since 06/01/2024
- GRAY, JOHN JR. — managing control - governing body, NOT APPLICABLE, since 06/01/2024
- GULLICKSON, GAYLE — managing control - governing body, NOT APPLICABLE, since 06/01/2024
- JOHNSON, BRADLEY — corporate officer, NOT APPLICABLE, since 03/17/2008
- JOHNSON, BRADLEY — managing control - governing body, NOT APPLICABLE, since 03/17/2008
- LANGBEHN, JENNIFER — operational/managerial control, NOT APPLICABLE, since 06/01/2024
- LANGBEHN, JENNIFER — adp of the snf, NOT APPLICABLE, since 06/01/2024
- NELSON, HARLAN — managing control - governing body, NOT APPLICABLE, since 06/01/2024
- NELSON, HARLAN — corporate director, NOT APPLICABLE, since 06/01/2024
- RITTER, CRAIG — adp of the snf, NOT APPLICABLE, since 06/01/2024
- RITTER, CRAIG — operational/managerial control, NOT APPLICABLE, since 06/01/2024
- ROCHELEAU, KIMBERLY — operational/managerial control, NOT APPLICABLE, since 06/01/2024
- ROCHELEAU, KIMBERLY — adp of the snf, NOT APPLICABLE, since 06/01/2024
- ROCHELEAU, PAULA — adp of the snf, NOT APPLICABLE, since 06/01/2024
- ROCHELEAU, PAULA — operational/managerial control, NOT APPLICABLE, since 06/01/2024
- SIMONSON, CONNIE — managing control - governing body, NOT APPLICABLE, since 06/01/2021
- PARTNERS SENIOR LIVING OPTIONS LLC — operational/managerial control, NOT APPLICABLE, since 06/01/2024
Sources: the MDH Health Care Provider Directory, MDH's evaluation and complaint findings, and CMS's list of certified Minnesota nursing homes and CMS Care Compare (nursing homes). “Harm or jeopardy level” is CMS scope/severity G–L. About this data.