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St. Mark's Living

Nursing home · 400 15TH AVENUE SW, Austin, MN 55912 · Mower County

1★Medicare overall
78cited deficiencies
4harm or jeopardy level
3penalties

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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

Other public records for this operator

Penalties

Inspection findings

  1. Jun 16, 2026 Health · 15 findings
    • 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

    • 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

    • 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

    • 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

    • Not serious Scope/severity F

      F0881 Infection Control Deficiencies

      Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

      Corrected Aug 13, 2026 · CMS health inspection

    • 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

    • Not serious Scope/severity D

      K0324 Smoke Deficiencies

      Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

      Corrected Aug 13, 2026 · CMS fire safety

    • Not serious Scope/severity F

      K0353 Smoke Deficiencies

      Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

      Corrected Aug 13, 2026 · CMS fire safety

    • Not serious Scope/severity C

      K0355 Smoke Deficiencies

      Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

      Corrected Aug 13, 2026 · CMS fire safety

    • 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

    • Not serious Scope/severity F

      K0712 Miscellaneous Deficiencies

      Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

      Corrected Aug 13, 2026 · CMS fire safety

    • 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

    • 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

    • 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

    • 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

  2. Mar 19, 2026 MDH complaint investigation · 1 finding
    • 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).

      Statement of deficiencies (PDF)

  3. Mar 2, 2026 Health · 6 findings
    • 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

    • 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

    • 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

    • 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

    • 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

    • 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

  4. Apr 3, 2025 Fire Safety · 17 findings
    • Not serious Scope/severity F

      E0004 Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

      Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

      Corrected May 9, 2025 · CMS fire safety

    • 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

    • 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

    • 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

    • 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

    • 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

    • 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

    • 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

    • Not serious Scope/severity E

      F0881 Infection Control Deficiencies

      Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

      Corrected May 9, 2025 · CMS health inspection

    • 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

    • 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

    • Not serious Scope/severity F

      K0353 Smoke Deficiencies

      Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

      Corrected May 9, 2025 · CMS fire safety

    • Not serious Scope/severity F

      K0712 Miscellaneous Deficiencies

      Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

      Corrected May 9, 2025 · CMS fire safety

    • 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

    • 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

    • 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

    • 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

  5. Mar 31, 2025 MDH complaint investigation · 1 finding
    • 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).

      Statement of deficiencies (PDF)

  6. Mar 19, 2025 Health · 2 findings
    • 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

    • 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

  7. Mar 14, 2025 MDH complaint investigation · 1 finding
    • 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).

      Statement of deficiencies (PDF)

  8. Feb 21, 2025 Health · 4 findings
    • 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

    • 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

    • 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

    • 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

  9. Dec 21, 2023 Fire Safety · 13 findings
    • Not serious Scope/severity C

      E0041 Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

      Implement emergency and standby power systems.

      Corrected Jan 16, 2024 · CMS fire safety

    • 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

    • 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

    • 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

    • 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

    • Not serious Scope/severity F

      K0324 Smoke Deficiencies

      Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

      Corrected Jan 24, 2024 · CMS fire safety

    • Not serious Scope/severity D

      K0355 Smoke Deficiencies

      Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

      Corrected Jan 19, 2024 · CMS fire safety

    • 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

    • Not serious Scope/severity F

      K0511 Services Deficiencies

      Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

      Corrected Jan 19, 2024 · CMS fire safety

    • Not serious Scope/severity F

      K0541 Services Deficiencies

      Install properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes.

      Corrected Jan 10, 2024 · CMS fire safety

    • 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

    • 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

    • 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

  10. Aug 29, 2022 MDH complaint investigation · 1 finding
    • 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).

      Statement of deficiencies (PDF)

  11. Jul 26, 2022 MDH complaint investigation · 1 finding
    • 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).

      Statement of deficiencies (PDF)

  12. Jan 27, 2022 MDH complaint investigation · 1 finding
    • 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).

      Statement of deficiencies (PDF)

  13. Aug 2, 2021 MDH complaint investigation · 1 finding
    • 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).

      Statement of deficiencies (PDF)

  14. Jun 28, 2021 MDH complaint investigation · 2 findings
    • 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).

      Statement of deficiencies (PDF)

    • 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).

      Statement of deficiencies (PDF)

  15. Jun 24, 2021 MDH complaint investigation · 2 findings
    • 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).

      Statement of deficiencies (PDF)

    • 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).

      Statement of deficiencies (PDF)

  16. Apr 20, 2021 MDH complaint investigation · 2 findings
    • 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).

      Statement of deficiencies (PDF)

    • 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).

      Statement of deficiencies (PDF)

  17. Dec 9, 2020 MDH complaint investigation · 1 finding
    • 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).

      Statement of deficiencies (PDF)

  18. Nov 30, 2020 MDH complaint investigation · 1 finding
    • 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).

      Statement of deficiencies (PDF)

  19. Nov 24, 2020 MDH complaint investigation · 1 finding
    • 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).

      Statement of deficiencies (PDF)

  20. Sep 25, 2020 MDH complaint investigation · 4 findings
    • 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).

      Statement of deficiencies (PDF)

    • 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).

      Statement of deficiencies (PDF)

    • 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).

      Statement of deficiencies (PDF)

    • 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).

      Statement of deficiencies (PDF)

  21. Dec 10, 2019 MDH complaint investigation · 1 finding
    • 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).

      Statement of deficiencies (PDF)

Owners and managers (as published by CMS)

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.