Nursing homeActive
St Marks Living
400 15th Avenue Southwest, Austin, MN 55912507437459445 certified beds · 35 residentsNon profit - CorporationMedicare and Medicaid
Surveys on file
6
since 2023
Deficiencies
30
● 0● 26● 4
Penalties · 3 yrs
$127,000
1 fine · 2 actions
Last survey
2026-06-16
Standard
CMS overall
1 / 5
stars as published by CMS
CMS overall 1/5
Health 1
Staffing 4
Quality 2
Star ratings as published by CMS · CMS’s caveats
Survey history
Source: CMS · Minnesota Department of Health · data as of 2026-08-01| Date | Kind | Deficiencies | Official record | Archived PDF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-16 | Standard | 060 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2026-03-02 | Complaint | 033 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-04-03 | Standard | 090 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-03-19 | Complaint | 020 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-02-21 | Complaint | 031 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2023-12-21 | Standard | 030 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
Counts by class: paperwork · standard · harm.
Deficiencies
CMS · Minnesota Department of Health publishes each citation’s tag, official description and scope/severity letter. The surveyor’s written findings are in the Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567) for each survey, linked above.
F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-08-13Record 245369-20260616-F641
F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-08-13Record 245369-20260616-F684
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity FStandard
Food & nutrition
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-08-13Record 245369-20260616-F812
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity FStandard
Infection control
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-08-13Record 245369-20260616-F880
F881Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.Scope/severity FStandard
Infection control
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-08-13Record 245369-20260616-F881
F921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.Scope/severity EStandard
Environment
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-08-13Record 245369-20260616-F921
F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.Scope/severity GHarm
Care planning
Isolated; actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy.Corrected 2026-04-02Record 245369-20260302-F686
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity JHarm
Care planningFalls
Isolated; immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.Corrected 2026-04-02Record 245369-20260302-F689
F760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.Scope/severity GHarm
Medication
Isolated; actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy.Corrected 2026-04-02Record 245369-20260302-F760
F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-05-07Record 245369-20260302-F580
F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-05-07Record 245369-20260302-F842
F867Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.Scope/severity FStandard
Records
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-04-02Record 245369-20260302-F867
F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-05-09Record 245369-20250403-F656
F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-05-09Record 245369-20250403-F686
F688Provide 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-05-09Record 245369-20250403-F688
F690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-05-09Record 245369-20250403-F690
F699Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-05-09Record 245369-20250403-F699
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity FStandard
Food & nutrition
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-05-09Record 245369-20250403-F812
F851Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.Scope/severity FStandard
Records
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-05-09Record 245369-20250403-F851
F881Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.Scope/severity EStandard
Infection control
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-05-09Record 245369-20250403-F881
F883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.Scope/severity DStandard
Infection control
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-05-09Record 245369-20250403-F883
F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-04-11Record 245369-20250319-F684
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningFalls
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-04-11Record 245369-20250319-F689
F690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.Scope/severity GHarm
Care planning
Isolated; actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy.Corrected 2025-02-03Record 245369-20250221-F690
F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-03-28Record 245369-20250221-F550
F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-03-28Record 245369-20250221-F842
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity EStandard
Infection control
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-03-28Record 245369-20250221-F880
F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-01-11Record 245369-20231221-F580
F625Notify 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-01-18Record 245369-20231221-F625
F883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.Scope/severity DStandard
Infection control
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-01-11Record 245369-20231221-F883
Penalties & enforcement
| Date | Action | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-02 | Civil money penalty | $127,000 | CMS · Penalties |
| 2026-03-02 | Denial of payment for new admissions Payment denial for 35 days, from 2026-04-02 | — | CMS · Penalties |
| 2025-02-21 | Denial of payment for new admissions Payment denial for 1 days, from 2025-05-21 | — | CMS · Penalties |
Staffing
CMS Payroll-Based Journal · PBJ, as published Aug 2026 · explainerRN hours per resident day0.69
Facility
Minnesota
National
Minnesota 1.06 · National 0.69
Total nurse hours per resident day4.70
Facility
Minnesota
National
Minnesota 4.19 · National 3.86
Weekend total nurse hours4.39
Facility
Minnesota
National
Minnesota 3.71 · National 3.42
Total nursing staff turnover52%
Facility
Minnesota
National
Minnesota 42% · National 46%
Registered nurse turnover67%
Facility
Minnesota
National
Minnesota 39% · National 43%
Quality measures
CMS MDS quality measures · 2025Q2-2026Q1 · definitions| Measure | Facility | Minnesota | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers lower is better | 5.0% | 5.2% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury lower is better | 14.2% | 4.0% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication lower is better | 0.0% | 17.1% | 15.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection lower is better | 5.7% | 2.6% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained lower is better | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased lower is better | 19.0% | 18.2% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight lower is better | 4.7% | 4.1% | 5.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication lower is better | 3.1% | 12.5% | 19.5% |
Figures verbatim from CMS, with the state and national figures from the same release. The direction that counts as better is CMS’s own and is stated on every row.
Ownership
As reported to CMS (Provider Enrollment)| Entity | Role | Interest | Since | Registry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alvarado, Megan Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Ellefson, Crystal Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Langbehn, Jennifer Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Partners Senior Living Options LLC Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Ritter, Craig Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Rocheleau, Kimberly Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Rocheleau, Paula Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Alvarado, Megan Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Braaten, James Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Brandenburg, Emily Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Dahlback, Duane Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Donahue, Nancy Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Ellefson, Crystal Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Gray, John Jr. Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Gullickson, Gayle Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Johnson, Bradley Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Johnson, Bradley Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Langbehn, Jennifer Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Nelson, Harlan Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Nelson, Harlan Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Ritter, Craig Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Rocheleau, Kimberly Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Rocheleau, Paula Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Simonson, Connie Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
Ownership as reported to CMS/state. CMS ownership data has known gaps; merges between entities are published only after human review.
Cost context
County figures from public surveys. Not this facility’s price. Nursing-home rates are not published by CMS or Minnesota.
No county cost figures on file for Mower.
Nearby nursing homes
| Facility | Distance | Last survey | Deficiencies · 3 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sacred Heart Care Center Austin | 0.7 mi | 2025-07-25 | 5170 |
| Good Samaritan Society - Comforcare Austin | 2.0 mi | 2026-01-29 | 1121 |
| Prairie Manor Care Center Blooming Prairie | 15.5 mi | 2026-05-19 | 091 |
| Field Crest Care Center Hayfield | 17.8 mi | 2026-02-19 | 010 |
| Good Samaritan - Saint Ansgar Saint Ansgar | 19.3 mi | 2026-06-18 | 020 |
Watch this facility
One email when a new survey, harm-class deficiency, penalty, Special Focus change or ownership change is recorded. Nothing else, ever.
Sources & provenance
| Section | Agency · dataset | Retrieved |
|---|---|---|
| Facility, ratings | CMS Provider Data · Nursing Home Provider Information | 2026-08-01 |
| Surveys | CMS · Survey Summary | 2026-08-01 |
| Deficiencies | CMS · Health Deficiencies (CMS-2567 findings via Care Compare) | 2026-08-01 |
| Penalties | CMS · Penalties | 2026-08-01 |
| Staffing | CMS · Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ, as published Aug 2026) | 2026-08-01 |
| Quality measures | CMS · MDS Quality Measures | 2026-08-01 |
| Ownership | CMS · Ownership | 2026-08-01 |