States › Minnesota › Blue Earth County
Nursing homes in Blue Earth County, Minnesota
Blue Earth County, Minnesota, has 5 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 343 certified beds.
60% of them are rated 1 or 2 stars overall, a larger share than the state (38%). Inspectors recorded 160 health deficiencies over three cycles, 46.6 per 100 beds against 32.8 statewide.
Fines in the period covered total $180K across 7 fines.
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. Data processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026.
| Measure | Blue Earth County | Minnesota | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facilities | 5 | 338 | 14690 |
| Rated 1–2 stars overall | 60% | 38% | 41% |
| Median overall rating | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| Citations per 100 beds (3 cycles) | 46.6 | 32.8 | 26.8 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 3.9 | 4.2 | 3.7 |
| Fines listed | $180K | $7.8M | $457M |
Facilities
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mapleton Community Home | Mapleton | 59 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 16 | 27.1 | — | 30 Jun 2026 |
| Laurels Peak Health Care, LLC | Mankato | 60 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 37 | 61.7 | — | 6 Jan 2026 |
| Oaklawn Health Care, LLC | Mankato | 60 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 21 | 35.0 | $41K | 18 Jun 2026 |
| Pathstone Living | Mankato | 69 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 39 | 56.5 | $121K | 6 Mar 2026 |
| Hillcrest Health Care, LLC | Mankato | 95 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 47 | 49.5 | $18K | 30 Jun 2026 |
Sorted by overall rating. "Citations" are health deficiencies over three survey cycles; "per 100 beds" divides by certified beds.
Most-cited tags in the county
| Tag | Requirement | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | 15 |
| F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | 14 |
| F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | 12 |
| F0921 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | 8 |
| F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | 5 |
Ownership
| Type | Facilities |
|---|---|
| For profit | 3 |
| Non profit | 2 |
Chains present: Monarch Healthcare Management (3), Ecumen (1).
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes are in Blue Earth County, Minnesota?
5 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 343 certified beds.
Which nursing homes in Blue Earth County have the highest CMS ratings?
Mapleton Community Home (5 stars), Laurels Peak Health Care, LLC (3 stars), Oaklawn Health Care, LLC (2 stars)
How do Blue Earth County nursing homes compare with Minnesota?
60% are rated 1–2 stars overall against 38% statewide; citations run at 46.6 per 100 beds against 32.8 statewide.