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Nursing homes in Mower County, Minnesota
There are 4 certified nursing homes in Mower County, Minnesota, with 175 beds between them.
50% of them are rated 1 or 2 stars overall, a larger share than the state (38%). Inspectors recorded 93 health deficiencies over three cycles, 53.1 per 100 beds against 32.8 statewide.
Fines in the period covered total $149K across 2 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 | Mower County | Minnesota | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facilities | 4 | 338 | 14690 |
| Rated 1–2 stars overall | 50% | 38% | 41% |
| Median overall rating | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Citations per 100 beds (3 cycles) | 53.1 | 32.8 | 26.8 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 4.7 | 4.2 | 3.7 |
| Fines listed | $149K | $7.8M | $457M |
Facilities
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good Samaritan Society - Comforcare | Austin | 45 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 14 | 31.1 | $22K | 27 Mar 2025 |
| Meadow Manor | Grand Meadow | 26 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 20 | 76.9 | — | 18 Feb 2026 |
| Sacred Heart Care Center | Austin | 59 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 29 | 49.2 | — | 25 Jul 2025 |
| St Marks Living | Austin | 45 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 30 | 66.7 | $127K | 16 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. | 9 |
| F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | 7 |
| F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | 5 |
| F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | 4 |
| F0851 | Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data. | 3 |
Ownership
| Type | Facilities |
|---|---|
| Non profit | 3 |
| For profit | 1 |
Chains present: Good Samaritan Society (1), Accura Healthcare (1).
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes are in Mower County, Minnesota?
4 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 175 certified beds.
Which nursing homes in Mower County have the highest CMS ratings?
Good Samaritan Society - Comforcare (5 stars), Meadow Manor (3 stars), Sacred Heart Care Center (2 stars)
How do Mower County nursing homes compare with Minnesota?
50% are rated 1–2 stars overall against 38% statewide; citations run at 53.1 per 100 beds against 32.8 statewide.