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Hillcrest Health Care, LLC
714 Southbend Avenue, Mankato, MN 56001
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. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Hillcrest Health Care, LLC is a For-profit, corporation nursing home in Mankato, Minnesota, certified for 95 beds and caring for about 64 residents a day.
CMS gives it 1 of 5 stars overall, below the Minnesota median of 3; the health inspection rating is 1, staffing 3 and quality measures 2.
Inspectors recorded 47 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (16, 18, 13 by cycle, most recent first), 3 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 49.5 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 30.0.
CMS lists 1 penalty in the period covered: fines totalling $18K.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.6 hours per resident per day (0.9 RN), close to the Minnesota median of 4.2; nursing staff turnover is 54.1%.
CMS flags that the facility has not had a standard health inspection in more than two years.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Blue Earth Co. median | Minnesota median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 47 | 37 | 20 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 49.5 | 49.5 | 30.0 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.6 | 3.9 | 4.2 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.9 | 1.2 | 1.0 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 54.1% | 44.9% | 40.0% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $17,605 | $17,605 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (5 in the county, 338 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Minnesota average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 13 Jun 2024, 27 Jul 2023.
Severity mix: J ×1 G ×2 D ×34 E ×4 F ×5 C ×1
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jun 2026 | F0604 | Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. | D | Complaint investigation | Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
| 30 Jun 2026 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
| 30 Jun 2026 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
| 30 Jun 2026 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Complaint investigation | Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
| 30 Jun 2026 | F0761 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | D | Complaint investigation | Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
| 30 Jun 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Complaint investigation | Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
| 14 Aug 2025 | F0584 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | D | Complaint investigation | 24 Sep 2025 |
| 27 Feb 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | J | Complaint investigation | 6 Feb 2025 |
| 17 Oct 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint investigation | 14 Oct 2024 |
| 28 Aug 2024 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 26 Sep 2024 |
| 28 Aug 2024 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Complaint investigation | 26 Sep 2024 |
| 13 Jun 2024 | F0881 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | F | Standard survey | 25 Jul 2024 |
| 13 Jun 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 25 Jul 2024 |
| 13 Jun 2024 | F0921 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | E | Standard survey | 25 Jul 2024 |
| 13 Jun 2024 | F0554 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | D | Standard survey | 25 Jul 2024 |
| 13 Jun 2024 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard survey | 25 Jul 2024 |
| 13 Jun 2024 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 25 Jul 2024 |
| 13 Jun 2024 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 25 Jul 2024 |
| 13 Jun 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 25 Jul 2024 |
| 13 Jun 2024 | F0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Standard survey | 25 Jul 2024 |
| 29 Mar 2024 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Complaint investigation | 1 May 2024 |
| 29 Mar 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 2 May 2024 |
| 27 Jul 2023 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 1 Sep 2023 |
| 27 Jul 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Standard survey | 15 Sep 2023 |
| 27 Jul 2023 | F0881 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | F | Standard survey | 6 Sep 2023 |
| 27 Jul 2023 | F0552 | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. | D | Standard survey | 1 Sep 2023 |
| 27 Jul 2023 | F0622 | Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged. | D | Standard survey | 1 Sep 2023 |
| 27 Jul 2023 | F0676 | Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. | D | Standard survey | 1 Sep 2023 |
| 27 Jul 2023 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 1 Sep 2023 |
| 27 Jul 2023 | F0688 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 1 Sep 2023 |
| 27 Jul 2023 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 1 Sep 2023 |
| 27 Jul 2023 | F0756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | D | Standard survey | 1 Sep 2023 |
| 27 Jul 2023 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | Standard survey | 1 Sep 2023 |
| 27 Jul 2023 | F0761 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | D | Standard survey | 30 Aug 2023 |
| 27 Jul 2023 | F0919 | Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. | D | Standard survey | 24 Aug 2023 |
| 27 Jul 2023 | F0882 | Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home. | C | Standard survey | 27 Aug 2023 |
| 18 Feb 2022 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | G | Standard survey | 31 Mar 2022 |
| 18 Feb 2022 | F0925 | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | F | Standard survey | 18 Mar 2022 |
| 18 Feb 2022 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | E | Standard survey | 18 Mar 2022 |
| 18 Feb 2022 | F0921 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | E | Standard survey | 31 Mar 2022 |
| 18 Feb 2022 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 18 Mar 2022 |
| 18 Feb 2022 | F0678 | Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives. | D | Standard survey | 18 Mar 2022 |
| 18 Feb 2022 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 18 Mar 2022 |
| 18 Feb 2022 | F0756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | D | Standard survey | 31 Mar 2022 |
| 18 Feb 2022 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 31 Mar 2022 |
| 18 Feb 2022 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | D | Standard survey | 31 Mar 2022 |
| 18 Feb 2022 | F0887 | Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status. | D | Standard survey | 31 Mar 2022 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Feb 2025 | Fine | $17,605 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Minnesota average. Turnover: nursing staff 54.1%, RNs 62.5%; 2 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Minnesota median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 14.6% | 18.0% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 2.5% | 2.1% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 6.9% | 3.7% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 5.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 24.0% | 20.2% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 6.5% | 4.9% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 29.0% | 15.9% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, corporation. Legal business name: Hillcrest Health Care Llc. Chain: Monarch Healthcare Management (45 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hml LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | 05/15/2015 |
| Nij LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | 05/16/2015 |
| Spartan Healthcare LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | 05/15/2015 |
| Yazoma Holdings, LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | 05/15/2015 |
| Monarch Healthcare Management LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/16/2015 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Blue Earth County
| 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 |
All 5 facilities in Blue Earth County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Hillcrest Health Care, LLC been cited for?
47 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 3 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Minnesota median is 20 per facility.
Has Hillcrest Health Care, LLC been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $18K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Hillcrest Health Care, LLC compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.6 hours per resident per day against a Minnesota median of 4.2 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Hillcrest Health Care, LLC?
It is part of the Monarch Healthcare Management chain. Ownership type is for-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Hml LLC, Nij LLC and Spartan Healthcare LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Hillcrest Health Care, LLC last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 30 Jun 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 13 Jun 2024.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.