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Pathstone Living
718 Mound 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.
Certified for 69 beds, Pathstone Living serves Mankato in Blue Earth County, Minnesota and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 1986.
CMS gives it 2 of 5 stars overall, below the Minnesota median of 3; the health inspection rating is 1, staffing 5 and quality measures 3.
Inspectors recorded 39 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (20, 5, 14 by cycle, most recent first), 3 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 56.5 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 30.0.
CMS lists 3 penalties in the period covered: fines totalling $121K.
Reported nurse staffing is 4.9 hours per resident per day (1.2 RN), close to the Minnesota median of 4.2; nursing staff turnover is 44.9%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Blue Earth Co. median | Minnesota median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 39 | 37 | 20 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 56.5 | 49.5 | 30.0 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.9 | 3.9 | 4.2 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 1.2 | 1.2 | 1.0 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 44.9% | 44.9% | 40.0% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $120,546 | $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: 15 Dec 2025, 11 Feb 2025.
Severity mix: J ×2 K ×1 D ×20 E ×5 F ×9 C ×2
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Mar 2026 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 10 May 2026 |
| 15 Dec 2025 | F0725 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | F | Standard survey | 13 Feb 2026 |
| 15 Dec 2025 | F0726 | Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. | F | Standard survey | 13 Feb 2026 |
| 15 Dec 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 13 Feb 2026 |
| 15 Dec 2025 | F0835 | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. | F | Standard survey | 13 Feb 2026 |
| 15 Dec 2025 | F0865 | Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities. | F | Standard survey | 13 Feb 2026 |
| 15 Dec 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Standard survey | 13 Feb 2026 |
| 15 Dec 2025 | F0921 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | F | Complaint investigation | 13 Feb 2026 |
| 15 Dec 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | E | Standard survey | 13 Feb 2026 |
| 15 Dec 2025 | F0807 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides drinks consistent with resident needs and preferences and sufficient to maintain resident hydration. | E | Standard survey | 13 Feb 2026 |
| 15 Dec 2025 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Standard survey | 13 Feb 2026 |
| 15 Dec 2025 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Standard survey | 13 Feb 2026 |
| 15 Dec 2025 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Standard survey | 13 Feb 2026 |
| 15 Dec 2025 | F0628 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. | D | Standard survey | 13 Feb 2026 |
| 15 Dec 2025 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 13 Feb 2026 |
| 15 Dec 2025 | 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 | 13 Feb 2026 |
| 15 Dec 2025 | F0676 | Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. | D | Standard survey | 13 Feb 2026 |
| 15 Dec 2025 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 13 Feb 2026 |
| 15 Dec 2025 | 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 | 13 Feb 2026 |
| 15 Dec 2025 | F0732 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | C | Standard survey | 13 Feb 2026 |
| 11 Feb 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Standard survey | 21 Mar 2025 |
| 11 Feb 2025 | F0881 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | E | Standard survey | 5 Mar 2025 |
| 11 Feb 2025 | 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 | 5 Mar 2025 |
| 11 Feb 2025 | F0921 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | D | Standard survey | 21 Mar 2025 |
| 12 Sep 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | J | Complaint investigation | 9 Sep 2024 |
| 11 Apr 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Standard survey | 17 May 2024 |
| 11 Apr 2024 | F0881 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | E | Standard survey | 17 May 2024 |
| 11 Apr 2024 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Standard survey | 17 May 2024 |
| 11 Apr 2024 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 15 May 2024 |
| 11 Apr 2024 | F0655 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | D | Standard survey | 15 May 2024 |
| 11 Apr 2024 | F0679 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | D | Standard survey | 15 May 2024 |
| 11 Apr 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 17 May 2024 |
| 11 Apr 2024 | 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 | 17 May 2024 |
| 11 Apr 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 15 May 2024 |
| 11 Apr 2024 | F0921 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | C | Standard survey | 17 May 2024 |
| 15 Mar 2024 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | Complaint investigation | 5 Apr 2024 |
| 8 Mar 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | J | Complaint investigation | 1 Apr 2024 |
| 20 Oct 2023 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | K | Complaint investigation | 14 Nov 2023 |
| 20 Oct 2023 | F0726 | Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. | E | Complaint investigation | 14 Nov 2023 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Sep 2024 | Fine | $14,433 | |
| 8 Mar 2024 | Fine | $16,801 | |
| 20 Oct 2023 | Fine | $89,312 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Minnesota average. Turnover: nursing staff 44.9%, RNs 27.8%; 0 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 | 20.2% | 18.0% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 8.7% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 6.6% | 2.1% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 2.6% | 3.7% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 1.2% | 1.4% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 36.6% | 20.2% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 2.9% | 4.9% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 11.5% | 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: non-profit, corporation. Legal business name: Ecumen. Chain: Ecumen (5 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mankato Lutheran Homes, Inc. | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 03/15/1994 |
| Cliftonlarsonallen LLP | Indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2006 |
| Cliftonlarsonallen LLP | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2006 |
| Mankato Lutheran Homes, Inc. | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/15/1994 |
| Cliftonlarsonallen LLP | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/18/2025 |
| Mankato Lutheran Homes, Inc. | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/15/1994 |
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 |
| Hillcrest Health Care, LLC | Mankato | 95 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 47 | 49.5 | $18K | 30 Jun 2026 |
All 5 facilities in Blue Earth County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Pathstone Living been cited for?
39 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 Pathstone Living been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $121K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Pathstone Living compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 4.9 hours per resident per day against a Minnesota median of 4.2 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Pathstone Living?
It is part of the Ecumen chain. Ownership type is non-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Mankato Lutheran Homes, Inc., Cliftonlarsonallen LLP and Cliftonlarsonallen LLP. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Pathstone Living last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 6 Mar 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 15 Dec 2025.
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.