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St Marks Living
400 15th Avenue Southwest, Austin, MN 55912
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.
St Marks Living, in Austin, Minnesota, is certified for 45 beds under non-profit, corporation ownership.
CMS gives it 1 of 5 stars overall, below the Minnesota median of 3; the health inspection rating is 1, staffing 4 and quality measures 2.
Inspectors recorded 30 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (12, 15, 3 by cycle, most recent first), 4 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 66.7 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 30.0.
CMS lists 3 penalties in the period covered: fines totalling $127K and 2 payment denials.
Reported nurse staffing is 4.7 hours per resident per day (0.7 RN), close to the Minnesota median of 4.2; nursing staff turnover is 51.8%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Mower Co. median | Minnesota median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 30 | 29 | 20 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 66.7 | 66.7 | 30.0 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.2 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.7 | 0.9 | 1.0 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 51.8% | 51.8% | 40.0% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $127,000 | $21,645 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (4 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: 16 Jun 2026, 3 Apr 2025.
Severity mix: J ×1 G ×3 D ×17 E ×3 F ×6
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Jun 2026 | 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 Aug 2026 |
| 16 Jun 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Standard survey | 13 Aug 2026 |
| 16 Jun 2026 | F0881 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | F | Standard survey | 13 Aug 2026 |
| 16 Jun 2026 | 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 | 13 Aug 2026 |
| 16 Jun 2026 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 13 Aug 2026 |
| 16 Jun 2026 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 13 Aug 2026 |
| 2 Mar 2026 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | J | Complaint investigation | 2 Apr 2026 |
| 2 Mar 2026 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | G | Complaint investigation | 2 Apr 2026 |
| 2 Mar 2026 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | G | Complaint investigation | 2 Apr 2026 |
| 2 Mar 2026 | F0867 | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. | F | Complaint investigation | 2 Apr 2026 |
| 2 Mar 2026 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Complaint investigation | 7 May 2026 |
| 2 Mar 2026 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Complaint investigation | 7 May 2026 |
| 3 Apr 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 | 9 May 2025 |
| 3 Apr 2025 | F0851 | Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data. | F | Standard survey | 9 May 2025 |
| 3 Apr 2025 | F0881 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | E | Standard survey | 9 May 2025 |
| 3 Apr 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 | 9 May 2025 |
| 3 Apr 2025 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 9 May 2025 |
| 3 Apr 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 | 9 May 2025 |
| 3 Apr 2025 | 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 | 9 May 2025 |
| 3 Apr 2025 | F0699 | Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent. | D | Standard survey | 9 May 2025 |
| 3 Apr 2025 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | D | Standard survey | 9 May 2025 |
| 19 Mar 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 11 Apr 2025 |
| 19 Mar 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 11 Apr 2025 |
| 21 Feb 2025 | 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. | G | Complaint investigation | 3 Feb 2025 |
| 21 Feb 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Complaint investigation | 28 Mar 2025 |
| 21 Feb 2025 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Complaint investigation | 28 Mar 2025 |
| 21 Feb 2025 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Complaint investigation | 28 Mar 2025 |
| 21 Dec 2023 | 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 | 11 Jan 2024 |
| 21 Dec 2023 | F0625 | Notify 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. | D | Standard survey | 18 Jan 2024 |
| 21 Dec 2023 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | D | Standard survey | 11 Jan 2024 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Mar 2026 | Payment denial | — | 35 days |
| 2 Mar 2026 | Fine | $127,000 | |
| 21 Feb 2025 | Payment denial | — | 1 days |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Minnesota average. Turnover: nursing staff 51.8%, RNs 66.7%; 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 | 19.0% | 18.0% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 9.2% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 5.7% | 2.1% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 14.2% | 3.7% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.7% | 1.4% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 25.5% | 20.2% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 5.0% | 4.9% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 0.0% | 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: non-profit, corporation. Legal business name: St Marks Lutheran Home.
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Partners Senior Living Options LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/2024 |
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 Mower County
| 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 |
All 4 facilities in Mower County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has St Marks Living been cited for?
30 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 4 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Minnesota median is 20 per facility.
Has St Marks Living been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $127K in the period covered, plus 2 payment denials.
How does staffing at St Marks Living compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 4.7 hours per resident per day against a Minnesota median of 4.2 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates St Marks Living?
Ownership type is non-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Partners Senior Living Options LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was St Marks Living last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 16 Jun 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 16 Jun 2026.
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.