Oaklawn Care & Rehabilitation Center
201 Oaklawn Avenue · Mankato, MN · 56001 · 5073882913
60 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Monarch Healthcare Management
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
Medicare/Medicaid payments were denied
CMS refused payment for new admissions for a period — one of its strongest enforcement tools.
62% of nursing staff left within a year
High turnover disrupts continuity of care; the national median is 45%.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.62 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 1.24 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.16 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 62% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 6 · $59,001 |
Inspection citations (20 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D March 3, 2026 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected March 31, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 3, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected March 31, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 16, 2025
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected May 23, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 16, 2025
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected May 23, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 16, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected May 23, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 16, 2025
Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
Corrected May 23, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D April 16, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected May 23, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D April 16, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected May 23, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D April 16, 2025
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected May 23, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D March 6, 2024
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Corrected April 18, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Immediate jeopardy · K October 27, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected December 18, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 27, 2023 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected December 11, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D October 27, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected December 11, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F August 9, 2023 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Corrected September 11, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 15, 2023
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected August 15, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D June 15, 2023
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected August 15, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D June 15, 2023
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected August 15, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 15, 2023
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected August 15, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 15, 2023 · found via complaint
Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home.
Corrected August 15, 2023 · Resident Rights
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No harm found · B June 15, 2023 · found via complaint
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected August 15, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| October 27, 2023 | Fine | $32,183 |
| October 27, 2023 | Payment Denial | 20 days |
| August 28, 2023 | Fine | $4,587 |
| August 21, 2023 | Fine | $4,587 |
| August 14, 2023 | Fine | $4,235 |
| August 7, 2023 | Fine | $3,882 |
| July 17, 2023 | Fine | $9,527 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 245517 · certified since February 1, 1988. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.