Pathstone Living
718 Mound Avenue · Mankato, MN · 56001 · 5073454576
69 certified beds Non profit - Corporation Chain: Ecumen
Why this verdict
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Federal penalties on record: $14,433 in fines in the last 24 months.
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
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Red flags
3 immediate-jeopardy citations in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.68 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 1.07 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 4.09 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 46% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 3 · $120,546 |
Inspection citations (39 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D March 6, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected May 10, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 15, 2025
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected February 13, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 15, 2025
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected February 13, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D December 15, 2025
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected February 13, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D December 15, 2025
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected February 13, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 15, 2025
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected February 13, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 15, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected February 13, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 15, 2025
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Corrected February 13, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 15, 2025
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected February 13, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E December 15, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected February 13, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 15, 2025
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.
Corrected February 13, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F December 15, 2025
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected February 13, 2026 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · F December 15, 2025
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.
Corrected February 13, 2026 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E December 15, 2025
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides drinks consistent with resident needs and preferences and sufficient to maintain resident hydration.
Corrected February 13, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F December 15, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected February 13, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F December 15, 2025
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Corrected February 13, 2026 · Administration
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Potential for harm · F December 15, 2025
Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
Corrected February 13, 2026 · Administration
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Potential for harm · F December 15, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected February 13, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · F December 15, 2025 · found via complaint
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected February 13, 2026 · Environmental
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No harm found · C December 15, 2025
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected February 13, 2026 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D February 11, 2025
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected March 5, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · F February 11, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected March 21, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E February 11, 2025
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Corrected March 5, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D February 11, 2025
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected March 21, 2025 · Environmental
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Immediate jeopardy · J September 12, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected September 9, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| September 12, 2024 | Fine | $14,433 |
| March 8, 2024 | Fine | $16,801 |
| October 20, 2023 | Fine | $89,312 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 245390 · certified since December 1, 1986. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.