St Marks Living
400 15th Avenue Southwest · Austin, MN · 55912 · 5074374594
45 certified beds Non profit - Corporation
Why this verdict
- Inspectors found immediate jeopardy — danger of serious harm or death — in the most recent cycle (1 citation).
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- 3 citations involved actual harm to residents.
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
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Red flags
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in the most recent inspection cycle
Immediate jeopardy is the most serious finding an inspector can make: a situation likely to cause serious injury, harm, or death.
2 actual-harm citations in the most recent cycle
Inspectors found deficiencies that caused real harm to residents, beyond potential-harm paperwork findings.
Medicare/Medicaid payments were denied
CMS refused payment for new admissions for a period — one of its strongest enforcement tools.
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Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.65 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.79 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 4.13 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 46% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (29 in the current record)
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Immediate jeopardy · J March 2, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected April 2, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G March 2, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected April 2, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G March 2, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected April 2, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D March 2, 2026 · found via complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected May 7, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 2, 2026 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected May 7, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · F March 2, 2026 · found via complaint
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Corrected April 2, 2026 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D April 3, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected May 9, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 3, 2025
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected May 9, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 3, 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 May 9, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 3, 2025
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 May 9, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 3, 2025
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Corrected May 9, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F April 3, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected May 9, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F April 3, 2025
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Corrected May 9, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · E April 3, 2025
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Corrected May 9, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D April 3, 2025
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected May 9, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D March 19, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected April 11, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 19, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected April 11, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G February 21, 2025 · 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 February 3, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 21, 2025 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected March 28, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 21, 2025 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected March 28, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E February 21, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected March 28, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D December 21, 2023
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected January 11, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 21, 2023
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.
Corrected January 18, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 21, 2023
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected January 11, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D June 16, 2022
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
Corrected August 17, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| February 21, 2025 | Payment Denial | 1 days |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 245369 · 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.