Cycle 1
Health 2025-04-03 · Fire 2025-04-03
11 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (6 deficiencies)
8 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (3 deficiencies)
Austin, MN
St Marks Living
2-star overall rating with 2-star inspections with 11 recent health deficiencies with 8 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
400 15th Avenue Southwest, Austin, MN
(507) 437-4594
Overall
2 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
2 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
4 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
3 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Facility snapshot
Beds
45
Certified beds
Average residents
32
Average occupied residents
Ownership
Non-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
No chain reported
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1986-12-01
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Staffing
Hours and turnover
RN hours / resident day
0.79
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
0.45
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
4.17
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
4.88
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
63%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
49%
Annual nurse turnover
Quality measures
Resident outcomes and process scores
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 91.8% |
97.3%
5.5 pts worse
|
93.4%
1.6 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 90.3% |
96.1%
5.8 pts worse
|
95.5%
5.2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 13.6% |
3.9%
9.7 pts worse
|
3.3%
10.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 5.4% |
4.3%
1.1 pts worse
|
11.4%
6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 1.4% |
4.1%
2.7 pts better
|
5.4%
4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 1.4% |
12.4%
11 pts better
|
19.6%
18.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 0.0% |
17.5%
17.5 pts better
|
16.7%
16.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 0.0% |
0.1%
0.1 pts better
|
0.1%
0.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 26.1% |
22.5%
3.6 pts worse
|
16.3%
9.8 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 12.9% |
18.6%
5.7 pts better
|
14.9%
2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 10.4% |
2.3%
8.1 pts worse
|
1.0%
9.4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 4.5% |
2.6%
1.9 pts worse
|
1.7%
2.8 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 21.2% |
24.8%
3.6 pts better
|
19.8%
1.4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 4.5% |
5.4%
0.9 pts better
|
5.1%
0.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 87.4% |
88.6%
1.2 pts worse
|
81.7%
5.7 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 46.2% |
14.0%
32.2 pts worse
|
12.0%
34.2 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 0.9% |
1.9%
1 pts better
|
1.6%
0.7 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 43.2% |
82.7%
39.5 pts worse
|
79.7%
36.5 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 26.4% |
23.1%
3.3 pts worse
|
23.9%
2.5 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
Survey summary
Recent inspection cycles
Cycle 2
Health 2023-12-21 · Fire 2023-12-21
7 health deficiencies
Top issue: Resident Rights (3 deficiencies)
10 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (3 deficiencies)
Cycle 3
Health 2022-06-16 · Fire 2022-06-16
5 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (4 deficiencies)
13 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (4 deficiencies)
Fire safety
Fire-safety citations
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-04-03
E4 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
Corrected 2025-05-09
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-04-03
K353 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2025-05-09
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-04-03
K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2025-05-09
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-04-03
K914 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
Corrected 2025-05-09
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-04-03
K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2025-05-22
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-04-03
K923 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Corrected 2025-05-09
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-04-03
K211 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2025-05-20
C · Minimal harm
2025-04-03
K761 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Corrected 2025-05-09
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-12-21
K291 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Corrected 2024-01-19
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-12-21
K324 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2024-01-24
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-12-21
K374 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Corrected 2024-01-19
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-12-21
K511 · Services Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2024-01-19
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-12-21
K541 · Services Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes.
Corrected 2024-01-10
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-12-21
K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2024-01-16
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-12-21
K923 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Corrected 2024-01-30
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-12-21
K355 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Corrected 2024-01-19
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-12-21
K914 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
Corrected 2024-01-19
C · Minimal harm
2023-12-21
E41 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Implement emergency and standby power systems.
Corrected 2024-01-16
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-06-16
K374 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Corrected 2022-07-14
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-06-16
K521 · Services Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Corrected 2022-07-08
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-06-16
K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2022-07-29
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-06-16
K761 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Corrected 2022-07-29
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-06-16
K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2022-07-22
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-06-16
K923 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Corrected 2022-06-21
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-06-16
K222 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
Corrected 2022-07-11
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-06-16
K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2022-07-22
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-06-16
K353 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2022-06-20
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-06-16
K511 · Services Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2022-07-22
C · Minimal harm
2022-06-16
E41 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Implement emergency and standby power systems.
Corrected 2022-07-13
C · Minimal harm
2022-06-16
K355 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Corrected 2022-07-22
C · Minimal harm
2022-06-16
K914 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
Corrected 2022-07-22
Inspection history
Recent health citations
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-04-03
F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2025-05-09
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-04-03
F851 · Administration Deficiencies
Health
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Corrected 2025-05-09
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-04-03
F881 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Corrected 2025-05-09
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-04-03
F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2025-05-09
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-04-03
F686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2025-05-09
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-04-03
F688 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
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 2025-05-09
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-04-03
F690 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
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 2025-05-09
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-04-03
F699 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Corrected 2025-05-09
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-04-03
F883 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected 2025-05-09
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-19
F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2025-04-11
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-19
F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2025-04-11
G · Actual harm
2025-02-21
F690 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
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 2025-02-03
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-02-21
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-03-28
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-02-21
F550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2025-03-28
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-02-21
F842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2025-03-28
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-12-21
F580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected 2024-01-11
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-12-21
F625 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
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 2024-01-18
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-12-21
F883 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected 2024-01-11
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-06-16
F637 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
Corrected 2022-08-17
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-06-16
F676 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Corrected 2022-07-13
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-06-16
F697 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2022-07-13
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-06-16
F740 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
Corrected 2022-08-17
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-06-16
F791 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Corrected 2022-07-13
Penalties and ownership
What sits behind the stars
$0
2025-02-21
Payment Denial
Payment Denial · denial start 2025-05-21 · 1 days
1 day denial
Ownership
Alam, Morshed
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Alam, Morshed
W-2 Managing Employee · Individual
Boldt, Justin
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Boldt, Justin
Corporate Director · Individual
Boldt, Justin
Corporate Officer · Individual
Boldt, Justin
W-2 Managing Employee · Individual
Braaten, James
Corporate Director · Individual
Ecumen
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
Johnson, Bradley
Corporate Officer · Individual
Kendrick, Shelley
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Kendrick, Shelley
W-2 Managing Employee · Individual
Mowan, Cynthia
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Mowan, Cynthia
W-2 Managing Employee · Individual
Nelson, Harlan
Corporate Director · Individual
Priebe, Connie
Corporate Director · Individual
Ziems, Patrick
Corporate Director · Individual
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