Quick answers
- Where is St Marks Living?
- 400 15th Avenue Southwest, Austin, MN 55912, in Mower County, Minnesota.
- What is the phone number of St Marks Living?
- (507) 437-4594, as listed by Medicare (CMS).
- What is the Medicare star rating of St Marks Living?
- Medicare overall rating: 1 out of 5 stars (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
- Has St Marks Living been fined?
- Medicare lists 1 fine totaling $127,000 and 2 payment denials.
- What did inspectors find at St Marks Living?
- In its last three inspection cycles (December 21, 2023 to June 16, 2026), Medicare lists 30 health citations; the most serious was level J. 4 were level G or higher (actual harm or immediate jeopardy). See the list below (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
Medicare ratings, explained
Star ratings are one piece of information. Visit, ask questions and talk with your doctor about what matters for your care.
Inspections, fines and staffing
In its last three inspection cycles (December 21, 2023 to June 16, 2026), St Marks Living had 30 health citations; the most serious was level J (immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety). 4 of them were level G or higher (actual harm or immediate jeopardy). It was fined $127,000 in total (1 fine, the latest on March 2, 2026) and had 2 Medicare payment denials. Nurse staffing is 4.97 hours per resident per day; the Minnesota average is 4.27 and the national average is 3.90.
Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Data Catalog, data updated October 1, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026.
Inspection history: last three cycles
State inspectors visit about once a year and also investigate complaints. Each citation (deficiency) has a tag number and a letter, A to L. The letter shows how serious the problem was and how many residents it affected.
What the letters A to L mean
| Seriousness | Isolated (a few residents) | Pattern (some) | Widespread (many) |
|---|---|---|---|
| No actual harm, potential for minimal harm | A | B | C |
| No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | D | E | F |
| Actual harm to residents | G | H | I |
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J | K | L |
Source: the scope and severity grid Medicare (CMS) uses for nursing home citations.
Most recent cycle: June 16, 2026 — 12 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: March 2, 2026 (complaint investigation); June 16, 2026 (standard health inspection).
F0689 Level J
“Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.”
immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety; isolated (a few residents) · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
F0686 Level G
“Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.”
actual harm to residents; isolated (a few residents) · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
F0760 Level G
“Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.”
actual harm to residents; isolated (a few residents) · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Show 9 less serious citations (levels A to F)
F0812 Level F
“Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.”
F0880 Level F
“Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”
F0881 Level F
“Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.”
F0867 Level F
“Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.”
F0921 Level E
“Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.”
F0641 Level D
“Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.”
F0684 Level D
“Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.”
F0580 Level D
“Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.”
F0842 Level D
“Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.”
Previous cycle: April 3, 2025 — 15 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: February 21, 2025 (complaint investigation); March 19, 2025 (complaint investigation); April 3, 2025 (standard health inspection).
F0690 Level G
“Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.”
actual harm to residents; isolated (a few residents) · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Show 14 less serious citations (levels A to F)
F0812 Level F
“Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.”
F0851 Level F
“Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.”
F0881 Level E
“Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.”
F0880 Level E
“Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”
F0656 Level D
“Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.”
F0686 Level D
“Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.”
F0688 Level D
“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.”
F0690 Level D
“Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.”
F0699 Level D
“Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.”
F0883 Level D
“Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.”
F0684 Level D
“Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.”
F0689 Level D
“Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.”
F0550 Level D
“Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.”
F0842 Level D
“Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.”
Earlier cycle: December 21, 2023 — 3 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: December 21, 2023 (standard health inspection).
Show 3 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
F0580 Level D
“Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.”
F0625 Level D
“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.”
F0883 Level D
“Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.”
Citation descriptions are Medicare’s official wording. “From a complaint” means the citation came from a complaint investigation instead of the regular yearly inspection.
Full inspection reports on Medicare Care Compare →
Fire safety citations (27)
K0353 Level F
“Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.”
K0372 Level F
“Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.”
K0712 Level F
“Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.”
K0761 Level F
“To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.”
K0914 Level F
“Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.”
K0918 Level F
“Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.”
K0926 Level F
“Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk.”
K0324 Level D
“Provide properly protected cooking facilities.”
K0355 Level C
“Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.”
E0004 Level F
“Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).”
K0353 Level F
“Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.”
K0712 Level F
“Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.”
K0914 Level F
“Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.”
K0918 Level F
“Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.”
K0923 Level F
“Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.”
K0211 Level D
“Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.”
K0761 Level C
“To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.”
K0291 Level F
“Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.”
K0324 Level F
“Provide properly protected cooking facilities.”
K0374 Level F
“Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.”
K0511 Level F
“Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.”
K0541 Level F
“Install properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes.”
K0918 Level F
“Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.”
K0923 Level F
“Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.”
K0355 Level D
“Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.”
K0914 Level D
“Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.”
E0041 Level C
“Implement emergency and standby power systems.”
Fines and payment denials
Total fines over about the last three years: $127,000 (1 fine). A payment denial means Medicare stopped paying for new admissions for a time.
| Date | Penalty | Amount or length |
|---|---|---|
| March 2, 2026 | Fine | $127,000 |
| March 2, 2026 | Payment denial | from April 2, 2026, 35 days |
| February 21, 2025 | Payment denial | from May 21, 2025, 1 days |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Penalties file, data updated October 1, 2026.
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from the payroll records nursing homes send to Medicare, next to the state and national averages.
| Measure | This home | Minnesota | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day | 0.77 | 1.08 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurse (LPN) hours per resident per day | 0.78 | 0.61 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day | 3.41 | 2.58 | 2.35 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day | 4.97 | 4.27 | 3.90 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend | 4.34 | 3.73 | 3.43 |
| RN hours per resident per day on the weekend | 0.36 | 0.71 | 0.48 |
| Nursing staff turnover (per year) | 46.9% | 42.1% | 45.3% |
| RN turnover (per year) | 50.0% | 39.3% | 42.5% |
| Administrators who left in the last year | 0.0 | 0.5 | 0.5 |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Information and State US Averages, data updated October 1, 2026.
Owners and operator
Legal business name: St Marks Lutheran Home.
Owners and managers Medicare lists (1)
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Partners Senior Living Options LLC | Management company (operational or managerial control) | NOT APPLICABLE | June 1, 2024 |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Ownership file, data updated October 1, 2026. Only owners with an ownership interest and management companies are shown.
Compare with other nursing homes
Key facts
| Type | Nursing home |
|---|---|
| Certified beds | 45 |
| Average residents per day | 30 |
| Takes part in | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Ownership | Non-profit – corporation |
| Legal business name | St Marks Lutheran Home |
| First approved by Medicare/Medicaid | 1986-12-01 |
| Resident and family councils | Resident council |
| Sprinklers in all required areas | Yes |
| Changed ownership in the last 12 months | No |
| Address | 400 15th Avenue Southwest, Austin, MN 55912 |
| County | Mower County |
| State | Minnesota |
| Phone | (507) 437‑4594 |
| CMS Certification Number | 245369 |
| Name in Medicare records | ST MARKS LIVING |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
What to ask when you call or visit
A general checklist for any nursing home, not advice about this one. Medicare also publishes guides on medicare.gov.
- Is the home certified by Medicare and/or Medicaid, and does it have a bed for the care you need (short-term rehab or long-term care)?
- Can you see the latest state inspection report? Ask how any problems found were fixed.
- How many nurses and aides work on each shift, at night and on weekends? Is there a registered nurse on site at all times?
- Which doctors see residents, and how often? What happens in a medical emergency, and which hospital is used?
- What therapy (physical, occupational, speech) is offered, and how many days a week?
- Are residents clean, dressed and taking part in activities? Do staff speak to them kindly and answer call lights quickly?
- What do the daily rate and extra services cost, and what do Medicare, Medicaid or your insurance pay? Ask for it in writing.
- Is there a resident council and a family council? How are complaints handled? Ask for the long-term care ombudsman’s contact.
- Are meals appetizing, and can the home meet special diets, language needs and religious or cultural preferences?
- Visit more than once, including at a mealtime or in the evening, without an appointment.
Other nursing homes nearby
By straight-line distance (not driving distance).
- Sacred Heart Care Center0.7 mi · Austin, MN · 3 of 5 stars
- Good Samaritan Society - Comforcare2.0 mi · Austin, MN · 5 of 5 stars
- Prairie Manor Care Center16 mi · Blooming Prairie, MN · 5 of 5 stars
- Field Crest Care Center18 mi · Hayfield, MN · 5 of 5 stars
- Stacyville Community Nursing Home18 mi · Stacyville, IA · 2 of 5 stars
Nearest hospital emergency rooms
- Mayo Clinic Health System - Albert Lea and Austin20 mi · Albert Lea, MN · Acute Care Hospital
- Mitchell County Regional Health27 mi · Osage, IA · Critical Access Hospital
- Owatonna Hospital31 mi · Owatonna, MN · Acute Care Hospital
Sources
- Provider Information — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare profile of this provider
- Health Deficiencies — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Fire Safety Deficiencies — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Penalties — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Ownership — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- State US Averages — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Survey Summary — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Citation Code Look-up — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Inspection Dates — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13