Pathstone Living
Mankato, MN · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 245390) · 69 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: 3 totaling $120,546
Phone: (507) 345-4576 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Pathstone Living has a CMS overall star rating of 2 out of 5, below the Minnesota state average of 3.15. Its health inspection rating is 1 out of 5, while its staffing rating is 5 out of 5.
Pathstone Living reports total nurse staffing of 4.92 hours per resident per day, including 1.23 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 5 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 44.9%.
Pathstone Living has 3 federal fines on record totaling $120,546.00, with 0 payment denials. CMS data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation for this location.
About this facility
Pathstone Living is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Mankato, Minnesota (Blue Earth County), certified since December 1986. The facility is operated as a non-profit corporation and is licensed for 69 certified beds, with an average of 61.4 residents. Pathstone Living is part of the Ecumen chain, which operates 5 facilities with a chain average rating of 3.4 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare, Pathstone Living has an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the Minnesota state average of 3.15. The facility's health inspection rating is 1 out of 5, its quality measure (QM) rating is 3 out of 5, and its staffing rating is 5 out of 5.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse hours per resident per day of 4.92, including 1.23 RN hours per resident per day. The nursing staff turnover rate is 44.9%.
On penalties, CMS records show 3 federal fines totaling $120,546.00 assessed against this facility. There have been 0 payment denials on record. CMS does not list an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for Pathstone Living in the data provided.
Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
Data reported by CMS Care Compare; families should verify current details directly on Care Compare before making a decision.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Pathstone Living has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the Minnesota state average of 3.15.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Pathstone Living is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.92 hours per resident per day, including 1.23 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 5 out of 5; nursing turnover is 44.9%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 3 fines totaling $120,546.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for Pathstone Living.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Pathstone Living has 69 certified beds and an average of 61.4 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a non-profit corporation and is part of the Ecumen chain, which operates 5 facilities with an average rating of 3.4 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
Pathstone Living has been certified since December 1986.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus separate ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures (QM); Pathstone Living scores 2, 1, 5, and 3 out of 5 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This information is not included in the provided data; contact the facility at (507) 345-4576 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at (507) 345-4576 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view current details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/245390?state=MN.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.