St Marks Living
Austin, MN · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 245369) · 45 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 1 totaling $127,000 · 2 payment denials
Phone: (507) 437-4594 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
St Marks Living has a CMS overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Minnesota state average of 3.15. Its health inspection rating is 1 out of 5, while its staffing rating is 4 out of 5.
St Marks Living reports 4.70 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.69 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 51.8%.
CMS records show St Marks Living has 1 federal fine on record totaling $127,000.00, along with 2 payment denials. No abuse icon or Special Focus status is indicated in the available CMS data for this facility.
About this facility
St Marks Living is a non-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Austin, Minnesota (Mower County), certified for Medicare and Medicaid since December 1986. The facility has 45 certified beds and an average daily census of 35.1 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, St Marks Living carries an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Minnesota state average of 3.15. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 1 out of 5, quality measure (QM) rating of 2 out of 5, and staffing rating of 4 out of 5.
Nurse staffing levels are reported at 4.70 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.69 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is 51.8%, as reported to CMS.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $127,000.00, along with 2 payment denials on file for this facility. There is no abuse icon flag and no Special Focus Facility status listed in the provided data for St Marks Living.
No chain affiliation is indicated in the available data. There has been no ownership change reported in the past 12 months, so current ratings should reflect the current operator.
This profile is based on data from CMS Care Compare. Families are encouraged to review the full inspection record and verify current details directly on Medicare 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?
St Marks Living has an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, which is below the Minnesota state average of 3.15.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
St Marks Living is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
The facility reports 4.70 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.69 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 4 out of 5 stars; nursing turnover is 51.8%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $127,000.00 and 2 payment denials on file.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The available data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for St Marks Living.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
St Marks Living has 45 certified beds with an average daily census of 35.1 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
St Marks Living is owned by a non-profit corporation; no chain affiliation is indicated in the available data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since December 1986.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating along with separate ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; St Marks Living scores 1, 1, 4, and 2 out of 5 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This is not specified in the available data; contact the facility at 5074374594 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 5074374594 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review St Marks Living's full record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/245369?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.