DBelow average · score 30/100 · #282 of 338 in Minnesota
St Marks Living
400 15Th Avenue Southwest, Austin, MN 55912 · 45 certified beds · Non profit - Corporation
Staffing 4.7 nurse hours per resident-daytop quarter in Minnesota
12 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 203)bottom quarter
$127,000 in fines in 3 years, 2 payment denials
Why St Marks Living is graded D
Each metric below is percentile-ranked against Minnesota nursing homes in the same size band (small, 45 beds), then weighted. The score is the weighted sum; A ≥ 72, B ≥ 58, C ≥ 42, D ≥ 28, F below. Nothing here can be edited or paid for.
St Marks Living at a Glance
D
30/100
Nurse staffing · weight 30Total nurse hours per resident per day, as reported to CMS (PBJ). Raw: 4.70 h.
76<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Health inspections · weight 30Health deficiencies cited at the last standard survey and complaint surveys, weighted by severity. Raw: 203.
4<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Quality measures · weight 25CMS quality-measure rating: falls, pressure ulcers, rehospitalisation, antipsychotic use. Raw: 2.
23<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Penalties · weight 15Fines and payment denials in the last three years. Raw: $127,000 fines, 2 denials.
2<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>CMS overall star ratingMedicare's own 1–5 rating, shown for reference; not part of our grade.
1/5Data: CMS Care Compare, as of Aug 1, 2026 · graded Sep 11, 2026 · peer group: Minnesota, small facilities · CMS record 245369 · How we grade.
Facility details
Address400 15Th Avenue Southwest, Austin, MN 55912
Phone5074374594
CountyMower
OwnershipNon profit - Corporation
Certified beds45
AcceptsMedicare Medicaid
Special Focus FacilityNo
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1
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- Staffing 4.0 nurse hours per resident-day — below median in Minnesota
- No health deficiencies at the last standard survey — top 10%
2
Sacred Heart Care Center - Austin, MN · 59 beds
- Staffing 5.6 nurse hours per resident-day — top 10% in Minnesota
- 5 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 36) — below median
1
Fairview University Trans Serv - Minneapolis, MN · 28 beds
- Staffing 9.2 nurse hours per resident-day — top 10% in Minnesota
- No health deficiencies at the last standard survey — top 10%
A grade is a shortlist tool, not medical or legal advice. Visit the facility, ask for the latest survey report, and talk to residents' families before choosing.