Nursing homes › Minnesota › St Marks Living
400 15Th Avenue Southwest, Austin, MN 55912 · 5074374594 · 45 certified beds
CMS lists no chain affiliation for this facility. Ownership type on record: Non profit - Corporation.
Total nurse staffing: 4.70 (Minnesota median: 4.16). RN hours: 0.69. Weekend total: 4.39. Nursing staff turnover: 52%.
All-time on record: 29 deficiency citations, including 1 at immediate-jeopardy level. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-02 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | J | complaint | corrected 2026-04-02 |
| 2026-03-02 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | G | complaint | corrected 2026-04-02 |
| 2026-03-02 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | G | complaint | corrected 2026-04-02 |
| 2026-03-02 | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. | F | complaint | corrected 2026-04-02 |
| 2026-03-02 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-05-07 |
| 2026-03-02 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-05-07 |
| 2025-04-03 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Health | corrected 2025-05-09 |
| 2025-04-03 | Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data. | F | Health | corrected 2025-05-09 |
| 2025-04-03 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | E | Health | corrected 2025-05-09 |
| 2025-04-03 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Health | corrected 2025-05-09 |
| 2025-04-03 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Health | corrected 2025-05-09 |
| 2025-04-03 | 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. | D | Health | corrected 2025-05-09 |
| 2025-04-03 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Health | corrected 2025-05-09 |
| 2025-04-03 | Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent. | D | Health | corrected 2025-05-09 |
| 2025-04-03 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | D | Health | corrected 2025-05-09 |
| 2025-03-19 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-04-11 |
| 2025-03-19 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-04-11 |
| 2025-02-21 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | G | complaint | corrected 2025-02-03 |
| 2025-02-21 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | complaint | corrected 2025-03-28 |
| 2025-02-21 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-03-28 |
| 2025-02-21 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-03-28 |
| 2023-12-21 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Health | corrected 2024-01-11 |
| 2023-12-21 | 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. | D | Health | corrected 2024-01-18 |
| 2023-12-21 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | D | Health | corrected 2024-01-11 |
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-02 | Fine | $127,000 |
| 2026-03-02 | Payment Denial | 35 days payment denial |
| 2025-02-21 | Payment Denial | 1 days payment denial |
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRAATEN, JAMES | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 03/18/2019 |
| BRANDENBURG, EMILY | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 11/01/2025 |
| DAHLBACK, DUANE | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 06/01/2024 |
| DONAHUE, NANCY | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 06/01/2021 |
| GRAY, JOHN JR. | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 06/01/2024 |
| GULLICKSON, GAYLE | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 06/01/2024 |
| JOHNSON, BRADLEY | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 03/17/2008 |
| NELSON, HARLAN | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 06/01/2024 |
| SIMONSON, CONNIE | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 06/01/2021 |
| NELSON, HARLAN | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 06/01/2024 |
| JOHNSON, BRADLEY | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 03/17/2008 |
| PARTNERS SENIOR LIVING OPTIONS LLC | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 06/01/2024 |
| ALVARADO, MEGAN | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 11/11/2024 |
| ELLEFSON, CRYSTAL | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 06/01/2024 |
| LANGBEHN, JENNIFER | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 06/01/2024 |
| RITTER, CRAIG | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 06/01/2024 |
| ROCHELEAU, KIMBERLY | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 06/01/2024 |
| ROCHELEAU, PAULA | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 06/01/2024 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 245369. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.