Safety Report: St Marks Living

Austin, Minnesota · Based on official CMS inspection records as of October 1, 2026.

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How to read this report. Every nursing home receives some citations. One citation does not mean a facility is unsafe. Look at how serious the findings were, whether the same problems keep coming back, and whether things are getting better or worse. Learn how inspections work.

Official ratings

Overall★★★★★
Health inspections★★★★★
Staffing★★★★★
Quality measures★★★★★
Long-stay quality★★★★★
Short-stay quality★★★★★

Medicare's star ratings compare nursing homes within the same state for health inspections. A 5-star facility performed better than most in its state; a 1-star facility performed worse than most.

Stars are calculated by CMS, not by us. We do not create our own safety score.

Serious documented violations

1Immediate jeopardy citations (severity J–L)
3Actual harm citations (severity G–I)
10Requirements cited on more than one inspection
J
Government finding: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors rated this “immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.” The problem affected one or a very small number of residents or staff. Inspection of March 2, 2026, during a complaint investigation. Facility reported correction by April 2, 2026.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F689
G
Government finding: Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Inspectors rated this “actual harm to a resident (not immediate jeopardy).” The problem affected one or a very small number of residents or staff. Inspection of March 2, 2026, during a complaint investigation. Facility reported correction by April 2, 2026.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F760
G
Government finding: Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Inspectors rated this “actual harm to a resident (not immediate jeopardy).” The problem affected one or a very small number of residents or staff. Inspection of March 2, 2026, during a complaint investigation. Facility reported correction by April 2, 2026.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F686
G
Government finding: Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Inspectors rated this “actual harm to a resident (not immediate jeopardy).” The problem affected one or a very small number of residents or staff. Inspection of February 21, 2025, during a complaint investigation. Facility reported correction by February 3, 2025.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F690

Citations by topic

0Abuse, neglect & exploitation
6Infection control
1Medications & pharmacy
2Accidents & supervision

Topics use CMS's own deficiency categories; “accidents & supervision” counts tag F689 (free of accident hazards / adequate supervision). Counts cover the last three inspection cycles, including complaint investigations.

Is it getting better or worse?

Fewer citations in the most recent cycle (12) than in the cycle before (15).

Two cycles ago
none serious
Prior cycle
1 serious
Most recent cycle
3 serious

An inspection cycle is roughly one year and includes the standard inspection plus complaint investigations. Counts depend partly on how many complaint investigations occurred, so treat small changes with caution. Red bars include at least one serious citation.

Staffing and rating trends will appear as we collect monthly CMS releases. We have one month so far, so a staffing trend cannot yet be determined.

Repeat findings

These requirements were cited on more than one inspection date in the last three cycles.

RequirementTimes citedInspection dates
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. (F881)2June 16, 2026; April 3, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (F880)2June 16, 2026; February 21, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. (F812)2June 16, 2026; April 3, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. (F684)2June 16, 2026; March 19, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. (F689)2March 2, 2026; March 19, 2025
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. (F686)2March 2, 2026; April 3, 2025
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. (F842)2March 2, 2026; February 21, 2025
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. (F580)2March 2, 2026; December 21, 2023
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. (F883)2April 3, 2025; December 21, 2023
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. (F690)2April 3, 2025; February 21, 2025

Fines and enforcement

DateTypeAmount / length
March 2, 2026Payment DenialPayment denial for 35 days, starting April 2, 2026
March 2, 2026Fine$127,000
February 21, 2025Payment DenialPayment denial for 1 days, starting May 21, 2025

Federal civil money penalties and Medicare/Medicaid payment denials. State-level penalties may not be included.

Complete inspection history

30 citations across 6 inspection dates.

June 16, 2026 — 6 citations
F
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Widespread · Infection Control Deficiencies · F881 · corrected August 13, 2026
F
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Widespread · Infection Control Deficiencies · F880 · corrected August 13, 2026
F
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Widespread · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · F812 · corrected August 13, 2026
E
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern · Environmental Deficiencies · F921 · corrected August 13, 2026
D
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · F684 · corrected August 13, 2026
D
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · F641 · corrected August 13, 2026
March 2, 2026 — 6 citations (includes serious) · complaint investigation
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 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · F689 · complaint · corrected April 2, 2026
G
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Actual harm to a resident (not immediate jeopardy) · Isolated · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · F760 · complaint · corrected April 2, 2026
G
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Actual harm to a resident (not immediate jeopardy) · Isolated · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · F686 · complaint · corrected April 2, 2026
F
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Widespread · Administration Deficiencies · F867 · complaint · corrected April 2, 2026
D
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · F842 · complaint · corrected May 7, 2026
D
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Resident Rights Deficiencies · F580 · complaint · corrected May 7, 2026
April 3, 2025 — 9 citations
F
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Widespread · Administration Deficiencies · F851 · corrected May 9, 2025
F
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Widespread · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · F812 · corrected May 9, 2025
E
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern · Infection Control Deficiencies · F881 · corrected May 9, 2025
D
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Infection Control Deficiencies · F883 · corrected May 9, 2025
D
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · F699 · corrected May 9, 2025
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.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · F690 · corrected May 9, 2025
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.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · F688 · corrected May 9, 2025
D
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · F686 · corrected May 9, 2025
D
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · F656 · corrected May 9, 2025
March 19, 2025 — 2 citations · complaint investigation
D
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · F689 · complaint · corrected April 11, 2025
D
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · F684 · complaint · corrected April 11, 2025
February 21, 2025 — 4 citations (includes serious) · complaint investigation
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 a resident (not immediate jeopardy) · Isolated · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · F690 · complaint · corrected February 3, 2025
E
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern · Infection Control Deficiencies · F880 · complaint · corrected March 28, 2025
D
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · F842 · complaint · corrected March 28, 2025
D
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Resident Rights Deficiencies · F550 · complaint · corrected March 28, 2025
December 21, 2023 — 3 citations
D
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Infection Control Deficiencies · F883 · corrected January 11, 2024
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.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Resident Rights Deficiencies · F625 · corrected January 18, 2024
D
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
No actual harm, but potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated · Resident Rights Deficiencies · F580 · corrected January 11, 2024

Source: CMS Health Deficiencies dataset (data as of October 1, 2026); full inspection narratives on Medicare Care Compare

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