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Colonial Manor Nursing Home

403 COLONIAL AVENUE, LAKEFIELD, MN, 56150
(507) 662-6646
37 licensed beds

CMS rates Colonial Manor Nursing Home 1 out of 5 overall. Federal inspectors issued 49 citations across 10 inspections in the last three years, with no federal fines. Listing last updated 2026-11-06.

★★★★★1/5CMS Five-Star overall1/5 health inspections4/5 staffing4/5 quality measuresSource: CMS Care Compare

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Bed capacity
37
CMS facility ID
245572
Care type
Nursing home
County
Jackson
Facility name
Colonial Manor Nursing Home
Street address
403 COLONIAL AVENUE
City / state / ZIP
Lakefield, MN 56150
Phone
(507) 662-6646

Colonial Manor Nursing Home is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Lakefield, Minnesota. It is licensed for 37 beds — below the median for skilled nursing facilities in Minnesota (60 beds).

It is one of 2 senior care facilities in Lakefield and 338 skilled nursing facilities across Minnesota. Families comparing options should weigh inspection history, ownership record, and litigation — not just the tour — before deciding.

Federal inspectors have cited Colonial Manor Nursing Home 49 times across 10 inspections in the last three years, including 3 food-safety citations; no federal fines are on record. Every citation is listed, dated, and graded in the inspection record below.

This listing draws on federal CMS Nursing Home Compare records, and was last updated on November 6, 2026. Background reports are compiled from primary sources — state inspection files, federal CMS data, corporate registrations, and court records — at the time of order.

What the public record shows.

Ownership & operator

Ownership type
For profit - Corporation

Registered owners & officers

Gr Partner Companies, Inc
Direct owner · Additional disclosable party — 100% stake — since 2018
Gruber, Kari
Indirect owner · Governing body · Officer · Additional disclosable party — 25% stake — since 2009
Gruber, Nathan
Indirect owner · Officer · Additional disclosable party — 25% stake — since 2009
Rocheleau, Dean
Indirect owner · Officer · Additional disclosable party — 25% stake — since 2009
Rocheleau, Paula
Indirect owner · Governing body · Officer · Additional disclosable party — 25% stake — since 2009
Alvarado, Megan
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2024
Giese, Sharon
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2024
Kamstra, Lee
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2025
Partners Senior Living Options Llc
Additional disclosable party — since 2017
Ritter, Craig
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2018
Rocheleau, Kimberly
Additional disclosable party — since 2020

Regulatory standing

Licensed / certified since
1991-05-01
CMS overall rating
1 of 5 stars
Health deficiencies
16 at the last standard inspection
Federal fines
None on record
Last standard inspection
2026-01-29
Nurse staffing
5.4 hours per resident per day

Cost & payer profile (FY2023 cost report)

Average billed charges
$412 per day (≈ $12,520/month). Private-pay prices typically track billed charges; Medicare and Medicaid pay set rates.
Payer mix (resident days)
38% Medicaid · 16% Medicare · 47% private/other
Occupancy
68% (fiscal year 2023)
Vs. state median
1% above the MN median of $407/day — full state cost breakdown

Services & coverage

Licensed beds
37
Medicare
Accepted
Medicaid
Accepted
Compiled from CMS Nursing Home Compare; owners/officers from the CMS Ownership dataset; cost & occupancy from the facility's own CMS cost report · last verified 2026-11-06. Facilities can submit a correction.
Every citation, dated and graded.

Kitchen & food safety

Federal surveyors inspect the kitchen at every standard visit. This facility has 3 food-safety citations on its three-year record — flagged below among the inspections.
2026-07-09Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations
F-0609
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2026-08-05
F-0610
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2026-08-05
2026-01-29Health inspection14 citations
F-0582
D · No harm found
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected 2026-03-24
F-0628
D · No harm found
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected 2026-03-24
F-0689
D · No harm found
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2026-03-24
F-0727
F · No harm found
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
Corrected 2026-03-24
F-0732
D · No harm found
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected 2026-03-24
F-0801
F · No harm foundFood safety
Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
Corrected 2026-03-24
F-0812
F · No harm foundFood safety
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2026-03-24
F-0851
F · No harm found
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Corrected 2026-03-24
F-0865
F · No harm found
Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
Corrected 2026-03-24
F-0868
F · No harm found
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
Corrected 2026-03-24
F-0880
F · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2026-03-24
F-0881
E · No harm found
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Corrected 2026-03-24
F-0882
F · No harm found
Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
Corrected 2026-03-24
F-0883
D · No harm found
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected 2026-03-24
7 earlier / fire-safety inspections (33 citations)
2024-11-21Health inspectionComplaint-triggered12 citations
F-0585
D · No harm found
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Corrected 2025-01-10
F-0609
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2025-01-10
F-0641
D · No harm found
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2025-01-10
F-0657
D · No harm found
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2025-01-10
F-0661
D · No harm found
Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.
Corrected 2025-01-10
F-0692
D · No harm found
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected 2025-01-10
F-0801
F · No harm foundFood safety
Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
Corrected 2025-01-10
F-0851
F · No harm found
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Corrected 2025-01-06
F-0880
D · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-01-10
F-0881
E · No harm found
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Corrected 2025-01-10
F-0882
F · No harm found
Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
Corrected 2025-01-15
F-0883
D · No harm found
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected 2025-01-10
2024-10-28Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0725
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected 2024-11-14
2024-07-24Health inspectionComplaint-triggered3 citations
F-0657
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2024-08-30
F-0686
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2024-08-30
F-0690
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected 2024-08-30
2023-10-19Health inspection2 citations
F-0689
D · No harm found
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2023-12-01
F-0921
F · No harm found
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected 2023-12-01
2026-01-29Fire-safety inspection7 citations
K-0211
E · No harm found
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2026-01-28
K-0345
F · No harm found
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2026-01-28
K-0353
F · No harm found
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2026-02-03
K-0511
E · No harm found
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2026-02-06
K-0521
F · No harm found
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Corrected 2026-02-06
K-0918
F · No harm found
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2026-02-02
K-0920
D · No harm found
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2026-01-28
2024-11-21Fire-safety inspection6 citations
K-0293
D · No harm found
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Corrected 2025-01-10
K-0321
F · No harm found
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected 2025-01-28
K-0351
D · No harm found
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Corrected 2024-11-21
K-0372
F · No harm found
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Corrected 2024-12-04
K-0712
F · No harm found
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2025-01-10
K-0914
F · No harm found
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
Corrected 2025-01-28
2023-10-19Fire-safety inspection2 citations
K-0291
D · No harm found
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Corrected 2023-11-02
K-0324
E · No harm found
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2023-12-01
Citations and penalties from the CMS Provider Data Catalog (three-year survey window, refreshed monthly). Severity codes follow the federal scope/severity grid; “Immediate jeopardy” is the most serious grade CMS issues. CCN 245572.
How it compares in Minnesota.
Inspection citations, 3 years
49
More than 76% of nursing homes in the state
State median: 32
Federal fines, 3 years
$0
No federal fines on record
State median: $0
Nurse staffing, hours per resident per day
5.4
Higher than 94% of nursing homes in the state
State median: 4.2
Nursing staff turnover, annual
67%
Higher than 93% of nursing homes in the state
State median: 40%

Resident outcomes

On 16 federal quality measures, this facility does better than the Minnesota average on 6 and worse on 4. Differences within 10% of the average are shown as near average.

Long-stay residentsThis facilityStateUSCompared with state
Need for help with daily activities has increased16.9%18.2%13.5%Near state average
Lose too much weight1.6%3.9%5.1%Better than state
With a catheter inserted and left in their bladder0.6%1.7%0.7%Better than state
With a urinary tract infection2.5%2.6%1.5%Near state average
Have depressive symptoms14.8%4.1%13.5%Worse than state
Were physically restrained0.0%0.1%0.1%Better than state
Experiencing one or more falls with major injury0.0%4.1%3.2%Better than state
Assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine96.3%97.3%93.7%Near state average
Received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication4.8%12.7%19.5%Better than state
Assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine95.2%96.4%95.3%Near state average
With pressure ulcers5.9%5.1%4.5%Worse than state
With new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence36.9%23.7%18.3%Worse than state
Received an antipsychotic medication24.1%17.2%15.4%Worse than state
Short-stay residentsThis facilityStateUSCompared with state
Assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine84.5%88.1%82.3%Near state average
Newly received an antipsychotic medication0.0%1.9%1.5%Better than state
Were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine89.2%83.3%80.1%Near state average
Source: CMS MDS and Medicare claims quality measures, measure period 2025Q3-2026Q2. Averages are computed from all nursing homes reporting each measure.

Cited more than once

The same rule cited at separate inspections can point to a problem that wasn't fully fixed.

  • F-0609 2 inspections. Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
  • F-0689 2 inspections. Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
  • F-0801 2 inspections. Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
  • F-0851 2 inspections. Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
  • F-0880 2 inspections. Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
  • F-0881 2 inspections. Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Where to check, and what's nearby.

Who to contact in Minnesota

  • Licensing: Minnesota Department of Health
  • File a complaint: 800-369-7994
  • Long-Term Care Ombudsman: 800-657-3591. A free advocate for residents and families.
  • Adult Protective Services: 844-880-1574. Some states send facility cases to licensing instead. In an emergency, call 911.
  • Eldercare Locator: 800-677-1116, a federal service for local aging help.

Nearest emergency hospitals

  • Sanford Jackson Medical Center, about 9.3 miles.
  • Lakes Regional Healthcare, about 19 miles. CMS rating 2 of 5.
  • Sanford Worthington Medical Center, about 22 miles. CMS rating 4 of 5.
Source: CMS Hospital General Information. Straight-line distance.

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Inspection citations — last 5 years

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Civil & criminal lawsuits

Advanced tier only
Active civil suits
#
Federal dockets
CDC infection data
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Sources we pull for this facility.
Source
CMS Nursing Home Compare
data.cms.gov Provider Data Catalog
Last verified 2026-11-06
Source
Secretary of State filings
Entity & officer search
Pulled when a report is ordered
Source
PACER federal dockets
pacer.uscourts.gov
Pulled when a report is ordered