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St Marks Living

400 15TH AVENUE SOUTHWEST, AUSTIN, MN, 55912
(507) 437-4594
45 licensed beds
★★★★★1/5CMS Five-Star overall1/5 health inspections4/5 staffing2/5 quality measuresSource: CMS Care Compare

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400 15th Avenue Southwest
Austin, MN 55912
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Public record summary

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Bed capacity
45
CMS facility ID
245369
Care type
Nursing home
County
Mower
Facility name
St Marks Living
Street address
400 15TH AVENUE SOUTHWEST
City / state / ZIP
Austin, MN 55912
Phone
(507) 437-4594

About this facility — St Marks Living

St Marks Living is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Austin, Minnesota. It is licensed for 45 beds — below the median for skilled nursing facilities in Minnesota (60 beds).

It is one of 10 senior care facilities in Austin 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 St Marks Living 57 times across 9 inspections in the last three years, including 2 food-safety citations, and CMS has imposed $127,000 in fines. 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 August 31, 2026. Background reports are compiled from primary sources — state inspection files, federal CMS data, corporate registrations, and court records — at the time of order.

Facility background

What the public record shows.

Ownership & operator

Ownership type
Non profit - Corporation

Registered owners & officers

Alvarado, Megan
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2024
Braaten, James
Governing body — since 2019
Brandenburg, Emily
Governing body — since 2025
Dahlback, Duane
Governing body — since 2024
Donahue, Nancy
Governing body — since 2021
Ellefson, Crystal
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2024
Gray, John Jr.
Governing body — since 2024
Gullickson, Gayle
Governing body — since 2024
Johnson, Bradley
Governing body · Officer — since 2008
Langbehn, Jennifer
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2024
Nelson, Harlan
Governing body · Director — since 2024
Partners Senior Living Options Llc
Operational control — since 2024
Ritter, Craig
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2024
Rocheleau, Kimberly
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2024
Rocheleau, Paula
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2024
Simonson, Connie
Governing body — since 2021

Regulatory standing

Licensed / certified since
1986-12-01
CMS overall rating
1 of 5 stars
Health deficiencies
12 at the last standard inspection
Federal fines
$127,000 total
Last standard inspection
2026-06-16
Nurse staffing
4.7 hours per resident per day

Cost & payer profile (FY2023 cost report)

Average billed charges
$538 per day (≈ $16,360/month). Private-pay prices typically track billed charges; Medicare and Medicaid pay set rates.
Payer mix (resident days)
31% Medicaid · 13% Medicare · 57% private/other
Occupancy
58% (fiscal year 2023)
Vs. state median
32% above the MN median of $407/day — full state cost breakdown

Services & coverage

Licensed beds
45
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 2026-08-31. Facilities can submit a correction.

Inspection record

Every citation, dated and graded.

Kitchen & food safety

Federal surveyors inspect the kitchen at every standard visit. This facility has 2 food-safety citations on its three-year record — flagged below among the inspections.
2026-06-16Health inspection6 citations
F-0641
D · No harm found
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2026-08-13
F-0684
D · No harm found
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2026-08-13
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 2026-08-13
F-0880
F · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2026-08-13
F-0881
F · No harm found
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Corrected 2026-08-13
F-0921
E · 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 2026-08-13
2026-03-02Health inspectionComplaint-triggered6 citations
F-0580
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected 2026-05-07
F-0686
G · Actual harmFrom a complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2026-04-02
F-0689
J · Immediate jeopardyFrom a complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2026-04-02
F-0760
G · Actual harmFrom a complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected 2026-04-02
F-0842
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2026-05-07
F-0867
F · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Corrected 2026-04-02
7 earlier / fire-safety inspections (45 citations)
2025-04-03Health inspection9 citations
F-0656
D · No harm found
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2025-05-09
F-0686
D · No harm found
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2025-05-09
F-0688
D · No harm found
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.
Corrected 2025-05-09
F-0690
D · No harm found
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 2025-05-09
F-0699
D · No harm found
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Corrected 2025-05-09
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 2025-05-09
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 2025-05-09
F-0881
E · No harm found
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Corrected 2025-05-09
F-0883
D · No harm found
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected 2025-05-09
2025-03-19Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations
F-0684
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2025-04-11
F-0689
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2025-04-11
2025-02-21Health inspectionComplaint-triggered4 citations
F-0550
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2025-03-28
F-0690
G · Actual harmFrom 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 2025-02-03
F-0842
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2025-03-28
F-0880
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-03-28
2023-12-21Health inspection3 citations
F-0580
D · No harm found
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected 2024-01-11
F-0625
D · No harm found
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.
Corrected 2024-01-18
F-0883
D · No harm found
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected 2024-01-11
2026-06-16Fire-safety inspection9 citations
K-0324
D · No harm found
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2026-08-13
K-0353
F · No harm found
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2026-08-13
K-0355
C · No harm found
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Corrected 2026-08-13
K-0372
F · No harm found
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Corrected 2026-08-13
K-0712
F · No harm found
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2026-08-13
K-0761
F · No harm found
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Corrected 2026-08-13
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 2026-08-13
K-0918
F · No harm found
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2026-08-13
K-0926
F · No harm found
Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk.
Corrected 2026-08-13
2025-04-03Fire-safety inspection8 citations
E-0004
F · No harm found
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
Corrected 2025-05-09
K-0211
D · No harm found
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2025-05-20
K-0353
F · No harm found
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2025-05-09
K-0712
F · No harm found
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2025-05-09
K-0761
C · No harm found
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Corrected 2025-05-09
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 2025-05-09
K-0918
F · No harm found
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2025-05-22
K-0923
F · No harm found
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Corrected 2025-05-09
2023-12-21Fire-safety inspection10 citations
E-0041
C · No harm found
Implement emergency and standby power systems.
Corrected 2024-01-16
K-0291
F · No harm found
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Corrected 2024-01-19
K-0324
F · No harm found
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2024-01-24
K-0355
D · No harm found
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Corrected 2024-01-19
K-0374
F · No harm found
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Corrected 2024-01-19
K-0511
F · No harm found
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2024-01-19
K-0541
F · No harm found
Install properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes.
Corrected 2024-01-10
K-0914
D · No harm found
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
Corrected 2024-01-19
K-0918
F · No harm found
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2024-01-16
K-0923
F · No harm found
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Corrected 2024-01-30

Federal penalties

2026-03-02Fine$127,000
2026-03-02Medicare payment denial — 35 days
2025-02-21Medicare payment denial — 1 days
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 245369.

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Original records

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Source
CMS Nursing Home Compare
data.cms.gov Provider Data Catalog
Last verified 2026-08-31
Source
Secretary of State filings
Entity & officer search
Pulled when a report is ordered
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pacer.uscourts.gov
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