St Marks Living in Austin, MN

St Marks Living is a medicare and medicaid certified nursing home in Austin, Minnesota. It is located in Mower county at 400 15th Avenue Southwest, Austin, Minnesota 55912. You can reach out to the office of St Marks Living via phone at (507) 437-4594. This skilled nursing facility has 45 federally certified beds with average occupancy rate of 78%. Its legal business name is St Marks Lutheran Home and has the following ownership type - Non Profit - Corporation.

St Marks Living (Medicare CCN 245369) is certified by CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) and participates in both medicare and medicaid program. This means if you are part of medicare or medicaid program, you may consider this nursing facility for your medical needs. It was first certified by CMS in 1986 (40 years certified) and the last quality survey was conducted in June, 2026.

Contact Information

St Marks Living
400 15th Avenue Southwest, Austin, Minnesota 55912
(507) 437-4594

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Nursing Home Profile

NameSt Marks Living
Location400 15th Avenue Southwest, Austin, Minnesota
Certified ByMedicare and Medicaid
No. of Certified Beds45
Occupancy Rate78%
Medicare ID (CCN)245369
Legal Business NameSt Marks Lutheran Home
Ownership TypeNon Profit - Corporation

NPI Associated with this Nursing Home:

Nursing homes may have several NPI numbers. NPIs marked Confirmed are listed with St Marks Living in Medicare enrollment records; Possible ones were matched in NPPES by name, address or phone number, so please use them accordingly.

NPI Number1093776395
MatchConfirmed listed in Medicare enrollment records
Organization NameSt. Marks Lutheran Home
Doing Business AsKenwood Heritage Living
Address400 15th Ave Sw, Austin, MN 55912
Phone Number507-437-4594

Quality Ratings:

Nursing homes vary in the quality of care and services they provide to their residents. The below quality ratings for St Marks Living are calculated from three sources - health inspection results, staffing data, and quality measure data. This information gives you an indication of the care St Marks Living give to their patients.
Ratings from Surveys (Inspections):
Ratings from Quality Measures:
Ratings from Staffing Data:
Overall Rating:

Staffing and Staff Turnover:

Staffing hours per resident per day and staff turnover of St Marks Living, from the payroll data it reports to CMS, are compared against the national average with the color code indicators: Better than National Average Worse than National Average

Staffing MeasureProviderNational Avg.
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day4.73.86
Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day0.690.69
Licensed practical nurse (LPN) hours per resident per day0.70.86
Nurse aide hours per resident per day3.312.32
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend4.393.42
RN hours per resident per day on the weekend0.330.48
Physical therapist hours per resident per day0.020.07
Total nursing staff turnover51.8%45.8%
Registered nurse turnover66.7%42.9%
Number of administrators who have left the nursing home00.5

Complaints, Fines and Penalties:

Cited for abuse, neglect or exploitation of residents (Care Compare abuse icon)No
Number of Fines1
Total Amount of Fines in Dollars$127,000
Number of Payment Denials2
Total Number of Penalties3

Health Inspections:

In its most recent inspection cycle (standard health inspection in June, 2026, plus any complaint inspections), inspectors cited St Marks Living for 12 health deficiencies (national average: 9.3). All 30 citations since 2023 are listed below.

DateDeficiencyHarm LevelStatus
Jun 16, 2026Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812, Nutrition and Dietary, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, widespreadPlan of correction
Jun 16, 2026Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880, Infection Control, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, widespreadPlan of correction
Jun 16, 2026Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
F0881, Infection Control, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, widespreadPlan of correction
Jun 16, 2026Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
F0921, Environmental, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, patternPlan of correction
Jun 16, 2026Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
F0641, Resident Assessment and Care Planning, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedPlan of correction
Jun 16, 2026Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedPlan of correction
Mar 2, 2026Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689, Quality of Life and Care, Complaint inspection
Immediate jeopardy, isolatedCorrected by Apr 2, 2026
Mar 2, 2026Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
F0686, Quality of Life and Care, Complaint inspection
Actual harm, isolatedCorrected by Apr 2, 2026
Mar 2, 2026Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
F0760, Pharmacy Service, Complaint inspection
Actual harm, isolatedCorrected by Apr 2, 2026
Mar 2, 2026Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
F0867, Administration, Complaint inspection
Potential for harm, widespreadCorrected by Apr 2, 2026
Mar 2, 2026Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
F0580, Resident Rights, Complaint inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by May 7, 2026
Mar 2, 2026Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
F0842, Resident Assessment and Care Planning, Complaint inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by May 7, 2026
Apr 3, 2025Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812, Nutrition and Dietary, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, widespreadCorrected by May 9, 2025
Apr 3, 2025Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
F0851, Administration, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, widespreadCorrected by May 9, 2025
Apr 3, 2025Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
F0881, Infection Control, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, patternCorrected by May 9, 2025
Apr 3, 2025Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
F0656, Resident Assessment and Care Planning, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by May 9, 2025
Apr 3, 2025Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
F0686, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by May 9, 2025
Apr 3, 2025Provide 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.
F0688, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by May 9, 2025
Apr 3, 2025Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
F0690, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by May 9, 2025
Apr 3, 2025Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
F0699, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by May 9, 2025
Apr 3, 2025Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
F0883, Infection Control, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by May 9, 2025
Mar 19, 2025Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684, Quality of Life and Care, Complaint inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Apr 11, 2025
Mar 19, 2025Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689, Quality of Life and Care, Complaint inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Apr 11, 2025
Feb 21, 2025Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
F0690, Quality of Life and Care, Complaint inspection
Actual harm, isolatedPast non-compliance (already corrected)
Feb 21, 2025Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880, Infection Control, Complaint inspection
Potential for harm, patternCorrected by Mar 28, 2025
Feb 21, 2025Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
F0550, Resident Rights, Complaint inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Mar 28, 2025
Feb 21, 2025Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
F0842, Resident Assessment and Care Planning, Complaint inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Mar 28, 2025
Dec 21, 2023Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
F0580, Resident Rights, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Jan 11, 2024
Dec 21, 2023Notify 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.
F0625, Resident Rights, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Jan 18, 2024
Dec 21, 2023Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
F0883, Infection Control, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Jan 11, 2024

Quality of Resident Care:

These quality measures of St Marks Living, from the regular health assessments of its residents, are compared against the national average with the color code indicators: Better than National Average Worse than National Average

Quality MeasureProviderNational Avg.
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased19.0513.87
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight4.695.19
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder9.240.82
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection5.711.59
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms6.1212.8
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained00.13
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury14.153.23
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine94.3493.55
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine90.182.04
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication0.691.56
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened25.5114.07
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication3.0819.52
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine90.3295.46
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine43.2479.75
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers5.034.62
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence27.7119.01
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication015.38

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