D

ST MARKS LIVING

400 15TH AVENUE SOUTHWEST, AUSTIN, MN 55912
Score: 51 / 100

St Marks Living faces challenges in its CMS ratings, earning a D grade with a score of 51/100. The facility ranks in the 38th percentile among Minnesota nursing homes, suggesting significant room for improvement.

Staffing levels at St Marks Living exceed national averages, with 5.42 total nursing hours per resident per day — compared to the national average of 3.8 hours. RN coverage of 0.79 hours per resident per day also exceeds the national average of 0.7 hours.

Recent inspections identified 23 deficiencies at St Marks Living. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 16 / 40 pts
2 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 10 / 25 pts
2 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 16 / 20 pts
4 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 9 / 15 pts
3 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 5.42 3.8 Above Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.79 0.7 Above Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.45 0.7 Below Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 4.17 2.4 Above Average
Weekend Total Nursing 4.88 3.8 Above Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.37 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

23
Total Deficiencies
Apr 2, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 23 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0812 Severity F
    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    Apr 2, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
  • Tag 0851 Severity F
    Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
    Apr 2, 2025 · Administration Deficiencies
  • Tag 0881 Severity E
    Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
    Apr 2, 2025 · Infection Control Deficiencies
  • Tag 0656 Severity D
    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
    Apr 2, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0686 Severity D
    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
    Apr 2, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 4.5% 4.5% Average
Falls with major injury 13.6% 3.0% Worse
On antipsychotic medication 0.0% 14.5% Better
Urinary tract infections 4.5% 2.5% Worse
ADL decline (daily activities) 12.9% 14.0% Average
Excessive weight loss 1.4% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 21.2% 45.0% Better

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of D is based on a score of 51 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 2★ → 16 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 2★ → 10 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 4★ → 16 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 3★ → 9 pts (max 15)

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
45
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
No
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Apr 2, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
11