Cokato Manor
182 Sunset Avenue · Cokato, MN · 55321 · 3202862158
56 certified beds Non profit - Other Part of a CCRC
Why this verdict
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.89 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.73 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.45 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 50% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (19 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D April 25, 2025
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Corrected June 20, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 25, 2025
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected June 20, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 25, 2025
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected June 20, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 25, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected June 20, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E April 25, 2025
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected June 20, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 25, 2025
Ensure that the facility has sufficient staff members who possess the competencies and skills to meet the behavioral health needs of residents.
Corrected June 20, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 25, 2025
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected June 20, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E April 25, 2025
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected June 20, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D April 25, 2025
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
Corrected June 20, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D April 25, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected June 20, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D April 25, 2025
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Corrected June 20, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D February 14, 2024
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected March 1, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 14, 2024
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Corrected March 1, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D February 14, 2024
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected March 1, 2024 · Resident Rights
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No harm found · C February 14, 2024
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Corrected March 1, 2024 · Resident Rights
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No harm found · C February 14, 2024
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected March 1, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D June 21, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected July 13, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 29, 2022
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Corrected January 24, 2023 · Environmental
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No harm found · C December 29, 2022
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected January 24, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 245412 · certified since January 1, 1987. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.