Laurels Peak Care & Rehabilitation Center
700 James Avenue · Mankato, MN · 56001 · 5073454631
60 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Monarch Healthcare Management
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
The composite number cleared 73 points, but Recommended is gated: inspection record below the Recommended bar. That rule is part of the published method.
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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: 2 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.93 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 1.12 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.50 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 44% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (37 in the current record)
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Actual harm · G January 6, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected December 16, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E September 11, 2025
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected October 27, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 11, 2025
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 October 27, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 11, 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 October 27, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 11, 2025
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Corrected October 27, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 11, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected October 27, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 11, 2025
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Corrected October 27, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 11, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected October 27, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 11, 2025
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Corrected October 27, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E September 11, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected October 27, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E September 11, 2025 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected October 27, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 11, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected July 9, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D June 11, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
Corrected July 9, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 16, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected June 12, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D March 6, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected March 24, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D August 21, 2024
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected October 4, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 21, 2024
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected October 4, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E August 21, 2024
Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.
Corrected October 4, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D August 21, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected October 4, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D August 21, 2024
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected October 4, 2024 · Environmental
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No harm found · C August 21, 2024
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected October 4, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D June 7, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected July 5, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F September 29, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected November 15, 2023 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D September 29, 2023
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected November 15, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 29, 2023
Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.
Corrected November 15, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 245516 · certified since February 1, 1988. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.