Oaklawn Care & Rehabilitation Center in Mankato, MN has an overall 2-star rating, with 2 stars for health inspections but stronger 4-star staffing and quality measures. It had no fines in the last 24 months, and reported nurse staffing was 3.79 hours per resident day, below the federal benchmark of 4.1.
Last inspection: March 3, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.7947.
Staffing detail
Registered nurses
1.51
Licensed practical nurses
0.40
Nurse aides
1.89
Weekend nursing
3.36
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 66%
Registered nurse turnover: 52%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
33.3%20%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
0%7%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
5.3%10.4%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
2.3%4.7%Worsening
Residents who lost too much weight
8.3%2.6%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
22.9%11.4%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
—10.7%—
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
11.1%13.2%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
1.9%0%Improving
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
23.6%34.8%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
0%0%No change
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—95.7%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
97.7%100%Improving
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—95.5%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
98.8%98.8%No change
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited October 2023 — limited pattern, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: K
The home failed to protect residents’ right to complain without fear and did not ensure grievances were handled promptly. Cited August 2023 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 585 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: F
The nursing home failed to develop and carry out a complete care plan that met each resident’s needs with clear steps and timelines. Cited March 2026 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 656 — 42 CFR §483.21(b)(1) — S/S: D
The home failed to provide proper bladder and bowel care, including catheter care and steps to prevent urinary tract infections. Cited March 2026 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 690 — 42 CFR §483.25(e) — S/S: D
The nursing home failed to provide services that met professional standards of quality. Cited April 2025 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 658 — 42 CFR §483.21(b)(3) — S/S: D
Recent history
STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 7 health deficiencies.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 6 fines · $59,001 in total fines · 1 payment denial.
Medicare/Medicaid payment denial
Oct 27, 2023
20 days
Federal fine
Oct 27, 2023
$32,183
Federal fine
Aug 28, 2023
$4,587
Federal fine
Aug 21, 2023
$4,587
Federal fine
Aug 14, 2023
$4,235
Federal fine
Aug 7, 2023
$3,882
Federal fine
Jul 17, 2023
$9,527
Operator & ownership
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Chain
Part of MONARCH HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT · 45 homes · 2.3 stars avg
Occupancy
52.9 residents on an average day (88% of 60 beds)
Resident voice
Resident council
Medicare history
Certified for 38 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.