Nursing homes in Austin, MN
Compare 3 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Austin, part of the Mower area. Average overall CMS Five-Star rating is 2.7★ — below the national average (3.1★). Ratings are sourced from the latest CMS Care Compare provider extract.
Residents of Austin, Minnesota, and the surrounding Mower County region have access to three certified nursing facilities. Based on current CMS Care Compare data, these local homes maintain an average overall rating of 2.7 out of 5 stars. Among the options serving the 55912 ZIP code, Good Samaritan Society - Comforcare stands out as the highest-rated facility, currently holding a top-tier 5-star rating for its quality of care.
Rating distribution
avg 2.7★ · 3 homesProvider mix in Austin
3 organisations operate homes in this suburb.
What to look for in Austin
- 1 home scores below 3★ on compliance. Ask about recent regulatory audits and any current notices.
- 2 of 3 homes meet a 4★+ staffing benchmark — ask about RN coverage at night.
- 1 home holds the top 5★ overall rating — a useful shortlist starting point.
- 2 of 3 homes sit below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.
All homes in Austin
| Good Samaritan Society - Comforcare GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY · Small · Not for Profit | 5.0 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 4 |
| ST MARKS LIVING ST MARKS LUTHERAN HOME · Small · Not for Profit | 2.0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 3 |
| Sacred Heart Care Center SACRED HEART CARE CENTER, INC · Medium · Not for Profit | 1.0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
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Each home is scored 1–5★ across compliance, residents' experience, staffing, and quality measures, then combined into an overall rating.