Nursing homes in Mankato, MN

Compare 4 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Mankato, part of the Blue Earth area. Average overall CMS Five-Star rating is 2★ — below the national average (3.1★). Ratings are sourced from the latest CMS Care Compare provider extract.

Residents and families exploring long-term care options in Mankato, Minnesota, can currently choose from four nursing homes located within the 56001 ZIP code and surrounding Blue Earth County area. According to recent data from CMS Care Compare, these facilities hold an average overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars. Pathstone Living, operated by Ecumen, currently maintains the highest performance ranking in the city with a 2-star designation.

Homes
4
Avg overall
2★
-1.1 vs national
Avg staffing
4★
Avg experience
0★

Rating distribution

avg 2★ · 4 homes
5
0 (0%)
4
0 (0%)
3
0 (0%)
2
4 (100%)
1
0 (0%)

Provider mix in Mankato

2 organisations operate homes in this suburb.

What to look for in Mankato

  • 4 homes score below 3★ on compliance. Ask about recent regulatory audits and any current notices.
  • 3 of 4 homes meet a 4★+ staffing benchmark — ask about RN coverage at night.
  • No 5★ overall homes in this suburb. The strongest performer is Pathstone Living at 2★.
  • 4 of 4 homes sit below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.

Top 4 highest rated nursing homes in Mankato

  1. 1
    Pathstone Living
    ECUMEN · Medium
    2.0
  2. 2
    Hillcrest Care & Rehabilitation Center
    MONARCH HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT · Medium
    2.0
  3. 3
    Laurels Peak Care & Rehabilitation Center
    MONARCH HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT · Medium
    2.0
  4. 4
    Oaklawn Care & Rehabilitation Center
    MONARCH HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT · Medium
    2.0

All homes in Mankato

Pathstone Living
ECUMEN · Medium · Not for Profit
2.01053
Hillcrest Care & Rehabilitation Center
MONARCH HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT · Medium · For Profit
2.02032
Laurels Peak Care & Rehabilitation Center
MONARCH HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT · Medium · For Profit
2.02043
Oaklawn Care & Rehabilitation Center
MONARCH HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT · Medium · For Profit
2.02044

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Each home is scored 1–5★ across compliance, residents' experience, staffing, and quality measures, then combined into an overall rating.

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