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.
Rating distribution
avg 2★ · 4 homesProvider mix in Mankato
2 organisations operate homes in this suburb.
- MONARCH HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT3 homes
- ECUMEN1 home
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
- 1Pathstone Living2.0ECUMEN · Medium
- 2Hillcrest Care & Rehabilitation Center2.0MONARCH HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT · Medium
- 3Laurels Peak Care & Rehabilitation Center2.0MONARCH HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT · Medium
- 4Oaklawn Care & Rehabilitation Center2.0MONARCH HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT · Medium
All homes in Mankato
| Pathstone Living ECUMEN · Medium · Not for Profit | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 3 |
| Hillcrest Care & Rehabilitation Center MONARCH HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT · Medium · For Profit | 2.0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 2 |
| Laurels Peak Care & Rehabilitation Center MONARCH HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT · Medium · For Profit | 2.0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 3 |
| Oaklawn Care & Rehabilitation Center MONARCH HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT · Medium · For Profit | 2.0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 4 |
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