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Laurels Peak Care & Rehabilitation Center

700 James Avenue, Mankato, MN 56001 · Blue Earth County

Welcome to our skilled nursing facility in Mankato MN, offering the very best in long term care and short term rehab for your family members. Learn why Laurels Edge is the perfect choice.

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Fair
Haven Scout Score
Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates fair.
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Availability outlookFills quickly

Typically 91% full (55 of 60 beds occupied on an average day).

If this community is on your shortlist, checking current openings sooner rather than later genuinely matters here.

Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.

Our evaluation

An honest, data-grounded look at this community — every claim is drawn from public inspection data.

A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Mankato

Laurels Peak Care & Rehabilitation Center is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in Mankato, MN, with 60 certified beds and an average of about 55 residents per day. It operates as part of the Monarch Healthcare Management network.

Medicare rates it 2 out of 5 stars overall — below the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 2/5 on health inspections, 4/5 on staffing, 3/5 on quality measures.

Staff provide about 3.93 total nurse hours per resident each day (1.12 of them from registered nurses), above the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 43.5%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 13 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey.

Strengths

  • Above-average nurse staffing (3.93 hrs/resident/day)
  • No federal fines on record
  • Full sprinkler system
  • Active resident & family council

Things to ask about

  • Below-average 2-star overall CMS rating
  • Below-average health-inspection rating
  • 13 deficiencies at last survey
Best for: Families considering this community should tour in person, request the latest survey, and weigh it against higher-rated Mankato options — our advisors can help you compare.

At a glance

Certified beds
60
Avg. residents/day
55
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Part of a chain
Monarch Healthcare Management
Continuing care
No
CMS provider #
245516

Federal quality ratings

From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.

Overall rating
Health inspections
Staffing
Quality measures

Pricing & cost

We publish transparent estimates and verify exact pricing on request. No surprises.

Level of careMonthly costSource
Skilled Nursing$10,660–$14,270/mo (median $12,100)Local market estimate

2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Mankato prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs

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Staffing & care

More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.

Total nurse hrs / resident / day
3.93
National avg ≈ 3.9
RN hrs / resident / day
1.12
National avg ≈ 0.75
Nursing staff turnover
43.5%
National avg ≈ 52%

Safety & inspection record

Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.

Health deficiencies (last survey)
13
Federal fines
None on record
Total penalties
0
Last standard survey
2025-09-11
Sprinkler system
Yes
Resident & family council
Resident

What inspectors found

The most recent findings from federal health inspections (37 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.

2026-01-06Severity G — actual harmFrom a complaintQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

2025-09-11Severity E — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies

Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

2025-09-11Severity E — potential for harmInfection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

2025-09-11Severity E — potential for harmFrom a complaintResident Rights Deficiencies

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.

2025-09-11Severity D — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies

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.

2025-09-11Severity D — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

2025-09-11Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.

2025-09-11Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Severity uses the CMS scope/severity scale: D–F = potential for harm, G–I = actual harm, J–L = immediate jeopardy. Source: CMS Care Compare health citations; data as of the latest federal release. Discuss any finding directly with the community on a tour.

Services & amenities

  • Full automatic sprinkler system
  • Medicare & Medicaid certified
  • 24-hour licensed nursing
  • On-site rehabilitation therapy
  • Rehabilitation services
  • Memory care
  • Daily activities & events
  • Gardens / walking paths

Location

700 James Avenue, Mankato, MN

  • Monday: Open 24 hours
  • Tuesday: Open 24 hours
  • Wednesday: Open 24 hours
  • Thursday: Open 24 hours
  • Friday: Open 24 hours
  • Saturday: Open 24 hours
  • Sunday: Open 24 hours

Reviews & reputation

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Common questions about Laurels Peak Care & Rehabilitation Center

How much does Laurels Peak Care & Rehabilitation Center cost?

Laurels Peak Care & Rehabilitation Center does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Mankato, MN area typically runs $10,660–$14,270 per month (median $12,100, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.

What is Laurels Peak Care & Rehabilitation Center's Medicare rating?

Medicare (CMS) rates Laurels Peak Care & Rehabilitation Center 2 out of 5 stars overall, including 2/5 for health inspections, 4/5 for staffing, 3/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.

How is the staffing at Laurels Peak Care & Rehabilitation Center?

Staff provide about 3.93 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 43.5% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.

What did inspectors find at Laurels Peak Care & Rehabilitation Center?

Laurels Peak Care & Rehabilitation Center has 37 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2025-09-11). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.

Does Laurels Peak Care & Rehabilitation Center have availability?

Typically 91% full (55 of 60 beds occupied on an average day). Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.

What types of care does Laurels Peak Care & Rehabilitation Center offer?

Laurels Peak Care & Rehabilitation Center in Mankato, MN offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 60 beds.

The best time to decide is before a crisis decides for you

Most families start this search after a fall, a hospital stay, or a caregiver reaching a breaking point — and end up choosing from whatever has a bed open that week. Families who plan even a few weeks ahead get to choose on quality, fit, and price instead of availability alone.

  • Move-ins take time: assessments, paperwork, and preparation typically run 2–6 weeks in Mankato.
  • The best communities fill first: top-rated communities often run a waitlist — touring early holds your place in line.
  • Touring costs nothing and commits you to nothing — but it turns a future emergency into a calm, informed choice.

Your next steps — this week

  1. 1
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  2. 2
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  3. 3
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Last verified 2026-07-06. We refresh inspection data monthly and reviews continuously.

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