Colonial Manor Nursing Home
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based on 5 Google reviews
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Quality Concerns Identified
Medicare inspection and quality data reveal areas that families should carefully evaluate before choosing this facility.
- Low overall rating (1/5 stars)
- Above-median deficiencies (14 vs median 6.5)
Bottom 25% in MN · Meets national RN staffing standard · Above recommended total nurse staffing · No penalties on record
What this means for your family
While recent reviews highlight a clean environment and responsive communication, the presence of serious allegations regarding resident neglect is concerning. We recommend that families conduct an unannounced visit and specifically ask to see the facility's most recent state survey reports to verify safety standards.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
5 reviews on Google“Colonial Manor Nursing Home receives polarized feedback, with recent visitors praising the cleanliness and responsiveness of the staff, while others report serious allegations of neglect and poor communication. Families should be aware of the stark contrast between reports of attentive, high-quality care and claims of systemic safety issues.”
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- Clean and well-maintained facility
- Responsive and communicative nursing staff
- High-quality food options
Concerns
- Allegations of resident neglect and poor safety standards (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
Rating Trends
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Distribution · 5 analyzed
How They Respond to Reviews
Questions for Your Tour
- 1Given the recent focus on safety standards, could you walk me through your specific protocols for ensuring resident supervision and fall prevention?
- 2I noticed the facility has a high staffing rating; how does this translate into the daily one-on-one attention and social engagement residents receive?
- 3With 14 state violations recorded over the past year, what concrete steps has the leadership team taken to address these findings and improve your overall quality of care?
- 4I've heard wonderful things about the food quality here; how do you incorporate resident feedback into your menu planning to ensure it meets individual nutritional needs?
- 5In the event of a medical emergency, what is your specific process for notifying family members and coordinating with local hospitals?
- 6Since the facility is smaller with 37 residents, how do you foster a sense of community and keep residents active throughout the day?
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Key Review Excerpts
“They are extremely responsive to my concerns and keep in close touch with me about her care by phone and in person. No one has ever dismissed my concerns.”
“One of the nicest and cleanest well maintained nursing homes I’ve been to. Staff seem friendly well mannered and knowledgeable”
“They neglect their residents + collect cash. When I repeatedly brought forth my concerns to the staff I was ignored and even physically assaulted.”
Staffing
Staffing Hours
per resident/day · Medicare 2026This facility meets the national staffing benchmarks. Higher staffing is linked to fewer falls and better day-to-day care.
Quality Measures
Quality Measures
Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 15 measures
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Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication
Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse
Residents with depression symptoms
Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.
Residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Residents vaccinated for the flu
Residents with pressure sores (bedsores)
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics
US average from Medicare published data
Inspection History
Medicare Inspection History
3-year lookback · Medicare 2026
Colonial Manor has serious ongoing problems with families filing multiple complaints about nursing staffing, wound care, and neglect reporting. The facility shows a troubling pattern of repeated deficiencies in nursing staffing, infection control, and safety systems across multiple surveys. Most concerning, the most recent survey found numerous uncorrected violations with no correction plans for critical areas including nursing coverage and dietary operations.
Jan 29, 2026Routine21
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Administration Deficiencies
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Administration Deficiencies
Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
Administration Deficiencies
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
Smoke Deficiencies
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Services Deficiencies
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Egress Deficiencies
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Services Deficiencies
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Nov 21, 2024Routine17
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
Administration Deficiencies
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Resident 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.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Resident 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.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Egress Deficiencies
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Nov 21, 2024Complaint1
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Oct 28, 2024Complaint1
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Jul 24, 2024Complaint3
Resident 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.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Oct 19, 2023Routine4
Environmental Deficiencies
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Smoke Deficiencies
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Egress Deficiencies
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Colonial Manor Nursing Home
for profit
Ownership & Management
Owners
Gr Partner Companies, INC
Owner · Organization
Gruber, Kari
Owner (parent company)
Gruber, Nathan
Owner (parent company)
Rocheleau, Dean
Owner (parent company)
Rocheleau, Paula
Owner (parent company)
Key personnel
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