Pathstone Living
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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 (19 vs median 6.5)
Bottom 25% in MN ยท Meets national RN staffing standard ยท Above recommended total nurse staffing ยท $120,546 in fines
What this means for your family
While Pathstone Living has historically provided adequate short-term rehab, recent reviews indicate a significant decline in care standards and communication. Families should be extremely cautious and are strongly advised to conduct unannounced visits and maintain a high level of personal advocacy if a loved one is admitted.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
29 reviews on GoogleโPathstone Living receives highly polarized feedback, with a significant number of recent negative reviews citing serious concerns regarding care quality and communication. While some families and rehab patients have reported positive experiences in the past, recent reports include allegations of neglect, poor food quality, and unresponsiveness from management.โ
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- Positive experiences for short-term rehab
- Welcoming and friendly atmosphere reported by some visitors
- Historical praise for staff engagement
Concerns
- Understaffing and lack of staff responsiveness (mentioned by 3 reviewers)
- Poor communication and lack of transparency with families (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
- Concerns regarding quality of care and patient health outcomes (mentioned by 3 reviewers)
Rating Trends
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Distribution ยท 31 analyzed
How They Respond to Reviews
This facility actively engages with reviewer feedback.
Questions for Your Tour
- 1I noticed that you are quite active in responding to feedback online; how do you use that family input to improve daily operations and communication?
- 2Given the recent focus on enhancing the dining experience, could you walk me through the current meal service and how you accommodate specific dietary preferences?
- 3With 19 recent state violations, what specific steps has the leadership team taken over the past year to address these concerns and improve overall quality of care?
- 4While I see your staffing rating is strong, some families have expressed concerns about responsiveness; what is your protocol for ensuring timely assistance when a resident calls for help?
- 5Could you share more about the current cleanliness and housekeeping schedule, as I know maintaining a comfortable environment is a top priority for our family?
- 6What does a typical day look like for residents in terms of social activities, and how do you ensure those needing extra support are included?
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Key Review Excerpts
โRotten food was recently served to a patient and that patient was taken by ambulance ๐ to the hospital emergency room. If someone you care about goes there they will need a good outside advocate.โ
โMy grandma went here for therapy and got bed bugs. When trying to call and report this issue to them they did not answer the phone.โ
โOur dear friend friend Pat was here for a couple of weeks rehabbing from surgery and was treated very well and appreciated the great services this place provided for her!โ
Staffing
Staffing Hours
per resident/day ยท 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 ยท 17 measures
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Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication
Residents with depression symptoms
Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.
Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse
Residents whose walking got worse
Residents on antipsychotic medication
Residents with a long-term catheter
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics
US average from Medicare published data
Inspection History
Medicare Inspection History
3-year lookback ยท Medicare 2026
Pathstone Living shows a concerning pattern of recurring problems, particularly with treatment and care quality, environmental safety, and infection control across multiple surveys over several years. Six deficiencies were triggered by families filing complaints with state regulators, involving safety hazards, nursing staff competency, medication errors, and care quality issues. While the facility has corrected past violations, the repeated nature of problems in core care areas suggests ongoing operational challenges that warrant careful evaluation during any visit.
Mar 6, 2026Complaint1
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, residentโs preferences and goals.
Dec 15, 2025Routine23
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.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
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
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Administration Deficiencies
Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, residentโs preferences and goals.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides drinks consistent with resident needs and preferences and sufficient to maintain resident hydration.
Egress Deficiencies
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
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
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Dec 15, 2025Complaint1
Environmental Deficiencies
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Feb 11, 2025Routine5
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
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.
Environmental Deficiencies
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Egress Deficiencies
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Sep 12, 2024Complaint1
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, residentโs preferences and goals.
Apr 11, 2024Routine11
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, residentโs preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Environmental Deficiencies
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Federal Penalties
Fine
Sep 12, 2024
$14,433
Fine
Mar 8, 2024
$16,801
Fine
Oct 20, 2023
$89,312
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Pathstone Living
nonprofit
Chain Affiliation
Ecumen
5 facilities nationwide
Ownership & Management
Owners
Mankato Lutheran Homes, INC.
Owner ยท Organization
Cliftonlarsonallen Llp
Owner (parent company) ยท Organization
Ackerman, Kendra
Owner (parent company)
Andresen, Angelica
Owner (parent company)
Anzel, Joseph
Owner (parent company)
Augustson, Jeanette
Owner (parent company)
Bergstrom, Susan
Owner (parent company)
Boles, Amy
Owner (parent company)
Bresser, Heather
Owner (parent company)
Conlin, Jan
Owner (parent company)
Frey, Mary
Owner (parent company)
Gamst, Blaine
Owner (parent company)
Getaweh, Sharlene
Owner (parent company)
Haas, Jennifer
Owner (parent company)
Haley, Tami
Owner (parent company)
Harrison, Douglas
Owner (parent company)
Hauschild, Rachel
Owner (parent company)
Horvath, Brian
Owner (parent company)
Iserman, Brent
Owner (parent company)
Keller, Kerri
Owner (parent company)
Kendrick, Shelley
Owner (parent company)
Krolak, Jr., Thomas
Owner (parent company)
Kull, Marcia
Owner (parent company)
Larson, Jana
Owner (parent company)
Lawton, Noelle
Owner (parent company)
Leffner, Jacqueline
Owner (parent company)
Lewison, Bridget
Owner (parent company)
Mcalpine, James
Owner (parent company)
Meyer, Jodi
Owner (parent company)
Mrosla, Danielle
Owner (parent company)
Olson, Amy
Owner (parent company)
Olson, Annika
Owner (parent company)
Osman, Amal
Owner (parent company)
Palmer, Tina
Owner (parent company)
Petraborg, John
Owner (parent company)
Plamann, Joy
Owner (parent company)
Roath, Alvin
Owner (parent company)
Rudenick, Terry
Owner (parent company)
Schowalter, James
Owner (parent company)
Schuh, Susan
Owner (parent company)
Schuna, Peter
Owner (parent company)
Slette, Katlyn
Owner (parent company)
Snyder, Nils
Owner (parent company)
Sommer, Emily
Owner (parent company)
Spearman, Jessica
Owner (parent company)
Stevens, Angela
Owner (parent company)
Thom, Jamie
Owner (parent company)
Titus, Martha
Owner (parent company)
Vang, Kou
Owner (parent company)
Williams, Emily
Owner (parent company)
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