St. Mark's Living

    400 SW 15th Ave, Austin, MN 55912
    • Assisted Living
    • Memory Care
    • Skilled Nursing

    Clean compassionate care, excellent rehab

    I'm very pleased with this facility. It's always clean, the apartments are nice (sizes and pricing vary), and the staff - nurses, therapists and aides - are professional, compassionate and attentive. Rehab and memory-care were excellent, end-of-life care was dignified, and residents stay engaged; my family is glad we chose it and I'd recommend it for short stays, assisted living or memory care.

    Loved one of resident
    Aug 2026

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Coordination with health care providers
    • Medication management
    • Mental wellness program

    Healthcare staffing

    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Kitchenettes
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Transportation

    • Transportation arrangement (medical)
    • Transportation to doctors appointments

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Dining room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space

    Community services

    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    Reviews

    3.65·(26)

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      3.1
    • Staff

      3.5
    • Meals

      5.0
    • Amenities

      4.5
    • Value

      3.7

    Pros

    • Compassionate nursing and caregiving staff
    • Dementia-capable memory-care services
    • Effective short-term rehabilitation and physical therapy
    • Well-appointed apartments with varied sizes
    • Comfortable, home-like environment
    • Engaging activities and resident engagement
    • Respectful, patient-focused staff interactions
    • Dignified and compassionate end-of-life care
    • Veteran-focused services
    • Positive dining experiences

    Cons

    • Inconsistent staffing levels and responsiveness
    • Gaps in medication administration and adherence to physician orders
    • Variable housekeeping and cleanliness practices
    • Weaknesses in clinical training and execution of care protocols
    • Inconsistent meal-assistance and dining support
    • Variability in management communication and professional conduct
    • Limited availability of long-term placement options
    • Sanitation concerns in some public areas and instances prompting regulatory attention

    Summary of reviews

    St. Mark's Living presents as a facility offering a full continuum of care — short-term rehabilitation, assisted living, and memory care — with several reviewers praising its rehabilitative services, dementia-focused programming, and a generally comfortable, home-like environment. Strengths that recur across feedback include compassionate nursing and caregiving, effective physical therapy and rehab for short stays, engaged activities that keep residents involved, and accommodations that vary in size and finish. Families frequently highlight respectful, patient-focused interactions and some specifically note dignified end-of-life care and services attentive to veterans.

    At the same time, reviews indicate variability in operational performance that prospective families should assess carefully. A recurring concern is inconsistent staffing and responsiveness; reviewers describe periods when staff were not readily available and when care continuity appeared to suffer. Related clinical issues include gaps in medication administration and adherence to physician orders and a need for stronger nursing training and care-protocol execution. These patterns are associated with concerning clinical outcomes in isolated accounts, underscoring the importance of verifying clinical oversight and staff competencies during a tour.

    Facility and service-level operations also show mixed feedback. While some residents and families describe clean, comfortable rooms and well-maintained common areas, others reported lapses in room housekeeping and sanitation concerns in certain public restrooms. Dining receives generally positive comments about food quality, but there are reports of inconsistent meal-assistance for residents who require help with eating. Apartment options vary (for example, efficiency units may include only a microwave and refrigerator rather than a full stove), and long-term placement availability appears limited at times.

    Management and communication quality appear inconsistent across accounts. Several families praise caring staff and leadership, but others described unsatisfactory interactions with administration or felt staff were unhelpful in addressing specific concerns. There are also mentions of conditions that drew regulatory attention, suggesting it is prudent to review recent inspection records. When considering St. Mark's Living, families should request details about staffing ratios and shift coverage, medication-administration and wound-care protocols, housekeeping schedules, meal-assistance practices, and current waitlist or availability for long-term units. An in-person visit that observes mealtimes, staff–resident interactions, cleanliness in private and public areas, and the responsiveness of clinical staff will help clarify how the facility’s strengths and operational gaps may affect an individual resident’s needs.

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    Medicare Ratings

    1·/ 5
    • Overall

    • Health Inspection

    • Staffing

    • Quality Measures

    Ratings from the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (Care Compare). View on Medicare.gov

    Location

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    St. Mark's Living is located at 400 SW 15th Ave, Austin, MN, 55912.

    About St. Mark's Living

    St. Mark's Living | Assisted Living & Memory Care sits in Austin, Minnesota, and provides several care options for seniors, including independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, rehabilitation, short-term, and hospice care, and it's managed by Ecumen, an award-winning nonprofit. The community serves elders at every stage, with care plans made by licensed staff, so if someone's living with memory loss like Alzheimer's or dementia, the team recognizes their needs and offers private studio apartments in small, secure neighborhoods, and keeps the safety high with controlled access doors, sprinkler systems, and 24/7 staff specialized in dementia care who always stay on-site to help residents feel safe and supervised, and a secure outdoor garden sits just for Memory Care, giving people a safe way to enjoy time outside. Anyone moving in can get a clear explanation of move-in steps and waiting lists, and a registered nurse will help build a care plan just for them, so everything's personalized, from the help with dressing, grooming, bathing, medication, and meals all the way to activities made to engage the mind and lift the spirit, like arts and crafts, education programs, fitness classes, health events, and social gatherings in the dedicated activities room or out in the garden with the waterfall bubbling away in the background.

    There's a full continuum of living arrangements, so someone starting out in independent or assisted living with a private one- or two-bedroom apartment-complete with kitchens, private bath, air conditioning, Wi-Fi, cable TV, housekeeping, and laundry-can stay in their own home even as their needs change, because St. Mark's offers skilled nursing and therapy on-site, and in fact, they're the only place in Austin with this full range of care, and they welcome veterans and folks using Medicare, Medicaid, or VA benefits, with coverage help if needed. Residents can expect support from personal care assistants for tasks large and small, including walking or wheelchair help, transportation to appointments and outings, and on-site salon and barbershop services, which make daily routines easier. Meals are available in a dining room, and the staff takes all sorts of food needs into account, from gluten-free and pureed to no sugar or low salt options, and they even offer a guest meal service.

    Housekeepers, laundry and dry-cleaning staff, and building maintenance handle everyday upkeep, and apartment units stay accessible with wheelchair-friendly showers, ground floor units, and handrails throughout. Sprinkler systems offer added safety, and there's uncovered and resident parking, fitness facilities, game rooms, lounges with fireplaces, a chapel for reflection, and a "Giving Tree" metallic art piece that brings a sense of welcome to shared spaces. The community encourages families and residents to share stories and tips through its forum, and everyone has access to Wi-Fi and cable, along with housekeeping, so life feels manageable and connected. For those on the rehabilitation side, both short-term and outpatient therapy are available, with skilled nurses, podiatry, pain management, and help with medication, wound care, diabetic and high-acuity needs, so whether someone's moving in for a short recovery or staying long-term due to a chronic illness, the support is right there. Hospice and respite care services welcome people needing comfort and peace, with compassionate staff coordinating with hospice organizations, pain management, and support for emotional and spiritual needs, so folks in every phase of life, and their families, find what they need. All the while, the setting encourages as much independence as possible, and residents can join ongoing activities and programs, use the library or computers, enjoy the gardens, and relax in beautifully furnished gathering spaces or their own comfortable, private apartments.

    About Ecumen

    St. Mark's Living is managed by Ecumen.

    Founded in 1862 and headquartered in Shoreview, Minnesota, Ecumen is one of America's largest nonprofit senior living organizations. Affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church, they operate over 70 communities across Minnesota, Wisconsin, North Dakota, and Idaho.

    People often ask...

    St. Mark's Living offers assisted living, memory care, continuing care retirement community, and skilled nursing.

    There are 28 photos of St. Mark's Living on Mirador.

    Yes, St. Mark's Living allows residents to age in place and adjust their level of care as needed.

    The full address for this community is 400 SW 15th Ave, Austin, MN 55912.

    No, St. Mark's Living does not offer respite care. Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.

    Safety & Compliance

    In Minnesota, the Department of Health licenses assisted living facilities, publishing the findings of its surveys and complaint investigations.

    License number30839
    Facility typeAssisted Living

    Inspection Reports

    3

    Reports

    21

    Citations

    1

    Complaints

    4

    Years

    21 Mar 2025Inspection
    Identified multiple state correction orders for staffing, fire safety, TB control, food handling, hazard assessment, and medication practices.
    • 144G.41 Subdivision 1Minimum staffing requirements
    • 144G.41 Subdivision 1Minimum SS=F requirements; required food services
    • 144G.42 Subd. 9Tuberculosis prevention and control
    • 144G.45 Subd. 2Fire protection and physical environment
    • 144G.45 Subd. 2 (b-f)Fire protection and physical environment
    • 144G.63 Subd. 5Required annual training
    • 144G.71 Subd. 7Delegation of medication administration
    • 144G.72 Subd. 3Individualized treatment or therapy management
    • 144G.81 Subd. 1Hazard vulnerability assessment (physical environment)
    • 144G.91 Subd. 4Appropriate care and health care services continuity
    18 Jun 2024Complaint
    Investigated allegation that overnight pain care for a resident was insufficient; findings indicated the pain management followed the care plan and no neglect occurred.
    12 Oct 2022Inspection
    Identified multiple deficiencies across food service, safety postings, personnel records, TB testing, fire safety, relocation notices, delegated task supervision, resident assessments, and dementia care policy delivery, leading to correction orders.
    • 144G.41 Subd 1 (13) (i) (B)Minimum requirements
    • 144G.42 Subd. 7Posting information for reporting suspected criminal activity
    • 144G.42 Subd. 8Employee records
    • 144G.42 Subd. 9Tuberculosis prevention and control
    • 144G.45 Subd. 2 (a)(4)Fire protection and physical environment
    • 144G.45 Subd. 2 (b)-(f)Fire protection and physical environment
    • 144G.50 Subd. 5Waivers of liability prohibited
    • 144G.52 Subd. 9Emergency relocation
    • 144G.62 Subd. 4Supervision of staff providing delegated nursing or therapy tasks
    • 144G.70 Subd. 2 (c)-(e)Initial reviews, assessments, and monitoring
    • 144G.82 Subd. 3Policies

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