Hillcrest Care & Rehabilitation Center
714 SOUTHBEND AVENUE, Mankato, MN 56001
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How Hillcrest Care & Rehabilitation Center Compares
Hillcrest Care & Rehabilitation Center is a 95-bed for-profit nursing facility in Mankato, Minnesota. It holds an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Minnesota average of 3.2 stars. Its lowest sub-rating is health inspections at 2 stars. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (32.3%) is above the Minnesota average of 17.0% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 95 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 66% occupied.
Among the 4 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Mankato, the local average is 2.0 stars.
By the numbers vs. Minnesota average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 32.3% — worse than the Minnesota average of 17.0% (90% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 5.4% — worse than the Minnesota average of 4.0% (35% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 6.4% — worse than the Minnesota average of 5.3%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 31.0% — worse than the Minnesota average of 22.9% (35% higher).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Minnesota averages across 338 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Hillcrest Care & Rehabilitation Center
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Hillcrest Care & Rehabilitation Center with other nursing homes in Mankato.
How is Hillcrest Care & Rehabilitation Center addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is Hillcrest Care & Rehabilitation Center doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 32.3% here versus 17.0% across Minnesota. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is Hillcrest Care & Rehabilitation Center doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 5.4% here versus 4.0% across Minnesota. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is Hillcrest Care & Rehabilitation Center's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 66% occupancy across 95 certified beds. Lower occupancy can mean availability, but families should ask whether renovations, staffing, reputation, or service mix are factors.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Hillcrest Care & Rehabilitation Center?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at Hillcrest Care & Rehabilitation Center?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Mankato
Mankato sits in Blue Earth County, where adults 65 and older make up about 13.7% of the population — a lower share of seniors than Minnesota as a whole (15.8% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 9,243 (13.7%)
- Median age
- 31.3 years
- Median household income
- $61,058
- Median home value
- $194,800
Demographics for Blue Earth County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Mankato.
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