LAURELS PEAK HEALTH CARE, LLC
700 JAMES AVENUE, Mankato, MN 56001
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How LAURELS PEAK HEALTH CARE, LLC Compares
LAURELS PEAK HEALTH CARE, LLC is a 60-bed for-profit nursing facility in Mankato, Minnesota. It holds an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, roughly in line with the Minnesota average of 3.2 stars. Its strongest area is staffing (5 stars), while health inspections (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (1.2%) is below the Minnesota average of 4.0%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 60 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 86% 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: 14.1% — better than the Minnesota average of 17.0%.
- Falls with major injury: 1.2% — better than the Minnesota average of 4.0% (70% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 6.8% — worse than the Minnesota average of 5.2% (31% higher).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 31.8% — worse than the Minnesota average of 23.6% (35% higher).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 5, 2026) measured against Minnesota averages across 338 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask LAURELS PEAK HEALTH CARE, LLC
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing LAURELS PEAK HEALTH CARE, LLC with other nursing homes in Mankato.
How is LAURELS PEAK HEALTH CARE, LLC 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 practices help LAURELS PEAK HEALTH CARE, LLC keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 14.1% here versus 17.0% across Minnesota. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help LAURELS PEAK HEALTH CARE, LLC keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 1.2% here versus 4.0% across Minnesota. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at LAURELS PEAK HEALTH CARE, LLC?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains LAURELS PEAK HEALTH CARE, LLC's rating advantage in Mankato?
Its 3-star overall rating is above the local average of 2.0 stars across 4 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at LAURELS PEAK HEALTH CARE, LLC?
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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