Hillcrest Health Care, Llc
Mankato, MN · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 245507) · 95 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 1 totaling $17,605
Phone: (507) 387-3491 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Hillcrest Health Care has a CMS overall star rating of 1 out of 5, below the Minnesota state average of 3.15 stars. Its health inspection rating is also 1 out of 5, and its staffing rating is 3 out of 5.
Hillcrest Health Care reports 3.55 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.89 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 54.1%.
Hillcrest Health Care has 1 federal fine on record totaling $17,605.00, with no payment denials reported. CMS data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this facility.
About this facility
Hillcrest Health Care, LLC is a for-profit nursing home in Mankato, Minnesota (Blue Earth County), certified for Medicare and Medicaid since 1988. The facility is certified for 95 beds and reports an average daily census of 63.5 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Hillcrest Health Care holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Minnesota state average of 3.15. Its health inspection rating is 1 out of 5, its quality measure (QM) rating is 2 out of 5, and its staffing rating is 3 out of 5.
Nurse staffing levels are reported at 3.55 total nursing hours per resident per day, including 0.89 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 54.1%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $17,605.00 for this facility. There are no payment denials on record. CMS does not list an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation for Hillcrest Health Care in this data.
Hillcrest Health Care is part of the Monarch Healthcare Management chain, which operates 45 facilities with an average chain rating of 2.2 out of 5. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, per the data provided.
Families should review the full inspection record on Medicare Care Compare for further detail. Source: CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Hillcrest Health Care has an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, which is below the Minnesota state average of 3.15 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Hillcrest Health Care is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nursing hours are 3.55 per resident per day, including 0.89 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 3 out of 5; nursing turnover is 54.1%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $17,605.00, and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Hillcrest Health Care is certified for 95 beds and has an average daily census of 63.5 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit corporation and part of the Monarch Healthcare Management chain, which operates 45 facilities with an average rating of 2.2 out of 5.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on January 1, 1988.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall (1 star), health inspections (1 star), quality measures (2 stars), and staffing (3 stars), each reflecting different aspects of care quality.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify rehabilitation services; contact the facility at (507) 387-3491 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at (507) 387-3491 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's full record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/245507?state=MN.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.