ElderGrade
B

76.2/100

Above average

Colonial Manor Nursing Home

403 Colonial Avenue, Lakefield, MN 56150

CMS 1/5 stars #2 of 2 in Jackson County (507) 662-6646
Certified beds
37
Occupancy
65%
Ownership
For-profit
Accepts
Medicare + Medicaid

What to ask about before you visit

These are findings in the public CMS record for this home. They are not our opinion — each one comes straight from a federal inspection or enforcement file.

  • Nursing staff turnover of 61%

    High turnover means residents rarely see the same caregiver twice. The national average is about 50%.

How this grade was calculated

Every point is shown. Nothing is weighted behind the scenes — the full formula is on How we grade.

Inspection safety

24.7/30

Citations from state health inspections over the last three surveys, weighted by how much harm CMS says they caused.

  • -5.3 for 32 total citations against a national median of 17

Staffing

27.5/30

Nursing hours per resident per day, adjusted for how sick the residents are, plus RN cover and weekend consistency.

  • 6.3 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 1.24 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing drops 17% against weekdays

Staff stability

5/15

How much of the nursing team leaves in a year. High turnover means a resident rarely sees the same face twice.

  • 61% of nursing staff left in the last year

Resident outcomes

9/15

The CMS quality-measure rating, built from resident outcomes like falls, pressure ulcers, infections and antipsychotic use.

  • 3 of 5 stars on the CMS quality-measure rating

Enforcement history

10/10

Fines and payment denials CMS has imposed. A denial of payment means CMS stopped paying for new admissions.

  • No federal fines on record

Staffing, against the national average

Full detail

Hours of nursing care each resident receives per day. The marker on each bar is the national average.

Total nurse hours per resident per day 6.37 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Better than average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 1.24 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Better than average

RNs are the licence level most likely to catch a resident deteriorating.

Weekend nurse hours 5.31 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Better than average

The shift most families visit, and the one thinned first.

Nursing staff turnover 60.50%
National average 45.80% Below average

The share of nursing staff who left over the last year.

Recent inspection findings

All 32 citations

Last standard health inspection: January 29, 2026 (6 months ago).

F Jan 29, 2026 F0727

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

F Jan 29, 2026 F0801

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

F Jan 29, 2026 F0812

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

F Jan 29, 2026 F0851

Administration Deficiencies

Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

F Jan 29, 2026 F0865

Administration Deficiencies

Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

F Jan 29, 2026 F0868

Administration Deficiencies

Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

F Jan 29, 2026 F0880

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

F Jan 29, 2026 F0882

Infection Control Deficiencies

Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Who owns this home

Full record
Owner Type Role Since
GRUBER, KARI Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
ROCHELEAU, PAULA Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
GRUBER, KARI Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
GRUBER, NATHAN Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
ROCHELEAU, DEAN Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
ROCHELEAU, PAULA Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
ALVARADO, MEGAN Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
GIESE, SHARON Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
KAMSTRA, LEE Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
RITTER, CRAIG Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
GR PARTNER COMPANIES, INC Organization ADP OF THE SNF
PARTNERS SENIOR LIVING OPTIONS LLC Organization ADP OF THE SNF

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Common questions about Colonial Manor Nursing Home

What is the ElderGrade for Colonial Manor Nursing Home? +

Colonial Manor Nursing Home holds an ElderGrade of B (76.2 out of 100), which we describe as "above average". The grade combines its inspection citations, nurse staffing levels, staff turnover, resident outcomes and enforcement history from the federal CMS record.

How many nursing hours does each resident get at Colonial Manor Nursing Home? +

Residents receive an average of 6.37 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has Colonial Manor Nursing Home been cited for harming residents? +

No. None of the 32 citations on record were scored at the levels CMS uses to indicate actual harm or immediate jeopardy.

Does Colonial Manor Nursing Home accept Medicaid? +

Yes, Colonial Manor Nursing Home is certified to accept Medicaid, which is the programme that pays for long-term custodial care once a resident meets their state's income and asset limits.