Colonial Manor Nursing Home
403 Colonial Avenue, Lakefield, MN 56150 · (507) 662-6646
For profit - Corporation · 37 certified beds
Colonial Manor Nursing Home has a 1-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in January 2026, found 14 citations (the Minnesota average is 7.1). It hasn't been fined in the last three years.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on January 29, 2026 found 14 citations. What an inspection citation means
- 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.January 29, 2026 · F0727 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- 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.January 29, 2026 · F0801 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.January 29, 2026 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.January 29, 2026 · F0851 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.January 29, 2026 · F0865 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterlyJanuary 29, 2026 · F0868 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.January 29, 2026 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.January 29, 2026 · F0882 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.January 29, 2026 · F0881 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.January 29, 2026 · F0582 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.January 29, 2026 · F0628 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.January 29, 2026 · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Post nurse staffing information every day.January 29, 2026 · F0732 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.January 29, 2026 · F0883 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 7 citations.
- Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.July 9, 2026 · F0609 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.July 9, 2026 · F0610 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.November 21, 2024 · F0609 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.October 28, 2024 · F0725 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.July 24, 2024 · F0657 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.July 24, 2024 · F0686 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.July 24, 2024 · F0690 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
No fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Minnesota average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 6.37 | 4.19 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 1.24 | 1.06 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.67 | 0.61 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 4.46 | 2.52 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 60.5% | 42.2% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 37 |
| Average residents per day | 23.9 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Good Samaritan Society - Jackson Jackson · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Edgebrook Care Center Edgerton · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
- Parkview Manor Nursing Home Ellsworth · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
- Maple Lawn Senior Care Fulda · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Hendricks Community Hospital Hendricks · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
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