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Oaklawn Care & Rehabilitation Center in Mankato, MN

Oaklawn Care & Rehabilitation Center is a nursing home community in Mankato, MN.

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Oaklawn Care & Rehabilitation Center in Mankato, MN

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  • Interior

    A spacious dining area with neatly arranged tables and chairs, illuminated by warm lights.

  • Decor

    A warm and inviting stone fireplace adds charm to the living room.

  • Living Room

    A cozy and inviting living space with patterned sofas and a view of the kitchen area.

  • Building

    Welcome to Oaklawn, a serene and inviting community surrounded by lush landscaping.

  • Architecture

    An elegant interior featuring a wooden pergola with stone walls, allowing natural light to filter through.

  • Bedroom

    A serene and inviting bedroom with natural light streaming in through the window, featuring a neatly made bed and a decorative flower arrangement.

  • Seating Area

    A welcoming lobby with a stone fireplace, providing a cozy environment for residents and visitors.

  • Healthcare

    Residents at a rehabilitation facility engaging in therapy activities.

  • Nurse

    A healthcare professional interacts with an elderly woman, providing assistance and support.

201 Oaklawn Avenue, Mankato, MN 56001

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

4 from 41 reviews
5 stars
27
4 stars
3
3 stars
4
2 stars
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1 stars
7

Overall Review of Oaklawn Care & Rehabilitation Center

common 27 reviews mention this

Staff feel attentive, caring

Residents and families repeatedly describe the staff as caring and professional.

Many reviews focus on staff being supportive, attentive, and willing to communicate and help residents feel taken care of. Several visitors also mention staff helping with recovery after falls and major health events, and describe frequent check-ins as part of the day-to-day experience. A number of reviewers also compliment the way staff handle special food requests through the kitchen.

common 11 reviews mention this

Facility is clean and homey

Reviews frequently point to cleanliness and a welcoming facility feel.

Multiple people describe the building as clean and well maintained, with finishes and shared areas that make the place feel more comfortable than a typical nursing setting. Some also comment on layout and lighting, describing spacious areas and natural light in at least the rehab unit. Even within negative reviews, a few comparisons are made to an older or less kept-up environment, which reinforces that appearance and upkeep are a major part of how residents and families judge the stay.

caveat 6 reviews mention this

Understaffing and slow responses

Several reviews raise concerns about staffing levels and delayed attention.

A recurring negative theme is that weekends or evenings can be short-staffed, with families describing long waits for help or unanswered call needs. Some reviewers report residents left in uncomfortable conditions before assistance arrived, and others describe medication being missed. These concerns appear alongside warnings about responsiveness to nurse calls and general follow-through in the rehabilitation wing.

common 5 reviews mention this

Food gets mixed feedback

Food quality is inconsistent across reviews, ranging from ordinary to unacceptable.

Some reviews say the food is ordinary and not exceptional, while others are much more negative and describe meals as inedible or poor. At the same time, at least one review praises the kitchen staff for working with residents’ likes, dislikes, and special requests. The community also lists special dietary restrictions and diabetes-focused meal planning as part of dining support, which aligns with families paying attention to food requirements.

  • A spacious dining area with neatly arranged tables and chairs, illuminated by warm lights.
common 4 reviews mention this

Activities and day structure matter

Residents benefit from scheduled activities and variety of options.

Several reviews mention that the community keeps residents engaged with lots of activities, including programming that can appeal to different people. One review specifically highlights the activity director as a standout, while another notes that there were activities but the person staying opted not to participate. This matches the community offering planned daily activities and day trips as part of resident life.

differentiator 2 reviews mention this

Close to medical care

Reviews highlight convenience from being near local hospitals and clinics.

A couple of reviewers call out the location as convenient because it is close to the hospital and clinic, which helps with visits and care coordination. That convenience is supported by nearby medical options such as The Thro Company and Mankato Clinic within about a tenth to a few tenths of a mile.

How we summarize

Counts show how many written reviews mention each theme; a review can touch several themes, and only frequently mentioned themes are displayed.

Features

Housing

  • 70 resident community capacity 70 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

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Nearby Places of Interest

Hospitals

  • The Thro Company (0 miles)
  • Mankato House Health Care Center (1.7 miles)

Physicians

  • Mankato Clinic (0.1 miles)
  • Rolf E Storvick (0.1 miles)
  • Southeastern Minnesota Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Associates (0.5 miles)
  • Msu-Student Health Services (0.6 miles)
  • PrairieCare (0.7 miles)
  • Eiselt, Tracye O.D. (0.7 miles)
  • Carlson-Tillisch Eye Clinic (0.8 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Evangelical Lutheran Synod (0.3 miles)
  • St Peter & Paul's Catholic Church-Office, Theresa House (0.5 miles)
  • Immanuel Lutheran School (0.8 miles)
  • Resurrection Lutheran Church (0.8 miles)
  • Two Rivers Vineyard Church (0.8 miles)
  • Campus Lutheran Chapel (1 miles)
  • New Creation World Outreach Church (1.8 miles)

Pharmacies

  • CVS Pharmacy (0.5 miles)
  • Walgreens (0.6 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.1 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.2 miles)
  • Thrifty White Pharmacy (1.3 miles)
  • Supervalu (1.5 miles)
  • Shopko Pharmacies (1.7 miles)

Restaurants

  • Tavern On The Ave (0.5 miles)
  • McDonald's (0.8 miles)
  • La Terraza (0.8 miles)
  • Flask (0.9 miles)
  • Loose Moose Saloon-Conference (0.9 miles)
  • India Palace (0.9 miles)
  • Burrito Wings (1 miles)

Parks

  • Highland Park (0.7 miles)
  • Seven Mile Creek County Park (0.8 miles)
  • Riverfront Park (1.2 miles)
  • Lake Dorothy Park (1.5 miles)
  • Spring Lake Park (1.9 miles)
  • Sibley Park (2.3 miles)
  • Land of Memories Park (2.7 miles)

Cafes

  • Coffee Hag (0.8 miles)
  • Caribou Coffee (1.1 miles)
  • Caribou Coffee (1.3 miles)
  • Panera Bread (1.9 miles)
  • Peet's Coffee and Tea (2.1 miles)

Transportation

  • Taxi Pros (1.2 miles)
  • U-Save Auto Rental (1.5 miles)
  • Mankato Regional Airport (MKT) (5.2 miles)

Theaters

  • Cinemark Theaters (1.8 miles)

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