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Colonial Manor Nursing Home
403 Colonial Avenue
4.3(6 ratings)
Quick Facts
- Total units
- 37
- Medicare rating
- 1 of 5
- Ownership
- For profit, Corporation
- Certified beds
- 37
- Inspections
- View history (47 citations)
- Therapy Services
- On-site PT, OT, and speech therapy offered
- History
- Operating in the community for over 40 years
CMS Care Compare
What Families Think
Colonial Manor is a small, long-established skilled nursing facility in Lakefield, Minnesota, where most reviewers describe attentive, caring staff and a clean, well-run environment. One reviewer, however, reported serious neglect and referenced public Medicaid reports against the facility, a claim that stands in sharp contrast to the otherwise positive feedback.
The Good
- Reviewers describe staff as responsive and communicative with families
- Facility repeatedly described as clean and well maintained
- Physical therapy praised for helping residents recover from injury
- Food quality described as better than expected
- Staff described as friendly, knowledgeable, and well mannered
The Bad
- One reviewer reported neglect and cited public Medicaid reports since 2019
- One report described staff as dismissive of concerns and physically confrontational
AI-generated from reviews and community data.
Colonial Manor Nursing Home is a senior living community in Lakefield, Minnesota offering Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Families rate it 4.3 out of 5 across 6 reviews.
About Colonial Manor Nursing Home
Colonial Manor Nursing Home is a skilled nursing facility with 37 beds located in Lakefield, Minnesota. The community has provided care to residents for over 40 years, with a mission centered on delivering dignity, comfort, and quality care in an environment that promotes independence.
The facility offers physical, occupational, and speech therapy services for both inpatient and outpatient needs, supporting residents' rehabilitation and therapeutic goals.
Types of Care at Colonial Manor Nursing Home
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
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Help Me ChooseReviews of Colonial Manor Nursing Home
4.3overall · 6 ratings combined
4.3★ on Google (6)
BrendaMike Renczykowski
Feb 2025
My 97-year-old mom is in this facility. The first two weeks I was there 4-6 hours daily and still go four times a week for 3-4 hours a time. They are extremely responsive to my concerns and keep in close touch with me about her care by phone and in person. No one has ever dismissed my concerns. If anything, they go out of their way to make sure I understand why they do things the way they do. The food there is very good compared to what I expected--I even eat there some days. The activities staff encourage her to come down for events. Physical therapy staff is doing a great job with her after her broken femur (which is what landed her there). The facility looks neat and clean. I have only seen care and concern in their interaction with residents and guests. I had planned to move her closer to me when she finishes her therapy, but have decided to keep her there, if necessary, and drive the twenty miles to spend time with her.
john smith
Sep 2024
My grandmother was there, and she enjoyed it. Clean, well maintained, and just overall nice place
Toni Walburn (Toni Lee)
Apr 2024
One of the nicest and cleanest well maintained nursing homes I’ve been to. Staff seem friendly well mannered and knowledgeable
M B
Dec 2023
They neglect their residents + collect cash. When I repeatedly brought forth my concerns to the staff I was ignored and even physically assaulted. There’s multiple public reports of the neglect that this facility is responsible for against its residents reported by Medicaid since at least 2019. Don’t take your loved one here.
Government Inspection History
5 inspection visits in the last three years, 47 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
Jan 29, 2026Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard21 citations
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Mar 24, 2026
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.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Mar 24, 2026
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 3, 2026
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jan 28, 2026
Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Mar 24, 2026
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Mar 24, 2026
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Mar 24, 2026
Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Mar 24, 2026
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 6, 2026
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 2, 2026
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.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Mar 24, 2026
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Mar 24, 2026
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jan 28, 2026
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Mar 24, 2026
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Feb 6, 2026
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 24, 2026
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 24, 2026
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 24, 2026
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 28, 2026
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 24, 2026
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 24, 2026
Nov 21, 2024Fire Safety StandardHealth ComplaintHealth Standard18 citations
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jan 10, 2025
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.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jan 10, 2025
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jan 6, 2025
Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jan 15, 2025
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jan 28, 2025
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Dec 4, 2024
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jan 28, 2025
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jan 10, 2025
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 21, 2024
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 10, 2025
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 10, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 10, 2025
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 10, 2025
Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 10, 2025
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 10, 2025
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 10, 2025
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jan 10, 2025
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 10, 2025
Oct 28, 2024Health Complaint1 citation
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Nov 14, 2024
Jul 24, 2024Health Complaint3 citations
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Aug 30, 2024
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Aug 30, 2024
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Aug 30, 2024
Oct 19, 2023Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard4 citations
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Dec 1, 2023
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Dec 1, 2023
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 1, 2023
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 2, 2023
Source: CMS Care Compare, public federal data covering certified nursing facilities, refreshed monthly. Citations range from A (least serious) to L (most serious) on the federal scope and severity scale. Most citations are corrected quickly; review the details and ask the community about anything that concerns you.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of care does Colonial Manor Nursing Home offer?
Colonial Manor Nursing Home offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.
Where is Colonial Manor Nursing Home located?
Colonial Manor Nursing Home is located at 403 Colonial Avenue in Lakefield, Minnesota.
What do families say about Colonial Manor Nursing Home?
Colonial Manor is a small, long-established skilled nursing facility in Lakefield, Minnesota, where most reviewers describe attentive, caring staff and a clean, well-run environment. One reviewer, however, reported serious neglect and referenced public Medicaid reports against the facility, a claim that stands in sharp contrast to the otherwise positive feedback.
How did Colonial Manor Nursing Home do on recent health and safety inspections?
Colonial Manor Nursing Home had 5 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 47 citations on file according to CMS Care Compare data. The full history, including what each citation was for and whether it was corrected, is in the inspection section on this page.
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