From 1 posting, the employer’s site and nurse reviews · Employer research Jul 25, 2026Sources
The short version
You would walk into Laurels Peak Rehabilitation Center at 700 James Ave in Mankato and work short-term rehab and long-term care in a skilled nursing setting.
Employer research, Jul 25, 2026
CNA benefits list free single medical insurance, loan reimbursement, and scholarship opportunities.
For new gradsSources
As of 2026Source: monarchmn.comYou would join a Monarch skilled-nursing and assisted-living network of 60-plus Minnesota buildings, not a standalone site.
If you are moving hereSources
As of 2026Source: monarchmn.comThe work is short-term rehab and long-term care in a skilled nursing setting on James Ave in Mankato.
For experienced nursesSources
Nursing here
- Career development
Career path to other positions within growing company; free CNA license mentioned in review
Laurels Peak Rehabilitation Center · employer research
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- Tuition support
Scholarship opportunities listed in Monarch CNA benefits
Laurels Peak Rehabilitation Center · employer research
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As of 2026Source: monarchmn.com- Loan assistance
Loan reimbursement listed in Monarch CNA benefits
Laurels Peak Rehabilitation Center · employer research
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As of 2026Source: monarchmn.com- Scheduling
CNA overnight-only shifts available; flexible block and weekend-only CNA schedules listed among Monarch openings
Laurels Peak Rehabilitation Center · employer research
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As of 2026Source: monarchmn.com- Floating
CNA float pool listed among Monarch current openings
Laurels Peak Rehabilitation Center · employer research
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As of 2026Source: monarchmn.com
Benefits
401(k) with annual contribution match; health insurance; PTO; referral program; UKG Wallet next-day pay. CNA listings also note free single medical insurance, loan reimbursement, scholarships, and referral bonuses.
Published pay and benefits
- Hourly pay
Registered Nurse (RN) hourly pay range, Mankato MN 56001
As of 2026
- Hourly pay
Registered Nurse (RN) hourly pay range upper bound, Mankato MN 56001
As of 2026
- Hourly pay
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) hourly pay range, Mankato MN 56001
As of 2026
- Hourly pay
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) hourly pay range upper bound, Mankato MN 56001
As of 2026
- Hourly pay
CNA pay $20/hour with evening and night shift differentials mentioned in 2018 Facebook post
As of 2018
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- Shift pay
Shift differential pay mentioned
As of 2026
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- Benefits
UKG Wallet - get paid the next day (RN and CNA postings)
As of 2026
- Benefits
401(k) with annual contribution match; health insurance; paid time off; referral program (RN/CNA)
As of 2026
- Benefits
Free single medical insurance; loan reimbursement; scholarship opportunities; referral bonuses (CNA benefits)
As of 2026
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The units
Short-term rehabilitation / long-term care (SNF)
Facility is a rehabilitation center under Monarch offering short-term rehab and long-term healthcare.
Sources
Source location unconfirmedSource: monarchmn.comCNA overnight shift
CNA posting lists shift availability as overnights only.
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Source location unconfirmedSource: monarchmn.com
What nurses say
Themes from public reviews
Summaries of published reviews, with the original sources.
- Chronic short staffing
- Reviewers describe persistent understaffing, frequent call-ins, and management rarely helping on the floor.
Sources
As of 2023Source: indeed.com- Management turnover
- Staff report large portions of management leaving and new administration arriving, disrupting team cohesion.
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As of 2023Source: indeed.com- Positive resident interactions
- Some employees enjoy interacting with residents and families and describe good residents.
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As of 2023Source: indeed.com
More review themes
- Low overall ratings
- Overall Indeed rating 2.6/5 from 9 reviews; work-life, pay, management ~1.8; job security/advancement 1.3.
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As of 2023Source: indeed.com
The hard parts
Indeed reviews describe persistent understaffing, frequent call-ins, and management rarely helping on the floor.
Sources
As of 2023Source: indeed.com
What to ask
- How is base pay set for the role, and which differentials apply?
- Which shifts are open, and what are the weekend, holiday and call rules?
- How long is orientation, and will I have one preceptor?
- What does a usual day’s workload look like?
Living in Mankato, MN
Anchoring southern Minnesota’s healthcare hub along the Minnesota River valley, Mankato pairs major facilities like Mayo Clinic Health System with an outdoorsy, accessible lifestyle. Living costs run 9% below the national average, stretching your paycheck whether you're unwinding on the Red Jacket Trail, exploring limestone river bluffs, or settling into historic hillside neighborhoods.
Browse roles in Mankato- Metro price level · Mankato area
- 9% below the national average
- BEA index 91.0 (100 = national)
- Median gross rent
- $1,132/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
- Median household income
- $66,873/yr
- all local households, not nurse pay
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
Current openings at Laurels Peak Rehabilitation Center
Sources
- facebook.com/LaurelsPeakMankato
The short version · as of 2026
- facebook.com/LaurelsPeakMankato/posts/come-work-at-laurels-peak-as-a-certified-nursing-assistant-or-nursing-assistant-/2073846569313316
Nursing here · as of 2018
- facebook.com/LaurelsPeakMankato/posts/check-out-this-rare-opportunity-we-have-nowhiring-monarch-healthcare-management-/1301589211991433
Nursing here · as of 2026
- indeed.com/cmp/Laurel's-Peak-Rehabilitation-Center/reviews
Nursing here, What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2026
- monarchmn.com/monarch-careers
Employer website, The short version, Nursing here · as of 2026
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