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Gundersen St Elizabeth'S Care Center
1200 Fifth Grant Boulevard West, Wabasha, MN 55981
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Certified for 100 beds, Gundersen St Elizabeth'S Care Center serves Wabasha in Wabasha County, Minnesota and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 1986.
CMS gives it 5 of 5 stars overall, above the Minnesota median of 3; the health inspection rating is 5, staffing 5 and quality measures 2.
Inspectors recorded 8 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (1, 5, 2 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 8.0 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 30.0.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 4.2 hours per resident per day (0.7 RN), close to the Minnesota median of 4.2; nursing staff turnover is 27.6%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Wabasha Co. median | Minnesota median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 5 | 5 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 8 | 10 | 20 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 8.0 | 23.8 | 30.0 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.7 | 1.1 | 1.0 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 27.6% | 38.9% | 40.0% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (2 in the county, 338 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Minnesota average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 10 Jun 2026, 21 May 2025.
Severity mix: D ×4 E ×2 C ×2
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Jun 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 10 Jul 2026 |
| 21 May 2025 | F0605 | Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. | E | Complaint investigation | 31 Jul 2025 |
| 21 May 2025 | F0700 | Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail. | E | Standard survey | 31 Jul 2025 |
| 21 May 2025 | F0699 | Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent. | D | Complaint investigation | 13 Aug 2025 |
| 21 May 2025 | F0726 | Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. | D | Standard survey | 31 Jul 2025 |
| 21 May 2025 | F0909 | Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame. | C | Standard survey | 31 Jul 2025 |
| 4 Apr 2024 | F0623 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | D | Standard survey | 26 Apr 2024 |
| 4 Apr 2024 | F0625 | Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. | C | Standard survey | 26 Apr 2024 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Minnesota average. Turnover: nursing staff 27.6%, RNs 36.8%; 0 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Minnesota median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 24.9% | 18.0% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 2.4% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 1.1% | 2.1% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 2.9% | 3.7% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.0% | 1.4% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 19.5% | 20.2% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 4.9% | 4.9% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 11.2% | 15.9% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: non-profit, corporation. Legal business name: Saint Elizabeths Hospital Of Wabasha Inc.
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gundersen Lutheran Health System Inc | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 08/01/2020 |
| Bellin Gundersen Health System Inc | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | 100% | 11/30/2022 |
| Bellin Gundersen Health System Inc | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/30/2022 |
| Gundersen Lutheran Health System Inc | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/01/2020 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Wabasha County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Green Prairie Rehabilitation Center | Plainview | 42 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 10 | 23.8 | — | 4 Dec 2025 |
All 2 facilities in Wabasha County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Gundersen St Elizabeth'S Care Center been cited for?
8 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 0 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Minnesota median is 20 per facility.
Has Gundersen St Elizabeth'S Care Center been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Gundersen St Elizabeth'S Care Center compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 4.2 hours per resident per day against a Minnesota median of 4.2 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Gundersen St Elizabeth'S Care Center?
Ownership type is non-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Gundersen Lutheran Health System Inc, Bellin Gundersen Health System Inc and Bellin Gundersen Health System Inc. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Gundersen St Elizabeth'S Care Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 10 Jun 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 10 Jun 2026.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.