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Sauer Health Care
1635 West Service Drive, Winona, MN 55987
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.
Sauer Health Care is a Non-profit, corporation nursing home in Winona, Minnesota, certified for 61 beds and caring for about 47 residents a day.
CMS gives it 1 of 5 stars overall, below the Minnesota median of 3; the health inspection rating is 2, staffing 4 and quality measures 1.
Inspectors recorded 19 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (12, 2, 5 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 31.1 per 100 beds, about the same as the state median of 30.0.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.6 hours per resident per day (0.9 RN), close to the Minnesota median of 4.2; nursing staff turnover is 43.1%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Winona Co. median | Minnesota median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 1 | 4 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 19 | 22 | 20 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 31.1 | 31.1 | 30.0 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.6 | 3.9 | 4.2 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.9 | 0.9 | 1.0 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 43.1% | 43.1% | 40.0% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $16,452 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (4 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: 7 Jan 2026, 19 Dec 2024.
Severity mix: D ×15 E ×1 F ×3
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Mar 2026 | F0713 | Provide or arrange emergency care by a doctor 24 hours a day. | F | Complaint investigation | 10 Apr 2026 |
| 19 Mar 2026 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 24 Apr 2026 |
| 19 Mar 2026 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 10 Apr 2026 |
| 19 Mar 2026 | F0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Complaint investigation | 30 Apr 2026 |
| 19 Mar 2026 | F0725 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | D | Complaint investigation | 5 Jun 2026 |
| 7 Jan 2026 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 9 Feb 2026 |
| 7 Jan 2026 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 9 Feb 2026 |
| 7 Jan 2026 | F0605 | Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. | D | Standard survey | 9 Feb 2026 |
| 7 Jan 2026 | F0637 | Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition | D | Standard survey | 9 Feb 2026 |
| 7 Jan 2026 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard survey | 9 Feb 2026 |
| 7 Jan 2026 | F0756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | D | Standard survey | 9 Feb 2026 |
| 7 Jan 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 9 Feb 2026 |
| 19 Dec 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 15 Jan 2025 |
| 19 Dec 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 15 Jan 2025 |
| 19 Oct 2023 | F0801 | 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. | F | Standard survey | 15 Nov 2023 |
| 19 Oct 2023 | F0636 | Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. | D | Standard survey | 15 Nov 2023 |
| 19 Oct 2023 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 15 Nov 2023 |
| 19 Oct 2023 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 15 Nov 2023 |
| 19 Oct 2023 | F0758 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. | D | Standard survey | 15 Nov 2023 |
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 43.1%, RNs 50.0%; 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 | 15.0% | 18.0% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 2.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 3.2% | 2.1% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 7.5% | 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 | 13.6% | 20.2% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 9.3% | 4.9% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 22.0% | 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.
No organisations are listed in the CMS ownership record for this facility.
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 Winona County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Winona Manor | Winona | 80 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 24 | 30.0 | — | 5 Mar 2026 |
| Sainte Anne Extended Healthcare | Winona | 103 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 22 | 21.4 | $23K | 21 May 2026 |
| Whitewater Health Services | St Charles | 45 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 21 | 46.7 | $16K | 2 Jul 2026 |
All 4 facilities in Winona County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Sauer Health Care been cited for?
19 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 Sauer Health Care been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Sauer Health Care compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.6 hours per resident per day against a Minnesota median of 4.2 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Sauer Health Care?
Ownership type is non-profit, corporation. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Sauer Health Care last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 19 Mar 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 7 Jan 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.