CCN 245102

Sauer Health Care

1635 WEST SERVICE DRIVE, Winona, MN 55987 · Winona County

Phone: (507) 454-5540
Ownership: Non profit - Corporation
Certified beds: 61
Residents per day: 46.5
Health citations: 19
Penalties: 0
Fines: 0 · $0
Map: Open location

Provider Information. Data from CMS, updated September 1, 2026. CMS Provider Data Catalog · How we rate · Corrections

Overall

CMS overall star rating in this file.

Health inspection

Compared with other homes in the state.

Staffing

Based on reported PBJ nurse hours.

Quality measures

Long-stay 1 · short-stay —.

Provider Information star ratings. Data from CMS, updated September 1, 2026. CMS Provider Data Catalog · How we rate · Corrections

Staffing hours

Reported hours per resident per day come from the Payroll-Based Journal figures in the Provider Information file. Case-mix and adjusted hours account for how much care CMS expects given the residents’ needs. State and U.S. figures are averages from the same release.

Measure: This home; State; U.S.
Nurse aide: 2.40; 2.52; 2.32
LPN/LVN: 0.35; 0.61; 0.86
Registered nurse: 0.85; 1.06; 0.69
Total nurse staff: 3.60; 4.19; 3.86
Weekend total: 3.21; 3.71; 3.42
Weekend RN: 0.52; 0.69; 0.48

Adjusted total nurse hours: 4.24. Adjusted RN hours: 1.00. Case-mix total: 3.26. Case-mix index: 1.192.

Total nursing staff turnover: 43.1%. RN turnover: 50.0%. Administrators who left: 0.

How to read staffing hours

Payroll-Based Journal figures in Provider Information. Data from CMS, updated September 1, 2026. CMS Provider Data Catalog · How we rate · Corrections

Fines and penalties

CMS reports 0 fines totaling $0, and 0 payment denials.

The Penalties file has no individual penalty rows for this CCN.

Cycle 1 standard survey: January 7, 2026. Health deficiencies counted in cycle 1: 12. Cycle 1 total health score: 72.

Cycle 2 standard survey: December 19, 2024. Cycle 2/3 health deficiencies: 2. Total weighted health survey score: 57.

Penalties file and Provider Information. Data from CMS, updated September 1, 2026. CMS Provider Data Catalog · How we rate · Corrections

Health inspection citations

The Health Deficiencies file lists 19 citations for this home, including 0 at immediate jeopardy and 0 at actual harm. CMS may display some citations here that are not used in the health inspection rating, including citations under dispute.

March 19, 2026

5 citations

Tag	What CMS cited	Scope and severity	Status
F713	Provide or arrange emergency care by a doctor 24 hours a day. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Complaint survey · Cycle 1	F: widespread, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · April 10, 2026
F684	Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Complaint survey · Cycle 1	D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · April 24, 2026
F689	Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Complaint survey · Cycle 1	D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · April 10, 2026
F690	Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Complaint survey · Cycle 1	D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · April 30, 2026
F725	Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Complaint survey · Cycle 1	D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · June 5, 2026

January 7, 2026

7 citations

Tag	What CMS cited	Scope and severity	Status
F812	Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 1	F: widespread, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · February 9, 2026
F550	Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 1	D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · February 9, 2026
F605	Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 1	D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · February 9, 2026
F637	Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 1	D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · February 9, 2026
F657	Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 1	D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · February 9, 2026
F756	Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 1	D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · February 9, 2026
F880	Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 1	D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · February 9, 2026

December 19, 2024

2 citations

Tag	What CMS cited	Scope and severity	Status
F880	Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 2	E: pattern, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · January 15, 2025
F689	Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 2	D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · January 15, 2025

October 19, 2023

5 citations

Tag	What CMS cited	Scope and severity	Status
F801	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. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 3	F: widespread, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · November 15, 2023
F636	Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 3	D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · November 15, 2023
F641	Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 3	D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · November 15, 2023
F689	Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 3	D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · November 15, 2023
F758	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. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 3	D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · November 15, 2023

Health Deficiencies. Data from CMS, updated September 1, 2026. CMS Provider Data Catalog · How we rate · Corrections

Other facts in the provider file

Provider type: Medicare and Medicaid.
First approved for Medicare and Medicaid services: January 19, 1967.
Resident and family council: Resident.
Automatic sprinklers in all required areas: Yes.
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Questions

What is the CMS overall rating for Sauer Health Care?

Sauer Health Care has an overall rating of 1 out of 5. The health inspection rating is 2, staffing is 4, and the quality measure rating is 1.

How many health citations does CMS list for Sauer Health Care?

The Health Deficiencies file lists 19 health citations for this home. 0 are coded immediate jeopardy (J, K, or L) and 0 are coded actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy (G, H, or I).

What nurse staffing does CMS report for Sauer Health Care?

CMS reports 3.60 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.85 registered nurse hours. These are Payroll-Based Journal measures in the Provider Information file.

CMS file

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January 7, 2026

7 citations

Tag	What CMS cited	Scope and severity	Status
F812	Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 1	F: widespread, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · February 9, 2026
F550	Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 1	D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · February 9, 2026
F605	Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 1	D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · February 9, 2026
F637	Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 1	D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · February 9, 2026
F657	Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 1	D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · February 9, 2026
F756	Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 1	D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · February 9, 2026
F880	Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Standard survey · Cycle 1	D: isolated, no actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm	Deficient, Provider has date of correction · February 9, 2026