Sauer Health Care

Nursing Home · Winona, MN

CMS overall rating 1/5 Non profit - Corporation

CMS certification number245102

Contact & location

1635 West Service Drive
Winona, MN 55987
Winona County
Phone
(507) 454-5540
ZIP code
55987 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
61
Residents per day
46.5 (76% occupied)
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Medicare certified since
January 19, 1967
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Council
Resident council

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 1/5
State avg 3.2
Health inspections★★★★★ 2/5
State avg 2.8
Staffing★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 4.1
Quality measures★★★★★ 1/5
State avg 3.1
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 1/5
Short-stay qualityNot rated

Staffing

Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.

Total nurse staffing
3.60 (state 4.19 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
0.85 (state 1.06 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
0.35 (state 0.61 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
2.40 (state 2.52 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
3.21 (state 3.71 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
43.1 (state 42.2 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
50.0 (state 38.6 · U.S. 42.9)%
Administrators who left
0 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection
January 7, 2026
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
12.0 (state 7.0 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
5
Citations on record (3 years)
19 health · 6 fire safety
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2026-03-19 Provide or arrange emergency care by a doctor 24 hours a day.
F0713 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-04-10
2026-03-19 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-04-24
2026-03-19 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-04-10
2026-03-19 Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
F0690 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-04-30
2026-03-19 Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
F0725 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-06-05
2026-01-07 Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-02-09
2026-01-07 Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-02-09
2026-01-07 Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
F0605 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-02-09
2026-01-07 Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
F0637 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-02-09
2026-01-07 Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
F0657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-02-09
2026-01-07 Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
F0756 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-02-09
2026-01-07 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-02-09
2024-12-19 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-01-15
2024-12-19 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-01-15
2023-10-19 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.
F0801 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-11-15
2023-10-19 Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
F0636 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-11-15
2023-10-19 Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
F0641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-11-15
2023-10-19 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-11-15
2023-10-19 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.
F0758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-11-15

Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results

Fines & penalties

No federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
Forsyth, Jennifer (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Johnson, Stacy (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Kaehler, Cynthia (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Matzke, Dean (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Muras, Jessica (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Curran, John (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Digby, Linda (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Holmay, Steven (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Klinger, Bernard (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Roessler, Donald (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Ruppert, Annie (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Schaefer, Gregory (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Muras, Jessica (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Forsyth, Jennifer (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Johnson, Stacy (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Kaehler, Cynthia (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Matzke, Dean (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Muras, Jessica (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of Sauer Health Care?

Sauer Health Care has a 1-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.2-star average in Minnesota.

How many beds does Sauer Health Care have?

It has 61 certified beds and cares for about 47 residents per day.

Has Sauer Health Care been fined?

CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

What is the phone number of Sauer Health Care?

(507) 454-5540. The facility is located at 1635 West Service Drive, Winona, MN 55987.

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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.