Sacred Heart Care Center

Nursing Home · Austin, MN

CMS overall rating 2/5 Non profit - Corporation

CMS certification number245447

Contact & location

1200 12Th Street Southwest
Austin, MN 55912
Mower County
Phone
(507) 433-1808
ZIP code
55912 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
59
Residents per day
48.6 (82% occupied)
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Legal name
Sacred Heart Care Center, INC
Medicare certified since
March 1, 1987
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Council
Both council

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 2/5
State avg 3.2
Health inspections★★★★★ 3/5
State avg 2.8
Staffing★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 4.1
Quality measures★★★★★ 1/5
State avg 3.1
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 2/5
Short-stay quality★★★★★ 1/5

Staffing

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

Total nurse staffing
5.64 (state 4.19 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
0.96 (state 1.06 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
1.02 (state 0.61 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
3.66 (state 2.52 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
4.79 (state 3.71 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
—
RN turnover
—

Inspections

Last standard inspection
July 25, 2025
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
5.0 (state 7.0 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
0
Citations on record (3 years)
29 health · 32 fire safety
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2025-07-25 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.
F0726 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-08-25
2025-07-25 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		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-08-25
2025-07-25 PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
F0645 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-08-25
2025-07-25 Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
F0699 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-08-25
2025-07-25 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-08-25
2025-04-29 Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
F0607 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-05-24
2025-04-29 Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
F0609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-05-24
2025-04-29 Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
F0755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-05-24
2024-05-02 Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
F0727 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-05-30
2024-05-02 Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
F0865 · Administration Deficiencies		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-05-30
2024-05-02 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-05-30
2024-05-02 Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
F0554 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-05-30
2024-05-02 Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
F0561 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-05-30
2024-05-02 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.
F0625 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-05-30
2024-05-02 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-05-30
2024-05-02 Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-05-30
2024-05-02 Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
F0881 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-05-30
2024-05-02 Post nurse staffing information every day.
F0732 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies		 C
No actual harm, potential for minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-05-30
2024-05-02 Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
F0851 · Administration Deficiencies		 C
No actual harm, potential for minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-05-30
2024-05-02 Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
F0867 · Administration Deficiencies		 C
No actual harm, potential for minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-05-30
2024-05-02 Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
F0868 · Administration Deficiencies		 C
No actual harm, potential for minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-05-30
2024-02-28 Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
F0607 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 C
No actual harm, potential for minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-03-06
2023-07-13 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-09-14
2023-07-13 Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-09-06
2023-07-13 Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
F0883 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-09-06
2023-07-13 Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
F0584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-09-08
2023-07-13 Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.
F0661 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-09-08
2023-07-13 Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
F0688 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-09-08
2023-07-13 Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.
F0813 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-09-06

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
Sacred Heart Care Center, INC (organization)5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 100%
Knopik, Charles (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Mallory, Anthony (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Brucker, Marianne (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Garry, Timothy (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Knorr, Paul (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Wiebelhaus, Eileen (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Halverson, Rebecca (individual)W-2 Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of Sacred Heart Care Center?

Sacred Heart Care Center has a 2-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 Sacred Heart Care Center have?

It has 59 certified beds and cares for about 49 residents per day.

Has Sacred Heart Care Center been fined?

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

What is the phone number of Sacred Heart Care Center?

(507) 433-1808. The facility is located at 1200 12Th Street Southwest, Austin, MN 55912.

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