Gundersen ST Elizabeth's Care Center
Nursing Home · Wabasha, MN
CMS certification number245487
Contact & location
1200 Fifth Grant Boulevard WestWabasha, MN 55981
Wabasha County
- Phone
- (651) 565-4581
- ZIP code
- 55981 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 100
- Residents per day
- 79.3 (79% occupied)
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Legal name
- Saint Elizabeths Hospital of Wabasha INC
- Medicare certified since
- February 14, 1986
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Council
- Both council
CMS star ratings
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.
- Total nurse staffing
- 4.19 (state 4.19 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 0.69 (state 1.06 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.86 (state 0.61 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 2.64 (state 2.52 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 3.80 (state 3.71 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 27.6 (state 42.2 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 36.8 (state 38.6 · U.S. 42.9)%
- Administrators who left
- 0 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- June 10, 2026
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 1.0 (state 7.0 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 0
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 8 health · 15 fire safety
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-10 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-07-10 |
| 2025-05-21 | 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 · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-07-31 |
| 2025-05-21 | 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. F0700 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-07-31 |
| 2025-05-21 | Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent. F0699 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-08-13 |
| 2025-05-21 | 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 |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-07-31 |
| 2025-05-21 | 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. F0909 · Environmental Deficiencies |
C No actual harm, potential for minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-07-31 |
| 2024-04-04 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. F0623 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-04-26 |
| 2024-04-04 | 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 |
C No actual harm, potential for minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-04-26 |
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
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Gundersen Lutheran Health System INC (organization) | 5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 100% | |
| Bellin Gundersen Health System INC (organization) | 5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest · 100% | |
| Petersen, Kristi (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Spano, Dennis (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Coenen, Daniel (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Denk, Cindy (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Durand, Emily (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Ebersold, Michael (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Fisch, Paul (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Haas, Lloyd (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| McLellan, Paul (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Vaplon, Richard (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Youngbauer, Beverly (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Petersen, Kristi (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Root, James (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Wolfe, John (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Bellin Gundersen Health System INC (organization) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Gundersen Lutheran Health System INC (organization) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Spano, Dennis (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Gundersen ST Elizabeth's Care Center?
Gundersen ST Elizabeth's Care Center has a 5-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 Gundersen ST Elizabeth's Care Center have?
It has 100 certified beds and cares for about 79 residents per day.
Has Gundersen ST Elizabeth's Care Center been fined?
CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
What is the phone number of Gundersen ST Elizabeth's Care Center?
(651) 565-4581. The facility is located at 1200 Fifth Grant Boulevard West, Wabasha, MN 55981.
Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.