Sauk Co Health Care Center

Nursing Home · Reedsburg, WI

CMS overall rating 1/5 Government - County

CMS certification number525114

Contact & location

1051 Clark St.
Reedsburg, WI 53959
Sauk County
Phone
(608) 524-7500
ZIP code
53959 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
82
Residents per day
46.2 (56% occupied)
Ownership
Government - County
Legal name
Sauk County
Medicare certified since
January 1, 1967
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Council
Resident council

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 1/5
State avg 3.0
Health inspections★★★★★ 1/5
State avg 2.8
Staffing★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 3.6
Quality measures★★★★★ 1/5
State avg 3.0
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 1/5
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
5.40 (state 4.21 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
1.16 (state 0.99 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
0.89 (state 0.64 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
3.36 (state 2.58 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
4.78 (state 3.77 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
68.1 (state 46.9 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
92.3 (state 39.7 · U.S. 42.9)%
Administrators who left
1 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection
April 7, 2025
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
10.0 (state 9.5 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
5
Citations on record (3 years)
16 health · 12 fire safety · includes immediate jeopardy
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2026-02-03 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection
G
Actual harm
Corrected 2026-03-12
2026-02-03 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 2026-02-27
2026-02-03 Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
F0610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-02-27
2025-12-03 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 2025-12-19
2025-12-03 Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
F0610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-12-18
2025-04-07 Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
F0686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
J
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety
Corrected 2025-04-08
2025-04-07 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 2025-04-08
2025-04-07 Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
F0607 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-04-08
2025-04-07 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
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-04-08
2025-04-07 Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
F0759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-04-08
2024-10-30 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection
J
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety
Corrected 2024-10-31
2024-10-30 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
J
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety
Corrected 2024-10-31
2024-10-30 Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
F0757 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-10-31
2024-05-01 Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
F0686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
J
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety
Corrected 2024-05-16
2024-05-01 Provide appropriate foot care.
F0687 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-05-16
2024-05-01 Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
F0804 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-05-16

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

3 penalties in the last three years, including $160,977 in fines.

DateTypeAmount
2025-04-07Fine$123,000
2024-10-30Fine$11,723
2024-05-01Fine$26,254

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
Sauk County (organization)5%+ Direct Ownership Interest
Vosen, Jennifer (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Sauk County (organization)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Vosen, Jennifer (individual)W-2 Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of Sauk Co Health Care Center?

Sauk Co Health Care Center has a 1-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.0-star average in Wisconsin.

How many beds does Sauk Co Health Care Center have?

It has 82 certified beds and cares for about 46 residents per day.

Has Sauk Co Health Care Center been fined?

Yes. CMS lists 3 penalties totaling $160,977 in the last three years.

What is the phone number of Sauk Co Health Care Center?

(608) 524-7500. The facility is located at 1051 Clark St., Reedsburg, WI 53959.

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