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Gundersen St. Elizabeth'S Home Care

Wabasha, MN · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 248028)

CMS quality rating: 1.5★ (state average 3★ — below state average)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): not surveyed
Serves: 14 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (651) 565-5577 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗

Gundersen St. Elizabeth's Home Care holds a 1.5-star CMS quality rating, below the Minnesota state average of 3 stars. Patient survey star data was not available in CMS records provided, so that figure cannot be confirmed here.

Gundersen St. Elizabeth's Home Care offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 14 ZIP codes from its office in Wabasha, Minnesota.

Yes, Gundersen St. Elizabeth's Home Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 248028), certified since July 7, 1995, so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. Coverage details still depend on individual Medicare benefit rules, so check with Medicare or the agency directly.

CMS quality vs. benchmarks
Gundersen St. Elizabe… Gundersen St. Elizabe…: 1.5★ 1.5★ MN average MN average: 3★ 3★ National average National average: 3.25★ 3.25★
Nursing CarePhysical TherapyHome Health Aide

About this agency

Gundersen St. Elizabeth's Home Care is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Wabasha, Minnesota, serving 14 ZIP codes in the surrounding area. The agency has been Medicare-certified since July 7, 1995 (CCN 248028) and is operated as a non-profit organization.

Services offered include Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, and Home Health Aide services.

According to CMS Care Compare data, the agency holds a CMS quality star rating of 1.5 out of 5, which falls below the Minnesota state average of 3 stars. Patient survey star rating data was not provided in the available records, so this agency's patient experience score cannot be reported here; families should check Care Compare directly for the most current figure.

On CMS timeliness measures, 54.64% of patients began receiving care in a timely manner after referral. Regarding functional outcomes, 74.67% of patients showed improvement in walking or moving around during the course of care, per CMS data.

These figures reflect CMS Care Compare data as published; families are encouraged to verify current ratings and measures directly on Medicare.gov, as CMS updates these figures periodically. This profile does not include cost information, as CMS does not publish pricing for home health services.

Questions families ask

Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?

Yes, Gundersen St. Elizabeth's Home Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 248028), certified since July 7, 1995, so eligible home health services ordered by a doctor are covered under Medicare.

What services does this agency offer?

The agency offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, and Home Health Aide services.

What is this agency's CMS quality star rating and how does it compare to the state average?

The agency has a 1.5-star CMS quality rating, which is below the Minnesota state average of 3 stars.

What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?

Patient survey star rating data was not included in the provided records; contact the agency at (651) 565-5577 or check Medicare Care Compare for current survey results.

How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?

You can review the agency's current ratings and measures on Medicare Care Compare at the CMS website.

What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?

The agency serves 14 ZIP codes from its base in Wabasha, Minnesota.

Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 14 this agency reports serving.

What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?

Ask about current staffing, timely-care performance, and how outcomes like walking improvement are tracked; contact the agency at (651) 565-5577 for specifics not covered by CMS data.

What is the difference between home health care and non-medical home care?

Home health care, like the nursing, therapy, and aide services this agency provides, is medically ordered and Medicare-certified, whereas non-medical home care (such as companionship) is not covered by Medicare and is outside this agency's certified services listed here.

How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?

The agency has been Medicare-certified since July 7, 1995.

Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?

Gundersen St. Elizabeth's Home Care is a non-profit organization.

How much does home health care cost and who pays?

CMS does not publish cost figures for home health agencies; contact the agency at (651) 565-5577 to discuss costs and payment, and verify Medicare coverage on Care Compare.

How do I contact this agency to start care?

You can reach Gundersen St. Elizabeth's Home Care at (651) 565-5577.

Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 07/07/1995. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.