Gundersen St Elizabeth'S Care Center
Wabasha, MN · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 245487) · 100 certified beds
Health inspection: 5 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (651) 565-4581 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Gundersen St Elizabeth's Care Center holds a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, above the Minnesota state average of 3.15 stars. Its health inspection rating is also 5 stars, and its staffing rating is 5 stars.
Gundersen St Elizabeth's Care Center reports total nurse staffing of about 4.19 hours per resident per day, including 0.69 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 27.6%. CMS gives the facility a staffing rating of 5 stars.
Gundersen St Elizabeth's Care Center has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials reported by CMS. The provided data does not indicate a CMS abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this home.
About this facility
Gundersen St Elizabeth's Care Center is a non-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Wabasha, Wabasha County, Minnesota, certified by CMS since February 1986. It is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid, with 100 certified beds and an average daily census of 79.3 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare data, the facility holds an overall rating of 5 stars, above the Minnesota state average of 3.15 stars. Its health inspection rating is 5 stars and its staffing rating is 5 stars, while its quality measure (QM) rating is lower, at 2 stars. These four ratings are independently calculated by CMS and reflect different aspects of care.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse staffing of 4.19 hours per resident per day, with 0.69 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 27.6%.
On penalties, CMS records show 0 federal fines totaling $0.00, and 0 payment denials — meaning this facility has no federal fines on record and no payment denial actions in the CMS dataset. There is no indication in the provided data of a CMS abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation for this home.
The data provided does not indicate this facility is part of a multi-facility chain, nor does it indicate a change of ownership in the past 12 months.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data as provided; families should verify current details directly with the facility and on Medicare Care Compare before making a decision.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
It has an overall rating of 5 stars, above the Minnesota state average of 3.15 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 4.19 hours per resident per day, including 0.69 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing turnover rate of 27.6% and a 5-star staffing rating.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The provided data does not list this facility as having a CMS abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It has 100 certified beds and an average daily census of 79.3 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a non-profit corporation; the data provided does not indicate it is part of a multi-facility chain.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since February 14, 1986.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes separate ratings for overall performance, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 5, 5, 5, and 2 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types like short-term rehabilitation; contact the facility at 6515654581 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 6515654581 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the most current details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/245487?state=MN.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.