Sauer Health Care
Winona, MN · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 245102) · 61 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 1 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (507) 454-5540 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Sauer Health Care has a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below Minnesota's state average of 3.15. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Sauer Health Care reports total nurse staffing of about 3.6 hours per resident per day, including 0.85 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 43.1%.
Sauer Health Care has no federal fines on record and no payment denials reported by CMS. The data provided do not show a CMS abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation for this facility.
About this facility
Sauer Health Care is a non-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Winona, Minnesota, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since January 19, 1967. The facility is licensed for 61 beds and reports an average daily census of 46.5 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Sauer Health Care holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which falls below the Minnesota state average of 3.15. Its four component ratings are: health inspection rating of 2 stars, quality measure (QM) rating of 1 star, and staffing rating of 4 stars.
On staffing, CMS data show total nurse staffing of 3.60 hours per resident per day, including 0.85 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 43.1%.
Regarding the penalty record, CMS reports no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials on record.
CMS data provided do not indicate an abuse icon flag or a Special Focus Facility designation for Sauer Health Care, and there is no indication in the data that this facility is part of a multi-facility chain. CMS data also indicate no change in ownership in the past 12 months.
Families evaluating this facility should note the gap between the overall rating and the state average, and are encouraged to review the full inspection and quality measure detail on Medicare Care Compare. Source: CMS Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Sauer Health Care has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below Minnesota's state average of 3.15.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Sauer Health Care is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.6 hours per resident per day, including 0.85 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 4 out of 5 and nursing turnover of 43.1%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
CMS reports no federal fines and no payment denials on record for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided do not indicate an abuse icon or a Special Focus Facility designation for Sauer Health Care.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Sauer Health Care is certified for 61 beds and reports an average of 46.5 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a non-profit corporation, and the data provided do not indicate it is part of a chain.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on January 19, 1967.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, quality measures, and staffing; Sauer Health Care scores 1, 2, 1, and 4 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This is not specified in the available data; contact the facility at (507) 454-5540 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided don't cover tour details; contact the facility at (507) 454-5540 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest ratings and inspection reports at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/245102?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.