Sauer Health Care
Below-average Medicare ratings — review the inspection history and ask the administrator about recent corrections before visiting.
based on 28 Google reviews

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Quality Concerns Identified
Medicare inspection and quality data reveal areas that families should carefully evaluate before choosing this facility.
- Above-median deficiencies (7 vs median 6.5)
Below average in MN · Meets national RN staffing standard · No penalties on record
What this means for your family
Sauer Health Care is highly regarded for its compassionate staff and clean environment, making it a strong candidate for long-term or end-of-life care. Because many reviews are brief, we recommend scheduling a tour to observe staff-resident interactions firsthand and asking specifically about the facility's activity calendar to ensure it meets your loved one's social needs.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
28 reviews on Google“Sauer Health Care is consistently praised for its compassionate, friendly, and well-trained staff who provide high-quality care, including specialized end-of-life support. Families and residents highlight the facility's cleanliness, cheerful environment, and the staff's ability to keep residents content over long-term stays. While the feedback is overwhelmingly positive, potential families should note that many reviews lack specific details, suggesting a need for direct observation during a facility tour.”
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- Compassionate and friendly nursing staff
- Clean and well-maintained facility
- High-quality end-of-life care
- Strong, humanistic approach to resident care
Rating Trends
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Distribution · 31 analyzed
How They Respond to Reviews
Questions for Your Tour
- 1Given your 5-star staffing rating, how does your team ensure that the high level of compassionate care mentioned by families is consistently maintained throughout the day?
- 2With 61 residents, how do you foster a sense of community and keep residents engaged in daily activities to ensure they feel at home?
- 3I noticed the facility maintains a very clean environment; could you walk me through your current protocols for infection control and health monitoring?
- 4Since you have a strong reputation for end-of-life care, how does your team support both the resident and the family during those sensitive transitions?
- 5Regarding the recent health inspection findings, what specific steps or improvements has the leadership team implemented to address those areas?
- 6How does your nursing staff coordinate with outside specialists or emergency services to ensure residents receive immediate medical attention when needed?
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Key Review Excerpts
“The staff is amazing! Everyone is so kind and compassionate. They really strive to make your stay as comfortable as possible.”
“Great care and friendly staff. They work really hard to meet everyone’s needs. I find that they excel at end-of-life care.”
“Well trained staff who sincerely care. Humanistic approach. Highly ethical. Very clean nice rooms. Full array of supportive services.”
Staffing
Staffing Hours
per resident/day · Medicare 2026Both RN and total nursing hours are below national benchmarks. This can mean less clinical attention per resident, so ask about their staffing plan.
Quality Measures
Quality Measures
Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures
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Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication
Residents whose walking got worse
Residents on antipsychotic medication
Residents with depression symptoms
Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.
Residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics
US average from Medicare published data
Inspection History
Medicare Inspection History
3-year lookback · Medicare 2026
Sauer Health Care shows concerning patterns with seven serious deficiencies from their most recent January 2027 survey remaining uncorrected, including issues with resident care planning, medication management, and infection control. The facility has recurring problems across all three surveys in fire safety systems, resident assessment processes, and accident prevention, though some earlier deficiencies were eventually corrected.
Mar 19, 2026Complaint5
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Provide or arrange emergency care by a doctor 24 hours a day.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Jan 7, 2026Routine10
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Dec 19, 2024Routine3
Smoke Deficiencies
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Oct 19, 2023Routine7
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
Smoke Deficiencies
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Smoke Deficiencies
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Sauer Health Care
nonprofit
Ownership & Management
Key personnel
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