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Sauer Health Care

Below-average Medicare ratings — review the inspection history and ask the administrator about recent corrections before visiting.

1635 West Service Drive, Winona, MN 5598761 bedsLicensed & Active
1/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
4.6/5

based on 28 Google reviews

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1/ 10
low Risk

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

Source: Medicare data

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

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FoodN/AStaff10.0Clean9.0ActivitiesN/AMedsN/AMemoryN/ACommsN/AValueN/A

Strengths

  • Compassionate and friendly nursing staff
  • Clean and well-maintained facility
  • High-quality end-of-life care
  • Strong, humanistic approach to resident care

Rating Trends

Tap a year to see what changed

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Distribution · 31 analyzed

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4
5
3
1
2
0
1
1

How They Respond to Reviews

0%response rate

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?

Personalized based on this facility's data


Key Review Excerpts

The staff is amazing! Everyone is so kind and compassionate. They really strive to make your stay as comfortable as possible.

Rehab patient · 2025★★★★★

Great care and friendly staff. They work really hard to meet everyone’s needs. I find that they excel at end-of-life care.

Long-term resident's family · 2022★★★★★

Well trained staff who sincerely care. Humanistic approach. Highly ethical. Very clean nice rooms. Full array of supportive services.

Memory care family member · 2022★★★★★
Source: 28 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
0.74hrs
99%
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
3.49hrs
85%
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
33%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)
RN Turnover
25%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)

Both 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

Medicare Rating
1/ 5
Better Than Avg

9

measures

Worse Than Avg

7

measures

Mixed Results

1

measures

Long-Stay Residents
💊

Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility7.6%
Better than Avg
Here
7.6%
US
19.5%
MN
12.5%
🚶

Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility26.6%
Worse than Avg
Here
26.6%
US
15.3%
MN
21.4%
💊

Residents on antipsychotic medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility24.3%
Worse than Avg
Here
24.3%
US
15.5%
MN
17.0%
😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility3.7%
Better than Avg
Here
3.7%
US
12.1%
MN
4.3%

Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.

💉

Residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility99.4%
Better than Avg
Here
99.4%
US
93.4%
MN
97.3%
🚿

Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility24.6%
Worse than Avg
Here
24.6%
US
19.4%
MN
24.5%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
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Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility97.2%
Better than Avg
Here
97.2%
US
81.8%
MN
88.3%
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility94.4%
Better than Avg
Here
94.4%
US
79.8%
MN
82.7%
💊

Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility0.0%
Better than Avg
Here
0.0%
US
1.6%
MN
1.8%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

12deficiencies
Above state avg (8.0)
5 complaint-triggered

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, 2026Complaint
5
0713Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Provide or arrange emergency care by a doctor 24 hours a day.

0684Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

0689Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

0690Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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.

0725Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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, 2026Routine
10
0812Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

0374Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.

0712Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

0918Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

0550Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

0605Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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.

0637Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition

0657Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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.

0756Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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.

0880Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Dec 19, 2024Routine
3
0374Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.

0880Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0689Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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, 2023Routine
7
0801Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

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.

0345Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

0636Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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.

0641Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

0689Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

0758Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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.

0355Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Sauer Health Care

Organization Type

nonprofit

Ownership & Management

Key personnel

Curran, JohnOfficer / DirectorDigby, LindaOfficer / DirectorHolmay, StevenOfficer / DirectorKlinger, BernardOfficer / DirectorRoessler, DonaldOfficer / Director
Source: Medicare provider data

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