Sauer Health Care
Nursing home · 1635 WEST SERVICE DRIVE, Winona, MN 55987 · Winona County
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Facility
- Type
- Nursing home · Skilled Nursing Facility/Nursing Facilit · Nonprofit Corporation
- Capacity
- 61
- State license
- 422762
- Medicare CCN
- 245102
- Licensed entity
- SAUER HEALTH CARE
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Phone
- (507) 454-5540
- Nurse staffing
- 3.60 hours per resident per day; 43.1% nursing staff turnover
- Medicare ratings
- Inspections 2★ · Staffing 4★ · Quality 1★
- Official record
- Minnesota Department of Health provider directory
- Official record
- Medicare Care Compare
Inspection findings
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Mar 19, 2026 Health · 5 findings
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
Complaint
F0684 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected Apr 24, 2026 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
Complaint
F0689 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected Apr 10, 2026 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
Complaint
F0690 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.
Corrected Apr 30, 2026 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity F
Complaint
F0713 Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Provide or arrange emergency care by a doctor 24 hours a day.
Corrected Apr 10, 2026 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
Complaint
F0725 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.
Corrected Jun 5, 2026 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
Complaint
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Jan 7, 2026 Health · 10 findings
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
F0550 Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected Feb 9, 2026 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
F0605 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.
Corrected Feb 9, 2026 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
F0637 Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
Corrected Feb 9, 2026 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
F0657 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.
Corrected Feb 9, 2026 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
F0756 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.
Corrected Feb 9, 2026 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity F
F0812 Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected Feb 9, 2026 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
F0880 Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected Feb 9, 2026 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity F
K0374 Smoke Deficiencies
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Corrected Jan 29, 2026 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity F
K0712 Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected Jan 23, 2026 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity F
K0918 Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected Jan 23, 2026 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
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Dec 19, 2024 Health · 3 findings
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
F0689 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected Jan 15, 2025 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity E
F0880 Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected Jan 15, 2025 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity F
K0374 Smoke Deficiencies
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Corrected Jan 14, 2025 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
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Oct 19, 2023 Health · 7 findings
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
F0636 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.
Corrected Nov 15, 2023 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
F0641 Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected Nov 15, 2023 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
F0689 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected Nov 15, 2023 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
F0758 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.
Corrected Nov 15, 2023 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity F
F0801 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.
Corrected Nov 15, 2023 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity F
K0345 Smoke Deficiencies
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected Nov 9, 2023 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
K0355 Smoke Deficiencies
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Corrected Nov 9, 2023 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
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Dec 17, 2022 MDH complaint investigation · 1 finding
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Severity not stated
H5102038C Substantiated complaint (MDH Office of Health Facility Complaints)
MDH substantiated this complaint. The finding and its severity are in MDH's investigation report (linked).
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Severity not stated
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Nov 28, 2022 MDH complaint investigation · 1 finding
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Severity not stated
H51025670C Substantiated complaint (MDH Office of Health Facility Complaints)
MDH substantiated this complaint. The finding and its severity are in MDH's investigation report (linked).
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Severity not stated
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Dec 17, 2021 MDH complaint investigation · 1 finding
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Severity not stated
H5102037C Substantiated complaint (MDH Office of Health Facility Complaints)
MDH substantiated this complaint. The finding and its severity are in MDH's investigation report (linked).
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Severity not stated
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Dec 8, 2021 MDH complaint investigation · 1 finding
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Severity not stated
H5102035C Substantiated complaint (MDH Office of Health Facility Complaints)
MDH substantiated this complaint. The finding and its severity are in MDH's investigation report (linked).
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Severity not stated
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Nov 3, 2021 MDH complaint investigation · 1 finding
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Severity not stated
H5102034C Substantiated complaint (MDH Office of Health Facility Complaints)
MDH substantiated this complaint. The finding and its severity are in MDH's investigation report (linked).
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Severity not stated
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Feb 17, 2021 MDH complaint investigation · 4 findings
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Severity not stated
H5102027C Substantiated complaint (MDH Office of Health Facility Complaints)
MDH substantiated this complaint. The finding and its severity are in MDH's investigation report (linked).
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Severity not stated
H5102028C Substantiated complaint (MDH Office of Health Facility Complaints)
MDH substantiated this complaint. The finding and its severity are in MDH's investigation report (linked).
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Severity not stated
H5102029C Substantiated complaint (MDH Office of Health Facility Complaints)
MDH substantiated this complaint. The finding and its severity are in MDH's investigation report (linked).
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Severity not stated
H5102030C Substantiated complaint (MDH Office of Health Facility Complaints)
MDH substantiated this complaint. The finding and its severity are in MDH's investigation report (linked).
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Severity not stated
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Jan 19, 2021 MDH complaint investigation · 1 finding
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Severity not stated
H5102025C Substantiated complaint (MDH Office of Health Facility Complaints)
MDH substantiated this complaint. The finding and its severity are in MDH's investigation report (linked).
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Severity not stated
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Apr 30, 2020 MDH complaint investigation · 1 finding
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Severity not stated
H5102024C Substantiated complaint (MDH Office of Health Facility Complaints)
MDH substantiated this complaint. The finding and its severity are in MDH's investigation report (linked).
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Severity not stated
Owners and managers (as published by CMS)
- CURRAN, JOHN — corporate director, NOT APPLICABLE, since 11/15/2021
- DIGBY, LINDA — corporate director, NOT APPLICABLE, since 07/20/2015
- FORSYTH, JENNIFER — adp of the snf, NOT APPLICABLE, since 07/01/2022
- FORSYTH, JENNIFER — operational/managerial control, NOT APPLICABLE, since 07/01/2022
- HOLMAY, STEVEN — corporate director, NOT APPLICABLE, since 01/01/2016
- JOHNSON, STACY — operational/managerial control, NOT APPLICABLE, since 09/27/2021
- JOHNSON, STACY — adp of the snf, NOT APPLICABLE, since 09/27/2021
- KAEHLER, CYNTHIA — operational/managerial control, NOT APPLICABLE, since 11/23/2020
- KAEHLER, CYNTHIA — adp of the snf, NOT APPLICABLE, since 11/23/2020
- KLINGER, BERNARD — corporate director, NOT APPLICABLE, since 01/18/2022
- MATZKE, DEAN — operational/managerial control, NOT APPLICABLE, since 10/31/1984
- MATZKE, DEAN — adp of the snf, NOT APPLICABLE, since 10/31/1984
- MURAS, JESSICA — corporate officer, NOT APPLICABLE, since 08/19/2023
- MURAS, JESSICA — operational/managerial control, NOT APPLICABLE, since 08/19/2023
- MURAS, JESSICA — adp of the snf, NOT APPLICABLE, since 08/19/2023
- ROESSLER, DONALD — corporate director, NOT APPLICABLE, since 11/15/2005
- RUPPERT, ANNIE — corporate director, NOT APPLICABLE, since 01/24/2023
- SCHAEFER, GREGORY — corporate director, NOT APPLICABLE, since 05/28/2024
Sources: the MDH Health Care Provider Directory, MDH's evaluation and complaint findings, and CMS's list of certified Minnesota nursing homes and CMS Care Compare (nursing homes). “Harm or jeopardy level” is CMS scope/severity G–L. About this data.