Nursing homeActive
Sauer Health Care
1635 West Service Drive, Winona, MN 55987507454554061 certified beds · 47 residentsNon profit - CorporationMedicare and Medicaid
Surveys on file
4
since 2023
Deficiencies
19
● 0● 19● 0
Penalties · 3 yrs
—
none on file
Last survey
2026-03-19
Complaint
CMS overall
1 / 5
stars as published by CMS
CMS overall 1/5
Health 2
Staffing 4
Quality 1
Star ratings as published by CMS · CMS’s caveats
Survey history
Source: CMS · Minnesota Department of Health · data as of 2026-08-01| Date | Kind | Deficiencies | Official record | Archived PDF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-19 | Complaint | 050 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2026-01-07 | Standard | 070 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-12-19 | Standard | 020 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2023-10-19 | Standard | 050 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
Counts by class: paperwork · standard · harm.
Deficiencies
CMS · Minnesota Department of Health publishes each citation’s tag, official description and scope/severity letter. The surveyor’s written findings are in the Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567) for each survey, linked above.
F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-04-24Record 245102-20260319-F684
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningFalls
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-04-10Record 245102-20260319-F689
F690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-04-30Record 245102-20260319-F690
F713Provide or arrange emergency care by a doctor 24 hours a day.Scope/severity FStandard
Staffing
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-04-10Record 245102-20260319-F713
F725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.Scope/severity DStandard
Staffing
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-06-05Record 245102-20260319-F725
F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-02-09Record 245102-20260107-F550
F605Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-02-09Record 245102-20260107-F605
F637Assess the resident when there is a significant change in conditionScope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-02-09Record 245102-20260107-F637
F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-02-09Record 245102-20260107-F657
F756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-02-09Record 245102-20260107-F756
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity FStandard
Food & nutrition
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-02-09Record 245102-20260107-F812
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity DStandard
Infection control
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-02-09Record 245102-20260107-F880
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningFalls
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-01-15Record 245102-20241219-F689
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity EStandard
Infection control
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-01-15Record 245102-20241219-F880
F636Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-11-15Record 245102-20231019-F636
F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-11-15Record 245102-20231019-F641
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningFalls
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-11-15Record 245102-20231019-F689
F758Implement 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-11-15Record 245102-20231019-F758
F801Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.Scope/severity FStandard
Food & nutrition
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-11-15Record 245102-20231019-F801
Staffing
CMS Payroll-Based Journal · PBJ, as published Aug 2026 · explainerRN hours per resident day0.85
Facility
Minnesota
National
Minnesota 1.06 · National 0.69
Total nurse hours per resident day3.60
Facility
Minnesota
National
Minnesota 4.19 · National 3.86
Weekend total nurse hours3.21
Facility
Minnesota
National
Minnesota 3.71 · National 3.42
Total nursing staff turnover43%
Facility
Minnesota
National
Minnesota 42% · National 46%
Registered nurse turnover50%
Facility
Minnesota
National
Minnesota 39% · National 43%
Quality measures
CMS MDS quality measures · 2025Q2-2026Q1 · definitions| Measure | Facility | Minnesota | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers lower is better | 9.3% | 5.2% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury lower is better | 7.5% | 4.0% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication lower is better | 22.0% | 17.1% | 15.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection lower is better | 3.2% | 2.6% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained lower is better | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased lower is better | 15.0% | 18.2% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight lower is better | 4.5% | 4.1% | 5.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication lower is better | 11.7% | 12.5% | 19.5% |
Figures verbatim from CMS, with the state and national figures from the same release. The direction that counts as better is CMS’s own and is stated on every row.
Ownership
As reported to CMS (Provider Enrollment)| Entity | Role | Interest | Since | Registry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forsyth, Jennifer Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Johnson, Stacy Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Kaehler, Cynthia Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Matzke, Dean Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Muras, Jessica Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Curran, John Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Digby, Linda Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Forsyth, Jennifer Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Holmay, Steven Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Johnson, Stacy Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Kaehler, Cynthia Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Klinger, Bernard Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Matzke, Dean Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Muras, Jessica Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Muras, Jessica Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Roessler, Donald Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Ruppert, Annie Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Schaefer, Gregory Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
Ownership as reported to CMS/state. CMS ownership data has known gaps; merges between entities are published only after human review.
Cost context
County figures from public surveys. Not this facility’s price. Nursing-home rates are not published by CMS or Minnesota.
No county cost figures on file for Winona.
Nearby nursing homes
| Facility | Distance | Last survey | Deficiencies · 3 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainte Anne Extended Healthcare Winona | 0.5 mi | 2026-05-21 | 0202 |
| Lake Winona Manor Winona | 3.3 mi | 2026-03-05 | 4191 |
| Good Shepherd Lutheran Home Rushford | 17.9 mi | 2026-05-12 | 140 |
| Valley View Healthcare & Rehab Houston | 20.8 mi | 2025-05-29 | 041 |
| Marinuka Manor Galesville | 17.2 mi | 2026-02-11 | 180 |
Watch this facility
One email when a new survey, harm-class deficiency, penalty, Special Focus change or ownership change is recorded. Nothing else, ever.
Sources & provenance
| Section | Agency · dataset | Retrieved |
|---|---|---|
| Facility, ratings | CMS Provider Data · Nursing Home Provider Information | 2026-08-01 |
| Surveys | CMS · Survey Summary | 2026-08-01 |
| Deficiencies | CMS · Health Deficiencies (CMS-2567 findings via Care Compare) | 2026-08-01 |
| Penalties | CMS · Penalties | 2026-08-01 |
| Staffing | CMS · Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ, as published Aug 2026) | 2026-08-01 |
| Quality measures | CMS · MDS Quality Measures | 2026-08-01 |
| Ownership | CMS · Ownership | 2026-08-01 |