Sauer Health Care
Winona, Minnesota
1635 W Service Dr, Winona, 55987
Sauer Health Care Quality & Safety Report
Average
CMS Official Overall: 3★ / 5
CMS data as of March 2026
This score is calculated from three federally reported CMS metrics: Health Inspections (weighted 50%), Staffing levels (25%), and Quality Measures (25%). Facilities with serious safety findings receive score deductions. For centers with 5+ Google reviews, resident feedback contributes 15% of the final score. Learn more →
Safety & Inspections
- Health deficiencies
- National median: 7
CMS data as of March 1, 2026
Staffing breakdown
Average hours of nursing care each resident receives per day, by staff role. Higher numbers generally indicate more attentive care.
- Total nurse staffing
- National median: 4.12 hrs
- Registered nurse (RN) 0.98 hrs
- Licensed practical nurse (LPN) 0.38 hrs
- Certified nursing aide (CNA) 2.70 hrs
- Physical therapy 0.02 hrs
Quality rating trend
Overall rating improved from 3 to 4 stars over 18 data points.
- Overall
- Health inspection
- Staffing
- Quality measures
Facility profile
- Type
- Skilled Nursing Facility · Non-profit organization
- Capacity
- 61 certified beds · ~43 avg residents/day (71% occupancy)
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Payment accepted
- Medicare Medicaid (Medicare and Medicaid)
About
Sauer Health Care is a non-profit, 61-bed skilled nursing facility located in Winona, Minnesota. It holds a 4-star overall rating from CMS, supported by a 5-star rating for staffing and a 4-star rating for health inspections. The facility currently maintains a 1-star rating for quality measures.
Location
1635 W Service Dr, Winona, 55987, Winona, MN
Recent reviews
- Kevin Bolduan ★★★★★ January 5, 2026
Visiting my wife, she was in good spirits. Staff was very helpful.
- David Enders ★★★★★ September 9, 2025
Having just returned home after 27 days at Sauer, I must give the facility my highest recommendation. The staff is amazing! Everyone is so kind and compassionate. They really strive to make your stay as comfortable as possible.<br>As we grow older, one consideration is what if I need skilled nursing or have to move to a nursing home. If you find yourself in this situation, you can't do better than to choose Sauer for your care.
- Anthony Sumbry ★★★★★ January 14, 2025
Only deliver here
- Tami Groth ★★★★★ November 18, 2022
Great care and friendly staff. They work really hard to meet everyone’s needs. I find that they excel at end-of-life care.
- Tawny Greene ★★★★★ July 22, 2022
My mother received services at Sauer. My mother and family were very happy that she received her care here. Our thoughts in retrospect: Well trained staff who sincerely care. Humanistic approach. Highly ethical. Very clean nice rooms. Full array of supportive services. The X factor meaning the staff are spiritually attuned. We strongly recommend Sauer for care.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the overall CMS rating for Sauer Health Care?
- Sauer Health Care has an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars.
- How did Sauer Health Care score on health inspections?
- Sauer Health Care received a health inspection rating of 3 out of 5 stars from CMS.
- What is the staffing rating for Sauer Health Care?
- Sauer Health Care has a staffing rating of 5 out of 5 stars, based on nurse-to-resident ratios.
- How many beds does Sauer Health Care have?
- Sauer Health Care has 61 certified beds.
- Does Sauer Health Care accept Medicare or Medicaid?
- Yes, Sauer Health Care accepts Medicare and Medicaid.
- Where is Sauer Health Care located?
- Sauer Health Care is located at 1635 W Service Dr, Winona, 55987, Winona, Minnesota.
- How can I contact Sauer Health Care?
- You can reach Sauer Health Care by phone at +1 507-454-5540.
Nearby facilities
- Saint Anne Extended Healthcare 0.4 mi
1347 West Broadway Street, Winona, MN, 55987
- Benedictine Living Community-Winona 0.4 mi
1347 W Broadway St, Winona, 55987
- Lake Winona Manor 3.1 mi
865 Mankato Avenue, Winona, MN, 55987
About this data
How to read this page
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Where this data comes from
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