Gundersen St Elizabeth's Care Center
1200 Fifth Grant Boulevard West · Wabasha, MN · 55981 · 6515654581
100 certified beds Non profit - Corporation Hospital-based
Why this verdict
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.51 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.75 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 4.02 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 30% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (8 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · E May 21, 2025
Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
Corrected July 31, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 21, 2025
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Corrected July 31, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E May 21, 2025 · found via complaint
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Corrected July 31, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D May 21, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Corrected August 13, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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No harm found · C May 21, 2025
Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame.
Corrected July 31, 2025 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D April 4, 2024
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected April 26, 2024 · Resident Rights
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No harm found · C April 4, 2024
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Corrected April 26, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 12, 2023
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected February 9, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 245487 · certified since February 14, 1986. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.