Sauk Co Health Care Center
1051 Clark St · Reedsburg, WI · 53959 · 6085247500
82 certified beds Government - County
Why this verdict
- Inspectors found immediate jeopardy — danger of serious harm or death — in the most recent cycle (1 citation).
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Federal penalties on record: $134,723 in fines in the last 24 months.
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in the most recent inspection cycle
Immediate jeopardy is the most serious finding an inspector can make: a situation likely to cause serious injury, harm, or death.
$134,723 in federal fines in the last 24 months
2 fines — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.
69% of nursing staff left within a year
High turnover disrupts continuity of care; the national median is 45%.
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Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 1 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.79 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 1.02 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 4.32 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 69% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 3 · $160,977 |
Inspection citations (16 in the current record)
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Actual harm · G February 3, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected March 12, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 3, 2026 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected February 27, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D February 3, 2026 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected February 27, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D December 3, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected December 19, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D December 3, 2025 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected December 18, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Immediate jeopardy · J April 7, 2025
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected April 8, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 7, 2025
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected April 8, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D April 7, 2025
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 April 8, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 7, 2025
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected April 8, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E April 7, 2025
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected April 8, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Immediate jeopardy · J October 30, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected October 31, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Immediate jeopardy · J October 30, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected October 31, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 30, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected October 31, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Immediate jeopardy · J May 1, 2024
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected May 16, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E May 1, 2024
Provide appropriate foot care.
Corrected May 16, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E May 1, 2024
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected May 16, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| April 7, 2025 | Fine | $123,000 |
| October 30, 2024 | Fine | $11,723 |
| May 1, 2024 | Fine | $26,254 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 525114 · certified since January 1, 1967. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.