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Sauer Health Care
1635 West Service Drive, Winona, MN 55987
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Sauer Health Care Description
Surrounded by the beautiful bluffs of Winona, MN, Sauer Health Care strives to enhance the quality of life for all of its residents through personalized care and attention.
For 50 years, SHC has been a part of the community by providing skilled nursing care, respite care, therapy services and hospice services.
Our single story building provides equal access to all recreation programs, services and amenities. There are several areas to enjoy the outdoors. A sun filled patio just outside the Therapy Room. The large and spacious center patio just off the main dining room is perfect for larger functions.
Our mission is to provide for physical, social and spiritual needs of our Residents. We provide quality care to enhance the dignity and individuality of each person in a home-like environment.
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Nursing Home
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Review Summary
The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.
The staff is very friendly and accommodating, with many reviewers highlighting the welcoming and cheerful atmosphere. The availability of a chapel adds to the comforting environment. Visitors and residents alike praise the facility, noting the great staff and helpful nurses. It's described as a great place to visit loved ones and an excellent place to live and work.
One reviewer specifically mentions Sauer as the best healthcare facility they've experienced, emphasizing the friendliness and helpfulness of everyone involved. The rooms are noted to be cheerful and clean, making it a top choice for retirement in case of disability.
Great care and friendly staff are consistent themes, with a particular commendation for the facility's end-of-life care. The staff's hard work to meet everyone's needs is acknowledged and appreciated.
A personal testimonial from a family member of a resident praises the well-trained and sincerely caring staff, the humanistic and highly ethical approach, and the clean and nice rooms. The full array of supportive services and the staff's spiritual attunement are highlighted as key factors in their strong recommendation of Sauer for care.
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Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Nursing Home Ratings
Overall rating: 4
Health inspection rating: 3
Staffing rating: 4
Quality measure rating: 5
Long-term quality measure rating:
5
Nursing Home Overview
Participation
date: Jan. 19, 1967
Ownership type: Non Profit
Provider
type: Medicare and Medicaid
Nursing home capacity: 71
Total current residents: 42
Facility is located in a hospital: No
Automatic sprinkler system: Yes
Resident and family council: Resident
Facility Incident, Complaints and Fines
Number of
facility
incidents: 3
Number of
substantiated complaints: 6
Number of payment denials: 1
Number of fines: 3
Total cost of fines: $22558
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services gather information about the number of hours of care provided on average to each resident each day by staff as well as the turnover of staff.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around emergency department and hospital visits for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around quality measures for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointHealth and Fire Safety Deficiencies
The Center for Medicare and Medicaid report health and fire safety deficiencies. Some of these deficiencies are more severe than others. The following table shows different levels of severity.
| Scope | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Severity of Deficiency | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J | K | L |
| Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | G | H | I |
| No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy | D | E | F |
| No actual harm with potential for minimal harm | A | B | C |
Fire Safety Deficiencies
| Survey Date | Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-09-27 | 2022-11-04 | E | Egress Deficiencies | Have exits that are accessible at all times. |
| 2022-09-27 | 2022-11-04 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. |
| 2022-09-27 | 2022-11-04 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. |
| 2022-09-27 | 2022-11-04 | B | Smoke Deficiencies | Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. |
| 2022-09-27 | 2022-11-04 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. |
| 2022-09-27 | 2022-11-04 | C | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. |
| 2022-09-27 | 2022-11-04 | E | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. |
| 2019-04-04 | 2019-05-14 | F | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Conduct testing and exercise requirements. |
| 2019-04-04 | 2019-05-14 | F | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Implement emergency and standby power systems. |
| 2019-04-02 | 2019-05-14 | D | Egress Deficiencies | Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. |
| 2019-04-02 | 2019-05-14 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. |
| 2019-04-02 | 2019-05-14 | E | Services Deficiencies | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. |
| 2019-04-02 | 2019-05-14 | F | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. |
| 2018-02-14 | 2018-03-27 | F | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. |
| 2018-02-14 | 2018-03-27 | F | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems. |
| 2018-02-14 | 2018-03-27 | E | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. |
Health Safety Deficiencies
| Survey Date | Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-09-29 | 2022-11-04 | E | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Assure the security of all personal funds of residents deposited with the facility. |
| 2022-09-29 | 2022-11-04 | G | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. |
| 2022-09-29 | 2022-11-04 | E | Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies | 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. |
| 2022-09-29 | 2022-11-04 | E | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. |
| 2022-09-29 | 2022-11-04 | E | Infection Control Deficiencies | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. |
| 2021-12-10 | 2022-01-07 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. |
| 2021-10-22 | 2021-12-03 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. |
| 2019-04-04 | 2019-05-14 | E | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
| 2021-01-29 | 2021-03-31 | D | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. |
| 2018-02-15 | 2018-03-27 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. |
| 2018-02-15 | 2018-03-27 | D | 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. |
Fines
| Fine Date | Fine Amount |
|---|---|
| 2019-11-07 | $11,278 |
| 2020-04-21 | $35,490 |
| 2020-04-21 | $15,000 |
| 2021-10-22 | $11,715 |
| 2022-03-14 | $658 |
| 2022-03-21 | $987 |
| 2022-09-29 | $20,914 |
Denials
| Denial Date | Payment Denial Days |
|---|---|
| 2022-09-29 | 3 |
What is in the Neighborhood
- The closest city is Winona which is 2.1 miles away and has a population of 27,094 (mid sized town).
- The average income is $67,450, which is high compared to other zip codes.
- Weather
- High Temperature: 73
- Low Temperature: 17
- Average Temperature: 46.7
- Day Breakdown: The area gets 131 days of rain, 57 days of snow and 176 days of sun
- Precipitation: 1.9 inches a year
- The crime rate is 4.33 per 100 people which is high compared to other cities.
- Violent Crime: 0.52 incidents per 100 people
- Property Crime: 3.04 incidents per 100 people
- Drug-Related Crime: 0.21 incidents per 100 people
- The average life expectancy in zip code is 80.91 years old, which is very high compared to other zip codes.
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Supermarkets
Hy-Vee
0.3 miles awayALDI
0.3 miles awayBluff Country Coop
2.2 miles awayMidtown Foods
2.3 miles awayTarget
3.3 miles awayTransportation
Winona
2.1 miles awayBus Stations
WSU West Campus
0.7 miles awayWSU Main Campus
1.8 miles awayWSU East Lake
2.4 miles awayFairway Woods
4.1 miles awayBanks
Altra Federal Credit Union Winona Branch
0.1 miles awayWells Fargo
0.7 miles awayWinona National Bank
2.2 miles awayMerchants National Bank
2.4 miles awayAffinity Plus Federal Credit Union Winona Branch
2.4 miles awayHospitals
Community Memorial Hospital
3.0 miles awayGundersen Holmen Clinic
21.5 miles awayPharmacies
Hy-Vee Pharmacy
0.3 miles awayGundersen Health Winona Pharmacy
0.8 miles awayGoltz Pharmacy
2.6 miles awayWalgreens
3.2 miles awayCVS Pharmacy
3.3 miles awayNone Found
Parks
Bluffside Park
0.6 miles awayLake Park
1.1 miles awayGoodview Park
1.2 miles awayMemorial Park
1.2 miles awayWincrest Park
1.3 miles awayNone Found
None Found
Culture
Valencia Arts Center
0.7 miles awayPerformance Center
0.8 miles awayAmphitheatre
16.1 miles awayFirebowl
19.8 miles awayBig River Theatre
22.1 miles awayRestaurants
Pizza Hut
0.1 miles awayWellington's Pub & Grill
0.4 miles awayWhalen's at Westfield
0.4 miles awayMangos
0.4 miles awayGround Round
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