CMS PUBLIC RECORD · AUGUST 2026 RELEASERECORDS ARE ONE INPUT—NOT A PLACEMENT RECOMMENDATION
NURSING HOMELEDGERINSPECTIONS · OWNERSHIP · PENALTIES
CMS CCN 2454872026-08-01 PROCESSING DATE

NURSING HOME PUBLIC RECORD

Gundersen St Elizabeth'S Care Center

1200 Fifth Grant Boulevard West · Wabasha, MN 55981 · Wabasha County

CMS OVERALL RATING★★★★★5/5CMS field—not our score or recommendation
Certified beds100CMS provider file
Recent citation rows23current CMS citation release
Penalty rows0current CMS penalties file
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The citation files cover the three most recent standard inspections plus qualifying complaint and infection-control inspections in the prior three years. A correction date is a CMS field; this site does not independently verify conditions. Absence from a file is not proof that no issue exists.

01 / INSPECTION LEDGER

Survey cycles in this release

CycleHealth dateHealth deficienciesFire dateFire deficiencies
Cycle 12026-06-1012026-06-101
Cycle 22025-05-2152025-05-216
Cycle 32024-04-0422024-04-048
02 / CITATION DETAIL

23 rows in the current release

0 rows carry G–L scope/severity codes; 0 carry J–L. 3 tag codes appear on more than one survey date. These counts describe citation rows, not residents or incidents.

2026-06-10 · HEALTHF0880Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-07-10
2026-06-10 · FIREK0353Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-07-10
2025-05-21 · FIREE0035Severity C · widespread; potential for minimal harm

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Provide family notifications of emergency plan.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-07-31
2025-05-21 · HEALTHF0605Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-07-31 · complaint
2025-05-21 · HEALTHF0699Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-08-13 · complaint
2025-05-21 · HEALTHF0700Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-07-31
2025-05-21 · HEALTHF0726Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

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.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-07-31
2025-05-21 · HEALTHF0909Severity C · widespread; potential for minimal harm

Environmental Deficiencies

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.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-07-31
2025-05-21 · FIREK0324Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-07-11
2025-05-21 · FIREK0353Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-07-31
2025-05-21 · FIREK0374Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-06-10
2025-05-21 · FIREK0712Severity C · widespread; potential for minimal harm

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-06-30
2025-05-21 · FIREK0918Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-06-13
2024-04-04 · HEALTHF0623Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-04-26
2024-04-04 · HEALTHF0625Severity C · widespread; potential for minimal harm

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-04-26
2024-04-04 · FIREK0271Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Egress Deficiencies

Have exits that are accessible at all times.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-05-31
2024-04-04 · FIREK0324Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-05-31
2024-04-04 · FIREK0345Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-05-31
2024-04-04 · FIREK0346Severity C · widespread; potential for minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-04-20
2024-04-04 · FIREK0353Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-04-20
2024-04-04 · FIREK0354Severity C · widespread; potential for minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-04-20
2024-04-04 · FIREK0374Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-05-01
2024-04-04 · FIREK0923Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-04-03
03 / ENFORCEMENT FILE

Penalties reported by CMS

Fine amounts and payment-denial days are shown exactly as aggregated from the current penalties file. They do not imply an unpaid balance.

DateTypeFine amountPayment-denial days
No penalty row appeared in the August 2026 penalties file.
04 / OWNERSHIP DISCLOSURES

Who appears in the CMS file

  • GUNDERSEN LUTHERAN HEALTH SYSTEM INCOrganization · 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
    100% · since 08/01/2020
  • BELLIN GUNDERSEN HEALTH SYSTEM INCOrganization · 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
    100% · since 11/30/2022
  • COENEN, DANIELIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/2024
  • DENK, CINDYIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 10/01/2012
  • DURAND, EMILYIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/2023
  • EBERSOLD, MICHAELIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 07/01/2016
  • FISCH, PAULIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 09/01/2020
  • HAAS, LLOYDIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 09/01/2020
  • MCLELLAN, PAULIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/2026
  • VAPLON, RICHARDIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/2026
  • YOUNGBAUER, BEVERLYIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/2023
  • PETERSEN, KRISTIIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICER
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/2025
  • ROOT, JAMESIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICER
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 09/01/2020
  • WOLFE, JOHNIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICER
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/1992
  • BELLIN GUNDERSEN HEALTH SYSTEM INCOrganization · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 11/30/2022
  • GUNDERSEN LUTHERAN HEALTH SYSTEM INCOrganization · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 08/01/2020
  • SPANO, DENNISIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/2025
  • PETERSEN, KRISTIIndividual · ADP OF THE SNF
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 03/03/2025

Names and roles are self-reported CMS disclosure fields. Exact-name pages do not prove that similarly named people or organizations are the same entity.

05 / CMS STAFFING FIELDS

Reported hours and turnover

Staffing fields are provider-reported and case-mix context matters. CMS applies footnotes and exclusions not reproduced as a new score here.

Total nurse hours4.19per resident day
RN hours0.69per resident day
Weekend nurse hours3.80per resident day
Staff turnover27.6%CMS reported field
06 / LOCAL RECORDS

Other published facilities nearby

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No second facility in the same city met the directory rule.

BEFORE A CARE DECISION

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Use this ledger to frame questions—not to choose care on its own. Recheck Medicare Care Compare, contact the state survey agency and long-term care ombudsman, and ask the facility about anything you find.