CMS PUBLIC RECORD · AUGUST 2026 RELEASERECORDS ARE ONE INPUT—NOT A PLACEMENT RECOMMENDATION
NURSING HOMELEDGERINSPECTIONS · OWNERSHIP · PENALTIES
CMS CCN 2451022026-08-01 PROCESSING DATE

NURSING HOME PUBLIC RECORD

Sauer Health Care

1635 West Service Drive · Winona, MN 55987 · Winona County

CMS OVERALL RATING★☆☆☆☆1/5CMS field—not our score or recommendation
Certified beds61CMS provider file
Recent citation rows25current 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 12026-01-07122026-01-073
Cycle 22024-12-1922024-12-191
Cycle 32023-10-1952023-10-192
02 / CITATION DETAIL

25 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.

2026-03-19 · HEALTHF0684Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-04-24 · complaint
2026-03-19 · HEALTHF0689Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-04-10 · complaint
2026-03-19 · HEALTHF0690Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-04-30 · complaint
2026-03-19 · HEALTHF0713Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Provide or arrange emergency care by a doctor 24 hours a day.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-04-10 · complaint
2026-03-19 · HEALTHF0725Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-06-05 · complaint
2026-01-07 · HEALTHF0550Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-02-09
2026-01-07 · HEALTHF0605Severity D · isolated; 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 · 2026-02-09
2026-01-07 · HEALTHF0637Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-02-09
2026-01-07 · HEALTHF0657Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

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.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-02-09
2026-01-07 · HEALTHF0756Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-02-09
2026-01-07 · HEALTHF0812Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-02-09
2026-01-07 · 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 · 2026-02-09
2026-01-07 · 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 · 2026-01-29
2026-01-07 · FIREK0712Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-01-23
2026-01-07 · 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 · 2026-01-23
2024-12-19 · HEALTHF0689Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-01-15
2024-12-19 · HEALTHF0880Severity E · pattern; 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 · 2025-01-15
2024-12-19 · 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 · 2025-01-14
2023-10-19 · HEALTHF0636Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-11-15
2023-10-19 · HEALTHF0641Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-11-15
2023-10-19 · HEALTHF0689Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-11-15
2023-10-19 · HEALTHF0758Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-11-15
2023-10-19 · HEALTHF0801Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-11-15
2023-10-19 · 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 · 2023-11-09
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

  • CURRAN, JOHNIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 11/15/2021
  • DIGBY, LINDAIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 07/20/2015
  • HOLMAY, STEVENIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/2016
  • KLINGER, BERNARDIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 01/18/2022
  • ROESSLER, DONALDIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 11/15/2005
  • RUPPERT, ANNIEIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 01/24/2023
  • SCHAEFER, GREGORYIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 05/28/2024
  • MURAS, JESSICAIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICER
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 08/19/2023
  • FORSYTH, JENNIFERIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 07/01/2022
  • JOHNSON, STACYIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 09/27/2021
  • KAEHLER, CYNTHIAIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 11/23/2020
  • MATZKE, DEANIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 10/31/1984
  • MURAS, JESSICAIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 08/19/2023
  • FORSYTH, JENNIFERIndividual · ADP OF THE SNF
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 07/01/2022
  • JOHNSON, STACYIndividual · ADP OF THE SNF
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 09/27/2021
  • KAEHLER, CYNTHIAIndividual · ADP OF THE SNF
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 11/23/2020
  • MATZKE, DEANIndividual · ADP OF THE SNF
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 10/31/1984
  • MURAS, JESSICAIndividual · ADP OF THE SNF
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 08/19/2023

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 hours3.60per resident day
RN hours0.85per resident day
Weekend nurse hours3.21per resident day
Staff turnover43.1%CMS reported field
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