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Gundersen St Elizabeth's Care Center

Nursing HomeWabasha, MNCMS 245487
26 citations on record

From CMS

Facility profile

CMS overall rating
3 / 5

*CMS Five-Star

Certified beds
100

*CMS

Avg. residents per day
76.3

*CMS

Inspection record

On record from CMS

Citations on record
26

*CMS

Inspections on file
6

*CMS

Last inspection
2025-05-21

*CMS

Citations

26 citations on record

Each deficiency cited on a CMS health inspection of this facility, sourced from the federal record. Open a report for the raw CMS Scope and Severity grade on each finding.

What do CMS severity letters mean?

Serious (G-L). Actual harm to a resident, or immediate jeopardy. Codes G through I indicate actual harm; J through L indicate immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.

General (A-F). No actual harm found, or harm that is minimal. The facility must still submit a Plan of Correction. Most CMS citations land here.

Each letter combines severity with scope: how many residents the deficiency affected.

  • 0726Generalpotential for harm

    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.

  • 0909Generalno actual harm

    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.

  • 0605Generalpotential for harm

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

  • 0699Generalpotential for harm

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

  • 0700Generalpotential for harm

    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.

  • 0035Generalno actual harm

    Provide family notifications of emergency plan.

  • 0353Generalpotential for harm

    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

  • 0374Generalpotential for harm

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

  • 0712Generalno actual harm

    Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

  • 0918Generalpotential for harm

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

  • 0324Generalpotential for harm

    Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

  • 0271Generalpotential for harm

    Have exits that are accessible at all times.

  • 0374Generalpotential for harm

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

  • 0923Generalpotential for harm

    Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

  • 0324Generalpotential for harm

    Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

  • 0345Generalpotential for harm

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

  • 0346Generalno actual harm

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

  • 0353Generalpotential for harm

    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

  • 0354Generalno actual harm

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

  • 0623Generalpotential for harm

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

  • 0625Generalno actual harm

    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.

  • 0761Generalno actual harm

    To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

  • 0920Generalpotential for harm

    Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

  • 0689Generalpotential for harm

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

  • 0711Generalpotential for harm

    Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.

  • 0918Generalpotential for harm

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

Inspection history

Every health inspection on record

Each CMS health inspection of this facility, and the deficiencies the surveyors cited. Where the verbatim Form 2567 statement of deficiencies is on file, it links to the full report.

FAQ

Questions and answers

What is Gundersen St Elizabeth's Care Center?
Gundersen St Elizabeth's Care Center is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Wabasha, MN, tracked by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Its CMS Certification Number (CCN) is 245487.
What is the CMS rating for Gundersen St Elizabeth's Care Center?
Gundersen St Elizabeth's Care Center has a CMS overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars. CMS rates nursing homes on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
How many beds does Gundersen St Elizabeth's Care Center have?
Gundersen St Elizabeth's Care Center is certified for 100 beds. It serves an average of 76.3 residents per day.
How many citations does Gundersen St Elizabeth's Care Center have?
Gundersen St Elizabeth's Care Center has 26 citations on record from CMS health inspections, each tied to a federal deficiency tag.
When was Gundersen St Elizabeth's Care Center last inspected?
Gundersen St Elizabeth's Care Center was last inspected on May 21, 2025. CMS surveys nursing homes about once a year and after complaints.
What can I do if I have concerns about care at this facility?
Start by raising the concern with the facility administrator or director of nursing. Every state also runs a free long-term care ombudsman program that advocates for residents and families; the federal Eldercare Locator at eldercare.acl.gov can connect you with yours. Complaints about quality of care can also be filed with your state survey agency.

*Sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). See the official record on CMS Care Compare. If you believe any information is inaccurate, report it here.

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