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GUNDERSEN ST ELIZABETH'S CARE CENTER

1200 FIFTH GRANT BOULEVARD WEST, WABASHA, MN 55981

Operator

GUNDERSEN LUTHERAN HEALTH SYSTEM · 3 facilities

Provider number (CCN)
245487
Certification
Medicare and Medicaid
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Certified beds
100
Phone
(651) 565-4581
CMS data as of
July 1, 2026
B

What the records show

CMS rates GUNDERSEN ST ELIZABETH'S CARE CENTER 5 out of 5 stars overall, with 5 of 5 for health inspections, 5 of 5 for staffing, 2 of 5 for quality measures. Federal inspectors cited 8 health deficiencies across the last three survey cycles, most recently surveyed in 2026, 1 still recorded as uncorrected. CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the covered period.

Facility Assessment 1 federal violation at this facility remains unresolved.

Reviews, Ratings and Official Records

This page reviews GUNDERSEN ST ELIZABETH'S CARE CENTER using federal government records — CMS star ratings, health-inspection findings, staffing data and enforcement actions. NursingHomeGrade does not collect, host or publish resident or family testimonials, and no star rating below is a consumer review score.

At or above the 2024 benchmark — above average inspection record.

Ratings and Grade Breakdown

RN Staffing
Registered nurse time each resident receives daily. 2024 federal benchmark: 0.55 hrs. Repealed February 2026.
 0.69 — At or above the repealed 0.55 hr benchmark

The 0.55 hour RN standard was repealed effective February 2, 2026 and is not currently enforced. We still grade against it. Why
Health Deficiencies (last 3 survey cycles)
Violations found during federal inspections, with how many remain open and how many involved actual harm.
Total 8
Outstanding 1
Actual harm or worse (G–L) 0
CMS Ratings
Federal five-star ratings published by CMS. These are regulatory ratings, not consumer review scores.
Overall: ★★★★★ (5/5)
Health inspection: ★★★★★ (5/5)
Quality: ★★☆☆☆ (2/5)
Staffing: ★★★★★ (5/5)
NursingHomeGrade Score
 74/100

Loaded into NursingHomeGrade on August 7, 2026. This is the load date, not the date CMS published the underlying survey data — see release dates.

CMS scores each facility from one to five stars — one is in the bottom fifth of facilities in its state on health inspections, five is in the top tenth. Our own A–F grade is a separate 0–100 score built from staffing hours, inspection citations, and the severity and correction status of those citations, weighted as described in our grading methodology.

Staffing Compared With State and National Levels

This facility0.69 hrs
MN median0.96 hrs
National average0.69 hrs

Registered nurse turnover: 36.8% · Total nursing staff turnover: 27.6%

Staffing figures are the values CMS published in its file processed July 1, 2026, drawn from payroll-based journal reporting.

Inspection Records Covered

Source records: CMS Care Compare profile for provider 245487 ↗ · the federal files we load and when.

Inspection Deficiencies

Health inspections identify violations of federal standards. Severity ranges from no actual harm (A–F) to immediate jeopardy (J–L).

8 deficiencies found. 7 corrected. None involved actual harm. — 1 still outstanding

Most recent inspection (June 10, 2026)

D Potential harm — isolated F0880 Status: Outstanding — No Plan

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Infection Control Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction

Inspection cycle 2 (May 21, 2025)

C No harm — widespread F0909 Status: Corrected

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.

Environmental Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected July 31, 2025

E Potential harm — pattern F0605 Status: Corrected

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

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected July 31, 2025

D Potential harm — isolated F0726 Status: Corrected

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.

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected July 31, 2025

E Potential harm — pattern F0700 Status: Corrected

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.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected July 31, 2025

D Potential harm — isolated F0699 Status: Corrected

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

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected August 13, 2025

Inspection cycle 3 (April 4, 2024)

D Potential harm — isolated F0623 Status: Corrected

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

Resident Rights Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected April 26, 2024

C No harm — widespread F0625 Status: Corrected

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.

Resident Rights Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected April 26, 2024

Fines and Enforcement Actions

CMS lists no fines and no payment denials for GUNDERSEN ST ELIZABETH'S CARE CENTER in the enforcement records covering the last three years, as published in the file processed July 1, 2026.

Ownership and Contact Information

Facility name
GUNDERSEN ST ELIZABETH'S CARE CENTER
Legal business name
SAINT ELIZABETHS HOSPITAL OF WABASHA INC
Address
1200 FIFTH GRANT BOULEVARD WEST, WABASHA, MN 55981
Phone
(651) 565-4581
Provider number (CCN)
245487
Ownership type
Non profit - Corporation
Operator
GUNDERSEN LUTHERAN HEALTH SYSTEM · 3 facilities
Medicare/Medicaid certified since
February 14, 1986
Official record
CMS Care Compare profile ↗
Details verified against CMS data dated
July 1, 2026

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