GUNDERSEN ST ELIZABETH'S CARE CENTER — Nursing Home in WABASHA, MN
CMS Five-Star Rating
Based on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures
Facility Overview
| Certified Beds | 100 |
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| Average Residents/Day | 74.5 |
| CMS Certification Number | 245487 |
Staffing Levels
Hours Per Resident Day (HPRD)
| Total Nurse Staffing | 4.74 HPRD |
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| RN Staffing | 0.90 HPRD |
Health Inspection Findings & Deficiencies
GUNDERSEN ST ELIZABETH'S CARE CENTER had 5 health inspection deficiencies on its most recent inspection (May 21, 2025).
Inspection Findings — May 21, 2025
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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. (Level E)Corrected — July 31, 2025
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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. (Level D)Corrected — July 31, 2025
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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. (Level C)Corrected — July 31, 2025
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Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. (Level E)Corrected — July 31, 2025
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Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent. (Level D)Corrected — August 13, 2025
Gundersen St Elizabeth'S Care Center is a 100-bed nursing home in Wabasha, Minnesota. It holds a 5-star CMS overall rating. Total nurse staffing is 4.7 hours per resident day, above the Minnesota average of 4.3. Its most recent inspection, in May 2025, cited 5 deficiencies, none of them severe.
This facility reports stronger-than-average nurse staffing and a high overall quality rating, which can support more attentive day-to-day care. You may want to ask how they addressed recent inspection issues around bed-rail use and staff competency—specifically what alternatives, safety checks, and training they put in place to ensure person-centered, trauma-informed care.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is GUNDERSEN ST ELIZABETH'S CARE CENTER Medicare and Medicaid certified?
GUNDERSEN ST ELIZABETH'S CARE CENTER is Medicare certified and Medicaid certified according to CMS data.
What is GUNDERSEN ST ELIZABETH'S CARE CENTER's CMS star rating?
GUNDERSEN ST ELIZABETH'S CARE CENTER has an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars.
How is staffing at GUNDERSEN ST ELIZABETH'S CARE CENTER?
GUNDERSEN ST ELIZABETH'S CARE CENTER reports 4.73505 total nurse hours per resident day.
Has GUNDERSEN ST ELIZABETH'S CARE CENTER had health inspection deficiencies?
On its most recent inspection, GUNDERSEN ST ELIZABETH'S CARE CENTER had 5 total deficiencies, including 0 classified as severe.
How many beds does GUNDERSEN ST ELIZABETH'S CARE CENTER have?
GUNDERSEN ST ELIZABETH'S CARE CENTER has 100 certified beds.
Data Source
This information is sourced from official CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) public datasets.
CMS Provider Information updated May 1, 2026.
CMS Survey Summary updated May 1, 2026.
CMS Health Deficiencies updated May 1, 2026.
CareQED last updated June 22, 2026.