Sacred Heart Care Center
1200 12TH STREET SOUTHWEST, Austin, MN 55912
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How Sacred Heart Care Center Compares
Sacred Heart Care Center is a 59-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Austin, Minnesota. It holds an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Minnesota average of 3.2 stars. Its lowest sub-rating is staffing at 1 star. Its rate of short-stay residents returning to the hospital (33.6%) is above the Minnesota average of 22.9% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 59 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 87% occupied.
Among the 3 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Austin, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 2.3 stars.
By the numbers vs. Minnesota average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 17.2% — worse than the Minnesota average of 17.0%.
- Falls with major injury: 2.6% — better than the Minnesota average of 4.0% (35% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 4.3% — better than the Minnesota average of 5.3%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 33.6% — worse than the Minnesota average of 22.9% (47% higher).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Minnesota averages across 338 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Sacred Heart Care Center
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Sacred Heart Care Center with other nursing homes in Austin.
How is Sacred Heart Care Center addressing its staffing levels rating?
CMS currently rates this category 1 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What practices help Sacred Heart Care Center keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 2.6% here versus 4.0% across Minnesota. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help Sacred Heart Care Center keep high-risk pressure ulcers below the state average?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 4.3% here versus 5.3% across Minnesota. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Sacred Heart Care Center?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does Sacred Heart Care Center lag behind other Austin options?
Its 1-star overall rating is below the local average of 2.3 stars across 3 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at Sacred Heart Care Center?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Austin
Austin sits in Mower County, where adults 65 and older make up about 18.2% of the population — a higher share of seniors than Minnesota as a whole (15.8% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 7,253 (18.2%)
- Median age
- 39.1 years
- Median household income
- $55,378
- Median home value
- $130,800
Demographics for Mower County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Austin.
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