Sauer Health Care

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How Sauer Health Care Compares

Sauer Health Care is a 61-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Winona, Minnesota. It holds an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Minnesota average of 3.2 stars. Its strongest area is staffing (4 stars), while quality measures (1 star) is its weakest. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (7.1%) is above the Minnesota average of 4.0% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 61 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 75% occupied.

Among the 3 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Winona, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 3.3 stars.

By the numbers vs. Minnesota average

• Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 24.3% — worse than the Minnesota average of 17.0% (43% higher).
• Falls with major injury: 7.1% — worse than the Minnesota average of 4.0% (80% higher).
• High-risk pressure ulcers: 9.0% — worse than the Minnesota average of 5.3% (70% higher).

Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated May 4, 2026) measured against Minnesota averages across 338 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.

The Senior Community Around Winona

Winona sits in Winona County, where adults 65 and older make up about 16.9% of the population — a share of seniors in line with 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+

8,551 (16.9%)

Median age

35.6 years

Median household income

$60,020

Median home value

$173,200

Demographics for Winona County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Winona.

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