Good Shepherd Lutheran Home
Scout 97Rushford, MN · 65 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
One of Rushford's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $10,640–$14,260/mo
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Gundersen St Elizabeth's Care Center
1200 Fifth Grant Boulevard West, Wabasha, MN 55981 · Wabasha County
Gundersen St. Elizabeth's Care Center - Grant Boulevard in Wabasha, MN, is a nursing facility with 20 beds for residents needing short- or long-term care.
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ExceptionalHaven Scout Score
Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates exceptional.
Photos via facility website.
Availability outlookModerate availability
Typically 76% full — openings are usually available.
Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.
Our evaluation
An honest, data-grounded look at this community — every claim is drawn from public inspection data.
One of Wabasha's top-rated skilled nursing communities
Gundersen St Elizabeth's Care Center is a non-profit skilled nursing facility in Wabasha, MN, with 100 certified beds and an average of about 76 residents per day.
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall — above the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 4/5 on health inspections, 5/5 on staffing, 2/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 4.51 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.75 of them from registered nurses), above the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 30.2%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 5 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey.
Strengths
- ✓5-star overall CMS rating
- ✓Strong health-inspection rating
- ✓Above-average nurse staffing (4.51 hrs/resident/day)
- ✓Low staff turnover (continuity of care)
- ✓No federal fines on record
- ✓Full sprinkler system
Things to ask about
None noted in the public data.
Best for: Families who want a highly rated, well-staffed setting in Wabasha for 24/7 skilled nursing or post-hospital rehabilitation.
At a glance
- Certified beds
- 100
- Avg. residents/day
- 76
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Part of a chain
- Independent
- Continuing care
- No
- CMS provider #
- 245487
Federal quality ratings
From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.
Overall rating
Health inspections
Staffing
Quality measures
Pricing & cost
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| Level of care | Monthly cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Skilled Nursing | $10,640–$14,260/mo (median $12,080) | Local market estimate |
2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Rochester prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs
Staffing & care
More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.
- Total nurse hrs / resident / day
- 4.51
- National avg ≈ 3.9
- RN hrs / resident / day
- 0.75
- National avg ≈ 0.75
- Nursing staff turnover
- 30.2%
- National avg ≈ 52%
Safety & inspection record
Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.
- Health deficiencies (last survey)
- 5
- Federal fines
- None on record
- Total penalties
- 0
- Last standard survey
- 2025-05-21
- Sprinkler system
- Yes
- Resident & family council
- Resident
What inspectors found
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (8 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
2025-05-21Severity E — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
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 …
2025-05-21Severity E — potential for harmFrom a complaintFreedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
2025-05-21Severity D — potential for harmNursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
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.
2025-05-21Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
2025-05-21Severity C — minimalEnvironmental Deficiencies
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.
2024-04-04Severity D — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
2024-04-04Severity C — minimalResident Rights Deficiencies
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.
2023-01-12Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity uses the CMS scope/severity scale: D–F = potential for harm, G–I = actual harm, J–L = immediate jeopardy. Source: CMS Care Compare health citations; data as of the latest federal release. Discuss any finding directly with the community on a tour.
Services & amenities
- ✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
- ✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
- ✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
- ✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
- ✓ Respite / short-term stays
- ✓ Scheduled transportation
- ✓ Wellness programs
- ✓ Daily activities & events
- ✓ Private rooms available
- ✓ 24-hour staff
Location
1200 Fifth Grant Boulevard West, Wabasha, MN
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Talk to an advisor about this communityCommon questions about Gundersen St Elizabeth's Care Center
How much does Gundersen St Elizabeth's Care Center cost?
Gundersen St Elizabeth's Care Center does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Wabasha, MN area typically runs $10,640–$14,260 per month (median $12,080, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.
What is Gundersen St Elizabeth's Care Center's Medicare rating?
Medicare (CMS) rates Gundersen St Elizabeth's Care Center 5 out of 5 stars overall, including 4/5 for health inspections, 5/5 for staffing, 2/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
How is the staffing at Gundersen St Elizabeth's Care Center?
Staff provide about 4.51 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 30.2% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
What did inspectors find at Gundersen St Elizabeth's Care Center?
Gundersen St Elizabeth's Care Center has 8 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2025-05-21). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Does Gundersen St Elizabeth's Care Center have availability?
Typically 76% full — openings are usually available. Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
What types of care does Gundersen St Elizabeth's Care Center offer?
Gundersen St Elizabeth's Care Center in Wabasha, MN offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 100 beds.
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Last verified 2026-07-06. We refresh inspection data monthly and reviews continuously.
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