Sauk Co Health Care Center
1051 Clark St., Reedsburg, WI 53959 · (608) 524-7500
Government - County · 82 certified beds
Sauk Co Health Care Center has a 1-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in June 2026, found 2 citations, 1 for actual harm or immediate jeopardy (the Wisconsin average is 9.5). It was fined 4 times in the last three years, $224,062 in all.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on June 17, 2026 found 2 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.June 17, 2026 · F0684 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.June 17, 2026 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 8 citations.
- Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.February 3, 2026 · F0609 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.February 3, 2026 · F0610 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.February 3, 2026 · F0684 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.December 3, 2025 · F0609 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.December 3, 2025 · F0610 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.October 30, 2024 · F0684 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.October 30, 2024 · F0689 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.October 30, 2024 · F0757 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $63,085February 3, 2026
- Fine of $123,000April 7, 2025
- Fine of $11,723October 30, 2024
- Fine of $26,254May 1, 2024
- Medicare payment denial for 8 daysStarting March 4, 2026
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Wisconsin average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 5.40 | 4.21 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 1.16 | 0.99 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.89 | 0.64 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 3.36 | 2.58 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 68.1% | 46.9% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Government - County |
| Certified beds | 82 |
| Average residents per day | 46.2 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Ridgeview Terrace Long Term Care Reedsburg · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Complete Care at Jefferson Meadows LLC Baraboo · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Maplewood of Sauk Prairie Sauk City · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Greenway Manor Spring Green · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
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