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Sacred Heart Care Center is a 1-star rated nursing home in Austin, MN with 59 beds. CMS sub-ratings: health inspections 3/5, staffing 1/5, quality measures 1/5.

The facility has 39 health violations on record. Federal fines total $141,721 across 3 enforcement actions. Most recent inspection: April 29, 2025.

Data synthesized from CMS.gov and Minnesota public inspection records. Reviewed by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., NR-EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.

Inspection History Overview

Data current as of May 6, 2026 · Source: CMS Provider Data

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Detailed Inspection Reports

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Fines and Penalties by Year

2022 1 penalties totaling $658

$658

Fine

2020 2 penalties totaling $141,063

$141,063

Fine

$0

Payment Denial

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Health Violations by Year

2025 3 violations

Tag 0607 D Apr 29, 2025

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

✓ Corrected: May 24, 2025
Tag 0609 D Apr 29, 2025

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

✓ Corrected: May 24, 2025
Tag 0755 D Apr 29, 2025

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

✓ Corrected: May 24, 2025

2024 14 violations

Tag 0554 D May 2, 2024

Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

✓ Corrected: May 30, 2024
Tag 0561 D May 2, 2024

Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

✓ Corrected: May 28, 2024
Tag 0625 D May 2, 2024

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.

✓ Corrected: May 30, 2024
Tag 0684 D May 2, 2024

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

✓ Corrected: May 28, 2024
Tag 0695 D May 2, 2024

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

✓ Corrected: May 29, 2024
Tag 0727 F May 2, 2024

Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.

✓ Corrected: May 28, 2024
Tag 0732 C May 2, 2024

Post nurse staffing information every day.

✓ Corrected: May 28, 2024
Tag 0851 C May 2, 2024

Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.

✓ Corrected: May 28, 2024
Tag 0865 F May 2, 2024

Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.

✓ Corrected: May 28, 2024
Tag 0867 C May 2, 2024

Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

✓ Corrected: May 28, 2024
Tag 0868 C May 2, 2024

Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly

✓ Corrected: May 28, 2024
Tag 0880 F May 2, 2024

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

✓ Corrected: May 29, 2024
Tag 0881 D May 2, 2024

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

✓ Corrected: May 28, 2024
Tag 0607 C Feb 28, 2024

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

✓ Corrected: Mar 6, 2024

2023 7 violations

Tag 0584 D Jul 13, 2023

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

✓ Corrected: Sep 8, 2023
Tag 0661 D Jul 13, 2023

Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.

✓ Corrected: Sep 8, 2023
Tag 0688 D Jul 13, 2023

Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

✓ Corrected: Sep 8, 2023
Tag 0761 E Jul 13, 2023

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

✓ Corrected: Sep 6, 2023
Tag 0813 D Jul 13, 2023

Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.

✓ Corrected: Sep 6, 2023
Tag 0880 F Jul 13, 2023

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

✓ Corrected: Sep 14, 2023
Tag 0883 E Jul 13, 2023

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

✓ Corrected: Sep 6, 2023

2022 1 violations

Tag 0888 D Apr 1, 2022

Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-19

✓ Corrected: Apr 22, 2022

2021 1 violations

Tag 0761 E Jul 22, 2021

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

✓ Corrected: Aug 22, 2021

2020 3 violations

Tag 0880 F Oct 26, 2020

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

✓ Corrected: Dec 6, 2020
Tag 0880 K Sep 23, 2020

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

✓ Corrected: Oct 24, 2020
Tag 0880 F May 1, 2020

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

✓ Corrected: Jun 12, 2020

2019 1 violations

Tag 0550 D Aug 29, 2019

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

✓ Corrected: Sep 24, 2019

2018 5 violations

Tag 0550 D Sep 21, 2018

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

✓ Corrected: Oct 17, 2018
Tag 0689 D Sep 21, 2018

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

✓ Corrected: Sep 24, 2018
Tag 0761 D Sep 21, 2018

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

✓ Corrected: Oct 17, 2018
Tag 0803 D Sep 21, 2018

Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.

✓ Corrected: Oct 17, 2018
Tag 0880 D Sep 21, 2018

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

✓ Corrected: Oct 17, 2018

2017 4 violations

Tag 0278 D Aug 9, 2017

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment by a qualified health professional.

✓ Corrected: Sep 18, 2017
Tag 0329 D Aug 9, 2017

Ensure that each resident's 1) entire drug/medication regimen is free from unnecessary drugs; and 2) is managed and monitored to achieve highest level of well-being.

✓ Corrected: Sep 18, 2017
Tag 0428 D Aug 9, 2017

At least once a month, have a licensed pharmacist review each resident's medication(s) and report any irregularities to the attending doctor.

✓ Corrected: Sep 18, 2017
Tag 0441 F Aug 9, 2017

Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading.

✓ Corrected: Sep 18, 2017

Frequently Asked Questions About Sacred Heart Care Center

What violations has Sacred Heart Care Center received?
Sacred Heart Care Center has 39 health and safety violation(s) documented by CMS inspections. All violation data comes from official Medicare inspection reports and is updated regularly from government sources.
What is the quality rating of Sacred Heart Care Center?
Sacred Heart Care Center has a 1-star rating out of 5 from CMS. This rating indicates the facility may have quality concerns that should be investigated further. The rating is based on health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures.
When was Sacred Heart Care Center last inspected?
Inspection reports are documented by state survey agencies and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Reports typically lag 2-3 months behind the actual inspection date. Visit the facility's full profile page for detailed violation information and inspection history.
Is Sacred Heart Care Center safe?
Safety at Sacred Heart Care Center should be evaluated based on multiple factors: the facility's CMS rating, recent violation history, and personal visits. We recommend reviewing the complete inspection history, speaking with current residents and families, consulting healthcare professionals, and visiting in person before making placement decisions.
How do I contact Sacred Heart Care Center?
Phone: (507) 433-1808. Address: 1200 12th Street Southwest, Austin, MN. For visiting hours and admission information, call the facility directly.
What services does Sacred Heart Care Center offer?
Sacred Heart Care Center is a skilled nursing facility with 59 beds. The facility accepts Medicare and Medicaid. For specific services like rehabilitation, memory care, or short-term recovery, contact the facility directly.
What are better facilities near Austin, MN?
Compare Sacred Heart Care Center with other nursing homes in Austin, MN on our facilities page. Filter by star rating, bed count, and recent inspection results to find the best match for your needs.

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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight

Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Provider Data Catalog.

Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.

Professional Review: All content undergoes standards and compliance oversight by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal, using professional regulatory data auditing protocols.

Last verified: April 29, 2025 | Our methodology | Editorial standards | Report an error

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