Sauer Health Care
Sauer Health Care in WINONA, MN — inspection on January 7, 2026.
Found 7 citations. Severity: Standard violations.
Health inspections identify deficiencies that facilities must correct within required timeframes. Violations range from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns and are subject to follow-up verification.
Inspection Findings
Federal health inspectors cited Sauer Health Care in WINONA, MN for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0550 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-01-07.
Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.
While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.
This was one of 7 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Sauer Health Care.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.
Federal health inspectors cited Sauer Health Care in WINONA, MN for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0605 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-01-07.
Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.
While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.
This was one of 7 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Sauer Health Care.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.
Federal health inspectors cited Sauer Health Care in WINONA, MN for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0637 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-01-07.
Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.
While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.
This was one of 7 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Sauer Health Care.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.
Federal health inspectors cited Sauer Health Care in WINONA, MN for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0657 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-01-07.
Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.
While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.
This was one of 7 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Sauer Health Care.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.
Federal health inspectors cited Sauer Health Care in WINONA, MN for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0756 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-01-07.
Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.
While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.
This was one of 7 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Sauer Health Care.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.
Federal health inspectors cited Sauer Health Care in WINONA, MN for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0812 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-01-07.
Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Scope/Severity Level F: widespread, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.
While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.
This was one of 7 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Sauer Health Care.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.
Federal health inspectors cited Sauer Health Care in WINONA, MN for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0880 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-01-07.
Category: Infection Control Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.
While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.
This was one of 7 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Sauer Health Care.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction.