Worth Considering
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Facilities graded B or better with zero fines
Best Nursing Homes in Wabasha, Minnesota
1 of 1 nursing homes in Wabasha (100%) meet our strict criteria. The Minnesota statewide average is 29%.
1 recommended · 0 caution · 0 avoid · data
City Average
5.0
★
+0.00 vs state
Total Beds
100
across 1 facilities
High Risk Facilities
0
0 Grade F
$0 in combined fines
Zero Fines
1
/1
passed all inspections
Nurse Availability
0 min
RN time per resident daily
Below CMS recommendation
Why This One?
The nursing home market in Wabasha, Minnesota, is solid, with 100% of facilities recommended. Families can feel confident in choosing Gundersen St. Elizabeth's Care Center, which boasts an A+ rating and 5-star quality, with no facilities facing fines.
Exceptional (Grade A, Trust Score 90+)
- 1 GUNDERSEN ST ELIZABETH'S CARE CENTER (95) — Gundersen St. Elizabeth's Care Center boasts an impressive Trust Score of 95/100 and a stellar CMS rating of 5★. With an A+ grade and no fines, this non-profit facility is dedicated to community-focused, high-quality care in a supportive environment.
Recommended
Gundersen St. Elizabeth's Care Center boasts an impressive Trust Score of 95/100 and a stellar CMS rating of 5★. With an A+ grade and no fines, this non-profit facility is dedicated to community-focused, high-quality care in a supportive environment.
Staffing Comparison
Staffing levels are the strongest predictor of care quality
| Metric | Top Facility | Wabasha Avg | CMS Minimum |
|---|---|---|---|
| RN Hours / Resident / Day | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.75 |
| CMS Star Rating | 5 stars | 5.0 stars | — |
| Deficiencies / Inspection | 0 | 0.0 | — |
Questions Wabasha Families Should Ask
Based on what we found in local inspection data
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"What is your current CMS star rating and Trust Score?"
Wabasha's city average is 5.0 stars
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"Have you received any fines in the past 3 years?"
0 of 1 Wabasha facilities have fines
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"How many RN hours per resident do you provide daily?"
CMS recommends 45 min; Wabasha avg is 0 min
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"What were your most recent inspection findings?"
Wabasha facilities average 0.0 deficiencies per inspection
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Houston at a Glance
Good News
- 12 facilities meet our strict criteria—20% of the market
- 3 exceptional A-grade facilities with 5-star CMS ratings
- 24 facilities with zero fines in the past 3 years
Be Aware
- 30 facilities carry Grade F—nearly half the market
- $3.2M+ in total fines across 37 facilities
- Worst facility has $448,216 in fines alone
Key Numbers
- Average Trust Score: 48.6 (dragged down by 30 F-grades)
- 82% for-profit, 13% non-profit, 5% government
- 9.4 average deficiencies per facility
Frequently Asked Questions
How many nursing homes in Wabasha, MN are recommended?
1 of 1 nursing homes in Wabasha (100%) meet our strict criteria of excellent inspection results and a clean record with no fines.
What makes a nursing home in Wabasha "recommended"?
A facility earns our recommendation when it achieves a Trust Grade of B or better (score of 70+) AND has zero fines in the past three years. This combination indicates consistent quality care and regulatory compliance.
How should I evaluate nursing homes in Wabasha?
Look beyond star ratings. Check for recent fines, abuse citations, staffing levels (especially RN hours), and inspection deficiencies. Visit in person during different times of day to observe care quality firsthand.