Sauk Co Health Care Center
Reedsburg, WI · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 525114) · 82 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 1 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 3 totaling $160,977
Phone: (608) 524-7500 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Sauk Co Health Care Center has a CMS Overall Star Rating of 1 out of 5, below the Wisconsin state average of 2.98. Its Health Inspection rating is 1 out of 5 and its Staffing rating is 4 out of 5.
Sauk Co Health Care Center reports 5.40 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.16 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 68.1% and a CMS Staffing rating of 4 out of 5.
Sauk Co Health Care Center has 3 federal fines on record totaling $160,977.00, with no payment denials reported by CMS. No abuse icon or Special Focus program designation is indicated in the available CMS data for this facility.
About this facility
Sauk Co Health Care Center is a government (county)-owned nursing home in Reedsburg, Sauk County, Wisconsin, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since 1967. The facility is licensed for 82 certified beds and reports an average daily census of 46.2 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an Overall Star Rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Wisconsin state average of 2.98. Its Health Inspection rating is 1 out of 5, its Quality Measures rating is 1 out of 5, and its Staffing rating is 4 out of 5. These four ratings measure different aspects of care: health inspections reflect survey findings, staffing reflects nurse hours per resident, and quality measures reflect clinical outcome data; the overall rating combines all three.
Nurse staffing levels total 5.40 hours per resident per day, including 1.16 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 68.1%.
CMS records show 3 federal fines totaling $160,977.00 against this facility, and no payment denials on record. No abuse icon or Special Focus program designation is present in the provided data for this facility. Ownership has not changed within the last 12 months, and no chain affiliation is listed in the data provided.
Families should review the full inspection history and current status directly on Medicare Care Compare, as ratings and penalty records can change. Source: CMS Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Sauk Co Health Care Center has an Overall Star Rating of 1 out of 5, below the Wisconsin state average of 2.98.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 5.40 hours per resident per day, including 1.16 RN hours, with a staffing turnover rate of 68.1% and a Staffing rating of 4 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 3 fines totaling $160,977.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus program designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 82 beds with an average daily census of 46.2 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a government (county) entity, and no chain affiliation is listed in the data provided.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on January 1, 1967.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on Health Inspections, Staffing, Quality Measures, and an Overall rating that combines all three; this facility scores 1, 4, and 1 respectively, with an Overall rating of 1.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify short-term rehabilitation services; contact the facility at (608) 524-7500 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at (608) 524-7500 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's current ratings and inspection history at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/525114?state=WI.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.