Total health inspections
8
Minnesota average 6
Last Health inspection on Aug 2025
Primarily short stays
Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.
The Gardens At St Gertrudes
Nursing Home · Minnesota, MN
CMS overall rating
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
The Gardens At St Gertrudes
Nursing Home · Minnesota, MN
CMS overall rating
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
The Gardens At St Gertrudes accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.
Benedictine St. Gertrude’s in Shakopee, MN offers faith-based senior care prioritizing comfort, dignity, and wellness in a vibrant, supportive community. It provides skilled nursing care, rehabilitation services, and assisted living apartments. The facility is directly connected to St. Francis Regional Medical Center.
Quality ratings
The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
Staffing hours breakdown
Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.
Total nursing care / resident
This home is ranked 54th out of 85 homes in Minnesota. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
This home is ranked 54th out of 85 homes in Minnesota. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
4h 16m per day
Rank #54 / 85Nurse hours — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 54th out of 85 homes in Minnesota. Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the Minnesota average, with a ranking across 85 Minnesota SNFs. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
vs Minnesota avg
-16%
| Staff type | Hours / Day / Resident | vs state avg |
|---|---|---|
|
Weekend Total Nursing
Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.
| 3h 46m per day |
Capacity and availability
This home usually has availability
Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available.
Occupancy rate
84.6%
Rank #115 / 328Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 115th out of 328 homes in Minnesota. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Minnesota average, with its Statewide rank out of 328. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Avg. Length of Stay
42 days
Occupancy rate
84.6%
Rank #115 / 328Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 115th out of 328 homes in Minnesota. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Minnesota average, with its Statewide rank out of 328. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Avg. Length of Stay
42 days
46-bed community Rank #272 / 536Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 272nd out of 536 homes in Minnesota. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Minnesota SNFs. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Walk Score: 0 / 100 Rank #618 / 633Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 618th out of 633 homes in Minnesota. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Minnesota SNFs. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
About this community
AwardsBest Short-Term Rehabilitation in 2025, Long-Term Care honor for 2026
Facility TypeAssisted Living
StatusApproved
CountyScott
CMS Certification Number245610
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
24-Hour Staffing
Private Furnished Two-Bedroom Apartment With Full Kitchen And Full Bath
Utilities And Public Wi-Fi Included
Housekeeping And Laundry Services
Full Use Of Common Spaces
Landscaped Grounds With Courtyard
Patio
Walking Paths And Gazebo
Use Of Spa And Massage Jets
Licensed Nursing Care
Daily Well-Being Checks
Care Staff On Site 24/7
Personal Care Services
ActivitiesThoughtfully planned schedule of entertainment, social, educational and recreational activities.
Specific ProgramsPrograms & Events
Religious ServicesYes
Food DescriptionThree delicious meals, plus snacks, served daily.
Inspection History
In Minnesota, the Department of Health, Health Regulation Division is the primary authority for conducting onsite inspections and reporting on the quality of care in residential facilities.
Inspection oversight
- Latest inspection: October 17, 2025
Health Inspection History
Inspections
Total health citations
35
Rank #61 / 86Health citations — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 61st out of 86 homes in Minnesota. Shows this facility's total health deficiency citations benchmarked to the Minnesota State average, with a ranking across all 86 MN SNFs. Lower citation counts earn a better rank.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Minnesota average 23.2
Citations per inspection
4.38
Rank #54 / 86Citations per inspection — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 54th out of 86 homes in Minnesota. Shows average deficiency citations per CMS inspection for this facility versus the Minnesota mean across 86 SNFs with citation data. Lower is better.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Minnesota average 3.76
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
27 of 35 citations resulted from standard inspections; 7 of 35 resulted from complaint investigations; and 1 of 35 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).
Breakdown of citation severity (last 4 years)
Critical Health citations
1
43% worse than Minnesota averageMinnesota average: 0.7
Serious Health citations
1
Rank #1 / 38Serious citations (G–I) — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1st out of 38 homes in Minnesota. Shows G–I scope serious health citations for this facility versus other Minnesota SNFs. Lower counts rank better.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
100% worse than Minnesota averageMinnesota average: 0.5
Citations history (last 4 years)
Quality of Care moderate citation
Aug 01, 2025
Corrected
Resident Rights moderate citation
Aug 01, 2025
Corrected
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation
Nov 13, 2024
Corrected
Pharmacy moderate citation
Oct 31, 2024
Corrected
Staffing Data
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Total staff
189
Employees
182
Contractors
7
Staff to resident ratio
2.05:1
6% worse than Minnesota average
Avg staff/day
78
Average shift
7.3 hours
0% compared with Minnesota average
Total staff hours (quarter)
52,034
Nursing staff breakdown
Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Registered Nurse
Manages medical care and health needs.
RN Staff
33
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.5 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.5 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Assists with medical care and medications.
LPN Staff
14
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.4 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.4 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Helps with daily care and mobility.
CNA Staff
64
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Contractor staffing
Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Total hours from contractors
3.4%
1,778 contractor hours this quarter
Occupational Therapy Aide: 2
Mental Health Service Worker: 2
Administrator: 1
Medical Director: 1
Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1
Staff by category
Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 64 | 0 | 64 | 20,290 | 92 | 100% | 8 |
| Registered Nurse | 33 | 0 | 33 | 9,224 | 92 | 100% | 7.5 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 14 | 0 | 14 | 5,559 | 92 | 100% | 8.4 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 12 | 0 | 12 | 2,753 | 89 | 97% | 5.4 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 16 | 0 | 16 | 2,396 | 89 | 97% | 5.3 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 8 | 0 | 8 | 2,083 | 88 | 96% | 6.7 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 10 | 0 | 10 | 1,916 | 88 | 96% | 5.7 |
| Dietitian | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1,315 | 66 | 72% | 7.7 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1,220 | 70 | 76% | 6.8 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1,031 | 66 | 72% | 7.9 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 0 | 2 | 2 | 768 | 66 | 72% | 6 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 3 | 0 | 3 | 760 | 65 | 71% | 6 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 468 | 59 | 64% | 7.9 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 2 | 0 | 2 | 465 | 62 | 67% | 6.9 |
| Therapeutic Recreation Specialist | 1 | 0 | 1 | 460 | 89 | 97% | 5.2 |
| Administrator | 0 | 1 | 1 | 456 | 57 | 62% | 8 |
| Medication Aide/Technician | 8 | 0 | 8 | 410 | 42 | 46% | 7.7 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 1 | 0 | 1 | 244 | 45 | 49% | 5.4 |
| Dental Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 174 | 28 | 30% | 6.2 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 30 | 3 | 3% | 10 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 13 | 13 | 14% | 1 |
64 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days
100%
33 Registered Nurse
% of Days
100%
14 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days
100%
12 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days
97%
16 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days
97%
8 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days
96%
10 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days
96%
3 Dietitian
% of Days
72%
4 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days
76%
3 Mental Health Service Worker
% of Days
72%
2 Occupational Therapy Aide
% of Days
72%
3 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days
71%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days
64%
2 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days
67%
1 Therapeutic Recreation Specialist
% of Days
97%
1 Administrator
% of Days
62%
8 Medication Aide/Technician
% of Days
46%
1 RN Director of Nursing
% of Days
49%
1 Dental Services Staff
% of Days
30%
1 Occupational Therapy Assistant
% of Days
3%
1 Medical Director
% of Days
14%
Penalties and fines
Includes penalties issued in 2023-2024
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total fines amount
$29K Rank #60 / 86Federal fines — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 60th out of 86 homes in Minnesota. Shows this facility's cumulative CMS federal fine dollars versus the Minnesota average among facilities with fines, and where it ranks among 86 skilled nursing facilities in the pool. Lower total dollars mean a better rank.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
34% lower than Minnesota averageMinnesota average: $44K
Number of fines
2
In line with Minnesota averageMinnesota average: 2.0
Payment Denials
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
1
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
1
130% more payment denials than Minnesota averageMinnesota average: 0.4
Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility
$29K
Minnesota average
$44K
Penalty History
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
3 penalties in the past 3 years
Multiple penalties were reported in the last 3 years.
Civil Money Penalty
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Feb 12, 2024
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Feb 12, 2024
$15K
Civil Money Penalty
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Dec 14, 2023
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Dec 14, 2023
$15K
Payment Denial
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
Dec 14, 2023
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
Dec 14, 2023
4 days
Last updated: Jan 2026
Quality of care over time
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
High-risk clinical events score
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
13.0
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
13.0
17% worse than Minnesota averageMinnesota average: 11.1
Functional decline score
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
28.4
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
28.4
25% worse than Minnesota averageMinnesota average: 22.6
Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
26.2%
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
26.2%
38% worse than Minnesota averageMinnesota average: 18.9%
Walking Ability Worsened
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
29.6%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
29.6%
24% worse than Minnesota averageMinnesota average: 23.8%
Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
29.3%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
29.3%
17% worse than Minnesota averageMinnesota average: 25.0%
Falls with Major Injury
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
2.2%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
2.2%
42% better than Minnesota averageMinnesota average: 3.7%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
5.6%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
5.6%
In line with Minnesota averageMinnesota average: 5.4%
Urinary Tract Infection
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
1.1%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
1.1%
60% better than Minnesota averageMinnesota average: 2.7%
Lost Too Much Weight
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
1.6%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
1.6%
61% better than Minnesota averageMinnesota average: 4.1%
Depressive Symptoms
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
3.3%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
3.3%
24% better than Minnesota averageMinnesota average: 4.4%
Antipsychotic Use
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
23.9%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
23.9%
39% worse than Minnesota averageMinnesota average: 17.2%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
100.0%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
100.0%
In line with Minnesota averageMinnesota average: 97.3%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
92.0%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
92.0%
In line with Minnesota averageMinnesota average: 96.0%
Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
95.3%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
95.3%
7% better than Minnesota averageMinnesota average: 88.9%
Antipsychotic medication increase
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
1.4%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
1.4%
27% better than Minnesota averageMinnesota average: 1.9%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
93.1%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
93.1%
13% better than Minnesota averageMinnesota average: 82.6%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
Breakdown by payment type
Medicare
29% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
Typical stay
22 days
Private pay
61% of new residents, often for short stays.
Typical stay
27 days
Medicaid
10% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Typical stay
3 - 4 months
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total residents
92
Medicare
15
16.3% of residents
Medicaid
27
29.3% of residents
Private pay or other
50
54.3% of residents
Programs & Services
Residents Group
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
CCRC
Part of a Continuing Care Retirement Community offering multiple care levels
Active Resident Council
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.
Financial Trends
Historical financial and operational data for The Gardens At St Gertrudes based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Occupancy Rate
84.6%
↑ 1.8pp vs 2023
Net Income
-$713.4K
↑ ~$1.6M vs 2023
Total Payroll
$11.9M
↑ ~$73.8K vs 2023
Profit Margin
-3.4%
↑ 8.2pp vs 2023
Finances and operations
Voluntary non-profit community
Home revenue
$23.9M
Operating deficit
-$713.4K
Voluntary non-profit community
Home revenue
$23.9M Rank #14 / 85Revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 14th out of 85 homes in Minnesota. Shows this facility's annual revenue compared to the Minnesota SNF average. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Operating deficit
-$713.4K
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Rank #18 / 85Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 18th out of 85 homes in Minnesota. Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the Minnesota average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
$11.9M
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Rank #18 / 85Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 18th out of 85 homes in Minnesota. Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the Minnesota average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Other operating costs
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$12.7M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$24.6M
Who this home usually serves
Show admissions and discharges
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The Gardens At St Gertrudes is located in Shakopee, Minnesota.
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Frequently Asked Questions about The Gardens At St Gertrudes
How many beds does The Gardens At St Gertrudes have?
The Gardens At St Gertrudes has 46 beds.
Are there photos of The Gardens At St Gertrudes?
Yes — there are 6 photos of The Gardens At St Gertrudes in the photo gallery on this page.
What is the address of The Gardens At St Gertrudes?
The Gardens At St Gertrudes is located at 1850 Sarazin Street.
What is the phone number of The Gardens At St Gertrudes?
(952) 233-4400 will put you in contact with the team at The Gardens At St Gertrudes.
What county is The Gardens At St Gertrudes located in?
The Gardens At St Gertrudes is in Scott County.
Is The Gardens At St Gertrudes Medicare or Medicaid certified?
Yes — The Gardens At St Gertrudes is a CMS-certified provider of Medicare and Medicaid.
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