Total health inspections
3
Wisconsin average 6
Last Health inspection on Apr 2025
Mostly short-term rehab stays
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
Sauk County Health Care Center
Nursing Home
Sauk County Health Care Center
Nursing Home
Sauk County Health Care Center is dedicated to providing high-quality care to residents of Sauk County and the surrounding area. The facility focuses on innovative, resident-centered, rehabilitative, and long-term care in a culturally diverse setting. It aims to strengthen its reputation through a team-oriented environment while serving as a resource to the community.
Quality ratings
Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
Nursing care per resident
Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
Capacity and availability
Smaller home
May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.
Total beds
82
This home usually has availability
Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.
Occupancy rate
62.7%
Residents per day (avg)
50
Occupancy rate
62.7%
Residents per day (avg)
50
Who this home usually serves
Show admissions and discharges
TYPE OF STAY
Might be optimal for
Short stays
Recovery
Medicare-covered care
Breakdown by payment type
Medicare
68% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
Typical stay
1 - 2 months
Private pay
32% of new residents, often for short stays.
Typical stay
7 - 8 months
Finances and operations
Governmental home
County
Home revenue
$8.6M
Surplus of revenue
$1.3M
Governmental home
County
Home revenue
$8,564,925.00
Surplus of revenue
$1,292,713.00
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$3.6M
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Other operating costs
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$4.5M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$8.1M
82-bed community
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
About this community
Facility Type
Skilled Care
Additional licensing details
CMS Certification Number:
525114
Certification type:
Title 18 SNF Title 19 NF
County:
SAUK
Ownership & operating entity
Sauk County Health Care Center is administrated by KERRI MENKE.
Owner name:
SAUK COUNTY
Profit status:
GOVERNMENT COUNTY
Contact Information
Fax:
(608) 524-7599
Programs & Activities
Specific Programs
Long Term Care
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The information below is reported by the Wisconsin Department of Health Services, Division of Quality Assurance.
American Lutheran Home-Mondovi
-24%
-1%
-24%
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
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DUHR, AMY
53.5%
$2,677,272.00
$1,238,551.00
46.3%
19.40
4.2152
1
6
-
-24%-1%-24%
Alden Meadow Park Health Care Center, Inc
+11%
-30%
-1%
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
WI 53525
94
No
MICHALSEN, PAUL
69.0%
$7,956,437.00
$3,356,781.00
42.2%
62.50
3.0135
-
16
-
+11%-30%-1%
Sauk County Health Care Center
+29%
+24%
-10%
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
WI 53959
82
No
SAUK COUNTY
62.7%
$7,254,101.00
$3,562,757.00
49.1%
49.90
5.2996
3
11
4
+29%+24%-10%
Alden Estates of Jefferson
+81%
-28%
+38%
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
WI 53549
120
No
BODALSKI, GERARD
96.5%
$15,621,800.00
$6,311,949.00
40.4%
108.40
3.0768
3
53
9
+81%-28%+38%
Allis Care Center
-70%
-36%
-8%
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
WI 53214
152
No
LEXINGTON HEALTHCARE LLC
64.5%
$11,839,719.00
$6,679,960.00
56.4%
82.50
2.7526
4
66
9
-70%-36%-8%
American Lutheran Home-Mondovi
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Community:
WI 54755
Bed Count:
35
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
DUHR, AMY
CCN:
525383
Occupancy:
53.5%
Home Revenue:
$2,677,272.00
Payroll Costs:
$1,238,551.00
Payroll %:
46.3%
Avg Residents/Day:
19.40
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
4.2152
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Number of Fines:
1
Citations:
6
RN share vs State Avg:
-24%
-24%
Staffing vs State Avg:
-1%
-1%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
-24%
-24%
Alden Meadow Park Health Care Center, Inc
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Community:
WI 53525
Bed Count:
94
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
MICHALSEN, PAUL
CCN:
525508
Occupancy:
69.0%
Home Revenue:
$7,956,437.00
Payroll Costs:
$3,356,781.00
Payroll %:
42.2%
Avg Residents/Day:
62.50
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
3.0135
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Citations:
16
RN share vs State Avg:
+11%
+11%
Staffing vs State Avg:
-30%
-30%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
-1%
-1%
Sauk County Health Care Center
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Community:
WI 53959
Bed Count:
82
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
SAUK COUNTY
CCN:
525114
Occupancy:
62.7%
Home Revenue:
$7,254,101.00
Payroll Costs:
$3,562,757.00
Payroll %:
49.1%
Avg Residents/Day:
49.90
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
5.2996
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Number of Fines:
3
Citations:
11
Severe Citations:
4
RN share vs State Avg:
+29%
+29%
Staffing vs State Avg:
+24%
+24%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
-10%
-10%
Alden Estates of Jefferson
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Community:
WI 53549
Bed Count:
120
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
BODALSKI, GERARD
CCN:
525271
Occupancy:
96.5%
Home Revenue:
$15,621,800.00
Payroll Costs:
$6,311,949.00
Payroll %:
40.4%
Avg Residents/Day:
108.40
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
3.0768
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Number of Fines:
3
Citations:
53
Severe Citations:
9
RN share vs State Avg:
+81%
+81%
Staffing vs State Avg:
-28%
-28%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
+38%
+38%
Allis Care Center
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Community:
WI 53214
Bed Count:
152
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
LEXINGTON HEALTHCARE LLC
CCN:
525108
Occupancy:
64.5%
Home Revenue:
$11,839,719.00
Payroll Costs:
$6,679,960.00
Payroll %:
56.4%
Avg Residents/Day:
82.50
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
2.7526
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Number of Fines:
4
Citations:
66
Severe Citations:
9
RN share vs State Avg:
-70%
-70%
Staffing vs State Avg:
-36%
-36%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
-8%
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Staffing Data
Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)
153
Total Staff
58
Employees
95
Contractors
24,528
Total Hours (Quarter)
34
Avg Staff/Day
7.9
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
| Role ⓘ | Count ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ | Uses Contractors? ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 26 | 9.7 | Yes |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 18 | 9.6 | Yes |
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 84 | 7.5 | Yes |
Staff by Category
Administration ⓘ
2 staff
7.5hs shift avg
Nursing Staff ⓘ
128 staff
8.2hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners ⓘ
4 staff
7.9hs shift avg
Therapy Services ⓘ
13 staff
5.2hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation ⓘ
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services ⓘ
2 staff
2.6hs shift avg
Dietary Services ⓘ
2 staff
7.8hs shift avg
Other Services ⓘ
2 staff
8.1hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
35.8%
of total hours from contractors
8,776 contractor hours this quarter
Certified Nursing Assistant: 38
Licensed Practical Nurse: 16
Nurse Practitioner: 1
Administrator: 1
Clinical Nurse Specialist: 1
Registered Nurse: 22
Physical Therapy Aide: 2
Respiratory Therapy Technician: 2
Qualified Social Worker: 2
Medical Director: 1
Physical Therapy Assistant: 3
Speech Language Pathologist: 4
Occupational Therapy Aide: 1
Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1
| Role ⓘ | Employees ⓘ | Contractors ⓘ | Total Staff ⓘ | Total Hours ⓘ | Days Worked ⓘ | % of Days ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 46 | 38 | 84 | 12,350 | 91 | 100% | 7.5 |
| Registered Nurse | 4 | 22 | 26 | 4,370 | 91 | 100% | 9.7 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 2 | 16 | 18 | 3,134 | 91 | 100% | 9.6 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 1 | 1 | 2 | 893 | 66 | 73% | 7.5 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 2 | 0 | 2 | 888 | 76 | 84% | 7.8 |
| Administrator | 0 | 1 | 1 | 509 | 63 | 69% | 8.1 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 2 | 2 | 486 | 64 | 70% | 7.6 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 1 | 2 | 465 | 52 | 57% | 8.6 |
| Dental Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 437 | 50 | 55% | 8.7 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 394 | 53 | 58% | 7.4 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 3 | 3 | 212 | 40 | 44% | 5.3 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 2 | 2 | 106 | 29 | 32% | 3.6 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 85 | 31 | 34% | 2.7 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 65 | 10 | 11% | 6.5 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 4 | 4 | 62 | 21 | 23% | 3 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 2 | 2 | 61 | 23 | 25% | 2.6 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 6 | 7% | 1.9 |
Health Inspection History
Inspections
Total health citations
11
Citations per inspection
3.67
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
8 of 11 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 3 of 11 resulted from complaint investigations.
Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations
4
4
344% worse than Wisconsin averageWisconsin average: 0.9
Serious Health citations
0
0
100% better than Wisconsin averageWisconsin average: 1.2
4 critical citations
0 serious citations
7 moderate citations
0 minor citations
Citations history (last 3 years)
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation
Apr 07, 2025
Corrected
Pharmacy moderate citation
Apr 07, 2025
Corrected
Pharmacy moderate citation
Apr 07, 2025
Corrected
Quality of Care critical citation
Apr 07, 2025
Corrected
Data sourced from CMS Health Deficiencies reports. Citation severity codes range from A (least serious) to L (most serious). Immediate Jeopardy (J-L) citations indicate situations where the facility's noncompliance has placed residents at risk of death or serious harm.
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Ownership: County Government
Resident Census by Payment Source
49
Total Residents
Medicare
8
(16.3%)
ⓘ
Medicaid
30
(61.2%)
ⓘ
Private Pay/Other
11
(22.4%)
ⓘ
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
ⓘ
Family Engagement
Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.
Active
Resident Council
ⓘ
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.
14.2
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
14.2
36% worse than Wisconsin averageWisconsin average: 10.5
Functional decline score
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
28.7
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
28.7
29% worse than Wisconsin averageWisconsin average: 22.1
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
30.8%
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
30.8%
74% worse than Wisconsin averageWisconsin average: 17.6%
Walking Ability Worsened
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
33.3%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
33.3%
46% worse than Wisconsin averageWisconsin average: 22.8%
Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
22.0%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
22.0%
16% better than Wisconsin averageWisconsin average: 26.0%
Falls with Major Injury
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
0.0%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
0.0%
100% better than Wisconsin averageWisconsin average: 3.2%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
4.0%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
4.0%
27% better than Wisconsin averageWisconsin average: 5.4%
Urinary Tract Infection
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
2.9%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
2.9%
8% better than Wisconsin averageWisconsin average: 3.2%
Lost Too Much Weight
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
3.1%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
3.1%
36% better than Wisconsin averageWisconsin average: 4.9%
Depressive Symptoms
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
3.5%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
3.5%
30% better than Wisconsin averageWisconsin average: 5.0%
Antipsychotic Use
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
9.0%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
9.0%
44% better than Wisconsin averageWisconsin average: 16.1%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
98.3%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
98.3%
In line with Wisconsin averageWisconsin average: 95.9%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
100.0%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
100.0%
5% better than Wisconsin averageWisconsin average: 95.0%
Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
76.8%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
76.8%
12% worse than Wisconsin averageWisconsin average: 87.3%
Antipsychotic medication increase
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
1.0%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
1.0%
23% better than Wisconsin averageWisconsin average: 1.2%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
86.4%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
86.4%
5% better than Wisconsin averageWisconsin average: 82.2%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
Penalties and fines
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
$161K
69% higher than Wisconsin averageWisconsin average: $95K
Number of fines
3
45% more fines than Wisconsin averageWisconsin average: 2.1
Payment Denials
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
0
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
0
100% fewer payment denials than Wisconsin averageWisconsin average: 0.7
Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility
$161K
Wisconsin average
$95K
Penalty History
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
Civil Money Penalty
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Apr 7, 2025
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Apr 7, 2025
$123K
Civil Money Penalty
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Oct 30, 2024
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Oct 30, 2024
$12K
Civil Money Penalty
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
May 1, 2024
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
May 1, 2024
$26K
Last updated: Jan 2026
Financial Trends
Historical financial and operational data for Sauk County Health Care Center based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Occupancy Rate
62.7%
↓ 0.9pp vs 2022
Net Income
$1,292,713
↑ ~$774K vs 2022
Total Payroll
$6,049,996
↓ ~$179K vs 2022
Profit Margin
17.8%
↑ 10.4pp vs 2022
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