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
SAUK COUNTY HEALTH CARE CENTER is a Nursing Home in Wisconsin
SAUK COUNTY HEALTH CARE… is a Nursing Home in Wisconsin
SAUK COUNTY HEALTH CARE CENTER
SAUK COUNTY HEALTH CARE CENTER is a Nursing Home in Wisconsin
SAUK COUNTY HEALTH CARE… is a Nursing Home in Wisconsin
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.
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
Amenities & Lifestyle
Programs & Activities
Specific Programs
Long Term Care
Comparison Chart
The information below is reported by the Wisconsin Department of Health Services, Division of Quality Assurance.Compare Nursing Homes around Wisconsin
AMERICAN LUTHERAN HOME-MONDOVI
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
WI 54755
35
No
DUHR, AMY
53.5%
$2,677,272.00
$1,238,551.00
46.3%
19.40
5/5
4.2152
4/5
5/5
4/5
1
ALDEN MEADOW PARK HEALTH CARE CENTER, INC
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
2/5
3.0135
3/5
1/5
4/5
-
SAUK COUNTY HEALTH CARE CENTER
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
2/5
5.2996
2/5
4/5
3/5
3
ALDEN ESTATES OF JEFFERSON
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
1/5
3.0768
1/5
1/5
3/5
3
ALLIS CARE CENTER
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
1/5
2.7526
1/5
1/5
3/5
4
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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
Source: CMS Health Citations (May 2024 – Apr 2025)
3
Inspections
11
Total Citations
4
Critical (J-L)
0
Serious (G-I)
3.67
Citations/Inspection
Apr 2025
Last Inspection
Citation Severity Distribution
What do these levels mean?
Top Deficiency Categories
Quality of Life & Care
6
55% of total
Pharmacy Services
3
27% of total
Abuse, Neglect & Exploitation
1
9% of total
Citation Sources
Standard Inspections
8
Complaint Investigations
3
State Comparison (WI)
Citations
11
Wisconsin average: 27.3
Critical Citations
4
Wisconsin average: 0.9
Recent Citations (Last 3 Years)
| Date | Severity ? | Category | Tag | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 07, 2025 | D | Abuse/Neglect | F0607 | Corrected |
| Apr 07, 2025 | D | Pharmacy | F0759 | Corrected |
| Apr 07, 2025 | E | Pharmacy | F0761 | Corrected |
| Apr 07, 2025 | J | Quality of Care | F0686 | Corrected |
| Apr 07, 2025 | D | Quality of Care | F0690 | Corrected |
| Oct 30, 2024 | D | Pharmacy | F0757 | Corrected |
| Oct 30, 2024 | J | Quality of Care | F0684 | Corrected |
| Oct 30, 2024 | J | Quality of Care | F0689 | Corrected |
| May 01, 2024 | E | Nutrition | F0804 | Corrected |
| May 01, 2024 | J | Quality of Care | F0686 | Corrected |
| May 01, 2024 | E | Quality of Care | F0687 | Corrected |
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 Measures
CMS quality measures assess care quality for long-stay and short-stay residents. Lower percentages generally indicate better outcomes for most measures.
Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare (Data as of Jan 2026)
High-Risk Clinical Events
14.2
Score
36% worse than avg
Wisconsin avg: 10.5
Composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and ADL decline
Functional Decline
28.7
Score
29% worse than avg
Wisconsin avg: 22.1
Composite score based on ADL decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence
Long-Stay Resident Measures
Measures for residents who stay 101 days or more. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care.
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
30.8%
Lost Too Much Weight
3.1%
Urinary Tract Infection
2.9%
Depressive Symptoms
3.5%
Falls with Major Injury
0.0%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
98.3%
Antipsychotic Use
9.0%
Walking Ability Worsened
33.3%
Influenza Vaccine
100.0%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
4.0%
Low Risk Long-Stay Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
22.0%
Short-Stay Resident Measures
Measures for residents who stay 100 days or less (typically rehabilitation patients).
Pneumococcal Vaccine
76.8%
12% worse than avg
Wisconsin: 87.3%
Short-Stay Residents Who Received a New Antipsychotic Medication
1.0%
23% better than avg
Wisconsin: 1.2%
Influenza Vaccine
86.4%
5% better than avg
Wisconsin: 82.2%
Penalties & 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
$161K
Wisconsin avg: $95K
69% worse than avg
Number of Fines
3
Wisconsin avg: 2.1
Compared to Wisconsin Average
Facility: $161K |
Wisconsin Avg: $95K
Penalty History
Showing all 3 penalties (May 2024 - Apr 2025)
Apr 7, 2025
Civil Money Penalty
$123K
Oct 30, 2024
Civil Money Penalty
$12K
May 1, 2024
Civil Money Penalty
$26K
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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Program
State Program Name
Eligibility
Benefits
Family Care Program
WI Medicaid Family Care
Official government program page
- General: Age 65+ or disabled, Wisconsin resident, Medicaid-eligible, long-term care need.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
- Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
- WI Specifics: Managed care model; rural/urban balance.
- Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), respite (240 hours/year), adult day care ($65/day), home modifications ($1,500 avg.).
Wisconsin Caregiver Support Program
WI NFCSP Respite
Official government program page
- General: Caregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia), Wisconsin resident.
- Income Limits: No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
- Asset Limits: Not applicable.
- WI Specifics: High rural demand; ADRC coordination.
- Services: In-home respite (4-6 hours/day), adult day care (~$65/day), short-term facility care (up to 5 days).
IRIS (Include, Respect, I Self-Direct)
Wisconsin IRIS
Official government program page
- General: Age 65+ (or disabled 18+), WI resident, Medicaid-eligible, NFLOC.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month; QIT optional.
- Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
- WI Specifics: Flexible budget; serves ~20,000; participant hires caregivers.
- Services: Personal care (custom hours), respite, home mods, equipment, transportation, support services.
SeniorCare Prescription Drug Assistance
Wisconsin SeniorCare
Official government program page
- General: Age 65+, WI resident, US citizen/qualified immigrant, not on full Medicaid.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$24,980-$34,980/year (Level 1-2B, individual); varies by level.
- Asset Limits: None.
- WI Specifics: Four benefit levels; serves ~50,000 annually.
- Services: $5 generic/$15 brand copays (Level 1); deductibles ($500-$850) for higher levels; covers most Rx drugs.
Medicare Savings Program (MSP)
Wisconsin Medicare Savings Program
- General: Age 65+ or disabled, WI resident, Medicare Part A/B.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
- Asset Limits: $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
- WI Specifics: Includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.
- Services: Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20%).
Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance Program (WHEAP)
Wisconsin WHEAP
- General: Age 60+ prioritized, WI resident, low-income household.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$3,970/month (185% FPL).
- Asset Limits: Not assessed.
- WI Specifics: Covers gas, electric, wood; crisis aid available.
- Services: Heating/electric aid ($300-$1,000/season), crisis aid ($500 max), weatherization.
Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)
Wisconsin SCSEP
Official government program page
- General: Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, WI resident.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$1,983/month (125% FPL).
- Asset Limits: Not specified.
- WI Specifics: Priority for veterans, rural residents; Goodwill/AARP partnership.
- Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.
VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits
Wisconsin VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound
- General: Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, WI resident, wartime service, ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
- Income Limits (2025): Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
- Asset Limits: ~$155,356 (net worth).
- WI Specifics: High rural veteran use; supports care costs.
- Services: Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs.
Property Tax Deferral Loan Program
Wisconsin Property Tax Deferral Loan
- General: Age 65+, WI resident, homeowner, live in home 6+ months/year.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$24,980/year (household).
- Asset Limits: Home equity < $500,000; limited other assets.
- WI Specifics: Saves ~$500-$1,500/year; interest ~2%-3%.
- Services: Deferred tax payment (~$500-$1,500/year avg.).
Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)
Wisconsin SFMNP
Official government program page
- General: Age 60+, WI resident, low-income.
- Income Limits (2025): ~$2,322/month (185% FPL).
- Asset Limits: Not assessed.
- WI Specifics: Vouchers (~$45/season); serves ~15,000 annually.
- Services: Vouchers (~$45/season) for produce at farmers’ markets.
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WI Medicaid Family Care
Family Care Program
Requirements:
General:Age 65+ or disabled, Wisconsin resident, Medicaid-eligible, long-term care need.
Income Limits (2025):~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).- Asset Limits:$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
WI Specifics:Managed care model; rural/urban balance.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), respite (240 hours/year), adult day care ($65/day), home modifications ($1,500 avg.).
WI NFCSP Respite
Wisconsin Caregiver Support Program
Requirements:
- General:Caregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia), Wisconsin resident.
- Income Limits:No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
- Asset Limits:Not applicable.
- WI Specifics:High rural demand; ADRC coordination.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: In-home respite (4-6 hours/day), adult day care (~$65/day), short-term facility care (up to 5 days).
Wisconsin IRIS
IRIS (Include, Respect, I Self-Direct)
Requirements:
- General:Age 65+ (or disabled 18+), WI resident, Medicaid-eligible, NFLOC.
- Income Limits (2025):~$2,829/month; QIT optional.
- Asset Limits:$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
- WI Specifics:Flexible budget; serves ~20,000; participant hires caregivers.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Personal care (custom hours), respite, home mods, equipment, transportation, support services.
Wisconsin SeniorCare
SeniorCare Prescription Drug Assistance
Requirements:
- General:Age 65+, WI resident, US citizen/qualified immigrant, not on full Medicaid.
- Income Limits (2025):~$24,980-$34,980/year (Level 1-2B, individual); varies by level.
- Asset Limits:None.
- WI Specifics:Four benefit levels; serves ~50,000 annually.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: $5 generic/$15 brand copays (Level 1); deductibles ($500-$850) for higher levels; covers most Rx drugs.
Wisconsin Medicare Savings Program
Medicare Savings Program (MSP)
Requirements:
- General:Age 65+ or disabled, WI resident, Medicare Part A/B.
- Income Limits (2025):~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
- Asset Limits:$9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
- WI Specifics:Includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20%).
Wisconsin WHEAP
Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance Program (WHEAP)
Requirements:
- General:Age 60+ prioritized, WI resident, low-income household.
- Income Limits (2025):~$3,970/month (185% FPL).
- Asset Limits:Not assessed.
- WI Specifics:Covers gas, electric, wood; crisis aid available.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Heating/electric aid ($300-$1,000/season), crisis aid ($500 max), weatherization.
Wisconsin SCSEP
Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)
Requirements:
- General:Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, WI resident.
- Income Limits (2025):~$1,983/month (125% FPL).
- Asset Limits:Not specified.
- WI Specifics:Priority for veterans, rural residents; Goodwill/AARP partnership.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.
Wisconsin VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound
VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits
Requirements:
- General:Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, WI resident, wartime service, ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
- Income Limits (2025):Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
- Asset Limits:~$155,356 (net worth).
- WI Specifics:High rural veteran use; supports care costs.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs.
Wisconsin Property Tax Deferral Loan
Property Tax Deferral Loan Program
Requirements:
- General:Age 65+, WI resident, homeowner, live in home 6+ months/year.
- Income Limits (2025):~$24,980/year (household).
- Asset Limits:Home equity < $500,000; limited other assets.
- WI Specifics:Saves ~$500-$1,500/year; interest ~2%-3%.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Deferred tax payment (~$500-$1,500/year avg.).
Wisconsin SFMNP
Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)
Requirements:
- General:Age 60+, WI resident, low-income.
- Income Limits (2025):~$2,322/month (185% FPL).
- Asset Limits:Not assessed.
- WI Specifics:Vouchers (~$45/season); serves ~15,000 annually.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Vouchers (~$45/season) for produce at farmers’ markets.
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