Mostly short-term rehab stays
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
Most new residents arrive under Medicare (68% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 1 - 2 months.
Sauk County Health Care Center is located on Clark Street in Reedsburg, Wisconsin, which has a Walkability Score of 75 out of 100. Visiting family and residents can conveniently reach nearby errands. Medicare and private pay are accepted, giving families flexible options for covering care. The 82-bed center serves about 51 residents.
Residents can expect substantial daily nursing support, which averages 5 hours and 18 minutes of nursing care per resident each day. The staffing comprises registered nurses providing about 1 hour per resident daily, nurse aides contributing about 1 hour, and licensed practical or vocational nurses contributing about 41 minutes. That level of hands-on care is due to the center’s focus on daily medical and personal support.
Residents stay an average of 481 days, including both post-acute rehabilitation residents and those with longer-term care needs. The facility’s modest occupancy of 63% means there’s room for new admissions for families seeking care in a Reedsburg setting. The neighborhood is very walkable, which can be convenient for family visits and residents who want to stay independent.
Sauk County Health Care Center is legally operated by Kerri Menke.
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Last Health inspection on Apr 2025
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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.
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Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Manages medical care and health needs.
Assists with medical care and medications.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Total hours from contractors
11,598 contractor hours this quarter
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 40 | 60 | 100 | 14,968 | 92 | 100% | 8.2 |
| Registered Nurse | 4 | 14 | 18 | 3,646 | 92 | 100% | 9.4 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 4 | 21 | 25 | 3,336 | 92 | 100% | 8.5 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 2 | 0 | 2 | 857 | 75 | 82% | 7.9 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 0 | 2 | 2 | 767 | 66 | 72% | 6.7 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 609 | 67 | 73% | 9.1 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 555 | 58 | 63% | 9.6 |
| Dental Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 553 | 58 | 63% | 9.5 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 0 | 2 | 2 | 545 | 61 | 66% | 8.9 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 5 | 5 | 535 | 74 | 80% | 6.3 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 4 | 4 | 318 | 54 | 59% | 5.9 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 4 | 4 | 206 | 55 | 60% | 3.4 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 5 | 5 | 124 | 40 | 43% | 3.1 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 4 | 4 | 103 | 36 | 39% | 2.6 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 76 | 28 | 30% | 2.7 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 74 | 15 | 16% | 5 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 11 | 6 | 7% | 1.8 |
Includes penalties issued in 2024-2025
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)
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.
Last updated: Jan 2026
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
68% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
32% of new residents, often for short stays.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Historical financial and operational data for Sauk County Health Care Center from 2011–2023, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
Most new residents arrive under Medicare (68% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 1 - 2 months.
Coverage residents most often arrive under.
Coverage residents most often leave under.
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Estimated distance in miles from Reedsburg's city center to Sauk County Health Care Center's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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The information below is reported by the Wisconsin Department of Health Services, Division of Quality Assurance.
| Sauk County Health Care Center | NH | Reedsburg | - | 82 | - | 75 | - |
| Oak Park Nursing & Rehab Center | NH AL IL MC | Madison (North Star) | - | 100 | A+ | 5 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Sun Prairie Senior Living | NH ADC AL | Sun Prairie | - | 42 | A+ | 74 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed |
| Ascension Living Alexian Village – Milwaukee | NH | Milwaukee (Northridge) | - | 108 | A+ | 24 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed |
| Harbor Haven Health & Rehabilitation | NH HC MC PC | Fond Du Lac | - | 85 | - | 57 | Private / Semi-Private Rooms |
Sauk County Health Care Center is legally operated by Kerri Menke.
Sauk County Health Care Center has a walk score of 75. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
Sauk County Health Care Center's occupancy is 63%.
Sauk County Health Care Center is a government-operated nursing facility in WI.
Kerri Menke is the administrator of Sauk County Health Care Center.
Sauk County Health Care Center has 82 beds.
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