Total health inspections
8
State 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
Assisted Living Home
The Gardens At St Gertrudes
Assisted Living Home
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
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
46
This home usually has availability
Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.
Occupancy rate
84.6%
Residents per day (avg)
89
Occupancy rate
84.6%
Residents per day (avg)
89
Who this home usually serves
Show admissions and discharges
TYPE OF STAY
Might be optimal for
Post-acute recovery
Temporary care
Transitional stays
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
Finances and operations
Voluntary non-profit home
Other
Home revenue
$23.9M
Operating deficit
-$713.4K
Voluntary non-profit home
Other
Home revenue
$23,901,797.00
Operating deficit
$-713,444.00
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$8.8M
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.
$15.8M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$24.6M
46-bed community
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
About this community
License Status
Approved
Facility Type
Assisted Living
Additional licensing details
CMS Certification Number:
245610
County:
Scott
Awards:
Best Short-Term Rehabilitation in 2025, Long-Term Care honor for 2026
Safety & Compliance
Care Services
Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Skilled Nursing
24-Hour Staffing
Amenities & Lifestyle
Programs & Activities
Activities
Thoughtfully planned schedule of entertainment, social, educational and recreational activities.
Specific Programs
Assisted Living, Skilled Nursing, Rehabilitation, Respite Care, Programs & Events
Religious Services
Yes
Dining & Nutrition
Food Description
Three 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.
Latest inspection
Date:October 17, 2025
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The information below is reported by the Minnesota Department of Health, Health Regulation Division.
The Gardens At St Gertrudes
+10%
-10%
+6%
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
MN 55379
105
No
-
-
BAUER, MITCHELL
84.6%
$21,109,058.00
$8,766,901.00
41.5%
88.80
4.2696
2
35
2
+10%-10%+6%
Brookdale West St. Paul
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
MC
Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.
West Saint Paul
20
No
-
41
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Brookdale Winona
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Winona
20
Yes
A+
67
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Brookdale Willmar
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Willmar
20
No
-
57
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Brookdale Faribault
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Faribault
20
No
-
19
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
The Gardens At St Gertrudes
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Community:
MN 55379
Bed Count:
105
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
BAUER, MITCHELL
CCN:
245610
Occupancy:
84.6%
Home Revenue:
$21,109,058.00
Payroll Costs:
$8,766,901.00
Payroll %:
41.5%
Avg Residents/Day:
88.80
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
4.2696
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Number of Fines:
2
Citations:
35
Severe Citations:
2
RN share vs State Avg:
+10%
+10%
Staffing vs State Avg:
-10%
-10%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
+6%
+6%Places of interest near The Gardens At St Gertrudes
4.0 miles from city center
Shakopee, MN 55379
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Staffing Data
Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)
207
Total Staff
200
Employees
7
Contractors
47,181
Total Hours (Quarter)
74
Avg Staff/Day
7
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
| Role ⓘ | Count ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ | Uses Contractors? ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 31 | 7.5 | No |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 16 | 7.8 | No |
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 81 | 7.5 | No |
Staff by Category
Administration ⓘ
2 staff
6.7hs shift avg
Nursing Staff ⓘ
138 staff
7.5hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners ⓘ
5 staff
7.4hs shift avg
Therapy Services ⓘ
48 staff
5.6hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation ⓘ
1 staff
4.9hs shift avg
Social Services ⓘ
2 staff
7.1hs shift avg
Dietary Services ⓘ
6 staff
6.9hs shift avg
Other Services ⓘ
5 staff
7.9hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
2.7%
of total hours from contractors
1,278 contractor hours this quarter
Administrator: 1
Occupational Therapy Aide: 2
Mental Health Service Worker: 1
Medical Director: 1
Occupational Therapy Assistant: 2
| Role ⓘ | Employees ⓘ | Contractors ⓘ | Total Staff ⓘ | Total Hours ⓘ | Days Worked ⓘ | % of Days ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 81 | 0 | 81 | 17,894 | 91 | 100% | 7.5 |
| Registered Nurse | 31 | 0 | 31 | 8,454 | 91 | 100% | 7.5 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 16 | 0 | 16 | 4,695 | 91 | 100% | 7.8 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 13 | 0 | 13 | 2,323 | 88 | 97% | 5.1 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 13 | 0 | 13 | 1,991 | 88 | 97% | 5.3 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 9 | 0 | 9 | 1,919 | 88 | 97% | 5.6 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 9 | 0 | 9 | 1,895 | 84 | 92% | 6.9 |
| Dietitian | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1,333 | 66 | 73% | 7.7 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 4 | 1 | 5 | 1,285 | 66 | 73% | 7.9 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1,213 | 66 | 73% | 7.2 |
| Medication Aide/Technician | 9 | 0 | 9 | 770 | 64 | 70% | 7.4 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 0 | 2 | 2 | 748 | 65 | 71% | 5.9 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 3 | 0 | 3 | 527 | 63 | 69% | 5.4 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 512 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| Administrator | 0 | 1 | 1 | 472 | 59 | 65% | 8 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 2 | 0 | 2 | 471 | 63 | 69% | 7.1 |
| Therapeutic Recreation Specialist | 1 | 0 | 1 | 377 | 77 | 85% | 4.9 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 1 | 0 | 1 | 262 | 41 | 45% | 6.4 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 2 | 2 | 29 | 3 | 3% | 9.5 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 13 | 13 | 14% | 1 |
Health Inspection History
Inspections
Total health citations
35
Citations per inspection
4.38
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 3 years)
Critical Health citations
1
1
43% worse than State averageState average: 0.7
Serious Health citations
1
1
100% worse than State averageState average: 0.5
1 critical citation
1 serious citation
29 moderate citations
4 minor citations
Citations history (last 3 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
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: Non-Profit Corporation
Part of: benedictine
Resident Census by Payment Source
92
Total Residents
Medicare
15
(16.3%)
ⓘ
Medicaid
27
(29.3%)
ⓘ
Private Pay/Other
50
(54.3%)
ⓘ
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
ⓘ
CCRC
ⓘ
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.
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.
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
$29K
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.
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
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
-$713,444
↑ ~$1.6M vs 2023
Total Payroll
$11,893,276
↑ ~$74K vs 2023
Profit Margin
-3.4%
↑ 8.2pp vs 2023
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