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 in Minnesota
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
Assisted Living in Minnesota
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 40th out of 59 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 40th out of 59 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 #40 / 59Nurse hours — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 40th out of 59 homes in Minnesota.Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the Minnesota average, with a ranking across 59 Minnesota SNFs. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag.
vs Minnesota avg
-16%
| Staff type | Hours / day | vs state avg |
|---|---|---|
|
Total Nursing (Weekend)
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 #25 / 60Occupancy rate — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 25th out of 60 homes in Minnesota.Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Minnesota average, with its statewide rank out of 60. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.
Avg. Length of Stay
42 days
Occupancy rate
84.6%
Rank #25 / 60Occupancy rate — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 25th out of 60 homes in Minnesota.Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Minnesota average, with its statewide rank out of 60. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.
Avg. Length of Stay
42 days
Who this home usually serves
Show admissions and discharges
TYPE OF STAY
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 community
Home revenue
$23.9M
Operating deficit
-$713.4K
Voluntary non-profit community
Home revenue
$23.9M Rank #9 / 59Revenue — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 9th out of 59 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 %.
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 #14 / 59Payroll — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 14th out of 59 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.
$8.8M
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Rank #14 / 59Payroll — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 14th out of 59 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.
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
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.
Latest inspection
Date
October 17, 2025
Health Inspection History
Inspections
Total health citations
35
Rank #40 / 59Health citations — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 40th out of 59 homes in Minnesota.Shows this facility's total health deficiency citations benchmarked to the Minnesota state average, with a ranking across all 59 MN SNFs. Lower citation counts earn a better rank.
State average 23.2
Citations per inspection
4.38
Rank #35 / 59Citations per inspection — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 35th out of 59 homes in Minnesota.Shows average deficiency citations per CMS inspection for this facility versus the Minnesota mean across 59 SNFs with citation data. Lower is better.
State 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 3 years)
Critical Health citations
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
Issues related to how well residents receive appropriate treatment and support for their medical and daily care needs.
Aug 01, 2025
Issues related to how well residents receive appropriate treatment and support for their medical and daily care needs.
Aug 01, 2025
Corrected
Resident Rights moderate citation
Issues related to resident's rights, including dignity, privacy, and the ability to make decisions about their care.
Aug 01, 2025
Issues related to resident's rights, including dignity, privacy, and the ability to make decisions about their care.
Aug 01, 2025
Corrected
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation
Issues related to protecting resident's from harm, including abuse, neglect, or mistreatment.
Nov 13, 2024
Issues related to protecting resident's from harm, including abuse, neglect, or mistreatment.
Nov 13, 2024
Corrected
Pharmacy moderate citation
Issues related to medication management, including how drugs are stored, administered, and monitored.
Oct 31, 2024
Issues related to medication management, including how drugs are stored, administered, and monitored.
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.
Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Minnesota
The Gardens At St Gertrudes is located in Shakopee, Minnesota.
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Staffing Data (Q2 2025)
This data corresponds to Q2 2025 and is based on CMS Payroll-Based Journal.
Total staff
207
Employees
200
Contractors
7
Staff to resident ratio
2.25:1
0% compared with Minnesota averageMinnesota average ratio: 2.22:1
Avg staff/day
74
Average shift
7 hours
7% worse than Minnesota averageMinnesota average: 7.5 hours
Total staff hours (quarter)
47,181
Nursing staff breakdown
Registered Nurse
Manages medical care and health needs.
Total count
31
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.
Total count
16
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.8 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.8 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Total count
81
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.
Contractor staffing
Total hours from contractors
2.7%
1,278 contractor hours this quarter
Occupational Therapy Aide: 2
Occupational Therapy Assistant: 2
Administrator: 1
Mental Health Service Worker: 1
Medical Director: 1
Staff by category
| 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 |
81 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days
100%
31 Registered Nurse
% of Days
100%
16 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days
100%
13 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days
97%
13 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days
97%
9 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days
97%
9 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days
92%
3 Dietitian
% of Days
73%
5 Mental Health Service Worker
% of Days
73%
4 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days
73%
9 Medication Aide/Technician
% of Days
70%
2 Occupational Therapy Aide
% of Days
71%
3 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days
69%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days
70%
1 Administrator
% of Days
65%
2 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days
69%
1 Therapeutic Recreation Specialist
% of Days
85%
1 RN Director of Nursing
% of Days
45%
2 Occupational Therapy Assistant
% of Days
3%
1 Medical Director
% of Days
14%
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.
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.
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
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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
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