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Skilled nursing facility · CMS certification number 245487

GUNDERSEN ST ELIZABETH'S CARE CENTER

WABASHA, Minnesota · Medicare and Medicaid

Certified beds, as filed in Care Compare: 100

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Finances, as filed

No Medicare cost report on file for this facility.

Nurse staffing

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Ownership, as filed with CMS

Care Compare

As filed in the CMS file dated September 1, 2026 (Care Compare ownership).

Owner or managerRoleTypeOwnership percentageAssociation
GUNDERSEN LUTHERAN HEALTH SYSTEM INC5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization100%since 08/01/2020
BELLIN GUNDERSEN HEALTH SYSTEM INC5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization100%since 11/30/2022
PETERSEN, KRISTIADP OF THE SNFIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 03/03/2025
SPANO, DENNISADP OF THE SNFIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 03/03/2025
COENEN, DANIELCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 01/01/2024
DENK, CINDYCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 10/01/2012
DURAND, EMILYCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 01/01/2023
EBERSOLD, MICHAELCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 07/01/2016
FISCH, PAULCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 09/01/2020
HAAS, LLOYDCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 09/01/2020
MCLELLAN, PAULCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 01/01/2026
VAPLON, RICHARDCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 01/01/2026
YOUNGBAUER, BEVERLYCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 01/01/2023
PETERSEN, KRISTICORPORATE OFFICERIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 01/01/2025
ROOT, JAMESCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 09/01/2020
WOLFE, JOHNCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 01/01/1992
BELLIN GUNDERSEN HEALTH SYSTEM INCOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationNOT APPLICABLEsince 11/30/2022
GUNDERSEN LUTHERAN HEALTH SYSTEM INCOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationNOT APPLICABLEsince 08/01/2020
SPANO, DENNISOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 01/01/2025

Medicare enrollment

As filed in the CMS file dated August 1, 2026 (Medicare enrollment ownership), under the enrollment of SAINT ELIZABETHS HOSPITAL OF WABASHA INC (enrollment ID O20050907000868).

CMS paused the expanded ownership disclosure on Form CMS-855A in guidance dated December 11, 2025; where the private equity, real estate investment trust or holding company field below has not been filed under the current cycle, it reads “Paused by CMS”.

OwnerIndividual or organizationRoleOwnership percentageAssociation dateDescribed in the filing as
GUNDERSEN LUTHERAN HEALTH SYSTEM INCOrganization5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST1008/1/2020
Private equity company: No
Real estate investment trust: No
Holding company: No
BELLIN GUNDERSEN HEALTH SYSTEM INCOrganization5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST10011/30/2022
Private equity company: No
Real estate investment trust: No
Holding company: No
DENNIS CHARLES SPANOIndividualADP OF THE SNFNot stated in the filing3/3/2025
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS
KRISTI PETERSENIndividualADP OF THE SNFNot stated in the filing3/3/2025
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS
No owner named in the filingIndividualADP OF THE SNFNot stated in the filing1/1/2025
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS
No owner named in the filingIndividualADP OF THE SNFNot stated in the filing1/1/2025
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS
No owner named in the filingIndividualADP OF THE SNFNot stated in the filing1/1/2025
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS
No owner named in the filingIndividualADP OF THE SNFNot stated in the filing1/1/2025
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS
No owner named in the filingIndividualADP OF THE SNFNot stated in the filing1/1/2025
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS
BEVERLY YOUNGBAUERIndividualCORPORATE DIRECTOR01/1/2023
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS
CINDY DENKIndividualCORPORATE DIRECTOR010/1/2012
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS
DANIEL COENENIndividualCORPORATE DIRECTOR01/1/2024
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS
EMILY DURANDIndividualCORPORATE DIRECTOR01/1/2023
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS
LLOYD HAASIndividualCORPORATE DIRECTOR09/1/2020
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS
MICHAEL J EBERSOLDIndividualCORPORATE DIRECTOR07/1/2016
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS
PAUL MCLELLANIndividualCORPORATE DIRECTOR01/1/2026
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS
PAUL R FISCHIndividualCORPORATE DIRECTOR09/1/2020
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS
RICHARD VAPLONIndividualCORPORATE DIRECTOR01/1/2026
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS
JAMES ROOTIndividualCORPORATE OFFICER09/1/2020
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS
JOHN K WOLFEIndividualCORPORATE OFFICER01/1/1992
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS
KRISTI PETERSENIndividualCORPORATE OFFICER01/1/2025
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS
BELLIN GUNDERSEN HEALTH SYSTEM INCOrganizationOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL10011/30/2022
Private equity company: No
Real estate investment trust: No
Holding company: No
DENNIS CHARLES SPANOIndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNot stated in the filing1/1/2025
Private equity company: Paused by CMS
Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS
Holding company: Paused by CMS
GUNDERSEN LUTHERAN HEALTH SYSTEM INCOrganizationOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL1008/1/2020
Private equity company: No
Real estate investment trust: No
Holding company: No

Changes in ownership

Recent changes on this record

Inspections

Inspection cycleHealth inspectionFire safety inspectionHealth deficienciesFire safety deficiencies
1June 10, 2026June 10, 202611
2May 21, 2025May 21, 202556
3April 4, 2024April 4, 202428

From the Care Compare inspection summary file NH_SurveySummary_Sep2026_2.csv, processed on September 1, 2026.

Deficiencies cited

8 deficiencies on file, newest inspection first
Inspection dateInspection typeTagCategoryWhat was citedScope and severityComplaintCorrectedCorrection date
June 10, 2026HealthF 0880Infection Control DeficienciesProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.DNoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJuly 10, 2026
May 21, 2025HealthF 0605Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesPrevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.EYesDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJuly 31, 2025
May 21, 2025HealthF 0699Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.DYesDeficient, Provider has date of correctionAugust 13, 2025
May 21, 2025HealthF 0700Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesTry different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.ENoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJuly 31, 2025
May 21, 2025HealthF 0726Nursing and Physician Services DeficienciesEnsure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.DNoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJuly 31, 2025
May 21, 2025HealthF 0909Environmental DeficienciesRegularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame.CNoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJuly 31, 2025
April 4, 2024HealthF 0623Resident Rights DeficienciesProvide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.DNoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionApril 26, 2024
April 4, 2024HealthF 0625Resident Rights DeficienciesNotify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.CNoDeficient, Provider has date of correctionApril 26, 2024

From the Care Compare health citations file NH_HealthCitations_Sep2026_2.csv, processed on September 1, 2026.

Penalties

No penalty on file for this facility in CMS’s Care Compare penalties data.

Care Compare provider information

FieldAs filed
Provider TypeMedicare and Medicaid
Ownership TypeNon profit - Corporation
Legal Business NameSAINT ELIZABETHS HOSPITAL OF WABASHA INC
Date First Approved to Provide Medicare and Medicaid Services1986-02-14
Provider Resides in HospitalY
Continuing Care Retirement CommunityN
UrbanY
County/ParishWabasha
Telephone Number6515654581
Provider Changed Ownership in Last 12 MonthsN
With a Resident and Family CouncilBoth
Automatic Sprinkler Systems in All Required AreasYes
Number of Certified Beds100
Average Number of Residents per Day79.3
Overall Rating5
Health Inspection Rating5
QM Rating2
Long-Stay QM Rating2
Processing Date2026-09-01

From the Care Compare Provider Information file NH_ProviderInfo_Sep2026_3.csv, processed on September 1, 2026.

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On April 1, 2026: KIMBERLY BESELER no longer appears as CORPORATE DIRECTOR in the Medicare enrollment ownership file. That is one line of the alert.

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