Gundersen St Elizabeth'S Care Center

Gundersen St. Elizabeth's Care Center in Wabasha, Minnesota is a skilled nursing facility with 80 beds offering short-term rehabilitation and long-term care, including a specialized Alzheimer's Unit for those with moderate to severe dementia. The facility is a Veterans Affairs (VA) contracted facility.

The center provides holistic, person-centered care through a professional team of nurses, therapists, and providers. Care plans are developed collaboratively with families and include medical and therapeutic care, meaningful activities, social connections, and family involvement. For rehabilitation, the team works to help residents return to their highest level of independence and safely return home.

The facility offers respite care with flexible stays ranging from 5 days to 5 weeks, with no required length of stay. Nursing services are available around the clock, and respite services may be covered by Medicaid or private pay and are not dependent upon hospice enrollment.

For those transitioning to long-term care, the staff assess medical backgrounds and create individualized care plans that meet specific requirements and preferences. The comfortable surroundings and amenities support the well-being of residents.