Chester Proctor
Jun 2026
Excellent care for the residents.
1 / 4Quick Facts
- Total units
- 59
- Medicare rating
- 1 of 5
- Ownership
- Non profit, Corporation
- Certified beds
- 59
- Inspections
- View history (61 citations)
- Faith basis
- Care guided by Roman Catholic teachings
- Therapy services
- On-site physical, occupational, and speech therapy
- Stay options
- Offers short-term rehabilitation stays
CMS Care Compare
What Families Think
Sacred Heart Care Center is a skilled nursing facility in Austin, Minnesota, with a small number of reviews that speak positively about attentive staff and a calm, clean environment. Reviewers highlight both short-term rehabilitation stays and general resident care, though the sample size is limited.
The Good
- Staff described as kind, attentive, and quick to help
- Clean and calm environment noted by a family member
- Positive short-term rehab experience with clear communication
- Round-the-clock skilled nursing care available
- On-site physical, occupational, and speech therapy
The Bad
- Very few reviews available to judge consistency
- No published pricing information
AI-generated from reviews and community data.
Sacred Heart Care Center is a senior living community in Austin, Minnesota offering Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Restaurant style Dining Room, Gathering / Activity Spaces and Social Activities. Families rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 3 reviews.
About Sacred Heart Care Center
Sacred Heart Care Center is a skilled nursing facility in Austin, Minnesota, offering 24-hour nursing care and comprehensive health services. Founded in 1964, the facility was established to meet the community's need for quality care delivered with dignity and purpose.
The center provides skilled nursing care with round-the-clock staffing, personalized assistance with daily living activities, medication management, and specialized therapies including physical, occupational, and speech therapy. Care is designed to address the spiritual, physical, social, mental, and emotional needs of residents, guided by Roman Catholic teachings.
Sacred Heart Care Center welcomes opportunities for community involvement through inquiries, career opportunities, donations, and volunteer service to support its mission of compassionate health care.
Types of Care at Sacred Heart Care Center
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Amenities
Room Amenities
- Emergency Call System
- Private Bathroom
- Private Rooms
- Wheelchair Accessible
Meals & Dining
- Dietary Accommodations (Gluten-Free, Low / No Sodium, No Sugar, Vegan)
- Restaurant style Dining Room
Community Amenities
- 24-Hour Staff
- Chapel / Religious Services
- Gathering / Activity Spaces
- Housekeeping
- Laundry Service
- Medication Management
- On-Site Nurse (RN)
- Security
Activities
- Religious Services
- Social Activities (Happy Hour, Wine Tasting, Dances, Karaoke)
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Help Me ChooseReviews of Sacred Heart Care Center
5overall · 3 ratings combined
5★ on Google (3)
Ben Klankowski
Feb 2026
My grandmother stayed here for short term rehab and we had a genuinely great experience. The staff were consistently kind, attentive and quick to help whenever she needed anything, which gave our whole family peace of mind. Communication was clear and the environment was clean and calm. She was treated with patience and respect at every step of recovery. My grandma was a director of nursing for her entire career so she notices everything and she was honestly impressed which says a lot. As a family member I never felt worried leaving her in their care. I also believe this would be a good place for long term care. I would absolutely recommend this facility to anyone needing rehabilitation or ongoing care for a loved one.
Government Inspection History
5 inspection visits in the last three years, 61 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
Jul 25, 2025Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard14 citations
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Aug 25, 2025
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Aug 25, 2025
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Aug 25, 2025
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Aug 25, 2025
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Aug 25, 2025
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Aug 25, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Aug 25, 2025
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 25, 2025
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 25, 2025
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 25, 2025
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 25, 2025
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 25, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 25, 2025
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 25, 2025
Apr 29, 2025Health Complaint3 citations
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected May 24, 2025
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected May 24, 2025
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected May 24, 2025
May 2, 2024Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard26 citations
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 30, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 30, 2024
Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 30, 2024
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 28, 2024
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 28, 2024
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 28, 2024
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 28, 2024
Have exits that are accessible at all times.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 28, 2024
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 28, 2024
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 28, 2024
Install properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 28, 2024
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 30, 2024
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 30, 2024
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 30, 2024
Notify 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.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 30, 2024
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 30, 2024
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 30, 2024
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 28, 2024
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 30, 2024
Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.
Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 28, 2024
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 28, 2024
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 28, 2024
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 30, 2024
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 30, 2024
Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.
Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 28, 2024
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 30, 2024
Feb 28, 2024Health Complaint1 citation
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Mar 6, 2024
Jul 13, 2023Fire Safety ComplaintFire Safety StandardHealth Standard17 citations
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Aug 25, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Sep 14, 2023
Implement emergency and standby power systems.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Sep 6, 2023
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Aug 25, 2023
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Aug 25, 2023
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Aug 25, 2023
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Sep 1, 2023
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Aug 25, 2023
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Aug 25, 2023
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Sep 18, 2023
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Sep 6, 2023
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Sep 6, 2023
Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 8, 2023
Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 6, 2023
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 8, 2023
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 8, 2023
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Aug 25, 2023
Source: CMS Care Compare, public federal data covering certified nursing facilities, refreshed monthly. Citations range from A (least serious) to L (most serious) on the federal scope and severity scale. Most citations are corrected quickly; review the details and ask the community about anything that concerns you.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of care does Sacred Heart Care Center offer?
Sacred Heart Care Center offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.
Where is Sacred Heart Care Center located?
Sacred Heart Care Center is located at 1200 12th Street Southwest in Austin, Minnesota.
What do families say about Sacred Heart Care Center?
Sacred Heart Care Center is a skilled nursing facility in Austin, Minnesota, with a small number of reviews that speak positively about attentive staff and a calm, clean environment. Reviewers highlight both short-term rehabilitation stays and general resident care, though the sample size is limited.
How did Sacred Heart Care Center do on recent health and safety inspections?
Sacred Heart Care Center had 5 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 61 citations on file according to CMS Care Compare data. The full history, including what each citation was for and whether it was corrected, is in the inspection section on this page.
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