nursing home in Canby, MN
Sanford Health Sylvan Court
112 St Olaf Avenue South, Canby, MN 56220 · (507) 223-7277
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★5
- Staffing★★★★★4
- Quality measures★★★★★3
- CMS high performer
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Sanford Health Sylvan Court at a glance
Sanford Health Sylvan Court is a 53-bed non-profit nursing home in Canby, Minnesota (Yellow Medcine County).
CMS gives it 5 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, better than the Minnesota average of 3.2.
Residents receive about 4.1 hours of nursing care per day (0.7 of them from registered nurses), close to the state average of 4.2 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (March 25, 2026) found 1 health citation. The Minnesota average is 7.1.
It has not received a federal fine in the past three years.
Nursing staff turnover is 41.8% per year (state average 42.2%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- Non Profit - Corporation
- Beds
- 53
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Chain / affiliated entity
- Sanford Health
- Medicare-certified since
- February 1, 1987
- Resident/family council
- Both
- County
- Yellow Medcine County
- CMS Certification Number
- 245433
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Minnesota avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Better |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Better |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 4.1 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Better |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Worse |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Worse |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Minnesota avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 4.06 hrs | 4.19 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Better |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 0.74 hrs | 1.06 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Better |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.80 hrs | 2.52 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Better |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 3.61 hrs | 3.71 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Better |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 41.8% | 42.2% | 45.8% | Better |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 50% | 38.6% | 42.9% | Worse |
| Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
Inspections
| Measure | This facility | Minnesota avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better) | 1 | 7 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 0 | 2 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 10 | 63.9 | 80.6 | Better |
Penalties
| Measure | This facility | Minnesota avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $0 | $24,507 | $30,972 | Better |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Minnesota avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 53 | 71 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 44 | 60 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 82.1% | 84.1% | 80.9% |
Long-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Minnesota avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 4.9% | 4% | 3.2% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 1.5% | 5.2% | 4.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 12.6% | 17.1% | 15.4% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 0% | 2.6% | 1.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 0.7% | 1.9% | 0.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 30.2% | 18.2% | 13.9% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 24.3% | 20.5% | 14.1% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 3.9% | 4.1% | 5.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 1.9% | 4.1% | 12.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who were physically restrained (lower is better) | 0% | 0.1% | 0.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given anti-anxiety or sleep medication (lower is better) | 16.4% | 12.5% | 19.5% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 27.8% | 24.5% | 19% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 97.7% | 96.1% | 95.5% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 100% | 97.4% | 93.6% | Better |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Minnesota avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 90% | 88.1% | 82% | Better |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 6 health deficiencies and 6 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. None were rated as causing actual harm to residents.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 25, 2026 Fire safety | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected April 10, 2026 |
| March 25, 2026 Fire safety | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0324 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected April 10, 2026 |
| March 25, 2026 Fire safety | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0321 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected April 10, 2026 |
| March 25, 2026 Standard | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0755 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 10, 2026 |
| February 13, 2025 Fire safety | Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0222 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 13, 2025 |
| February 13, 2025 Fire safety | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 13, 2025 |
| February 13, 2025 Fire safety | Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0372 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 13, 2025 |
| February 13, 2025 Standard | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected March 14, 2025 |
| February 13, 2025 Standard | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0641 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 14, 2025 |
| May 1, 2024 Standard | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0758 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 12, 2024 |
| February 14, 2024 Complaint | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0610 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 18, 2024 |
| February 14, 2024 Complaint | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0609 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 18, 2024 |
Severity letters follow the CMS scope-and-severity grid: A–C no actual harm with potential for minimal harm; D–F potential for more than minimal harm; G–I actual harm; J–L immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. How to read inspection citations.
Fines and payment denials
CMS reports no federal fines or payment denials in the past three years.
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| SANFORD HEALTH Organization | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 04/18/2007 |
| SANFORD Organization | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | 100% | 07/20/2010 |
| CAIN, JAMES Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/19/2015 |
| ENGBRECHT, WESLEY Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2021 |
| GASSEN, WILLIAM Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/24/2020 |
| GULSVIG, NEIL Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/28/2019 |
| JACOBS, DONALD Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/19/2015 |
| LUNDEEN, MARK Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/19/2015 |
| MOLBERT, LAURIS Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2021 |
| MORRISON, TONY Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/01/1991 |
| NORTH, ANDREW Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2017 |
| TEIKEN, BRENT Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/19/2015 |
| VENTLING-HERRMANN, MARNIE Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2022 |
| GASSEN, WILLIAM Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/24/2020 |
| MARLETTE, WILLIAM Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/16/2023 |
| DULSKI, KARIN Individual | w-2 managing employee | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/19/2012 |
| GASSEN, WILLIAM Individual | w-2 managing employee | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/24/2020 |
| MARLETTE, WILLIAM Individual | w-2 managing employee | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/16/2023 |
| MORRISON, TONY Individual | w-2 managing employee | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/01/1991 |
| MUNSON, JOLYN Individual | w-2 managing employee | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/25/2013 |
| SWENSON, STEPHANIE Individual | w-2 managing employee | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/01/2019 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Sanford Health Sylvan Court's rating?
Sanford Health Sylvan Court has 5 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for Minnesota nursing homes is 3.2 stars.
How many inspection citations did Sanford Health Sylvan Court receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 1 citation, compared with a Minnesota average of 7.1. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Sanford Health Sylvan Court accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for: Medicare and Medicaid. Call the facility to confirm bed availability and whether it accepts your specific plan.
Who owns Sanford Health Sylvan Court?
It is non profit - corporation and part of Sanford Health. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Sanford Health Sylvan Court and how do I contact it?
Sanford Health Sylvan Court is at 112 St Olaf Avenue South, Canby, MN 56220. Phone: (507) 223-7277.
About this data
Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.