Sanford Health Sylvan Court
Canby, MN · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 245433) · 53 certified beds
Health inspection: 5 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (507) 223-7277 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Sanford Health Sylvan Court has a CMS overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above Minnesota's state average of 3.15 stars. Its health inspection rating is 5 out of 5 stars and its staffing rating is 4 out of 5 stars.
Sanford Health Sylvan Court reports 4.06 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.74 registered nurse hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 4 out of 5 stars. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 41.8%.
Sanford Health Sylvan Court has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials reported by CMS. The provided CMS data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
About this facility
Sanford Health Sylvan Court is a non-profit nursing home in Canby, Minnesota, certified for 53 beds with an average of 43.5 residents. The facility has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since February 1987.
According to CMS Care Compare, Sanford Health Sylvan Court holds an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, which is above the Minnesota state average of 3.15 stars. Its health inspection rating is 5 out of 5, its quality measure rating is 3 out of 5, and its staffing rating is 4 out of 5.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse staffing of 4.06 hours per resident per day, including 0.74 registered nurse hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 41.8%.
On penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials.
This facility is part of the Sanford Health chain, which operates 4 facilities with an average CMS rating of 2.8 stars across the chain — notably lower than this individual location's 5-star rating. There is no indication in the CMS data of an ownership change within the past 12 months.
CMS data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility in the information provided.
Source: CMS Medicare Care Compare. Families should verify current details directly with the facility and on Care Compare, as ratings and data are updated periodically.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Sanford Health Sylvan Court has an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, which is above Minnesota's state average of 3.15 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
This facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.06 hours per resident per day, with 0.74 RN hours per resident per day, and a staffing rating of 4 out of 5 stars; nursing turnover is 41.8%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 53 beds with an average of 43.5 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a non-profit corporation and part of the Sanford Health chain, which includes 4 facilities with an average chain rating of 2.8 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since February 1987.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 5, 5, 4, and 3 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided CMS data does not specify service types; contact the facility at 5072237277 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 5072237277 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest ratings and inspection history at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/245433?state=MN.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.