Sanford Health Sylvan Court
Nursing Home · Canby, MN
CMS certification number245433
Contact & location
112 ST Olaf Avenue SouthCanby, MN 56220
Yellow Medcine County
- Phone
- (507) 223-7277
- ZIP code
- 56220 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 53
- Residents per day
- 43.5 (82% occupied)
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Legal name
- Sanford Health Network
- Chain
- Sanford Health (4 facilities, avg 2.8★)
- Medicare certified since
- February 1, 1987
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Council
- Both council
CMS star ratings
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.
- Total nurse staffing
- 4.06 (state 4.19 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 0.74 (state 1.06 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.53 (state 0.61 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 2.80 (state 2.52 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 3.61 (state 3.71 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 41.8 (state 42.2 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 50.0 (state 38.6 · U.S. 42.9)%
- Administrators who left
- 0 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- March 25, 2026
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 1.0 (state 7.0 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 0
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 6 health · 6 fire safety
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-25 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. F0755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-04-10 |
| 2025-02-13 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-03-14 |
| 2025-02-13 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. F0641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-03-14 |
| 2024-05-01 | 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. F0758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-06-12 |
| 2024-02-14 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. F0609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-03-18 |
| 2024-02-14 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. F0610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-03-18 |
Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results
Fines & penalties
No federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Sanford Health (organization) | 5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 100% | |
| Sanford (organization) | 5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest · 100% | |
| Cain, James (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Engbrecht, Wesley (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Gassen, William (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Gulsvig, Neil (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Jacobs, Donald (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Lundeen, Mark (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Molbert, Lauris (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Morrison, Tony (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| North, Andrew (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Teiken, Brent (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Ventling-Herrmann, Marnie (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Gassen, William (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Marlette, William (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Dulski, Karin (individual) | W-2 Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Gassen, William (individual) | W-2 Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Marlette, William (individual) | W-2 Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Morrison, Tony (individual) | W-2 Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Munson, Jolyn (individual) | W-2 Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Swenson, Stephanie (individual) | W-2 Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Sanford Health Sylvan Court?
Sanford Health Sylvan Court has a 5-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.2-star average in Minnesota.
How many beds does Sanford Health Sylvan Court have?
It has 53 certified beds and cares for about 44 residents per day.
Has Sanford Health Sylvan Court been fined?
CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Who owns Sanford Health Sylvan Court?
It is part of Sanford Health and is classified as non profit - corporation. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.
What is the phone number of Sanford Health Sylvan Court?
(507) 223-7277. The facility is located at 112 ST Olaf Avenue South, Canby, MN 56220.
Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.