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Sanford Health
Nursing home chain, as named in the CMS provider file.
Sanford Health operates 4 Medicare-certified nursing homes in 3 states, with 280 certified beds; the largest presence is in Minnesota, Wisconsin and North Dakota.
50% of its facilities are rated 1 or 2 stars overall (national: 41%). Citations run at 32.9 per 100 beds against 26.8 nationally, and fines in the period covered total $282K.
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. Data processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Chain membership is as recorded by CMS and can lag ownership changes.
| Measure | Sanford Health | US |
|---|---|---|
| Median overall rating | 3 | 3 |
| Median citations per facility | 29 | 23 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 4.1 | 3.7 |
| Median nursing turnover | 50.0% | 44.9% |
| Facilities with the abuse icon | 0 | 1426 |
Rating distribution
States
| State | Facilities |
|---|---|
| Minnesota | 2 |
| Wisconsin | 1 |
| North Dakota | 1 |
Most-cited tags
| Tag | Requirement | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | 10 |
| F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | 7 |
| F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | 6 |
| F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | 5 |
| F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | 5 |
| F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | 3 |
| F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | 3 |
| F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | 3 |
Penalties by year
Facilities
| Facility | City | State | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neilson Place | Bemidji | MN | 78 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 47 | 60.3 | $46K | 5 Mar 2026 |
| Sanford Health Sylvan Court | Canby | MN | 53 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 11.3 | — | 25 Mar 2026 |
| Sanford Hillsboro Care Center | Hillsboro | ND | 34 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 10 | 29.4 | $42K | 26 Jun 2025 |
| Hillside Manor | Beaver Dam | WI | 115 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 29 | 25.2 | $193K | 12 Mar 2026 |
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes does Sanford Health operate?
4 Medicare-certified facilities in 3 states, with 280 certified beds, according to the chain name in the CMS provider file.
How are Sanford Health facilities rated?
50% are rated 1–2 stars overall and 1 hold 5 stars; the median overall rating is 3. Nationally 41% are rated 1–2 stars.
Has Sanford Health been fined?
CMS lists 7 fines totalling $282K and 1 payment denials across its facilities in the period the penalties file covers.