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Nursing homes in Lincoln County, Minnesota
Lincoln County, Minnesota, has 2 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 78 certified beds.
50% of them are rated 1 or 2 stars overall, a larger share than the state (38%). Inspectors recorded 33 health deficiencies over three cycles, 42.3 per 100 beds against 32.8 statewide.
No fines are listed for facilities in the county in the period covered.
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.
| Measure | Lincoln County | Minnesota | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facilities | 2 | 338 | 14690 |
| Rated 1–2 stars overall | 50% | 38% | 41% |
| Median overall rating | 4 | 3 | 3 |
| Citations per 100 beds (3 cycles) | 42.3 | 32.8 | 26.8 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 4.3 | 4.2 | 3.7 |
| Fines listed | $0 | $7.8M | $457M |
Facilities
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avera Sunrise Manor | Tyler | 30 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 23.3 | — | 2 Apr 2025 |
| Hendricks Community Hospital | Hendricks | 48 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 26 | 54.2 | — | 25 Jun 2026 |
Sorted by overall rating. "Citations" are health deficiencies over three survey cycles; "per 100 beds" divides by certified beds.
Most-cited tags in the county
| Tag | Requirement | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| F0727 | 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. | 3 |
| F0758 | 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. | 2 |
| F0868 | Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly | 2 |
| F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | 2 |
| F0761 | 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. | 2 |
Ownership
| Type | Facilities |
|---|---|
| Non profit | 2 |
Chains present: Avera Health (1).
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes are in Lincoln County, Minnesota?
2 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 78 certified beds.
Which nursing homes in Lincoln County have the highest CMS ratings?
Avera Sunrise Manor (4 stars), Hendricks Community Hospital (1 stars)
How do Lincoln County nursing homes compare with Minnesota?
50% are rated 1–2 stars overall against 38% statewide; citations run at 42.3 per 100 beds against 32.8 statewide.