During the first quarter of 2026, Avera Morningside Heights Care Center was the largest nursing home in Lyon County, data from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) show.
The center operated 76 beds, which was 15 more than the county average in the same period. It reported average daily care for 72.8 residents during the quarter.
The CMS gave Avera Morningside Heights Care Center an overall 3 out of 5 rating, slightly below Minnesota’s average rating of 3.2 for nursing homes.
Prairie View Senior Living was the second largest nursing home in Lyon County for the quarter, offering 45 available beds.
Avera Morningside Heights Care Center had no fines or penalties on record in the first quarter of 2026.
Lyon County, Minnesota, had one non-profit nursing home overall.
Estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau indicate the older population in the United States is increasing while younger age groups decline. From 2020 to 2024, Americans 65 and older grew by 13%, while the population under 18 dropped 1.7%. The older adult population has seen significant gains over the past century, rising from 4.9 million in 1920 to over 61 million by 2024.
A 2021 report indicates about half of this group—about 28 million people—may need long-term care and support, with more than a third potentially requiring nursing home stays over time.
“Living a long life is something that many of us want and could get,” said Jesse Slome, executive director of the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance. “But when we live a long life, the chances of us needing long-term care increase exponentially. But when you need that type of care, there are limited options.”
| Rank | Nursing Home | Overall Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Avera Morningside Heights Care Center | 3 |
| 2 | Prairie View Senior Living | 2 |
This article sourced data from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. For source information, visit here.
