CMS gives Avera Sunrise Manor overall rating of 2 in Q1 2026

In the first quarter of 2026, CMS reported that Avera Sunrise Manor was owned by Avera Health. Located in Lincoln County, this nursing home has operated under Avera Health since March 1, 2016.

The facility is classified as a non-profit nursing home.

Avera Sunrise Manor received an overall CMS rating of 2 during the first quarter of 2026, which falls below the Minnesota state average for nursing homes of 3.2. The overall rating takes into account health inspections, staff levels, and resident care quality.

Data shows the facility served an average of 27.1 residents per day in that period, with 30 beds available. It does not operate as a hospital-based nursing home.

Avera Sunrise Manor recorded no incidents of fines or penalties during the initial quarter of 2026.

There were two non-profit nursing homes operating within Lincoln County, Minnesota.

Estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau indicate the population of older adults is rising as younger groups decrease. Between 2020 and 2024, people age 65 and older increased by 13%, while those under 18 declined by 1.7%. The population aged 65-plus has surged from 4.9 million in 1920 to over 61 million by 2024 according to census data.

A study from 2021 estimates that nearly half of adults in this demographic—around 28 million people—may ultimately require long-term services and supports. The study further finds that more than one-third could need nursing home care.

“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.”

Information in this article was obtained from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. The source data can be found here.