During the first quarter of 2026, Sylvan Court was recognized as Yellow Medcine County’s largest nursing home, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) reported.
Records indicate the facility offered 53 beds, which is 9 above the county’s average for the quarter. On average, 42.1 residents were cared for at Sylvan Court during this timeframe.
Sylvan Court received an overall CMS score of 4 out of 5, surpassing Minnesota’s average nursing home rating of 3.2.
Throughout the quarter, Avera Granite Falls Care Center ranked as the county’s second largest with 48 beds, while Clarkfield Care Center followed in third with 30 beds.
Sylvan Court reported no fines or penalties during the first quarter of 2026.
Yellow Medcine County, Minnesota, had a total of 3 non-profit nursing homes.
U.S. Census Bureau data shows the population of older adults nationwide continues to expand as younger groups shrink. From 2020 to 2024, Americans 65 and older increased by 13%, while those under 18 declined by 1.7%. The country’s older population has risen sharply over the past century, growing from 4.9 million in 1920 to more than 61 million in 2024.
A 2021 study estimates that about half of Americans in this demographic—around 28 million people—may require long-term services and supports. The report also suggests more than one-third could eventually 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, an insurance education group. “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 | Sylvan Court | 4 |
| 2 | Avera Granite Falls Care Center | 3 |
| 3 | Clarkfield Care Center | 4 |
Data cited in this article was sourced from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Access the full source information here.
