With a score of 28/100, Sunny Hill Care Center ranks in the bottom tier of Iowa nursing facilities, earning an F grade. CMS data highlights significant concerns that prospective residents and families should thoroughly evaluate.
Recent CMS inspections identified 15 deficiencies at Sunny Hill Care Center, including 2 classified as serious — among the most concerning citation levels. The most notable finding involved: ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents..
Score Breakdown
🏥 Staffing Details
Staffing hours data not available for this facility.
🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
- Tag 0689 Severity GEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Aug 20, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
- Tag 0865 Severity EHave a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.Feb 5, 2025 · Administration Deficiencies
- Tag 0657 Severity DDevelop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.Feb 5, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
- Tag 0689 Severity DEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Nov 25, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
- Tag 0684 Severity GProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Feb 7, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
📊 Resident Outcome Measures
Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.
| Measure | This Facility | Nat'l Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents with pressure ulcers | 3.4% | 4.5% | Better |
| Falls with major injury | 3.8% | 3.0% | Worse |
| On antipsychotic medication | 8.8% | 14.5% | Better |
| Urinary tract infections | 1.1% | 2.5% | Better |
| ADL decline (daily activities) | 28.0% | 14.0% | Worse |
| Excessive weight loss | 4.6% | 7.5% | Better |
| New/worsened incontinence | 10.7% | 45.0% | Better |
⚠️ Penalties & Fines
2 penalties recorded by CMS
Total fines: $24,756
How This Grade Was Calculated
This facility's grade of F is based on a score of 28 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:
- Overall CMS Rating: 2★ → 16 pts (max 40)
- Health Inspection Rating: 1★ → 5 pts (max 25)
- Staffing Rating: 1★ → 4 pts (max 20)
- Quality Measures Rating: 5★ → 15 pts (max 15)
- Penalty deductions: -10 pts
- Fine deductions: -2 pts
Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40
Facility Details
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