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Sunny Hill Care Center

1708 Harding Street, Tama, IA 52339
Score: 28 / 100

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

Overall CMS Rating 16 / 40 pts
2 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 5 / 25 pts
1 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 4 / 20 pts
1 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 15 / 15 pts
5 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staffing hours data not available for this facility.

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

15
Total Deficiencies
Aug 20, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
⚪ 2 Minor 🟠 11 Moderate 🔴 2 Serious
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0689 Severity G
    Ensure 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 E
    Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
    Feb 5, 2025 · Administration Deficiencies
  • Tag 0657 Severity D
    Develop 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 D
    Ensure 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 G
    Provide 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

Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Certified Beds
57
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Feb 5, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
4

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