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HomeIowaSunny Hill Care Center

Sunny Hill Care Center

1708 Harding Street, Tama, IA 523396414844061
2/5Below Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System
Health
1/5
Staffing
1/5
Quality
5/5
Beds
57
certified
2 fine(s) totaling $24,756

Key Findings

• CMS rates this facility 2/5 stars (below average)

• Has 57 certified beds with an average of 48.5 residents per day (85% occupancy)

• Last health inspection found 4 deficiencies (inspected Feb 6, 2025)

• Has been fined a total of $24,756 across 2 fine(s)

• Total nursing staff: 0.00 hours per resident per day

Sunny Hill Care Center is a 2-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Tama, Iowa with 57 certified beds. It has been operating since 2002. The facility scored below average compared to Iowa facilities.

Beds
57
Avg Residents/Day
48.5
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Jun 1, 2002
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Tama
Last Inspection
Feb 6, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
4
Weighted Score
96.5
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (15)

F0689Actual Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Aug 21, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0623Minimal Harm

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

Survey: Feb 6, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0657Potential for Harm

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Survey: Feb 6, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0865Potential for Harm

Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.

Survey: Feb 6, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0689Potential for Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Nov 26, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0658Potential for Harm

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Survey: Feb 8, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0684Actual Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Feb 8, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0690Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Survey: Feb 8, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0758Potential for Harm

Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

Survey: Feb 8, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0600Potential for Harm

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Survey: Oct 3, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0609Immediate Jeopardy

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Survey: Oct 3, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0610Immediate Jeopardy

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Survey: Oct 3, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0656Potential for Harm

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey: Dec 8, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0657Potential for Harm

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Survey: Dec 8, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0868Minimal Harm

Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly

Survey: Dec 8, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$24,756
Number of Fines
2
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
2

Penalty History

FineOct 3, 2023
$10,969
FineFeb 8, 2024
$13,787

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide0.00 hrs
National avg: 2.35 hrs
LPN0.00 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.00 hrs
National avg: 0.68 hrs
Total Nursing0.00 hrs
National avg: 3.89 hrs
Weekend Total0.00 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.00 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
0.0%
RN Turnover
0.0%
Administrators Left
0

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
For profit - Limited Liability company
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (7)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
LTC ACCOUNTING SERVICES, LLCOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/ASep 1, 2021
POTTER AND BRANT PLCOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AAug 1, 2001
PREMIER SENIOR MANAGEMENT LLCOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AJan 1, 2005
HINEMAN, POLLYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 1, 2020
OSTHUS, DAVIDOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AAug 1, 2001
THIESSEN, MEGANOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AMar 19, 2012
WALTON, CALEBOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 1, 2016

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Sunny Hill Care Center?▾
Sunny Hill Care Center has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 1/5, staffing rating of 1/5, and quality measures rating of 5/5. This facility is rated below average.
Has Sunny Hill Care Center had any health inspection violations?▾
Sunny Hill Care Center had 4 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Feb 6, 2025). The facility has been fined a total of $24,756 across 2 fine(s).
What are the staffing levels at Sunny Hill Care Center?▾
Sunny Hill Care Center provides 0.00 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.00 RN hours, 0.00 LPN hours, and 0.00 nurse aide hours.
How many beds does Sunny Hill Care Center have?▾
Sunny Hill Care Center has 57 certified beds with an average of 48.5 residents per day, resulting in approximately 85% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Limited Liability company owned.