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HomeIowaSunny Hill Care Center

Sunny Hill Care Center

1708 Harding Street, Tama, IA 523396414844061WebsiteGoogle Maps
3.5on Google(6 reviews)
1/5Much Below Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
1/5
Staffing
3/5
Quality
3/5
Beds
57
certified
2 fine(s) totaling $24,756

How Sunny Hill Care Center Compares in Iowa

Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in Iowa. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.

CMS overall rating
1/5
IA average
3.1/5
Below state average
Health inspection rating
1/5
IA average
2.8/5
Below state average
Staffing rating
3/5
IA average
3.6/5
Below state average
Nursing hours per resident
3.00 hrs/day
IA average
3.81 hrs/day
Below state average
RN hours per resident
0.79 hrs/day
IA average
0.74 hrs/day
Close to state average

Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.

What the Data Highlights

Its 1/5 overall CMS rating is below the Iowa average of 3.1/5.
Its 1/5 health inspection rating is below the Iowa average of 2.8/5.
Reported nursing time is 3.00 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 3.81.

Health Inspection Trend

A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.

Previous cycle
11
deficiency citations
Inspected Feb 6, 2025
Most recent cycle
3
deficiency citations
Inspected Mar 5, 2026
The most recent cycle recorded 8 fewer deficiency citations than the previous cycle.

Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.

Cost & Demographics

Semi-Private Room
$7,148/mo
Iowa median
Private Room
$8,091/mo
Iowa median
Tama County 65+
3,373
19.8% of county
County Population
17,017
Tama County

Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).

Swipe tabs for staffing, quality and ownership.

Sunny Hill Care Center is a 1-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Tama, Iowa with 57 certified beds. It has been operating since 2002. Its overall CMS rating is 1 out of 5.

Beds
57
Avg Residents/Day
52.3
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
Mar 5, 2026
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
3
Weighted Score
96.5
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (14)

F0725Potential for Harm

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

Survey: Mar 5, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0760Potential for Harm

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Survey: Mar 5, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
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
F0865Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Feb 6, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
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: 2
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: 2
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
F0684Actual Harm

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

Survey: Feb 8, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0658Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Feb 8, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
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: 3
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: 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
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
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 Aide2.11 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN0.10 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.79 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing3.00 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total2.70 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.02 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 (18)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
KILIAN, MARKDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividualN/AAug 1, 2001
OSTHUS, DAVIDDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividualN/AAug 1, 2001
WALTON, CALEBDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividualN/AJan 1, 2016
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
LTC ACCOUNTING SERVICES, LLCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AJun 26, 2025
POTTER AND BRANT PLCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AJul 10, 2025
PREMIER SENIOR MANAGEMENT LLCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AJul 10, 2025
HINEMAN, POLLYADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJan 1, 2020
KILIAN, MARKADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AAug 1, 2001
OSTHUS, DAVIDADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AAug 1, 2001
THIESSEN, MEGANADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AMar 19, 2012
WALTON, CALEBADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJan 1, 2016

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Sunny Hill Care Center and nearby alternatives.

All Iowa facilities
Sunny Hill Care Center
Tama, IACurrent facility
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $24,756
Accura Healthcare of Toledo
Toledo, IA4,224 ft
CMS
1/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: None
Westbrook Acres
Gladbrook, IA16.0 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Sunrise Hill Care Center
Traer, IA16.0 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
Harmony Marshalltown
Marshalltown, IA16.6 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $78,878
Belle Plaine Specialty Care
Belle Plaine, IA17.1 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
St Francis Manor
Grinnell, IA17.3 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Sunny Hill Care Center
Tama, IA · Current facility
—1/51/53/5$24,756
Accura Healthcare of Toledo
Toledo, IA
4,224 ft1/52/52/5None recorded
Westbrook Acres
Gladbrook, IA
16.0 mi3/54/54/5None recorded
Sunrise Hill Care Center
Traer, IA
16.0 mi4/54/53/5None recorded
Harmony Marshalltown
Marshalltown, IA
16.6 mi1/51/53/5$78,878
Belle Plaine Specialty Care
Belle Plaine, IA
17.1 mi4/53/53/5None recorded
St Francis Manor
Grinnell, IA
17.3 mi5/55/55/5None recorded

Distance is approximate. Ratings and enforcement data use the current CMS snapshot; recorded fines are not a complete measure of care quality. How nearby facilities are selected.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Sunny Hill Care Center?▾
Sunny Hill Care Center has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 1/5, staffing rating of 3/5, and quality measures rating of 3/5. This facility is rated below average.
How much does Sunny Hill Care Center cost per month?▾
While individual facility pricing is not publicly available, the median nursing home cost in Iowa is $7,148/month for a semi-private room and $8,091/month for a private room (Genworth/CareScout 2024). Sunny Hill Care Center participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Sunny Hill Care Center had any health inspection violations?▾
Sunny Hill Care Center had 3 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Mar 5, 2026). The current CMS dataset records 2 fine(s) totaling $24,756.
What are the staffing levels at Sunny Hill Care Center?▾
Sunny Hill Care Center provides 3.00 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.79 RN hours, 0.10 LPN hours, and 2.11 nurse aide hours.
How many beds does Sunny Hill Care Center have?▾
Sunny Hill Care Center has 57 certified beds with an average of 52.3 residents per day, resulting in approximately 92% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Limited Liability company owned.
Are there other nursing homes near Sunny Hill Care Center?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in Iowa. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Sunny Hill Care Center?▾
On Google Maps, Sunny Hill Care Center has a rating of 3.5 out of 5 based on 6 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 1/5.