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HomeIowaSunny View Care Center

Sunny View Care Center

410 N W Ash Drive, Ankeny, IA 500235159641101
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
94
certified

How Sunny View 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
3.34 hrs/day
IA average
3.81 hrs/day
Below state average
RN hours per resident
0.53 hrs/day
IA average
0.74 hrs/day
Below state average
Staff turnover
44.4%
IA average
44.1%
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 3.34 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 3.81.
Reported RN time is 0.53 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 0.74.

Health Inspection Trend

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

Previous cycle
26
deficiency citations
Inspected Feb 13, 2025
Most recent cycle
14
deficiency citations
Inspected Jan 14, 2026
The most recent cycle recorded 12 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
Polk County 65+
66,726
13.5% of county
County Population
493,378
Polk County

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

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Sunny View Care Center is a 1-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Ankeny, Iowa with 94 certified beds. It has been operating since 2002. Its overall CMS rating is 1 out of 5.

Beds
94
Avg Residents/Day
87.6
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Apr 3, 2002
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Polk
Last Inspection
Jan 14, 2026
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
14
Weighted Score
88.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (42)

F0760Actual Harm

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Survey: Apr 30, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0627Potential for Harm

Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.

Survey: Feb 16, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0550Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Survey: Jan 14, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0578Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

Survey: Jan 14, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0582Potential for Harm

Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

Survey: Jan 14, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0585Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.

Survey: Jan 14, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0628Potential for Harm

Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

Survey: Jan 14, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0755Potential for Harm

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Survey: Jan 14, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Jan 14, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0908Potential for Harm

Keep all essential equipment working safely.

Survey: Jul 2, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0550Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Survey: Jul 2, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0658Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jul 2, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0695Potential for Harm

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Survey: Jul 2, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0842Potential for Harm

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Survey: Jul 2, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0755Potential for Harm

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Survey: Apr 24, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0584Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

Survey: Feb 13, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0658Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Feb 13, 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: Feb 13, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0695Potential for Harm

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Survey: Feb 13, 2025Corrected: 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 13, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0658Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Aug 20, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0677Potential for Harm

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Survey: Aug 20, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0684Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Aug 20, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0689Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Aug 20, 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: Aug 20, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Aug 20, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0677Potential for Harm

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Survey: Jun 5, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
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: Jun 5, 2024Corrected: 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: Jun 5, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0658Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jun 5, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3

+ 12 more deficiencies

Total Fines
$0
Number of Fines
0
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
0

No penalties on record.

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

Nurse Aide2.21 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN0.59 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.53 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing3.34 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total2.82 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.02 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
44.4%
RN Turnover
33.3%
Administrators Left
2

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

Ownership Type
For profit - Limited Liability company
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (15)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
KILIAN, MARKDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividualN/AJul 18, 2001
OSTHUS, DAVIDDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividualN/AJul 18, 2001
LTC ACCOUNTING SERVICES, LLCOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AJul 1, 2020
POTTER AND BRANT PLCOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AAug 1, 2001
PREMIER SENIOR MANAGEMENT LLCOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AAug 1, 2001
MARNIN, SCOTTOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AApr 8, 2025
OCONNER, MICHAELOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 1, 2021
OSTHUS, DAVIDOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJul 18, 2001
LTC ACCOUNTING SERVICES, LLCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AAug 15, 2025
POTTER AND BRANT PLCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AAug 15, 2025
PREMIER SENIOR MANAGEMENT LLCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AJul 16, 2025
KILIAN, MARKADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJul 18, 2001
MARNIN, SCOTTADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AApr 8, 2025
OCONNER, MICHAELADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJan 1, 2021
OSTHUS, DAVIDADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJul 18, 2001

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

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

All Iowa facilities
Sunny View Care Center
Ankeny, IACurrent facility
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
The Bridges at Ankeny
Ankeny, IA0 ft
CMS
3/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: $14,015
On With Life
Ankeny, IA1.6 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
N/A
Recorded fines: None
Mill-Pond
Ankeny, IA2.2 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
Bishop Drumm Retirement Center
Johnston, IA5.3 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $258,177
Childserve Habilitation Center
Johnston, IA5.6 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
On With Life Long Term Care
Polk City, IA6.2 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
N/A
Recorded fines: None
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Sunny View Care Center
Ankeny, IA · Current facility
—1/51/53/5None recorded
The Bridges at Ankeny
Ankeny, IA
0 ft3/52/52/5$14,015
On With Life
Ankeny, IA
1.6 mi5/55/5N/ANone recorded
Mill-Pond
Ankeny, IA
2.2 mi5/54/55/5None recorded
Bishop Drumm Retirement Center
Johnston, IA
5.3 mi1/51/54/5$258,177
Childserve Habilitation Center
Johnston, IA
5.6 mi5/53/55/5None recorded
On With Life Long Term Care
Polk City, IA
6.2 mi5/55/5N/ANone 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 View Care Center?▾
Sunny View 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 View 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 View Care Center participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Sunny View Care Center had any health inspection violations?▾
Sunny View Care Center had 14 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Jan 14, 2026). The current CMS dataset records no fines for this facility.
What are the staffing levels at Sunny View Care Center?▾
Sunny View Care Center provides 3.34 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.53 RN hours, 0.59 LPN hours, and 2.21 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 44.4%.
How many beds does Sunny View Care Center have?▾
Sunny View Care Center has 94 certified beds with an average of 87.6 residents per day, resulting in approximately 93% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Limited Liability company owned.
Are there other nursing homes near Sunny View Care Center?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in Iowa, including 3 in Ankeny. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.