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Denver Sunset Home
Nursing Home & Skilled Nursing · Denver, IA
CMS overall rating Info CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
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Denver Sunset Home

Nursing Home & Skilled Nursing · Denver, IA
CMS overall rating Info CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
235 North Mill Street, Denver, IA 50622-0383 View map Calculator: See prices in your area
Denver Sunset Home accepts Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay.
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Overview of Denver Sunset Home

Operated by Sheila Baird, Denver Sunset Home is a nonprofit nursing facility in Denver, Iowa. It provides long-term skilled nursing, memory care, and rehabilitation to residents of Bremer County. The 31-bed facility is dually licensed as a Nursing Facility and Skilled Nursing Facility and accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

The facility earned a 5-star CMS overall rating, roughly 54% above Iowa averages, with above-average scores across Health Inspection, Staffing, and Quality measures. Across inspections from 2020 to 2025, the facility received an average of 4.2 deficiencies per year, close to Iowa’s average of 4.4.

The most recent annual survey in March 2025 identified four administrative deficiencies involving notification timing, bed holds documentation, assessment coding, and care plan completeness. The facility achieved full compliance by April 1, 2025. In 2022, a substantiated complaint involved inadequate supervision and training for standing lift use, resulting in a resident fall. There were no fines, Immediate Jeopardy findings, or license actions recorded.

Nurse staffing averages 4 hours and 30 minutes per resident per day, about 2% above Iowa’s average of 4 hours and 25 minutes. The facility’s occupancy rate is 87%, well above the state’s average of 75.4%, showing consistent demand in a small community.

The facility offers private and semi-private rooms with private half baths, individual thermostat controls in each resident room, emergency generator backup, and Sunday church services. A resident pet cat contributes to the facility’s home-like setting.

Denver Sunset Home is best suited for residents seeking long-term skilled nursing or memory care in a small, community-rooted setting in Bremer County. Its consistent compliance record and nonprofit structure are oriented toward continuity of care.

Facility Direct Line (319) 984-5372
Facility Direct Line (319) 984-5372 denversunsethome@gmail.com

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
▲ 30.6% Above IA avg. ▲ 30.6% Above IA avg.IA average: 3.1Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Health Inspection Info Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
▲ 40.3% Above IA avg. ▲ 40.3% Above IA avg.IA average: 2.9Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Staffing Info Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
▲ 12.8% Above IA avg. ▲ 12.8% Above IA avg.IA average: 3.5Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Quality Measures Info Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
▼ 8.4% Below IA avg. ▼ 8.4% Below IA avg.IA average: 3.3Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Staffing hours Info Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.

Hours per resident per day vs Iowa averages

Rank #100 / 231Nurse hours — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 100th out of 231 homes we track in Iowa for nurse hours. Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the Iowa average, with a ranking across 231 Iowa facilities. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Iowa that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Total nursing care Info This home is ranked 100th out of 231 homes we track in Iowa for nurse hours. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.

4h 26m

3% above state avg
Staff type
Hours / day / resident
vs state avg
Registered Nurse (RN) Info RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes.
51m
+16% State avg: 44m per day · National avg: 41m per day
LPN / LVN Info Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care.
44m
+29% State avg: 34m per day · National avg: 52m per day
Nurse Aide Info Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life.
2h 51m
+13% State avg: 2h 32m per day · National avg: 2h 20m per day
Weekend Total Nursing Info Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.
4h 3m
+21% State avg: 3h 21m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day
Physical Therapist Info Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation.
1m
−29% State avg: 2m per day · National avg: 4m per day
Weekend RN Info Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent.
33m
+11% State avg: 30m per day · National avg: 28m per day

1 of 6 metrics below state avg

Standout metric: LPN / LVN is +29% above Iowa average

Capacity and availability

Residents per day
27
Avg. Length of Stay Info Average number of days residents stay at this facility, based on CMS cost report data. Shorter stays often reflect post-acute or rehab care; longer stays reflect long-term care.
113 days
Bed community size
31-bed community Rank #385 / 403Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 385th out of 403 homes we track in Iowa for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Iowa facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Iowa that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Years in operation
43 years in operation Rank #20 / 285Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 20th out of 285 homes we track in Iowa for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Iowa facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Iowa that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 51 / 100 Rank #213 / 504Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 213th out of 504 homes we track in Iowa for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Iowa facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Iowa that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
87%
Rank #78 / 362Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 78th out of 362 homes we track in Iowa for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Iowa average, with its Statewide rank out of 362. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Iowa that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Higher than the Iowa average: 75.4%
Occupied beds
27 / 31
Average occupied beds in Iowa homes 51 beds

License Details

Facility TypeFree Standing Nursing Facility / Skilled Nursing Facility
StatusActive
IssuanceJanuary 12, 1983
CountyBremer
License Number90099
CMS Certification Number165603
Certification TypeFALSE

Ownership & Operating Entity

Denver Sunset Home is administered by Blair Boynton.

Payment & Insurance

2 services
Accept Medicaid
Accept Medicare

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Rehabilitation Services

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Doctor on Staff
24-Hour Staffing

Additional Services

2 services
Nursing Facility
Skilled Nursing Facility

Contact Information

Fax3199845197

Additional Policies & Features

Pets not allowed
Admission CriteriaDoctor’s certification that the prospective resident requires NF or SNF level of care. Preadmission evaluation/screening completed by our staff RN to determine if resident qualifies for NF level of care as defined by State and Federal guidelines.
HousekeepingYes
Linen ServiceYes
Utilities IncludedYes

Amenities & Lifestyle

Wi-Fi
Internet Access
Religious Services
Climate Control
Homelike
Specific ProgramsNursing, Therapy/Rehabilitation, Dietary, Housekeeping/Laundry/Maintenance, Affordable Services
Religious Services

Pricing & Financial Information

Semi-Private$9,750 per month
Private$10,200 per month
Super Single$10,650 per month

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Inspection History

In Iowa, the Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing conducts unannounced health and safety surveys to monitor compliance and protect residents in long-term care settings.

Since 2020 · 6 years of data These figures come from state-published and/or federal inspection records. The period covered can vary depending on document availability. 25 violations 13 inspections

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, violation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Iowa state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2020 vs. Iowa state average
Overall vs. IA average 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 2 Better Metrics better than Iowa average:
• Total violations (7% below)
• Violations per inspection (10% below)

Violations Info Violations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityIA Averagevs. IA Avg
Total violations Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 2527 This facility has 7% fewer total violations than a typical Iowa nursing home (25 vs. IA avg 27).↓ 7% better
Violations per inspection Info Average violations per inspection. 1.92.1 This facility has 10% fewer violations per inspection than a typical Iowa nursing home (1.9 vs. IA avg 2.1).↓ 10% better

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityIA Averagevs. IA Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility. 1313 This facility has total inspections in line with the Iowa average (13 vs. IA avg 13).— At avg
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CMS Health Inspection History

Federal inspection data published by CMS, covering this home's Medicare and/or Medicaid-certified skilled-nursing/nursing beds only.

Inspections Since 2023 · 3 years of data
Total health inspections 3

State average 4.9

Last Health inspection on Mar 2025

Total health citations
8 Rank #44 / 232Health citations — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 44th out of 232 homes we track in Iowa for health citations. Shows this facility's total health deficiency citations benchmarked to the Iowa State average, with a ranking across all 232 IA facilities. Lower citation counts earn a better rank.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Iowa that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

State average 21.7

Citations per inspection
2.67 Rank #59 / 232Citations per inspection — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 59th out of 232 homes we track in Iowa for citations per inspection. Shows average deficiency citations per CMS inspection for this facility versus the Iowa mean across 232 facilities with citation data. Lower is better.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Iowa that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

State average 4.11

Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

All 8 citations resulted from standard inspections.

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical health citations
0
100% better than State average

State average: 0.6

Serious health citations
0
100% better than State average

State average: 0.9

0 critical citations State average: 0.6
0 serious citations State average: 0.9
3 moderate citations State average: 19.7
5 minor citations State average: 0.5
Citations history (last 3 years)
Care Planning minor citation Mar 27, 2025
Corrected
Care Planning moderate citation Mar 27, 2025
Corrected
Resident Rights minor citation Mar 27, 2025
Corrected
Resident Rights minor citation Mar 27, 2025
Corrected

Data sourced from CMS Health Deficiencies reports, which cover the Medicare and/or Medicaid-certified skilled-nursing and nursing beds and no other part of the community. Citation severity codes range from A (least serious) to L (most serious). Immediate Jeopardy (J-L) citations indicate situations where the facility's noncompliance has placed residents at risk of death or serious harm.

Staffing Data

Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.

Total staff 107
Employees 39
Contractors 68
Staff to resident ratio 4.12 : 1
101% more staff per resident than Iowa average
Iowa average ratio: 2.05 : 1 Iowa average ratio: 2.05 : 1See full Iowa ranking
Avg staff/day 19
Average shift 6.5 hours
12% worse than Iowa average
Iowa average: 7.4 hours Iowa average shift: 7.4 hoursSee full Iowa ranking
Total staff hours (quarter) 11,322

Nursing staff breakdown

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Registered Nurse

Manages medical care and health needs.

RN Staff Info 10 total: 3 full-time employees and 7 contractors. 10
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 6.2 hours
Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

LPN Staff Info All 5 LPN Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role. 5
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 7.8 hours
Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

CNA Staff Info 67 total: 26 full-time employees and 41 contractors. 67
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 6.9 hours

Contractor staffing

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.

Total hours from contractors

12.6%

1,423 contractor hours this quarter

Certified Nursing Assistant: 41 Registered Nurse: 7 Physical Therapy Aide: 4 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 4 Qualified Social Worker: 3 Speech Language Pathologist: 2 Physical Therapy Assistant: 2 Occupational Therapy Aide: 2 Mental Health Service Worker: 1 Medication Aide/Technician: 1 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1

Staff by category

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Certified Nursing Assistant2641676,71592100%6.9
Licensed Practical Nurse5051,3128997%7.8
Registered Nurse37101,28992100%6.2
Dietitian1014666874%6.9
Administrator1014615964%7.8
Nurse Practitioner1014466571%6.9
Clinical Nurse Specialist1012664448%6
Respiratory Therapy Technician0441114751%2.4
Physical Therapy Aide044644650%1.4
Medication Aide/Technician11259910%6.5
Occupational Therapy Aide022341112%3
Mental Health Service Worker011291415%2
Qualified Social Worker033202022%1
Occupational Therapy Assistant0111933%6.3
Physical Therapy Assistant022192426%0.8
Speech Language Pathologist022131213%1.1
67 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
5 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 97%
10 Registered Nurse
% of Days 100%
1 Dietitian
% of Days 74%
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Penalties and fines

Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.

Source: CMS Penalties Database

No penalties in the past 3 years

No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.

Quality of care over time

These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.

High-risk clinical events score Info A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline. 10.5
In line with Iowa average

Iowa average: 10.2

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 20.3
6% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 21.6

Long-stay resident measures
Below average Iowa avg: 3.3 Info CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 20.3%
8% worse than Iowa average

Iowa average: 18.8%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 20.7%
5% worse than Iowa average

Iowa average: 19.7%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 19.8%
24% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 26.2%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 1.0%
71% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 3.6%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 8.9%
103% worse than Iowa average

Iowa average: 4.4%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 1.1%
56% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 2.5%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 1.4%
71% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 5.0%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 0.0%
100% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 3.9%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 5.4%
71% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 19.0%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 99.0%
5% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 94.4%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 100.0%
5% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 95.3%

Hospitalizations per 1,000 days Info Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 2.92
97% worse than Iowa average

Iowa average: 1.48

ED visits per 1,000 days Info Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 1.66
21% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 2.09

Short-stay resident measures
Average Iowa avg: 2.6 Info CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 91.6%
8% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 85.1%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.0%
100% better than Iowa average

Iowa average: 1.8%

Re-hospitalized after SNF stay Info Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission. 23.1%
8% worse than Iowa average

Iowa average: 21.3%

Emergency department visits Info Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit. 22.3%
70% worse than Iowa average

Iowa average: 13.1%

Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

19% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 20 days

Private pay

66% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 2 - 3 months

Medicaid

15% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 11 - 12 months

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total residents 26
Medicare
1
3.8% of residents
Medicaid
13
50% of residents
Private pay or other
12
46.2% of residents

Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.

Finances and operations

Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.

Nonprofit
Nonprofit Corporation
Net patient revenue Info Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
$2.7M
Net patient income Info Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
-$21.6K
Nonprofit Nonprofit Corporation
Net patient revenue Info Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
$2.7M Rank #218 / 224Net patient revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 218th out of 224 homes we track in Iowa. Shows this facility's net patient revenue compared to the Iowa average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Iowa that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Net patient income Info Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
-$21.6K
Other income Info Money the home earns outside of resident care — such as investments, grants, rentals and other non-operating sources (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It is tracked separately from net patient revenue: it is not part of that figure, and it is not included in net patient income.
$236.4K
Payroll costs Info Staff salaries plus wage-related costs — benefits such as payroll taxes, health insurance and retirement — from the home's own accounting records (CMS cost report, Worksheet A). Contract or agency labor is counted separately, under other operating costs. Rank #218 / 224Payroll costs — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 218th out of 224 homes we track in Iowa. Shows total staff payroll — salaries plus wage-related benefits — benchmarked to the Iowa average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Higher payroll relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on contract labor.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Iowa that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
$1.6M 58% of net patient revenue Info Payroll as a share of revenue: staff salaries and wage-related benefits divided by net patient revenue. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Rank #113 / 224Payroll % of net patient revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 113th out of 224 homes we track in Iowa. Shows payroll as a percentage of net patient revenue versus the Iowa average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Iowa that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Other operating costs Info Everything it costs to run the home apart from payroll — food, utilities, supplies, maintenance, contract labor and administration. Calculated as total operating expense minus payroll (staff salaries and wage-related benefits).
$1.2M
Total costs Info The home's total operating expense for the year — all the costs of running it, salaries included (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3).
$2.7M
How we calculate these figures

This home is administered by Blair Boynton.

This home is owned by Sheila Baird

Certified by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services authority — CMS Certification Number: 165603

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Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Primarily short stays

Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.

Most new residents arrive under private pay (66% of admissions), and a typical private pay stay runs around 2 - 3 months.

Admissions
86 total

Coverage residents most often arrive under.

Medicare 19%
Private pay 66%
Medicaid 15%
Discharges
82 total

Coverage residents most often leave under.

Medicare 20%
Private pay 65%
Medicaid 16%

Admissions and discharges reflect care patterns over time — they are not used to rate this facility.

How we assess these insights

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CMS Health Inspection star rating (1–5 stars), based on the 3 most recent annual state surveys plus any complaint investigations. This is the hardest rating to manipulate — it reflects real surveyor findings on-site. 5 stars = fewest deficiencies found. 1 star = most. It carries the heaviest weight in the Overall CMS rating.
CMS Staffing star rating (1–5 stars), based on daily nurse staffing hours submitted to CMS via verified payroll data. Compares RN, LPN, and CNA coverage relative to resident acuity level. 5 stars = well above expected staffing. Weekend staffing is evaluated separately, as that's where many facilities quietly reduce coverage.
CMS Quality Measures star rating (1–5 stars), based on 15 clinical outcome metrics including fall rates, pressure ulcers, antipsychotic drug use, and hospital readmissions. Captures actual resident health outcomes, not just compliance. High QM combined with low Health Inspection scores can indicate a facility with strong care but weak documentation practices.
Registered Nurse hours per resident/day compared to the statewide average. RNs are the highest-skilled nursing staff — they assess residents, manage medications, and respond to emergencies. A value of +50% means RN coverage is 50% above the state norm. Negative values are a concern for residents with complex or acute medical needs.
Total nursing staff hours (RN + LPN + CNA combined) per resident/day vs. the statewide average. A broader measure than RN vs State — it captures the entire care team. A facility can have high total staffing but low RN hours, meaning more aides and fewer nurses. Read both columns together for the full picture.
Total dollar amount of federal monetary fines (civil money penalties) issued by CMS in the past 3 years. Fines are only levied for serious violations — typically actual harm to residents, repeated uncorrected deficiencies, or systemic non-compliance. Even a single fine is noteworthy. Multiple fines strongly suggest a pattern, not isolated incidents.
Total health deficiency citations from the most recent standard inspection cycle. Minor citations (scope A–C) are common and often administrative in nature. Higher counts aren't always disqualifying, but should be read alongside Severe Citations to understand actual harm levels. Under 10 is strong for a large facility; 30+ warrants a closer look.
Average deficiency citations per CMS inspection (survey) in the reporting window — total citations divided by the number of inspections. Lower is better; compare alongside total Citations and Severe Citations for context.
Citations at CMS scope/severity level G or higher — G–I means actual harm occurred; J–L means residents were placed in immediate jeopardy. (D–F is potential for harm only). Examples include unaddressed falls, medication errors causing injury, neglect, or abuse.
Average number of residents in the building on any given day, derived from annual census data. Reflects true operating scale — a 400-bed facility running 200 residents/day operates very differently from one at 390. Higher resident counts generally mean more funded staffing hours.
Better Business Bureau rating (A+ to F). Reflects complaint history, business transparency, and how family disputes were resolved. A+ means no significant unresolved complaints. A blank (—) means the facility isn't BBB-accredited, which is common for healthcare providers and not necessarily a negative signal.
Walk Score® (0–100). Measures walkability of the surrounding area. 90–100 = Walker's Paradise. 70–89 = Very Walkable. 50–69 = Somewhat Walkable. Below 50 = Car-Dependent. Higher scores benefit family visitors, resident outings, and staff commuting.
The licensed owner or operator of record filed with CMS — the individual or organization legally accountable for the facility. Searching the operator name across other facilities can reveal chain or multi-site ownership, which matters: chain-operated homes tend to have more variable quality outcomes than independently run facilities.
What the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts — not gross billings. Taken from the latest complete annual cost report, so it is comparable across homes reporting the same period. Revenue alone doesn't indicate care quality, but it funds staffing and capital reinvestment. Pair with Payroll %. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
Staff salaries plus wage-related benefits from the latest complete annual cost report. Contract and agency labour is counted separately, under other operating costs, so a home leaning on agency staff can show a low figure here. Payroll is the cost most directly tied to care quality — compare with Payroll % for full context. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
Payroll as a share of NET PATIENT REVENUE (not gross revenue). Both figures come from the same cost-report year. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Read with the Staffing star rating to judge whether spend translates into coverage — and note that homes whose patient revenue covers only part of their operation can read implausibly high. The Iowa average is: 60.3% Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
CMS Certification Number: the unique federal identifier for this skilled nursing provider.
Wesley Acres ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
NH
ADC
AL
IL
MC
SNF
Des Moines (Greenwood)
80
Facility 80
IA AVG 72
Rank #105 / 403
91.3%
Facility 91.3%
IA AVG 67%
Rank #43 / 362
+36%
4.16
Facility 4.16
IA AVG 4.30
Rank #120 / 231
 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ +43%-3%
$0
Facility $0
IA AVG $53.4k
Rank #1 / 239
5
Facility 5
IA AVG 21.7
Rank #17 / 232
1.7
Facility 1.7
IA AVG 4.1
Rank #15 / 232
-73-
72
Facility 72
IA AVG 47
Rank #89 / 504
Damon Buskohl
$29.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $29.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
IA AVG $6.9M
Rank #1 / 224
$20.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $20.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
IA AVG $4.2M
Rank #1 / 224
71%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 71%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
IA AVG 60.3%
Rank #31 / 224
165487
Meth Wick Community ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
NH
AL
IL
MC
RC
SNF
Cedar Rapids
69
Facility 69
IA AVG 72
Rank #167 / 403
83.0%
Facility 83.0%
IA AVG 67%
Rank #103 / 362
+24%
5.76
Facility 5.76
IA AVG 4.30
Rank #9 / 231
 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ +23%+34%
$0
Facility $0
IA AVG $53.4k
Rank #1 / 239
3
Facility 3
IA AVG 21.7
Rank #8 / 232
1.5
Facility 1.5
IA AVG 4.1
Rank #12 / 232
-57-
23
Facility 23
IA AVG 47
Rank #404 / 504
Meth Wick Community
$18.2MFiscal year ending 03/2024
Facility $18.2MFiscal year ending 03/2024
IA AVG $6.9M
Rank #6 / 224
$10.3MFiscal year ending 03/2024
Facility $10.3MFiscal year ending 03/2024
IA AVG $4.2M
Rank #8 / 224
56.4%Fiscal year ending 03/2024
Facility 56.4%Fiscal year ending 03/2024
IA AVG 60.3%
Rank #130 / 224
165542
Sunrise Retirement Community ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
NH
AL
IL
MC
RC
SNF
Sioux City
74
Facility 74
IA AVG 72
Rank #136 / 403
90.5%
Facility 90.5%
IA AVG 67%
Rank #49 / 362
+35%
5.70
Facility 5.70
IA AVG 4.30
Rank #13 / 231
 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ -23%+33%
$0
Facility $0
IA AVG $53.4k
Rank #1 / 239
11
Facility 11
IA AVG 21.7
Rank #72 / 232
3.7
Facility 3.7
IA AVG 4.1
Rank #107 / 232
-67A+
22
Facility 22
IA AVG 47
Rank #410 / 504
Samantha Roth
$13.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $13.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
IA AVG $6.9M
Rank #11 / 224
$8.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $8.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
IA AVG $4.2M
Rank #14 / 224
62.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 62.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
IA AVG 60.3%
Rank #80 / 224
165473
Mill Pond ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
NH
AL
IL
MC
SNF
Ankeny
60
Facility 60
IA AVG 72
Rank #213 / 403
98.3%
Facility 98.3%
IA AVG 67%
Rank #6 / 362
+47%
5.21
Facility 5.21
IA AVG 4.30
Rank #30 / 231
 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ -16%+21%
$0
Facility $0
IA AVG $53.4k
Rank #1 / 239
9
Facility 9
IA AVG 21.7
Rank #56 / 232
3.0
Facility 3.0
IA AVG 4.1
Rank #73 / 232
-59-
16
Facility 16
IA AVG 47
Rank #437 / 504
Phs Management, LLC
$6.8MFiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility $6.8MFiscal year ending 09/2023
IA AVG $6.9M
Rank #92 / 224
$6.5MFiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility $6.5MFiscal year ending 09/2023
IA AVG $4.2M
Rank #29 / 224
96.3%Fiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility 96.3%Fiscal year ending 09/2023
IA AVG 60.3%
Rank #6 / 224
165261
Denver Sunset Home ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
NH
SNF
Denver
31
Facility 31
IA AVG 72
Rank #385 / 403
87.1%
Facility 87.1%
IA AVG 67%
Rank #78 / 362
+30%
4.43
Facility 4.43
IA AVG 4.30
Rank #100 / 231
 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ -20%+3%
$0
Facility $0
IA AVG $53.4k
Rank #1 / 239
8
Facility 8
IA AVG 21.7
Rank #44 / 232
2.7
Facility 2.7
IA AVG 4.1
Rank #59 / 232
-27-
51
Facility 51
IA AVG 47
Rank #213 / 504
Sheila Baird
$2.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $2.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
IA AVG $6.9M
Rank #218 / 224
$1.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $1.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
IA AVG $4.2M
Rank #218 / 224
58%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 58%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
IA AVG 60.3%
Rank #113 / 224
165603
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Frequently Asked Questions about Denver Sunset Home

Is Denver Sunset Home in a walkable area?

Denver Sunset Home has a walk score of 51. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

What is the license number of Denver Sunset Home?

According to IA state health department records, Denver Sunset Home's license number is 90099.

What is the occupancy rate at Denver Sunset Home?

Denver Sunset Home's occupancy is 87%.

How long has Denver Sunset Home been in business?

Denver Sunset Home has been operating for approximately 43 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at Denver Sunset Home?

No, Denver Sunset Home has a no-pet policy.

Does Denver Sunset Home operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

Denver Sunset Home is registered as a non-profit in IA.

Who is the administrator of Denver Sunset Home?

Blair Boynton is the administrator of Denver Sunset Home.

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