Sunrise Hill Care Center

Sunrise Hill Care Center is a Nursing Home in Iowa

Sunrise Hill Care Center is a Nursing Home in Iowa

Sunrise Hill Care Center

Traer, IA 506751399 View Map

Sunrise Hill Care Center is a Nursing Home in Iowa

Sunrise Hill Care Center is a Nursing Home in Iowa

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Overview of Sunrise Hill Care Center
Sunrise Hill Care Center is located in Traer, IA. It offers a range of services including nursing care, assisted living, independent living, memory care, and therapy. The facility is dedicated to providing compassionate care and support for residents.

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Nurse hours per resident 4.42/day Iowa avg: 4.30/day
Overall rating Info Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
5/5
Iowa avg: 3.1/5
Health Inspection Info Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
4/5
Iowa avg: 2.9/5
Staffing Info Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
4/5
Iowa avg: 3.5/5
Quality Measures Info Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
5/5
Iowa avg: 3.3/5

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Total beds 76

This home usually has availability

Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.

Lower demand than the Iowa average
Occupancy rate 64.8%
Residents per day (avg) 50
Occupancy rate
64.8%
Residents per day (avg)
50

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mix of rehab and long-term care

This home supports both short-term rehab and long-term care, with residents staying for a wide range of durations.

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

33% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 21 days

Private pay

59% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 6 - 7 months

Medicaid

8% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 2 years

Finances and operations

Proprietary home
Corporation
Home revenue
$6.2M
Operating loss
-$454.8K
Proprietary home Corporation
Home revenue
$6,242,164.00
Operating loss
$-454,829.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$3.3M
52.7% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$3.3M
Total costs $6.6M
Bed community size
76-bed community
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.

About this community

Occupancy Rate
70%
Occupied Beds
53 of 76
Percentage of available beds currently in use by residents.
License Status
Active
Facility Type
Free Standing NF/SNF

Additional licensing details

License number: 860226
CMS Certification Number: 165286
Certification type: FALSE
County: Tama

Ownership & operating entity

Sunrise Hill Care Center is administrated by Daniel Larmore.

Safety & Compliance

Care Services

Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services
Memory Care
Independent Living
Skilled Nursing
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing

All Levels of Care

Nursing Care
Assisted Living
Independent Living
Memory Care
Therapy

Contact Information

Fax: 3194782728

Additional Policies & Features

Pets Allowed
Admission Criteria: Must be admitted under a doctor’s care and require a minimum level of care. A physical is needed before admission.

Amenities & Lifestyle

Programs & Activities

Specific Programs
Care and Rehab, Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care, Therapy
Operating Hours
24/7

Pricing & Financial Information

Access & Eligibility

Ways to qualify for care at this community, including accepted programs and payment options.

Payment & Funding Options

Long-term care insurance

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.

18 visits/inspections

Latest inspection

Date:December 30, 2025

6 deficiencies

Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.

Compare Nursing Homes around Iowa

The information below is reported by the Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing.
Sunrise Hill Care Center
SNF

Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

IA 506751399
76
No
JACOBS, JEFFREY
64.8%
$6,125,661.00
$3,292,296.00
53.7%
50.30
5/5
4.4225
4/5
4/5
5/5
-
3
2
-30%
+3%
-14%
Akron Care Center, INC
SNF

Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

IA 510017716
45
No
CITY OF AKRON
98.1%
$4,650,730.00
$2,144,112.00
46.1%
42.00
4/5
4.7098
4/5
5/5
1/5
-
4
-
+15%
+10%
+30%
Accura HealthCare of Carlisle
SNF

Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

IA 500478733
46
No
AMERICAN HEALTHCARE ASSOCIATES INC
80.5%
$4,098,046.00
$2,453,646.00
59.9%
38.90
4/5
5.8515
3/5
5/5
4/5
-
17
2
-40%
+36%
+7%
Accura Healthcare of Spirit Lake
SNF

Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

IA 513601000
85
No
-
66.6%
$7,053,735.00
$3,009,392.00
42.7%
65.20
1/5
4.2922
1/5
4/5
3/5
1
21
1
-8%
0%
-12%
Accura Healthcare of Lake City, LLC
SNF

Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

IA 514499701
46
No
ACCURA HEALTHCARE OF THE HEARTLAND LLC
70.4%
$2,045,587.00
$969,532.00
47.4%
39.80
1/5
5.1665
1/5
4/5
1/5
4
39
4
-33%
+20%
-7%

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Staffing Data

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)

74
Total Staff
51
Employees
23
Contractors
19,939
Total Hours (Quarter)
29
Avg Staff/Day
7.6
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
Role Count Avg Shift (hrs) Uses Contractors?
Registered Nurse67.8 No
Licensed Practical Nurse77.6 No
Certified Nursing Assistant338.3 Yes
Staff by Category
Administration
3 staff
7.6hs shift avg
Nursing Staff
48 staff
8.1hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners
1 staff
7.8hs shift avg
Therapy Services
14 staff
3.2hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services
1 staff
1hs shift avg
Dietary Services
6 staff
7.1hs shift avg
Other Services
1 staff
8.3hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
3.9%
of total hours from contractors
768 contractor hours this quarter
Certified Nursing Assistant: 8 Physical Therapy Aide: 3 Speech Language Pathologist: 3 Physical Therapy Assistant: 2 Qualified Social Worker: 1 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 3 Occupational Therapy Aide: 1 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1 Medical Director: 1
Role Employees Contractors Total Staff Total Hours Days Worked % of Days Avg Shift (hrs)
Certified Nursing Assistant2583311,37691100%8.3
Licensed Practical Nurse7072,76591100%7.6
Registered Nurse6061,37691100%7.8
Other Dietary Services Staff5051,0608998%6.9
RN Director of Nursing2029016369%7.6
Mental Health Service Worker1015216369%8.3
Administrator1014966268%8
Nurse Practitioner1014505864%7.8
Dietitian1014315662%7.7
Physical Therapy Aide0332426268%3.7
Speech Language Pathologist0331373842%3.6
Respiratory Therapy Technician033693134%2.1
Physical Therapy Assistant022421921%2.2
Qualified Social Worker011303134%1
Medical Director1121967%3.1
Occupational Therapy Assistant1121533%5.1
Occupational Therapy Aide0111122%5.7

Health Inspection History

Total Health inspections 3
39% below Iowa average
Iowa average: 4.9

Last Health inspection on Jul 2024

Total Health citations 3
86% below Iowa average
Iowa average: 21.7

1 citations per inspection (avg)

Citations origin

Citations can result from standard inspections or complaint-based investigations.

Standard inspections 0 citations
Complaint investigations 3 citations
Breakdown of citations
Critical Health citations 0
100% below Iowa average
Iowa average: 0.6
Serious Health citations 2
122% above Iowa average
Iowa average: 0.9
Moderate Health citations 1

Minor Health citations 0
Citations history (last 3 years)
Resident Rights moderate citation Jul 17, 2024
Corrected

Quality of Care serious citation Apr 04, 2024
Corrected

Quality of Care serious citation Apr 10, 2023
Corrected

Facility Characteristics

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

Ownership: For-Profit Corporation
Resident Census by Payment Source
48 Total Residents
Medicare 4 (8.3%)
Medicaid 14 (29.2%)
Private Pay/Other 30 (62.5%)
Specialized Care Beds
16 Total Specialty Beds
21.1% of Bed Capacity
16
Alzheimer's / Dementia Beds
21.1%
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
CCRC
Family Engagement

Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.

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 7.4
28% better than Iowa average
Iowa average: 10.2
Functional decline score 17.3
20% better than Iowa average
Iowa average: 21.6
Long-Stay Resident Measures
Daily care & independence

Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased 13.3%
29% below Iowa average.

Walking Ability Worsened 12.4%
37% below Iowa average.

Low Risk Long-Stay Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence 26.3%
0% above Iowa average.
Safety & clinical stability

Falls with Major Injury 3.5%
4% below Iowa average.

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers 1.4%
67% below Iowa average.

Urinary Tract Infection 0.6%
77% below Iowa average.
Emotional & behavioral wellbeing

Depressive Symptoms 3.0%
23% below Iowa average.

Antipsychotic Use 22.0%
16% above Iowa average.
Preventive care

Pneumococcal Vaccine 99.4%
5% above Iowa average.

Influenza Vaccine 100.0%
5% above Iowa average.
Nutrition & physical health

Lost Too Much Weight 6.2%
24% above Iowa average.
Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine 97.9%

15% better than Iowa average
Antipsychotic medication increase 6.4%

246% worse than Iowa average
Influenza Vaccine 87.5%

19% better than Iowa average

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Elderly Waiver

Iowa Medicaid Elderly Waiver

Age 65+, Iowa resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Rural focus; waitlists possible.

Iowa Family Caregiver Support

IA NFCSP

Caregiver of someone 60+, Iowa resident.

No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.

Not applicable.

Limited slots; rural emphasis.

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Iowa Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled, Iowa resident, Medicare Part A/B.

~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.

$9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).

Three tiers; no waitlist.

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Iowa PACE

Age 55+, Iowa resident, nursing home-level care need, safe with PACE support.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, Medicaid-eligible).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Limited to western Iowa (e.g., Council Bluffs); expanding slowly.

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Iowa SCSEP

Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Iowa resident.

~$1,983/month (125% FPL).

Not specified; income-focused.

Priority for veterans, rural residents.

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Iowa VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, Iowa resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.

Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.

~$155,356 (net worth limit).

High veteran demand in rural areas.

Able Up Iowa

Able Up Iowa

Age 65+ or disabled, Iowa resident, ability to repay loan, need for assistive tech or mods.

No strict limit; must demonstrate repayment capacity.

Not specified; credit-based.

Loans up to $25,000; statewide via Easterseals partnership.

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