Hillcrest Home, INC

Hillcrest Home, INC is a Nursing Home in Iowa

Hillcrest Home, INC is a Nursing Home in Iowa

Hillcrest Home, INC

Sumner, IA 506741271 View Map

Hillcrest Home, INC is a Nursing Home in Iowa

Hillcrest Home, INC is a Nursing Home in Iowa

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Overview of Hillcrest Home, INC
Hillcrest Home, INC is a community-owned retirement home serving Sumner, Iowa since 1965. It provides nonprofit retirement living with a focus on dedicated care and strong local heritage. The facility offers independent living and skilled nursing care.

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Nurse hours per resident 4.36/day Iowa avg: 4.30/day
Overall rating Info Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
3/5
Iowa avg: 3.1/5
Health Inspection Info Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
3/5
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.
4/5
Iowa avg: 3.3/5

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Total beds 61

This home usually has limited availability

Occupancy is moderate, suggesting balanced demand.

Similar demand to the Iowa average
Occupancy rate 85.7%
Residents per day (avg) 45
Occupancy rate
85.7%
Residents per day (avg)
45

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

24% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 24 days

Private pay

54% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 5 - 6 months

Medicaid

22% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 9 - 10 months

Finances and operations

Voluntary non-profit home
Other
Home revenue
$7.6M
Surplus of revenue
$222.1K
Voluntary non-profit home Other
Home revenue
$7,557,045.00
Surplus of revenue
$222,096.00
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
44.3% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$3.9M
Total costs $7.2M
Bed community size
61-bed community
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.

About this community

Occupancy Rate
70%
Occupied Beds
43 of 61
Percentage of available beds currently in use by residents.
License Status
Active
Facility Type
Free Standing NF/SNF

Additional licensing details

License number: 90362
CMS Certification Number: 165502
Certification type: FALSE
County: Bremer

Ownership & operating entity

Hillcrest Home, INC is administrated by Beth Diers.

Care Services

Nursing Services
Independent Living
Skilled Nursing
Licensed Nurses/CNAs

Contact Information

Fax: 5635788091

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.

23 visits/inspections

Iowa average: 17 visits/inspections

Iowa average: 0 inspections

Latest inspection

Date:November 13, 2025

19 deficiencies

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

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The information below is reported by the Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing.
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Hillcrest Home, INC
SNF

Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

AL

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

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61
No
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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.

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No
-
66.6%
$7,053,735.00
$3,009,392.00
42.7%
65.20
1/5
4.2922
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SNF

Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

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

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46
No
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70.4%
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47.4%
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+20%
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Address Sumner, IA 506741271

Address Sumner, IA 506741271

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Staffing Data

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)

124
Total Staff
70
Employees
54
Contractors
19,496
Total Hours (Quarter)
31
Avg Staff/Day
6.9
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
Role Count Avg Shift (hrs) Uses Contractors?
Registered Nurse87.5 No
Licensed Practical Nurse68.3 No
Certified Nursing Assistant567.5 Yes
Staff by Category
Administration
2 staff
7.8hs shift avg
Nursing Staff
81 staff
7.6hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners
2 staff
7.6hs shift avg
Therapy Services
29 staff
3.6hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services
3 staff
3.1hs shift avg
Dietary Services
5 staff
6hs shift avg
Other Services
2 staff
7.6hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
8.4%
of total hours from contractors
1,631 contractor hours this quarter
Certified Nursing Assistant: 23 Speech Language Pathologist: 6 Physical Therapy Aide: 7 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 7 Qualified Social Worker: 3 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1 Physical Therapy Assistant: 6 Medical Director: 1
Role Employees Contractors Total Staff Total Hours Days Worked % of Days Avg Shift (hrs)
Certified Nursing Assistant33235610,06191100%7.5
Licensed Practical Nurse6062,0769099%8.3
Medication Aide/Technician7071,5358897%8.4
Registered Nurse8081,3888998%7.5
Other Dietary Services Staff4046158593%5.4
Nurse Practitioner1014976470%7.8
Clinical Nurse Specialist1014746470%7.4
Administrator1014725965%8
Physical Therapy Aide0774296369%4.3
Dietitian1013775257%7.3
Dental Services Staff1013394549%7.5
Speech Language Pathologist0662816066%3.1
Mental Health Service Worker1012202831%7.8
Qualified Social Worker0331675459%3.1
Physical Therapy Assistant0661495156%2.9
Respiratory Therapy Technician0771243842%3
Nurse Aide in Training4041201820%6.3
Occupational Therapy Aide101922224%4.2
Physical Therapist101681213%5.7
Occupational Therapy Assistant0111133%3.6
Medical Director011222%1

Health Inspection History

Total Health inspections 6
22% above Iowa average
Iowa average: 4.9

Last Health inspection on May 2025

Total Health citations 13
40% below Iowa average
Iowa average: 21.7

2.17 citations per inspection (avg)

Citations origin

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

Standard inspections 6 citations
Complaint investigations 7 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 9

Minor Health citations 2
Citations history (last 3 years)
Care Planning minor citation May 15, 2025
Corrected

Nursing Services moderate citation Feb 27, 2025
Corrected

Quality of Care serious citation Feb 27, 2025
Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation Feb 27, 2025
Corrected

Facility Characteristics

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

Ownership: Non-Profit Corporation
Resident Census by Payment Source
43 Total Residents
Medicare 6 (14%)
Medicaid 13 (30.2%)
Private Pay/Other 24 (55.8%)
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 11.1
9% worse than Iowa average
Iowa average: 10.2
Functional decline score 24.0
11% worse than Iowa average
Iowa average: 21.6
Long-Stay Resident Measures
Daily care & independence

Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased 18.0%
4% below Iowa average.

Walking Ability Worsened 20.9%
6% above Iowa average.

Low Risk Long-Stay Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence 33.1%
26% above Iowa average.
Safety & clinical stability

Falls with Major Injury 1.9%
48% below Iowa average.

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers 6.4%
47% above Iowa average.

Urinary Tract Infection 4.5%
81% above Iowa average.
Emotional & behavioral wellbeing

Depressive Symptoms 4.2%
9% above Iowa average.

Antipsychotic Use 5.0%
74% below Iowa average.
Preventive care

Pneumococcal Vaccine 99.4%
5% above Iowa average.

Influenza Vaccine 97.6%
2% above Iowa average.
Nutrition & physical health

Lost Too Much Weight 8.5%
69% above Iowa average.
Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine 88.3%

Near Iowa average
Antipsychotic medication increase 0.0%

100% better than Iowa average
Influenza Vaccine 65.7%

10% worse than Iowa average

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 (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total fines amount $0
This home paid 100% less in fines than the state average.
Iowa average: $48K
Number of Fines 0
This home received 100% fewer fines than the state average.
Iowa average: 1.7
Payment Denials 1
This home had 88% more payment denials than the state average.
Iowa average: 0.5
Penalty History

Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.

Payment Denial Apr 25, 2024
14 days

Last updated: Jan 2026

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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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