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Total Health inspections
6
22% above Iowa average
Iowa average:
4.9
Last Health inspection on Aug 2025
Mostly short-term rehab stays
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
Sunny Hill Care Center
Sunny Hill Care Center is a Nursing Home in Iowa
Sunny Hill Care Center is a Nursing Home in Iowa
Sunny Hill Care Center
Sunny Hill Care Center is a Nursing Home in Iowa
Sunny Hill Care Center is a Nursing Home in Iowa
Sunny Hill Care Center is a nursing home and rehabilitation care center located in Tama, Iowa. It offers skilled nursing, rehabilitation therapy, hospice care, respite care, dietary services, and outpatient care. The facility is dedicated to providing the highest level of care to its residents.
Quality ratings
Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
Capacity and availability
Smaller home
May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.
Total beds
57
This home usually has availability
Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.
Occupancy rate
76.6%
Residents per day (avg)
47
Occupancy rate
76.6%
Residents per day (avg)
47
Who this home usually serves
Show admissions and discharges
TYPE OF STAY
Might be optimal for
Short stays
Recovery
Medicare-covered care
Breakdown by payment type
Medicare
65% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
Typical stay
23 days
Private pay
21% of new residents, often for short stays.
Typical stay
1 - 2 years
Medicaid
14% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Typical stay
2 - 3 years
Finances and operations
Proprietary home
Corporation
Home revenue
$5.0M
Profit
$367.0K
Proprietary home
Corporation
Home revenue
$4,956,136.00
Profit
$367,043.00
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$2.1M
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Other operating costs
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$2.4M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$4.6M
57-bed community
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
About this community
Occupancy Rate
84%
Occupied Beds
48 of 57
Percentage of available beds currently in use by residents.
License Status
ActiveFacility Type
Free Standing NF/SNF
Additional licensing details
License number:
860470
CMS Certification Number:
165462
Certification type:
FALSE
County:
Tama
Ownership & operating entity
Sunny Hill Care Center is administrated by Megan Thiessen.
Care Services
Accepts Medicaid
Accepts Medicare
Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Skilled Nursing
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
Contact Information
Email:
[email protected]
Fax:
6414843103
Amenities & Lifestyle
Programs & Activities
Specific Programs
Skilled Nursing, Rehabilitation Therapy, Hospice Care, Respite Care, Dietary Services, Outpatient, Resident Activities
Pricing & Financial Information
Dining & Nutrition
Food Description
Our residents enjoy a superb dining experience that offers a number of options and caters to a variety of needs.
Access & Eligibility
Ways to qualify for care at this community, including accepted programs and payment options.
Medicaid Accepted
This facility is certified for eligible Medicaid services.
Medicare Accepted
This facility is certified for eligible Medicare services.
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
Iowa average: 17 visits/inspections
Iowa average: 0 inspections
Latest inspection
Date:December 23, 2025
21 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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+15%
+10%
+30%
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
4.7098
-
4
-
+15%+10%+30%
Accura HealthCare of Carlisle
-40%
+36%
+7%
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
5.8515
-
17
2
-40%+36%+7%
Sunny Hill Care Center
+24%
-12%
+2%
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
IA 523391098
68
No
PREMIER SENIOR MANAGEMENT LLC
76.6%
$4,956,476.00
$2,147,272.00
43.3%
47.40
3.7784
2
15
4
+24%-12%+2%
Accura Healthcare of Spirit Lake
-8%
-12%
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
4.2922
1
21
1
-8%
0%
-12%
Accura Healthcare of Lake City, LLC
-33%
+20%
-7%
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
5.1665
4
39
4
-33%+20%-7%
Akron Care Center, INC
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Community:
IA 510017716
Bed Count:
45
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
CITY OF AKRON
CCN:
165595
Occupancy:
98.1%
Home Revenue:
$4,650,730.00
Payroll Costs:
$2,144,112.00
Payroll %:
46.1%
Avg Residents/Day:
42.00
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
4.7098
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Citations:
4
RN share vs State Avg:
+15%
+15%
Staffing vs State Avg:
+10%
+10%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
+30%
+30%
Accura HealthCare of Carlisle
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Community:
IA 500478733
Bed Count:
46
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
AMERICAN HEALTHCARE ASSOCIATES INC
CCN:
165311
Occupancy:
80.5%
Home Revenue:
$4,098,046.00
Payroll Costs:
$2,453,646.00
Payroll %:
59.9%
Avg Residents/Day:
38.90
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
5.8515
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Citations:
17
Severe Citations:
2
RN share vs State Avg:
-40%
-40%
Staffing vs State Avg:
+36%
+36%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
+7%
+7%
Sunny Hill Care Center
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Community:
IA 523391098
Bed Count:
68
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
PREMIER SENIOR MANAGEMENT LLC
CCN:
165462
Occupancy:
76.6%
Home Revenue:
$4,956,476.00
Payroll Costs:
$2,147,272.00
Payroll %:
43.3%
Avg Residents/Day:
47.40
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
3.7784
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Number of Fines:
2
Citations:
15
Severe Citations:
4
RN share vs State Avg:
+24%
+24%
Staffing vs State Avg:
-12%
-12%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
+2%
+2%
Accura Healthcare of Spirit Lake
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Community:
IA 513601000
Bed Count:
85
Pets Allowed:
No
CCN:
165528
Occupancy:
66.6%
Home Revenue:
$7,053,735.00
Payroll Costs:
$3,009,392.00
Payroll %:
42.7%
Avg Residents/Day:
65.20
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
4.2922
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Number of Fines:
1
Citations:
21
Severe Citations:
1
RN share vs State Avg:
-8%
-8%
Staffing vs State Avg:
0%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
-12%
-12%
Accura Healthcare of Lake City, LLC
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Community:
IA 514499701
Bed Count:
46
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
ACCURA HEALTHCARE OF THE HEARTLAND LLC
CCN:
165082
Occupancy:
70.4%
Home Revenue:
$2,045,587.00
Payroll Costs:
$969,532.00
Payroll %:
47.4%
Avg Residents/Day:
39.80
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
5.1665
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Number of Fines:
4
Citations:
39
Severe Citations:
4
RN share vs State Avg:
-33%
-33%
Staffing vs State Avg:
+20%
+20%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
-7%
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Staffing Data
Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)
63
Total Staff
57
Employees
6
Contractors
14,866
Total Hours (Quarter)
21
Avg Staff/Day
7.8
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
| Role ⓘ | Count ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ | Uses Contractors? ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 9 | 9.9 | Yes |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 1 | 3.3 | No |
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 37 | 7.7 | Yes |
Staff by Category
Administration ⓘ
1 staff
8hs shift avg
Nursing Staff ⓘ
50 staff
8.2hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners ⓘ
2 staff
7.7hs shift avg
Therapy Services ⓘ
7 staff
2.5hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation ⓘ
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services ⓘ
1 staff
1.9hs shift avg
Dietary Services ⓘ
2 staff
8.3hs shift avg
Other Services ⓘ
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
3.9%
of total hours from contractors
580 contractor hours this quarter
Certified Nursing Assistant: 3
Registered Nurse: 2
Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1
| Role ⓘ | Employees ⓘ | Contractors ⓘ | Total Staff ⓘ | Total Hours ⓘ | Days Worked ⓘ | % of Days ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 34 | 3 | 37 | 8,926 | 91 | 100% | 7.7 |
| Registered Nurse | 7 | 2 | 9 | 2,824 | 91 | 100% | 9.9 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 560 | 63 | 69% | 8.9 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 1 | 0 | 1 | 495 | 63 | 69% | 7.9 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 1 | 0 | 1 | 422 | 56 | 62% | 7.5 |
| Medication Aide/Technician | 2 | 0 | 2 | 418 | 42 | 46% | 9.8 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 320 | 40 | 44% | 8 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 316 | 42 | 46% | 7.5 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 277 | 35 | 38% | 7.9 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 2 | 0 | 2 | 119 | 45 | 49% | 2.6 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 2 | 0 | 2 | 80 | 28 | 31% | 2.8 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 1 | 0 | 1 | 65 | 33 | 36% | 2 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 17 | 9 | 10% | 1.9 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 11 | 2 | 2% | 5.5 |
| Respiratory Therapist | 1 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 7 | 8% | 1.4 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 1 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 2 | 2% | 3.3 |
Health Inspection History
Total Health citations
15
31% below Iowa average
Iowa average:
21.7
2.5 citations per inspection (avg)
Citations origin
Citations can result from standard inspections or complaint-based investigations.
Standard inspections
10 citations
Complaint investigations
9 citations
Breakdown of citations
Critical Health citations
2
233% above 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)
Quality of Care serious citation
Aug 21, 2025
Corrected
Administration moderate citation
Feb 06, 2025
Corrected
Care Planning moderate citation
Feb 06, 2025
Corrected
Resident Rights minor citation
Feb 06, 2025
Corrected
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Ownership: For-Profit LLC
Resident Census by Payment Source
47
Total Residents
Medicare
3
(6.4%)
ⓘ
Medicaid
22
(46.8%)
ⓘ
Private Pay/Other
22
(46.8%)
ⓘ
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
ⓘ
Family Engagement
Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.
Active
Resident Council
ⓘ
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
12.8
25% worse than Iowa average
Iowa average:
10.2
Functional decline score
21.4
Near Iowa average
Iowa average:
21.6
Long-Stay Resident Measures
Daily care & independence
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
20.8%
11% above Iowa average.
Walking Ability Worsened
31.1%
58% above Iowa average.
Low Risk Long-Stay Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
12.3%
53% below Iowa average.
Safety & clinical stability
Falls with Major Injury
5.9%
63% above Iowa average.
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
2.0%
55% below Iowa average.
Urinary Tract Infection
2.2%
13% below Iowa average.
Emotional & behavioral wellbeing
Depressive Symptoms
5.9%
51% above Iowa average.
Antipsychotic Use
4.9%
74% below Iowa average.
Preventive care
Pneumococcal Vaccine
99.5%
5% above Iowa average.
Influenza Vaccine
98.0%
3% above Iowa average.
Nutrition & physical health
Lost Too Much Weight
4.4%
11% below Iowa average.Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine
95.4%
12% better than Iowa average
Antipsychotic medication increase
0.0%
100% better than Iowa average
Influenza Vaccine
92.0%
25% better 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
$25K
This home paid 48% less in fines than the state average.
Iowa average:
$48K
Number of Fines
2
This home received 18% more fines than the state average.
Iowa average:
1.7
Payment Denials
0
This home had 100% fewer payment denials than the state average.
Iowa average:
0.5
Penalty History
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
Civil Money Penalty
Feb 8, 2024
$14K
Civil Money Penalty
Oct 3, 2023
$11K
Last updated: Jan 2026
Financial Trends
Historical financial and operational data for Sunny Hill Care Center based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Occupancy Rate
76.6%
↑ 7.1pp vs 2022
Net Income
$367,043
↓ ~$18K vs 2022
Total Payroll
$2,418,902
↑ ~$404K vs 2022
Profit Margin
7.4%
↓ 1.8pp vs 2022
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