Cycle 1
Health 2025-02-06 · Fire 2025-02-06
4 health deficiencies
Top issue: Administration (1 deficiency)
1 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Emergency Preparedness (1 deficiency)
Tama, IA
Sunny Hill Care Center
2-star overall rating with 1-star inspections with $24,756 in total fines with 4 recent health deficiencies with 1 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
1708 Harding Street, Tama, IA
(641) 484-4061
Overall
2 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
1 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
1 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
5 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Facility snapshot
Beds
57
Certified beds
Average residents
49
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
No chain reported
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
2002-06-01
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Staffing
Hours and turnover
RN hours / resident day
0.00
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
0.00
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
0.00
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
0.00
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
0%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
0%
Annual nurse turnover
Quality measures
Resident outcomes and process scores
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.4 |
1.5
0.1 pts better
|
1.9
0.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.8 |
2.1
0.3 pts better
|
1.8
About the same
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 100.0% |
94.0%
6 pts better
|
93.4%
6.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 98.0% |
95.2%
2.8 pts better
|
95.5%
2.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 3.8% |
3.7%
0.1 pts worse
|
3.3%
0.5 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 4.7% |
4.0%
0.7 pts worse
|
11.4%
6.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 4.6% |
4.9%
0.3 pts better
|
5.4%
0.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 23.6% |
20.6%
3 pts worse
|
19.6%
4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 8.8% |
19.8%
11 pts better
|
16.7%
7.9 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 0.0% |
0.2%
0.2 pts better
|
0.1%
0.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 34.5% |
18.5%
16 pts worse
|
16.3%
18.2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 28.0% |
18.3%
9.7 pts worse
|
14.9%
13.1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 1.4% |
1.7%
0.3 pts better
|
1.0%
0.4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 1.1% |
2.5%
1.4 pts better
|
1.7%
0.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 10.7% |
26.0%
15.3 pts better
|
19.8%
9.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 3.4% |
4.3%
0.9 pts better
|
5.1%
1.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 95.7% |
84.3%
11.4 pts better
|
81.7%
14 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 11.5% |
13.1%
1.6 pts better
|
12.0%
0.5 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 0.0% |
1.9%
1.9 pts better
|
1.6%
1.6 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 92.0% |
73.3%
18.7 pts better
|
79.7%
12.3 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 11.3% |
21.3%
10 pts better
|
23.9%
12.6 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
Survey summary
Recent inspection cycles
Cycle 2
Health 2024-02-08 · Fire 2024-02-08
5 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (3 deficiencies)
3 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (1 deficiency)
Cycle 3
Health 2022-12-08 · Fire 2022-12-08
6 health deficiencies
Top issue: Freedom from Abuse and Neglect and Exploitation (3 deficiencies)
3 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (1 deficiency)
Fire safety
Fire-safety citations
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-02-06
E39 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Corrected 2025-02-20
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-02-08
K353 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2024-02-21
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-02-08
K711 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
Corrected 2024-02-21
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-02-08
K921 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Corrected 2024-02-26
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-12-08
K353 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2022-12-12
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-12-08
K511 · Services Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2022-12-12
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-12-08
K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2022-12-12
Inspection history
Recent health citations
G · Actual harm
2025-08-21
F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2025-09-08
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-02-06
F865 · Administration Deficiencies
Health
Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
Corrected 2025-02-17
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-02-06
F657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2025-02-17
B · Minimal harm
2025-02-06
F623 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected 2025-02-17
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-11-26
F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-12-06
G · Actual harm
2024-02-08
F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2024-02-23
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-02-08
F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2024-02-23
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-02-08
F690 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected 2024-02-23
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-02-08
F758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
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.
Corrected 2024-02-23
K · Immediate jeopardy
2023-10-03
F609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2023-10-19
K · Immediate jeopardy
2023-10-03
F610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2023-10-19
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-10-03
F600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2023-10-19
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-12-08
F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2022-12-13
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-12-08
F657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2022-12-13
B · Minimal harm
2022-12-08
F868 · Administration Deficiencies
Health
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
Corrected 2022-12-13
Penalties and ownership
What sits behind the stars
$13,787
2024-02-08
Fine
Fine · fine $13,787
Fine
$10,969
2023-10-03
Fine
Fine · fine $10,969
Fine
Ownership
Hineman, Polly
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Ltc Accounting Services, LLC
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
Osthus, David
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Potter And Brant Plc
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
Premier Senior Management LLC
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
Thiessen, Megan
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Walton, Caleb
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
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