Sunny View Care Center
Ankeny, Iowa · CCN 165441
31 surveys since 2010, 7 of them producing a finding at harm level or worse.
Data as of , released by CMS on October 8, 2026. Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog.
- Citations on record
- 122
- Surveys
- 31
- Harm or worse
- 7
- Immediate jeopardy
- 1
Findings at the most serious level CMS records.
Older surveys no longer in CMS’s monthly file or on Care Compare. They are shown here.
The facility
- Certified beds
- 94
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Chain
- Independent
- County
- Polk
- Medicare-certified since
- 2002
CMS ratings
- Overall
- 2
- Health inspection
- 2
- Staffing
- 3
- Quality measures
- 3
CMS’s own Five-Star ratings.
Compared with similar facilities
Since 2021, this facility recorded somewhat more weighted findings than its peer group.
Weighted by harm level, against 56 for-profit facilities of 66–99 beds in Iowa.
Last survey on record
Apr 30, 2026
193 days ago.
Counts surveys with at least one finding. A clean survey leaves no record here, so the real gap may be shorter.
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Peer median |
|---|---|---|
| Nurse hours per resident day | 3.34 | 3.54 |
| Registered-nurse hours per resident day | 0.53 | — |
| Annual nurse turnover | 44.4% | 44.6% |
As reported by the facility to CMS, beside the peer-group median.
Enforcement
No fines, payment denials or special-focus designation on the current CMS record.
Severity of recent findings
| Severity | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immediate jeopardy | J— | K— | L— |
| Actual harm | G12.4% | H— | I— |
| No harm, potential for more than minimal | D3583.3% | E614.3% | F— |
| No harm, potential for minimal | A— | B— | C— |
Most frequently cited here
In CMS’s current monthly file.
- F6585×
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
- F6774×
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
- F6843×
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
- F6893×
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- F8803×
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
In the surveyor’s words
From the most serious findings on record at Sunny View Care Center, in the surveyor’s own words.
- Actual harm, isolatedF760Apr 30, 2026
Based on clinical record review, staff interview and facility policy review, the facility failed to ensure the 5 rights of medication administration were followed resulting in 1 of 1 residents receiving another resident's medications (Resident #6) in addition to the resident's own medication which required an admission to the hospital due to sinus bradycardia (resting heart rate that is slower than normal) requiring further hemodynamic (blood flow movement and circulation through the heart and blood vessels) monitoring. The facility reported a census of 92 residents.Findings include: Review of Resident #6's census in the Electronic Health Record (EHR) revealed the resident was hospitalized [DATE] to 3/23/26. […]
- Actual harm, isolatedF689Sep 30, 2021
Based on clinical record review, staff and resident interviews, and facility policy review, the facility failed to provide adequate supervision to prevent falls and provide a safe environment for two of five residents (Residents #40 and #79) reviewed for falls. The facility reported a census of 71 residents. Findings include: 1. The Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE] for Resident #79 recorded diagnoses that included arthritis, Non-Alzheimer's dementia, anxiety disorder and a history of COVID 19. The MDS documented the resident had severely impaired memory and cognition and was totally dependent on two staff for bed mobility and transfers. The MDS also recorded she fell twice and sustained non-major injuries since the prior assessment. […]
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF908Jul 2, 2025
Based on observations, interviews, and record review, the facility failed to maintain mechanical and electrical patient care equipment in safe operating condition for 5 out of 5 residents reviewed (Residents #1, #7, #10, #11, and #12). Resident's #1 and #12 had care delayed related to batteries not working in stand lifts. Resident #7's bed would raise but not lower (beds in low position are a standard of safety). During separate observations of Residents #10 and #11 it was observed that 1 of the 4 wheels on the mechanical lift used to transfer the residents came off of the ground during the transfer. The facility reported a census of 86 residents. Findings include: 1. […]
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF677Jun 5, 2024
Based on observation, clinical record review, a photograph and facility policy review, the facility failed to properly provide perineal cares for 2 of 3 residents reviewed (Resident #2 and #3 ). The facility identified a census of 88 residents. Findings include: 1. Resident #2's Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE] identified Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score of 8, indicating moderately impaired cognition. Resident #2 required substantial/maximal assistance with toilet use, personal hygiene, and ambulation. The listed Resident #2 as frequently incontinent of bowel and bladder. […]
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF725Jun 5, 2024
Based on family interview, resident interview, staff interview, Ombudsman email, Resident Council Minutes, and facility policy review the facility failed to answer resident call lights within 15 minutes for 2 of 3 residents reviewed (Residents #2 and #5). The facility identified a census of 88 residents. Findings include: 1. Resident #2's Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment dated [DATE] identified Brief Interview for Mental Status (BIMS) score of 8, indicating moderately impaired cognition. Resident #2 required substantial/maximal assistance with toilet use, personal hygiene, and ambulation. The listed Resident #2 as frequently incontinent of bowel and bladder. […]
Read 26 findings in full →The most serious and the most recent: 26 of 122 on record.
Every survey on record
FindingsAt actual harm or above
- Apr 30, 2026Complaint1 finding · 1 harm
- Feb 16, 2026Complaint1 finding
- Jan 14, 2026Standard and complaint7 findings
- Jul 2, 2025Complaint5 findings
- Apr 24, 2025Complaint1 finding
- Feb 13, 2025Standard and complaint5 findings
- Aug 20, 2024Complaint6 findings
- Jun 5, 2024Complaint5 findings
Show the 23 earlier surveys
- Mar 11, 2024Standard and complaint8 findings
- Nov 7, 2023Complaint3 findings
- Mar 16, 2023Standard5 findings
- Sep 21, 2022Complaint3 findings
- Jul 19, 2022Complaint2 findings
- Sep 30, 2021Standard and complaint7 findings · 1 harm
- Feb 6, 2020Standard and complaint5 findings
- Jan 16, 2019Standard and complaint6 findings · 1 harm
- Dec 6, 2017Complaint4 findings · 1 harm
- Oct 12, 2017Standard1 finding
- Oct 20, 2016Complaint3 findings
- Aug 31, 2016Standard4 findings
- May 19, 2016Complaint2 findings
- Dec 31, 2015Complaint3 findings · 1 harm
- Oct 29, 2015Standard and complaint6 findings
- Oct 6, 2015Complaint1 finding
- Sep 18, 2014Standard2 findings
- Dec 19, 2013Complaint3 findings · 2 harm
- Jun 27, 2013—7 findings
- Jun 18, 2012—2 findings
- Apr 4, 2012—3 findings
- Apr 28, 2011—10 findings
- Oct 26, 2010—1 finding
Surveys that found no deficiencies are not in CMS’s files and do not appear here.
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