Sunny View Care Center
410 N W Ash Drive · Ankeny, IA · 50023 · 5159641101
94 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
The composite number cleared 72 points, but Recommended is gated: inspection record below the Recommended bar; CMS rates its health inspections "much below average". That rule is part of the published method.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.29 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.67 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.77 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 43% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (42 in the current record)
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Actual harm · G April 30, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected May 18, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D February 16, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.
Corrected February 20, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 14, 2026
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Corrected February 3, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 14, 2026
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected February 3, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 14, 2026
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Corrected February 3, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 14, 2026
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected February 3, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 14, 2026
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected February 3, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D January 14, 2026
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected February 3, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D January 14, 2026 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected February 3, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 2, 2025 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected July 25, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 2, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected July 25, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 2, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected July 25, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 2, 2025 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected July 25, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E July 2, 2025 · found via complaint
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Corrected July 25, 2025 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D April 24, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected May 13, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D February 13, 2025
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected March 14, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 13, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected March 14, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 13, 2025
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 March 14, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D February 13, 2025 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected March 14, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 13, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected March 14, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 20, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected September 20, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 20, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected September 20, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 20, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected September 20, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 20, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected September 20, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 20, 2024 · found via complaint
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 September 20, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 165441 · certified since April 3, 2002. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.