Sunny View Care Center
Ankeny, IA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 165441) · 94 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (515) 964-1101 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Sunny View Care Center in Ankeny, Iowa holds a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the Iowa state average of 3.07. Its health inspection rating is 2 out of 5 and its staffing rating is 3 out of 5.
Sunny View Care Center reports total nurse staffing of about 3.34 hours per resident per day, including roughly 0.53 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 44.4%.
Sunny View Care Center has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials reported by CMS. No abuse icon or Special Focus program designation was reported for this facility in the available data.
About this facility
Sunny View Care Center is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Ankeny, Polk County, Iowa, operating under a for-profit limited liability company ownership structure. The facility is certified for 94 beds and reports an average daily census of 87.6 residents. It has been federally certified since April 3, 2002.
According to CMS Care Compare, Sunny View Care Center holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which falls below the Iowa state average of 3.07. Its health inspection rating is 2 out of 5, its quality measure (QM) rating is 3 out of 5, and its staffing rating is 3 out of 5.
On staffing, CMS reports total nurse staffing of 3.33516 hours per resident per day, including 0.53491 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 44.4%.
Regarding the penalty record, CMS shows no federal fines on record for this facility, with a fine count of 0 and total fines of $0.00. There are also no payment denials on record. No abuse icon or Special Focus program designation was reported in the supplied data for this facility. There is no chain affiliation noted, and CMS data does not indicate an ownership change within the past 12 months.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data as reflected in the source dataset provided; prospective families should verify current details directly with the facility and on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Sunny View Care Center has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Iowa state average of 3.07.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
CMS reports 3.33516 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.53491 RN hours, with a staffing turnover rate of 44.4% and a staffing star rating of 3 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS reports no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus program designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Sunny View Care Center is certified for 94 beds with an average daily census of 87.6 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
The facility is owned by a for-profit limited liability company; no chain affiliation is listed in the available data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been federally certified since April 3, 2002.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus separate ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; Sunny View Care Center scores 2, 2, 3, and 3 respectively out of 5.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service lines such as short-term rehabilitation; contact the facility at 5159641101 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 5159641101 to schedule a visit and check the inspection record on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's current details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/165441?state=IA.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.