Sunnycrest Manor
Dubuque, IA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 165556) · 77 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (563) 583-1781 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Sunnycrest Manor holds a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which is above the Iowa state average of 3.07. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is also 4 stars.
Sunnycrest Manor reports total nurse staffing of 4.34 hours per resident per day, including 0.59 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 38.4%.
Sunnycrest Manor has no federal fines on record and no payment denials reported by CMS. There is no abuse icon flag and no Special Focus Facility designation noted for this facility.
About this facility
Sunnycrest Manor is a government (county)-owned nursing home in Dubuque, Iowa, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since May 2005. The facility is licensed for 77 beds and currently serves an average of 72.1 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Sunnycrest Manor holds an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Iowa state average of 3.07. This overall score is built from a Health Inspection rating of 4 stars, a Quality Measures rating of 2 stars, and a Staffing rating of 4 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS show total nurse staffing of 4.34 hours per resident per day, including 0.59 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 38.4%.
On the penalty record, CMS reports zero fines (no federal fines on record) and zero payment denials for this facility. There is no abuse icon flag and no Special Focus Facility designation associated with Sunnycrest Manor in the supplied data.
No ownership change has occurred in the last 12 months, and there is no chain affiliation noted in the available data.
Families should note that CMS quality measures for this facility, at 2 stars, are lower than its other component ratings, and may wish to review the detailed inspection and quality measure reports directly. This profile is based on data from CMS Medicare Care Compare; consult the Care Compare listing directly for the most current figures, as ratings and staffing data are updated periodically.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Sunnycrest Manor has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Iowa state average of 3.07.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Sunnycrest Manor is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.34 hours per resident per day, with 0.59 RN hours per resident per day, and nursing staff turnover is 38.4%. Its CMS staffing rating is 4 out of 5 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No. CMS records show zero fines and zero payment denials for Sunnycrest Manor.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon and no Special Focus Facility designation are noted in the CMS data for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Sunnycrest Manor is certified for 77 beds and has an average of 72.1 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
Sunnycrest Manor is owned by county government; no chain affiliation is listed in the available data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since May 1, 2005.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspections (4 stars), staffing (4 stars), and quality measures (2 stars) — which combine to form the overall 4-star rating.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service lines; contact the facility at (563) 583-1781 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at (563) 583-1781 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current ratings and inspection reports at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/165556?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.