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Sunny View Care Center

410 N W Ash Drive, Ankeny, IA 50023

Nursing Home Respite Care Skilled Nursing Rehabilitation
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Estimated Pricing

Studio
Estimated $6,764

Price Comparison

  • Average City Price: $6,772
  • Average State Price: $7,379
  • Average National Price: $7,508


  • Sunny View Care Center Description

    Sunny View Care Center is a community that offers nursing care, respite care, skilled nursing and rehabilitation and is located in Ankeny, Iowa. Residents who live at the facility are able to choose from a range of studio room layouts.

    The community has an average rating of 7 out of 10 making it the 8th highest rated community in the city out of 9 communities. See more information on reviews.

    The Nursing Home at this community has a 2 star rating out of 5 stars from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. To see more information from CMS you can check out the report here.

    To find information about the surrounding area including weather, crime, health facilities, parks, and more you can explore the neighborhood here.

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    Care Types at Community

    This community offers the following types of care

    Nursing Home

    Nursing Homes provide a nurturing environment offering round-the-clock care, personalized support, and community activities for seniors needing assistance with daily living.

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    Skilled Nursing

    Skilled nursing provides 24/7 medical care and support by licensed professionals for seniors needing continuous healthcare assistance.

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    Community Reviews

    7.4
    Sunny View Care Center
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 50 reviews across the web

    Ranking

  • Ranking in City: 8 out of 9 communities in Ankeny
  • Ranking in State: 431 out of 578 communities in IA
  • Facility and Grounds B

    Care B

    Staff A



    Review Summary

    The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.

    Reviews of Sunny View senior living facility present a mixed picture, with some highlighting positive aspects and others pointing out areas of concern.

    • Several reviewers appreciate the friendly atmosphere, describing the residents and staff as sweet and like family. The staff is noted to be helpful, caring, and compassionate, with activities that are resident-centered.
    • One review praises the facility for its clean environment, warm and friendly staff, and the variety of activities available for residents.
    • However, concerns have been raised about the work/life balance for employees, with some feeling forced to work even when unwell.
    • Some families have experienced issues with the care provided, particularly under hospice care, citing instances of neglect and a lack of compassion from certain staff members during critical times.
    • There are complaints about the facility's cleanliness and maintenance, with one reviewer mentioning yellow and cracked walls, chipped paint, and an overall unclean environment.
    • Financial transparency and communication have been flagged as problematic, with a family receiving an unexpected invoice months after being told there would be no expenses beyond insurance payments.
    • One reviewer reported serious concerns about a resident's care, including issues with bed bugs, lack of hygiene, and inadequate attention from staff.
    • Despite these criticisms, some reviews note improvements in the facility over the past year and recommend Sunny View as a great place for loved ones, highlighting the dedication of the staff and the quality of care.

    In summary, while Sunny View has been praised for its friendly staff and resident-centered activities, there are significant concerns regarding staff work/life balance, resident care, facility cleanliness, and financial communication that potential residents and their families may want to consider.


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    Health

    Physical Therapy

    Speech Therapy

    Occupational Therapy

    Therapeutic Exercises

    Specialized Training

    Memory Improvement


    Services

    Long-term Care

    Hospice Care

    Respite Care Services

    Registered Nurses

    Nursing Staff


    Activities

    Manicures

    Movie Nights

    Religious Services

    Board Games

    Crafting

    Bingo


    Community Amenities

    Dining Lounges

    Coffee

    Computer and Internet Access


    Dining

    Dining Experience

    Dietary Services

    Special Dietary Needs

    Bistro-style Salad Bar

    Fresh Fruits

    Vegetables


    Pet

    Pet Visits



    Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

    Nursing Home Ratings

    Overall rating: 2
    Health inspection rating: 2
    Staffing rating: 2
    Quality measure rating: 4
    Long-term quality measure rating: 4
    Short-term quality measure rating: 4


    Nursing Home Overview

    Participation date: April 3, 2002
    Ownership type: For Profit
    Provider type: Medicare and Medicaid
    Nursing home capacity: 94
    Total current residents: 84
    Facility is located in a hospital: No
    Automatic sprinkler system: Yes
    Resident and family council: Resident


    Facility Incident, Complaints and Fines

    Number of facility incidents: 4
    Number of substantiated complaints: 7
    Number of payment denials: 0
    Number of fines: 4
    Total cost of fines: $4573


    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services gather information about the number of hours of care provided on average to each resident each day by staff as well as the turnover of staff.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around emergency department and hospital visits for residents of Nursing Homes.

    The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around quality measures for residents of Nursing Homes.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.

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    Health and Fire Safety Deficiencies

    The Center for Medicare and Medicaid report health and fire safety deficiencies. Some of these deficiencies are more severe than others. The following table shows different levels of severity.

    Scope
    Severity of Deficiency Isolated Pattern Widespread
    Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety J K L
    Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy G H I
    No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy D E F
    No actual harm with potential for minimal harm A B C

    Fire Safety Deficiencies

    Survey Date Correction Date Letter Category Description
    2023-03-23 2023-03-27 E Smoke Deficiencies Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
    2023-03-23 2023-03-31 E Smoke Deficiencies Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
    2023-03-23 2023-03-23 F Miscellaneous Deficiencies Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
    2023-03-23 2023-03-23 E Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.
    2023-03-23 2023-04-15 F Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
    2023-03-23 2023-03-30 E Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
    2021-09-21 2021-09-22 E Smoke Deficiencies Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
    2021-09-21 2021-09-22 F Smoke Deficiencies Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.
    2021-09-21 2021-09-22 F Miscellaneous Deficiencies Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
    2021-09-21 2021-09-22 E Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.
    2021-09-21 2021-10-27 F Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
    2021-09-21 2021-09-22 F Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.
    2021-09-21 2021-09-22 F Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk.
    2020-02-11 2020-02-11 E Egress Deficiencies Have exits that are accessible at all times.
    2020-02-11 2020-02-18 F Egress Deficiencies Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
    2020-02-11 2020-02-18 F Miscellaneous Deficiencies Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
    2020-02-11 2020-02-27 F Miscellaneous Deficiencies Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
    2020-02-11 2020-02-18 F Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
    2020-02-11 2020-02-11 E Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

    Health Safety Deficiencies

    Survey Date Correction Date Letter Category Description
    2022-09-21 2022-10-12 D Resident Rights Deficiencies Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
    2022-09-21 2022-10-12 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
    2022-09-21 2022-10-12 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
    2023-03-16 2023-04-12 D Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
    2023-03-16 2023-04-12 D Resident Rights Deficiencies Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
    2023-03-16 2023-04-12 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
    2023-03-16 2023-04-12 E Infection Control Deficiencies Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    2023-03-16 2023-04-12 E Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
    2022-07-19 2022-07-20 E Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
    2022-07-19 2022-07-20 D Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
    2021-09-30 2021-10-29 D Resident Rights Deficiencies 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.
    2021-09-30 2021-10-29 B Resident Rights Deficiencies Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
    2021-09-30 2021-10-29 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
    2021-09-30 2021-10-29 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
    2021-09-30 2021-10-29 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    2021-09-30 2021-10-29 G Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    2021-09-30 2021-10-29 E Infection Control Deficiencies Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    2020-02-06 2020-02-18 B Resident Rights Deficiencies Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
    2020-02-06 2020-02-18 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
    2020-02-06 2020-02-18 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
    2020-02-06 2020-02-18 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    2020-02-06 2020-02-18 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Fines

    Fine Date Fine Amount
    2019-01-16 $7,959
    2021-06-21 $655
    2021-06-21 $650
    2021-06-28 $983
    2021-06-28 $975
    2021-07-05 $1,300
    2021-07-05 $1,310
    2021-11-29 $1,625

    What is in the Neighborhood

    General Area Overview
    • The closest city is Ankeny which is 0.5 miles away and has a population of 56,764 (large town).
    • The average income is $93,288, which is very high compared to other zip codes.
    • Weather
      • High Temperature: 76
      • Low Temperature: 22
      • Average Temperature: 52.2
      • Day Breakdown: The area gets 122 days of rain, 40 days of snow and 201 days of sun
      • Precipitation: 1.7 inches a year

    Health and Safety Overview
    • The crime rate is 3.11 per 100 people which is average compared to other cities.
      • Violent Crime: 0.82 incidents per 100 people
      • Property Crime: 1.33 incidents per 100 people
      • Drug-Related Crime: 0.53 incidents per 100 people

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    Supermarkets

    Hy-Vee
    0.4 miles away
    Aldi
    1.1 miles away
    Fareway
    1.6 miles away
    Walmart Supercenter
    2.4 miles away
    Sam's Club
    3.4 miles away

    None Found

    Bus Stations

    Hawkeye Park & Ride
    0.2 miles away
    Mercy North Park & Ride
    1.3 miles away
    3387
    1.8 miles away
    3390
    1.8 miles away
    DART
    2.6 miles away

    Banks

    Bank of the West
    0.6 miles away
    Community State Bank
    0.6 miles away
    Northwest Bank
    0.7 miles away
    U.S. Bank
    0.7 miles away
    First National Bank of Ames
    0.7 miles away

    Hospitals

    VA Medical Center
    7.8 miles away
    Broadlawns Medical Center
    8.2 miles away
    Iowa Lutheran Hospital
    9.0 miles away
    MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
    9.3 miles away
    Iowa Methodist Medical Center
    10.0 miles away

    Pharmacies

    Hy-Vee Pharmacy
    0.5 miles away
    CVS Pharmacy
    0.6 miles away
    Walgreens
    0.7 miles away
    Medicap Pharmacy
    1.6 miles away
    Price Chopper Pharmacy
    8.0 miles away

    Dentists

    Langwith Hull & Roush Orthodontists
    0.5 miles away
    Ankeny Dental Center
    0.5 miles away
    Hintz Family Dentistry
    0.6 miles away
    Advanced Family Dentistry
    0.7 miles away
    Ankeny Dental Associates
    0.8 miles away

    Parks

    High Trestle Trail
    0.1 miles away
    Hawkeye Park
    0.1 miles away
    Horizon Park
    0.2 miles away
    Prairie Ridge Sports Complex
    0.2 miles away
    Ankeny Market & Pavillion
    0.2 miles away

    None Found

    Shopping

    Haymarket Mall
    8.2 miles away
    Merle Hay Mall
    8.4 miles away
    Valley West Mall
    11.8 miles away
    Southridge Mall
    14.5 miles away
    Jordan Creek Town Center
    15.1 miles away

    Culture

    Ankeny Art Center
    0.9 miles away
    Prairie Meadows Riviera Amphitheater
    7.8 miles away
    Viking Theater
    7.9 miles away
    Palace Theater
    8.0 miles away
    American Puppet Theater
    8.0 miles away

    Restaurants

    Uptown
    0.4 miles away
    Yankee Clipper
    0.4 miles away
    Leaning Tower of Pizza
    0.4 miles away
    Ranallo's on 3rd
    0.5 miles away
    Panda Garden
    0.5 miles away

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