ElderGrade
C

62.7/100

Average

Sunny View Care Center

410 N W Ash Drive, Ankeny, IA 50023

CMS 1/5 stars #20 of 30 in Polk County (515) 964-1101
Certified beds
94
Occupancy
93%
Ownership
For-profit
Accepts
Medicare + Medicaid

What to ask about before you visit

These are findings in the public CMS record for this home. They are not our opinion — each one comes straight from a federal inspection or enforcement file.

  • 1 citation(s) involving actual harm or immediate jeopardy

    Inspectors found violations at scope/severity G or above, meaning residents were harmed or placed in immediate jeopardy.

How this grade was calculated

Every point is shown. Nothing is weighted behind the scenes — the full formula is on How we grade.

Inspection safety

17.2/30

Citations from state health inspections over the last three surveys, weighted by how much harm CMS says they caused.

  • -4 for 1 actual-harm citation(s) in the last 3 years
  • -8.8 for 42 total citations against a national median of 17

Staffing

16.5/30

Nursing hours per resident per day, adjusted for how sick the residents are, plus RN cover and weekend consistency.

  • 3.78 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 0.53 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing drops 15% against weekdays

Staff stability

10/15

How much of the nursing team leaves in a year. High turnover means a resident rarely sees the same face twice.

  • 44% of nursing staff left in the last year
  • -2 for 2 administrator departures

Resident outcomes

9/15

The CMS quality-measure rating, built from resident outcomes like falls, pressure ulcers, infections and antipsychotic use.

  • 3 of 5 stars on the CMS quality-measure rating

Enforcement history

10/10

Fines and payment denials CMS has imposed. A denial of payment means CMS stopped paying for new admissions.

  • No federal fines on record

Staffing, against the national average

Full detail

Hours of nursing care each resident receives per day. The marker on each bar is the national average.

Total nurse hours per resident per day 3.34 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Below average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 0.53 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Below average

RNs are the licence level most likely to catch a resident deteriorating.

Weekend nurse hours 2.82 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Below average

The shift most families visit, and the one thinned first.

Nursing staff turnover 44.40%
National average 45.80% Better than average

The share of nursing staff who left over the last year.

Recent inspection findings

All 42 citations

Last standard health inspection: January 14, 2026 (7 months ago).

G Apr 30, 2026 F0760 From a complaint

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Actual harm to a resident

D Feb 16, 2026 F0627 From a complaint

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Jan 14, 2026 F0550 From a complaint

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Jan 14, 2026 F0578

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.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Jan 14, 2026 F0582

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Jan 14, 2026 F0585

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Jan 14, 2026 F0628

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Jan 14, 2026 F0755

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Who owns this home

Full record
Owner Type Role Since
KILIAN, MARK Individual DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
OSTHUS, DAVID Individual DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
LTC ACCOUNTING SERVICES, LLC Organization OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
POTTER AND BRANT PLC Organization OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
PREMIER SENIOR MANAGEMENT LLC Organization OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
MARNIN, SCOTT Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
OCONNER, MICHAEL Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
OSTHUS, DAVID Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
LTC ACCOUNTING SERVICES, LLC Organization ADP OF THE SNF
POTTER AND BRANT PLC Organization ADP OF THE SNF
PREMIER SENIOR MANAGEMENT LLC Organization ADP OF THE SNF
KILIAN, MARK Individual ADP OF THE SNF

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Common questions about Sunny View Care Center

What is the ElderGrade for Sunny View Care Center? +

Sunny View Care Center holds an ElderGrade of C (62.7 out of 100), which we describe as "average". The grade combines its inspection citations, nurse staffing levels, staff turnover, resident outcomes and enforcement history from the federal CMS record.

How many nursing hours does each resident get at Sunny View Care Center? +

Residents receive an average of 3.34 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has Sunny View Care Center been cited for harming residents? +

Yes. 1 of the 42 citations on record were scored at scope and severity G or above, meaning inspectors found actual harm to a resident or immediate jeopardy to resident safety.

Does Sunny View Care Center accept Medicaid? +

Yes, Sunny View Care Center is certified to accept Medicaid, which is the programme that pays for long-term custodial care once a resident meets their state's income and asset limits.