nursing home in Sumner, IA
Hillcrest Home
915 West First Street, Sumner, IA 50674 · (563) 578-8591
★★★★★3
Average
CMS overall star rating
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★2
- Staffing★★★★★5
- Quality measures★★★★★2
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Hillcrest Home at a glance
Hillcrest Home is a 61-bed non-profit nursing home in Sumner, Iowa (Bremer County).
CMS gives it 3 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, close to the Iowa average of 3.1.
Residents receive about 4.4 hours of nursing care per day (0.6 of them from registered nurses), better than the state average of 3.8 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (July 2, 2026) found 8 health citations. The Iowa average is 6.5.
It has not received a federal fine in the past three years.
Nursing staff turnover is 28.6% per year (state average 44%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- Non Profit - Corporation
- Beds
- 61
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Medicare-certified since
- November 4, 2003
- Continuing care retirement community
- Yes
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Bremer County
- CMS Certification Number
- 165502
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Iowa avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Average |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Worse |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.7 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Better |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Worse |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 1 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Worse |
| Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Iowa avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 4.43 hrs | 3.82 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Better |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 0.58 hrs | 0.74 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Worse |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 3.30 hrs | 2.52 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Better |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 3.66 hrs | 3.37 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Better |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 28.6% | 44% | 45.8% | Better |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 25% | 42.1% | 42.9% | Better |
| Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better) | 0 | 0 | 1 | Better |
Inspections
| Measure | This facility | Iowa avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better) | 8 | 6 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 2 | 3 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 42 | 54.5 | 80.6 | Better |
Penalties
| Measure | This facility | Iowa avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $0 | $19,286 | $30,972 | Better |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 1 | 1 | 1 | Average |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Iowa avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 61 | 65 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 47 | 52 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 76.4% | 81.5% | 80.9% |
Long-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Iowa avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 3.7% | 3.8% | 3.2% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 14.8% | 4.2% | 4.6% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 17.2% | 19.5% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 1.3% | 2.4% | 1.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 4.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 20.6% | 17.1% | 13.9% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 24.2% | 16.6% | 14.1% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 7.6% | 4.6% | 5.2% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 0.7% | 4.2% | 12.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who were physically restrained (lower is better) | 0% | 0.2% | 0.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given anti-anxiety or sleep medication (lower is better) | 29.2% | 20.8% | 19.5% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 28.6% | 25.6% | 19% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 97.6% | 95.3% | 95.5% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 100% | 94% | 93.6% | Better |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Iowa avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 1.2% | 2.1% | 1.6% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 65.7% | 73.3% | 79.8% | Worse |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 90.1% | 84% | 82% | Better |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 19 health deficiencies and 10 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. 2 citations involved actual harm.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 2, 2026 Fire safety | Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0351 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected July 31, 2026 |
| July 2, 2026 Fire safety | Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0004 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected July 16, 2026 |
| July 2, 2026 Fire safety | Conduct testing and exercise requirements. Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0039 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected July 2, 2026 |
| July 2, 2026 Fire safety | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0918 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected July 15, 2026 |
| July 2, 2026 Standard | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0761 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected July 6, 2026 |
| July 2, 2026 Standard | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0656 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 3, 2026 |
| July 2, 2026 Complaint | Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0602 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 3, 2026 |
| July 2, 2026 Standard | Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0637 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 3, 2026 |
| July 2, 2026 Standard | Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0699 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 3, 2026 |
| July 2, 2026 Standard | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 6, 2026 |
| July 2, 2026 Standard | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0644 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 3, 2026 |
| July 2, 2026 Complaint | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0725 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 6, 2026 |
| May 15, 2025 Fire safety | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0712 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected May 14, 2025 |
| May 15, 2025 Fire safety | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0324 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected June 18, 2025 |
| May 15, 2025 Fire safety | Conduct testing and exercise requirements. Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0039 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected June 3, 2025 |
| May 15, 2025 Standard | Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0640 | B No harm, pattern | Corrected May 19, 2025 |
| February 27, 2025 Complaint | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 | G Actual harm, isolated | Corrected March 11, 2025 |
| February 27, 2025 Complaint | 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. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0585 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 28, 2025 |
| February 27, 2025 Complaint | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0697 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 11, 2025 |
| February 27, 2025 Complaint | Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0710 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 28, 2025 |
| June 20, 2024 Fire safety | Provide emergency officials' contact information. Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0031 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected July 8, 2024 |
| June 20, 2024 Fire safety | Conduct testing and exercise requirements. Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0039 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected June 27, 2024 |
| June 20, 2024 Fire safety | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected July 26, 2024 |
| June 20, 2024 Standard | Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0943 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 8, 2024 |
| June 20, 2024 Standard | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0658 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 8, 2024 |
| June 20, 2024 Standard | Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0868 | B No harm, pattern | Corrected July 8, 2024 |
| May 30, 2024 Complaint | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0658 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 4, 2024 |
| May 30, 2024 Complaint | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0550 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 4, 2024 |
| April 25, 2024 Complaint | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0658 | G Actual harm, isolated | Corrected June 4, 2024 |
Severity letters follow the CMS scope-and-severity grid: A–C no actual harm with potential for minimal harm; D–F potential for more than minimal harm; G–I actual harm; J–L immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. How to read inspection citations.
Fines and payment denials
CMS reports 1 federal penalty in the past three years, including $0 in fines.
| Date | Penalty | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| April 25, 2024 | Payment Denial | 14 days from May 21, 2024 |
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| NORTHEAST SECURITY BANK Organization | 5% or greater mortgage interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/2023 |
| ADAMS, RUSSELL Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/10/2026 |
| BRIGHTON CONSULTING GROUP LLC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2024 |
| DIERS, ELIZABETH Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/10/2026 |
| DORNBUSCH COMPUTING LLC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/18/2024 |
| EDWARDS, DEBORAH Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/01/2022 |
| FOX REHAB OT IA LLC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/30/2024 |
| FOX REHAB PT IA PLLC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/30/2024 |
| FOX REHAB SLP IA PLLC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/30/2024 |
| NORTHEAST SECURITY BANK Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/2023 |
| PM ACQUISITION LLC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/31/2022 |
| RYUN, GIVENS & COMPANY, P.C. Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/20/2025 |
| BOHLE, RON Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/01/2024 |
| KUHLMAN, KEITH Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/10/2023 |
| MAIFELD, WENDI Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/01/2020 |
| MATTKE, DUSTIN Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/01/2024 |
| MEYER, KEVIN Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/01/2025 |
| SHEEHASE, SHERYLANN Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/01/2024 |
| SMITH, RANDALL Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/01/2023 |
| TUCKER, JANE Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/01/2010 |
| WEDEMEIER, DWIGHT Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/01/2022 |
| BERGMANN, BONNIE Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/01/2022 |
| MEYER, NANCY Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/01/2010 |
| SCHWAKE, WILLIAM Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/01/2020 |
| ADAMS, RUSSELL Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/01/2024 |
| DIERS, ELIZABETH Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/05/2007 |
| DUGAN, LARISSA Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/21/2022 |
| GOODENBOUR, MARK Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/07/2019 |
| HIRSCH, RAVEN Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/21/2014 |
| HOVEY, JENNIFER Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/04/2022 |
| NIELSEN, SHERRY Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/15/1976 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Hillcrest Home's rating?
Hillcrest Home has 3 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for Iowa nursing homes is 3.1 stars.
How many inspection citations did Hillcrest Home receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 8 citations, compared with a Iowa average of 6.5. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Hillcrest Home accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for: Medicare and Medicaid. Call the facility to confirm bed availability and whether it accepts your specific plan.
Who owns Hillcrest Home?
It is non profit - corporation. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Hillcrest Home and how do I contact it?
Hillcrest Home is at 915 West First Street, Sumner, IA 50674. Phone: (563) 578-8591.
About this data
Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.