nursing home in Denver, IA
Denver Sunset Home
235 North Mill Street, Denver, IA 50622 · (319) 984-5372
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★4
- Staffing★★★★★4
- Quality measures★★★★★3
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Denver Sunset Home at a glance
Denver Sunset Home is a 31-bed non-profit nursing home in Denver, Iowa (Bremer County).
CMS gives it 4 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, better than the Iowa average of 3.1.
Residents receive about 4 hours of nursing care per day (0.8 of them from registered nurses), close to the state average of 3.8 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (March 26, 2026) found 2 health citations. The Iowa average is 6.5.
It has not received a federal fine in the past three years.
Nursing staff turnover is 40% per year (state average 44%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- Non Profit - Corporation
- Beds
- 31
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Medicare-certified since
- June 1, 2011
- Resident/family council
- None
- County
- Bremer County
- CMS Certification Number
- 165603
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Iowa avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Better |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Better |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.7 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Better |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Worse |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Worse |
| Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Average |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Iowa avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 3.97 hrs | 3.82 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Average |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 0.76 hrs | 0.74 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Better |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.56 hrs | 2.52 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Better |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 3.63 hrs | 3.37 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Better |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 40% | 44% | 45.8% | Better |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 57.1% | 42.1% | 42.9% | Worse |
| 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) | 2 | 6 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 0 | 3 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 8 | 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) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Iowa avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 31 | 65 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 26 | 52 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 83.2% | 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) | 8% | 3.8% | 3.2% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 9.2% | 4.2% | 4.6% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 0% | 19.5% | 15.4% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 5.3% | 2.4% | 1.6% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.8% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 15.6% | 17.1% | 13.9% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 10.3% | 16.6% | 14.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 3.9% | 4.6% | 5.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 1.1% | 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) | 9.8% | 20.8% | 19.5% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 15.2% | 25.6% | 19% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 100% | 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) | 0% | 2.1% | 1.6% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 96.6% | 84% | 82% | Better |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 9 health deficiencies and 1 fire safety deficiency in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. None were rated as causing actual harm to residents.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 26, 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 April 2, 2026 |
| March 26, 2026 Standard | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0552 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 2, 2026 |
| March 27, 2025 Standard | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0655 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected April 1, 2025 |
| March 27, 2025 Standard | Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0625 | B No harm, pattern | Corrected April 1, 2025 |
| March 27, 2025 Standard | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0582 | B No harm, pattern | Corrected April 1, 2025 |
| March 27, 2025 Standard | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0641 | B No harm, pattern | Corrected April 1, 2025 |
| May 9, 2024 Fire safety | Conduct testing and exercise requirements. Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0039 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected June 5, 2024 |
| May 9, 2024 Standard | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0695 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 15, 2024 |
| May 9, 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 May 15, 2024 |
| May 9, 2024 Standard | Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0625 | B No harm, pattern | Corrected May 15, 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 no federal fines or payment denials in the past three years.
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| BOYNTON, BLAIR Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/31/2025 |
| BRIGHTON CONSULTING GROUP LLC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2024 |
| 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 |
| KEITH D OLTROGGE CPA PC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/15/2020 |
| RAMESH, PRADEEP Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/31/2025 |
| RYKA INCORPORATED Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2024 |
| SAUKE CONSULTING LLC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/31/2023 |
| BAIRD, SHEILA Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2023 |
| BAIRD, WAYNE Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2023 |
| KIPP, LYNNE Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2024 |
| THURM, DENNIS Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2018 |
| WITTENBURG, LINDA Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/01/2023 |
| DANIELSEN, JOANNE Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/1985 |
| ROGERS, PEGGY Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/1998 |
| STUMME, LAWRENCE Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/1980 |
| BOYNTON, BLAIR Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/14/2019 |
| GLEASON, MARY Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/14/1989 |
| HALL, DANNY Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/16/2016 |
| HEINS, LISA Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/26/2017 |
| KOBLISKA, MARY Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/12/2009 |
| RAMESH, PRADEEP Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/01/2023 |
| SMITH, KELLEY Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/16/1997 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Denver Sunset Home's rating?
Denver Sunset Home has 4 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 Denver Sunset Home receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 2 citations, compared with a Iowa average of 6.5. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Denver Sunset 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 Denver Sunset Home?
It is non profit - corporation. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Denver Sunset Home and how do I contact it?
Denver Sunset Home is at 235 North Mill Street, Denver, IA 50622. Phone: (319) 984-5372.
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.