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Sunny View Care Center

410 N W Ash Drive, Ankeny, IA 50023 · Polk County

Sunnyview Care Center offers top of the line skilled nursing care, long term care suites, and senior respite care. Your goals are our goals.

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Fair

Haven Scout Score

Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates fair.

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Availability outlook● Fills quickly

Typically 90% full (85 of 94 beds occupied on an average day).

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Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.

Our evaluation

An honest, data-grounded look at this community — every claim is drawn from public inspection data.

A low federal rating — review the details closely

Sunny View Care Center is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in Ankeny, IA, with 94 certified beds and an average of about 85 residents per day.

Medicare rates it 1 out of 5 stars overall — below the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 1/5 on health inspections, 4/5 on staffing, 3/5 on quality measures.

Staff provide about 3.29 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.67 of them from registered nurses), below the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 42.7%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 14 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey.

Strengths

✓No federal fines on record
✓Full sprinkler system
✓Active resident & family council

Things to ask about

•Below-average 1-star overall CMS rating
•Below-average health-inspection rating
•Below-average nurse staffing (3.29 hrs/resident/day)
•14 deficiencies at last survey

Best for: Families considering this community should tour in person, request the latest survey, and weigh it against higher-rated Ankeny options — our advisors can help you compare.

At a glance

Certified beds: 94
Avg. residents/day: 85
Ownership: For profit - Limited Liability company
Part of a chain: Independent
Continuing care: No
CMS provider #: 165441

Federal quality ratings

From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.

Overall rating

Health inspections

Staffing

Quality measures

Pricing & cost

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Level of care	Monthly cost	Source
Skilled Nursing	$8,860–$11,100/mo (median $9,710)	Local market estimate

2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Des Moines prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs

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Staffing & care

More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.

Total nurse hrs / resident / day: 3.29; National avg ≈ 3.9
RN hrs / resident / day: 0.67; National avg ≈ 0.75
Nursing staff turnover: 42.7%; National avg ≈ 52%

Safety & inspection record

Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.

Health deficiencies (last survey): 14
Federal fines: None on record
Total penalties: 0
Last standard survey: 2026-01-14
Sprinkler system: Yes
Resident & family council: Resident

What inspectors found

The most recent findings from federal health inspections (42 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.

2026-04-30Severity G — actual harmFrom a complaintPharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

2026-02-16Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintResident Rights Deficiencies

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

2026-01-14Severity D — potential for harmResident 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.

2026-01-14Severity D — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies

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

2026-01-14Severity D — potential for harmResident 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.

2026-01-14Severity D — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies

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

2026-01-14Severity D — potential for harmPharmacy Service Deficiencies

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

2026-01-14Severity D — potential for harmInfection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Severity uses the CMS scope/severity scale: D–F = potential for harm, G–I = actual harm, J–L = immediate jeopardy. Source: CMS Care Compare health citations; data as of the latest federal release. Discuss any finding directly with the community on a tour.

Services & amenities

✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
✓ Physical therapy
✓ Rehabilitation services
✓ Respite / short-term stays
✓ Restaurant-style dining
✓ Daily activities & events
✓ Library

Location

410 N W Ash Drive, Ankeny, IA

Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours

Reviews & reputation

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Google

3.8

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Common questions about Sunny View Care Center

How much does Sunny View Care Center cost?

Sunny View Care Center does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Ankeny, IA area typically runs $8,860–$11,100 per month (median $9,710, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.

What is Sunny View Care Center's Medicare rating?

Medicare (CMS) rates Sunny View Care Center 1 out of 5 stars overall, including 1/5 for health inspections, 4/5 for staffing, 3/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.

How is the staffing at Sunny View Care Center?

Staff provide about 3.29 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 42.7% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.

What did inspectors find at Sunny View Care Center?

Sunny View Care Center has 42 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2026-01-14). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.

Does Sunny View Care Center have availability?

Typically 90% full (85 of 94 beds occupied on an average day). Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.

What types of care does Sunny View Care Center offer?

Sunny View Care Center in Ankeny, IA offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 94 beds.

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