Sunny View Care Center
A nursing home in Ankeny, Iowa 50023
410 N W Ash Drive, Ankeny, Iowa 50023. (515) 964-1101.
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The short answer
Record last released by CMS on Oct 28, 2026.
- 2of 5 CMS’s overall rating
- 9 health citations at the latest inspection cycle Iowa average: 6.6
- 3.39 nurse hours per resident per day Iowa average: 3.86
- 0 fines in the last three years
Each figure’s source sits beside it, in its section below.
What these words mean7
- Star ratings
- CMS rates some kinds of place from 1 to 5 stars, more stars meaning better on CMS’s own measures for that kind: for a nursing home, its health inspections, staffing and quality measures. A rating is CMS’s summary of those measures; it doesn’t promise good care. Source: CMS, Care Compare and the Five-Star Quality Rating System.
- Inspection (survey)
- A visit by state inspectors, often unannounced, who check a place against the rules it must meet. For nursing homes and other places Medicare pays, CMS calls these visits surveys: a standard survey of a nursing home comes at least every 15 months, and a complaint survey whenever a complaint calls for one. Source: CMS; 42 CFR 488.308.
- Deficiency, citation, violation
- What inspectors write up when a place didn’t meet a rule: the rule, what they saw, and when. CMS calls it a deficiency; states may say citation or violation. It is the inspectors’ finding, not a court’s, and the place is usually asked for a plan to correct it. Source: CMS, statement of deficiencies (Form CMS-2567); each state’s licensing agency.
- Scope and severity (A to L)
- CMS grades each nursing home deficiency with a letter. A to C: no actual harm, with potential for minimal harm. D to F: no actual harm, but potential for more. G to I: actual harm. J to L: immediate jeopardy. Within each band, the letter rises as more residents were affected or could be: one or a few, a pattern, or widespread. Source: CMS, nursing home scope and severity grid (State Operations Manual, chapter 7).
- Nurse staffing hours
- The hours registered nurses, licensed practical nurses and nurse aides worked, per resident per day, from the payroll records each home sends CMS. Source: CMS, Payroll-Based Journal.
- Fines and payment denials
- A fine (civil money penalty) is money CMS makes a nursing home pay when it falls short of federal rules. A payment denial means Medicare and Medicaid stop paying for new admissions until the home meets the rules again. Source: CMS; 42 CFR 488.430 and 488.417.
- Capacity
- The most people the licence or certification lets the place care for at once: residents, children, beds or apartments, as the state counts them. It isn’t how many are there now. Source: Each state’s licensing agency.
What did inspectors find?
9 health citations at the latest inspection cycle
The Iowa average is 6.6.
Last standard inspection Jan 14, 2026.
Most serious in three years: actual harm (G), at a complaint inspection on Apr 30, 2026
CMS, Provider Information, State and US Averages and Health Deficiencies. Released Oct 28, 2026. Updated monthly.
When those citations happened
39 citations in 9 months of the last 36. Last cited Apr 2026. Most serious: actual harm (G). The last 3 years, to Nov 5, 2026.
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| 2024 | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| 2025 | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| 2026 | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov |
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All 42 citations in the last three years
Grouped by inspection, newest first. Each carries CMS grades each nursing home deficiency with a letter. A to C: no actual harm, with potential for minimal harm. D to F: no actual harm, but potential for more. G to I: actual harm. J to L: immediate jeopardy. Within each band, the letter rises as more residents were affected or could be: one or a few, a pattern, or widespread. Source: CMS, nursing home scope and severity grid (State Operations Manual, chapter 7)., from A, the least serious, to L, the most. 31 came from complaint inspections.
CMS, Health Deficiencies. Released Oct 28, 2026. Updated monthly.
Apr 30, 2026: complaint inspection1 citation
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Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Feb 16, 2026: complaint inspection1 citation
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Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident’s needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.
Jan 14, 2026: standard inspection6 citations
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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.
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Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
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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.
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Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident’s needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
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Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
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Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Jan 14, 2026: standard and complaint inspection1 citation
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Honor the resident’s right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Jul 2, 2025: complaint inspection5 citations
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Honor the resident’s right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
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Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
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Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
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Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
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Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Apr 24, 2025: complaint inspection1 citation
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Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Feb 13, 2025: standard inspection3 citations
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Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
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Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
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Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Feb 13, 2025: standard and complaint inspection2 citations
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Honor the resident’s right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
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Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Aug 20, 2024: complaint inspection6 citations
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Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
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Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
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Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
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Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
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Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
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Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Jun 5, 2024: complaint inspection5 citations
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Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident’s needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
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Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
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Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
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Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
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Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Mar 11, 2024: standard inspection2 citations
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Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
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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.
Mar 11, 2024: standard and complaint inspection6 citations
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Immediately tell the resident, the resident’s doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
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Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
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Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
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Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
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Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
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Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Nov 7, 2023: complaint inspection3 citations
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Honor the resident’s right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
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Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
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Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Is it certified, and in good standing?
- Certified for Medicare and Medicaid since Apr 3, 2002.
- Not on CMS’s special focus list.
- No abuse icon from CMS.
- No change of ownership in the last 12 months.
- CMS lists its ownership as for profit, limited liability company.
- 94 certified beds.
CMS, Provider Information. Released Oct 28, 2026. Updated monthly.
Has it been fined or penalized?
- No fines in the last three years.
- No Medicare payment denials in the last three years.
- 31 citations in the last three years came from complaint inspections.
CMS, Penalties and Health Deficiencies. Released Oct 28, 2026. Updated monthly.
Who does the caring?
3.39 nurse hours per resident per day
The Iowa average is 3.86.
CMS publishes staffing about four months after the fact.
CMS, Provider Information and State and US Averages. Released Oct 28, 2026. Updated monthly.
| Measure | This home | Iowa average |
|---|---|---|
| Nurse hours per resident per day | 3.39 | 3.86 |
| Of which registered nurses | 0.52 | 0.74 |
| At weekends | 2.78 | 3.38 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 47.4% | 44.1% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 50% | 42.1% |
| Administrators who left | 1 | Not given |
Who owns it?
- Potter and Brant Plc and Premier Senior Management LLC and LTC Accounting Services, LLC run it.
- 13 owners or officers are people: David Osthus (owns a share directly, 73.53%); A person CMS lists without a name (additional disclosable party (controls, leases property to, or provides services to the home)); David Osthus (runs it (operational or managerial control)); David Osthus (additional disclosable party (controls, leases property to, or provides services to the home)); Scott L Marnin (runs it (operational or managerial control)); Scott L Marnin (additional disclosable party (controls, leases property to, or provides services to the home)); Michael P Oconner (runs it (operational or managerial control)); Michael P Oconner (additional disclosable party (controls, leases property to, or provides services to the home)); A person CMS lists without a name (additional disclosable party (controls, leases property to, or provides services to the home)); A person CMS lists without a name (additional disclosable party (controls, leases property to, or provides services to the home)); A person CMS lists without a name (additional disclosable party (controls, leases property to, or provides services to the home)); Mark G Kilian (additional disclosable party (controls, leases property to, or provides services to the home)); Mark G Kilian (owns a share directly).
- No private-equity firm among the owners CMS lists.
- No real-estate investment trust among the owners CMS lists.
CMS, All Owners. Checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated monthly.
CMS, Provider Information. Released Oct 28, 2026. Updated monthly.
| Organisation | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potter and Brant Plc | Runs it (operational or managerial control) | Aug 1, 2001 | |
| Potter and Brant Plc | Additional disclosable party (controls, leases property to, or provides services to the home) | Aug 15, 2025 | |
| Premier Senior Management LLC | Runs it (operational or managerial control) | Aug 1, 2001 | |
| Premier Senior Management LLC | Additional disclosable party (controls, leases property to, or provides services to the home) | Jul 16, 2025 | |
| LTC Accounting Services, LLC | Runs it (operational or managerial control) | Jul 1, 2020 | |
| LTC Accounting Services, LLC | Additional disclosable party (controls, leases property to, or provides services to the home) | Aug 15, 2025 |
How do residents fare?
- CMS rates its quality measures 3 of 5 (Iowa average 3.4).
CMS, Provider Information and State and US Averages. Released Oct 28, 2026. Updated monthly.
| Measure | Rating |
|---|---|
| Overall rating | 2 of 5 |
| Health inspections | 2 of 5 |
| Staffing | 3 of 5 |
| Quality measures | 3 of 5 |
How does it compare nearby?
- Among the 12 nearest homes, within 7.7 miles, this one had the 5th most health citations at the latest inspection cycle (9; the middle value was 8).
CMS, Provider Information. Released Oct 28, 2026. Updated monthly.
| Place | Miles away | Citations, latest cycle |
|---|---|---|
| Sunny View Care Center This nursing home | 9 | |
| The Bridges at Ankeny | 0.0 | 8 |
| On With Life | 1.6 | 1 |
| Mill-Pond | 2.2 | 3 |
| Bishop Drumm Retirement Center | 5.3 | 26 |
| Childserve Habilitation Center | 5.6 | 3 |
| On With Life Long Term Care | 6.2 | 0 |
| Brio of Johnston, LLC | 6.7 | 5 |
| Trinity Center at Luther Park | 6.9 | 10 |
| Azria Health Park Place | 7.2 | 12 |
| Royal Oaks Nursing and Rehabilitation Center | 7.7 | 23 |
| Calvin Community | 7.7 | 8 |
What the record doesn’t say
- Complaints that didn’t lead to a citation aren’t published.
- Inspections reach CMS’s data about six weeks after they happen, and staffing about four months after.
- CMS publishes the inspectors’ full written findings in a separate monthly file, which isn’t loaded yet.
- Fines and Medicare payment denials are the only enforcement CMS publishes; state licence actions aren’t included.
Sources
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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Provider Information (4pq5-n9py).
Released Oct 28, 2026 and checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated monthly. Public domain (U.S. Government work).
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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Health Deficiencies (r5ix-sfxw).
Released Oct 28, 2026 and checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated monthly. Public domain (U.S. Government work).
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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Penalties (g6vv-u9sr).
Released Oct 28, 2026 and checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated monthly. Public domain (U.S. Government work).
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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, All Owners (afe44b85-cc6d-40d7-b5df-00ae8910d1d2).
Checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated monthly. Public domain (U.S. Government work).
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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, State and US Averages (xcdc-v8bm).
Released Oct 28, 2026 and checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated monthly. Public domain (U.S. Government work).
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