Sunny View Care Center

410 N W Ash Drive, Ankeny IA, 50023

Resident Review Score
7.6
|
Loved
Starting price

$3,138

For this area
$$$
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Sunny View Care Center is a nursing home in Ankeny, IA, with 94 certified beds. In addition to being a nursing home, this facility provides assisted living care and has an independent living option. This facility may offer respite stays. If this is something you need, you will need to find out if there are any additional restrictions on this option. Sunny View Care Center offers several therapy services to its residents, including occupational and physical therapists (in-house). In addition, access to a speech therapist is provided.

Costs at this community start at $3,138 and range up to $6,448 per month. The average price in the community is $6,448, which is higher than the average cost of $4,793 for nursing home care in the area. The cost of nursing home care in this area is essentially the same as the cost throughout the state. If the resident needs added care, additional services may increase the cost of care. This facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.

When considering a nursing home, it's important to understand how much time nurses spend with each resident and what type of nurse provides care. The total time nurses spend with residents in this community is 3.2 hours daily per resident. This time is made up of 1.0 hours with licensed nurses (0.6 by an RN and 0.4 by an LPN) and 2.2 hours with non-licensed nurse aides.

Special diet meals are not always available. This community provides no or low-sodium meals. Residents need to have a scheduled, structured activity every day. This facility has a number of activities, including musical performances and social outings. See our amenity list below for more information.

There are six hospitals within 25 miles of Sunny View Care Center. The two closest hospitals are Broadlawns Medical Center, which is 8.4 miles away, and Iowa Lutheran Hospital, which is 9.2 miles away.

This nursing home has an overall rating of 2, which is an average rating of all facilities reviewed by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. This nursing home has an average health inspection rating of 2. The quality rating for this facility is 4 and the staff rating is 2.

Some of the key amenities available at Sunny View Care Center are:

  • Pet Friendly
  • Social Outings
  • Activity Center

For personalized guidance, current availability, and help scheduling a tour, call our senior living advisors at1 (844) 240-4458 or reach the community directly at(515) 964-1101

Pricing for Sunny View Care Center

$4,793Avg. Local Starting Price
Sunny View Care Center$3,138

Starting price

  • Within 25 Miles$4,992
  • In Des Moines-Ames$4,793
  • In IA$4,649

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Resident Review Score
7.6
|
Loved
#4 in Ankeny, IA
Aggregated reviews in this score
Most Loved11
Loved4
Good1
Average1
Below Average4

Reviews

Residents and their families say:

This community receives high praise for its exceptional care, especially from those who have undergone skilled care and rehabilitation. Many reviewers express their gratitude for the supportive and rehab services provided after surgeries. The facility is frequently described as clean and welcoming, with staff members noted for being helpful, friendly, and showing genuine care towards residents. Numerous positive remarks highlight the great quality of nursing care, the variety of activities and special events available to residents, and the overall dedication of the staff in creating a positive experience for everyone involved. The food served is also appreciated for being delicious and nutritionally balanced.
However, there are concerns regarding the treatment of some residents and their families, particularly those under hospice care. One reviewer mentioned encountering both wonderful and rude staff members, highlighting a lack of compassion and care in critical moments. This specific feedback indicates a need for consistent empathy and professional conduct from all staff members. Despite this, the community is generally recommended for its attentive care, clean environment, and the efforts made by the staff to ensure residents' comfort and well-being.

AI generated summary of real reviews

ANNUAL DATA

Sunny View Care Center

Availability

Each community has a certified number of beds that are available.

certified beds

94
71

Local Avg

Ratings

User ratings are a trustworthy source of information about a community.

overall

2
2.8

Local Avg

health inspection

2
2.7

Local Avg

quality

4
3.3

Local Avg

staff

2
3.1

Local Avg

Incidents

Incidents within a community must be reported and documented.

facility reported

4
2.3

Local Avg

infection control citations

0
1.5

Local Avg

fines

5
2.6

Local Avg

amount of fines

$7,823
$50,278

Local Avg

Staff Hours (per resident per day)

licensed staff hours

1
1.3

Local Avg

total nurse hours

3
3.5

Local Avg

weekend nurse hours

3
3.2

Local Avg

weekend rn hours

0
0.5

Local Avg

Staff Turnover (per year)

nursing staff

64
56.4

Local Avg

registered nurses

65
54.9

Local Avg

administrators who left

0
0.7

Local Avg

Facility Details

  • Legal name

    SUNNY VIEW CARE CENTER

  • Ownership type

    For profit - Corporation

  • Federal Provider Number

    165441

  • Provider SSA county code

    760

  • Certification

    Medicare and Medicaid

  • Medicaid start date

    April 03, 2002

  • Type of council

    Resident

  • Ownership change in last 12 months

    No

  • Health inspection in last 2 years

    No

  • Located in hospital

    No

  • Continuing Care Retirement Community

    No

Amenities

Sunny View Care Center

Pet Friendly
Social Outings
Activity Center

Accommodations

Wifi

Cable TV

Library & Computer Lounge

Outdoor Areas

Pet Friendly

Complaints

0 Health Complaint Deficienceis

1 Payment Denials

1 Total Fines Imposed

2 Health Standard Deficiencies

2 Penalties Imposed

2 Total Deficiencies Reported

2 Total Incidents Reported

4 Total Complaints Reported

$8000 In Fines Imposed

Occupancy

90 Current Occupants

94 Total Units

Activities & Fitness

Activity Center

Arts & Crafts

Bingo

Clubs & Communities

Social Outings

Tv / Movie Nights

Services

Beauty Salon & Barber Shop

Additional Features

Certified By Medicare And Medicaid

Medicare Participant Since 04/03/2002

Care

Diabetic

Hospice

Nurses

Occupational Therapy

Speech Therapy

Stroke Care

Dining & Nutrition

Gluten / Allergen Free

Healthy Snacks

Kosher Available

Low Sodium

Meals Provided

Vegetarian Available

Hospitals

Department Of Veterans Affairs Medical Center

30Th And Euclid Avenue

Distance: 7.9 miles

Broadlawns Medical Center

1801 Hickman Road

Distance: 8.3 miles

Iowa Lutheran Hospital

700 East University

Distance: 9.2 miles

Churches

Hope Church of the Nazarene

510 Northwest Ash Drive, Ankeny

Distance: 0.1 miles

DSM First - Ankeny Campus

1010 Northwest Prairie Ridge Drive, Ankeny

Distance: 0.3 miles

holyspiritledministries

414 Northwest Cindy Lane, Ankeny

Distance: 0.3 miles

Resident Review Score
8.2
|
Loved
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