Denver Sunset Home

Name: Denver Sunset Home
Address: 235 North Mill Street, Denver, IA, 50622, US
Telephone: 3199845372

235 North Mill Street, Denver, IA 50622 · Bremer County · 31 certified beds · avg 26 residents/day · certified since Jun 1, 2011

4/5

Health inspection rating (on-site)

Serious findings on record

Fines, last 3 years

4.43

Nurse hours/resident/day (adjusted)

What health inspectors found (on-site government inspections — the most independent evidence available)

Health inspection rating: ★★★★☆4/5 · CMS overall rating: 4/5

The health inspection star above is graded on a curve within each state — a set share of each state's facilities gets each star level — so a facility can have few citations and still rate 2–3 stars if others in its state did even better. The overall rating combines that inspection score with staffing and self-reported quality measures.

All citations in the current public record (9)

CMS publishes roughly the last three inspection cycles plus recent complaint investigations. Older surveys drop out of the record as new ones are completed.

Date	Severity	What the facility was cited for
Mar 26, 2026	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not make sure residents were fully informed about their own health, care, and treatments in a way they could understand.
Mar 26, 2026	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not develop or follow a complete care plan for each resident — the written roadmap covering all of a resident's needs, with measurable goals and timelines.
Mar 27, 2025	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not create and follow a basic care plan covering a new resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of admission. The first days are when a new resident is most vulnerable.
Mar 27, 2025	B · Minimal risk, repeated	The facility did not give residents proper notice about what Medicare or Medicaid covers, or about charges the resident might owe for services that aren't covered.
Mar 27, 2025	B · Minimal risk, repeated	The facility did not give the resident or their representative written notice of how long it would hold the resident's bed during a hospital stay or approved leave.
Mar 27, 2025	B · Minimal risk, repeated	The facility did not accurately assess a resident's health and needs. Assessments are the foundation for all the care a resident receives.
May 9, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility provided care that did not meet professional standards of quality — the accepted standards that nurses and other clinicians are expected to follow.
May 9, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide safe and appropriate respiratory care — such as oxygen, breathing treatments, or care for residents on breathing equipment — for residents who needed it.
May 9, 2024	B · Minimal risk, repeated	The facility did not give the resident or their representative written notice of how long it would hold the resident's bed during a hospital stay or approved leave.

Inspection trend by year

Citations from standard inspections decreased between the last two inspection cycles (4 → 2).

Year	Citations	Worst severity that year
2024	3	D
2025	4	E
2026	2	D

Counts reflect the current CMS public record (~3 inspection cycles plus complaint investigations); years with no surveys show no row. Inspection frequency varies, so compare severity as well as counts.

Fines and enforcement (last 3 years)

No fines or payment denials in the published 3-year window.

Nurse staffing (from payroll records, adjusted for how much care residents need)

Measure	This facility	Iowa avg	U.S. avg	Where it stands
Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day)	4.43	4.37	3.95	top 43% in Iowa; top 25% in the U.S.
Registered Nurse hours	0.85	0.85	0.69	top 41% in Iowa; top 24% in the U.S.
Weekend total nurse staffing	4.04	3.86	3.50	top 37% in Iowa; top 21% in the U.S.
Weekend RN hours (not acuity-adjusted)	0.56	0.51	0.48	top 31% in Iowa; top 27% in the U.S.
Total nursing staff turnover (%)	40.0	44.0	45.8	top 43% in Iowa; top 36% in the U.S.
RN turnover (%)	57.1	42.1	42.9	bottom 30% in Iowa; bottom 26% in the U.S.

Hours are per resident per day, case-mix adjusted by CMS so facilities caring for sicker residents can be compared fairly (same basis as the CMS staffing star). "Top X%" means better than most facilities: more staffing hours, or lower turnover. Raw (unadjusted) reported hours: total 3.97, RN 0.76, weekend 3.63. Staffing rating: 4/5.

Self-reported quality measures

Note: these ratings are based on data the facility reports about itself to CMS. They are not independently verified by inspectors, and can look better than inspection findings. Give more weight to the inspection results above.

Quality measures rating: 3/5 · long-stay residents: 2/5 · short-stay residents: 3/5

Who owns this facility

Non profit - Corporation

Owner / manager	Type	Role	Stake	Since
Baird, Sheila	Individual	Corporate Director	NOT APPLICABLE	10/01/2023
Baird, Wayne	Individual	Corporate Director	NOT APPLICABLE	10/01/2023
Boynton, Blair	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	11/14/2019
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
Danielsen, Joanne	Individual	Corporate Officer	NOT APPLICABLE	03/01/1985
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
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
Keith D Oltrogge Cpa PC	Organization	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	01/15/2020
Kipp, Lynne	Individual	Corporate Director	NOT APPLICABLE	01/01/2024
Kobliska, Mary	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	02/12/2009
Ramesh, Pradeep	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	11/01/2023
Ramesh, Pradeep	Individual	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	10/31/2025
Rogers, Peggy	Individual	Corporate Officer	NOT APPLICABLE	03/01/1998
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

Questions to ask on your visit

Generated from this facility's actual citation record — bring them to a tour and ask the administrator directly.

"How do you explain health changes and treatment options to residents and their families?"
"Can you show me an example care plan, and how are families included when it's created and updated?"
"What does the care plan for a brand-new resident cover in the first 48 hours, and who writes it?"
"Before any service that isn't covered by Medicare or Medicaid, how will you notify us and get our agreement?"
"If my family member goes to the hospital, how long will you hold their bed, and will we get that in writing?"
"Who completes resident assessments here, and how do you check them for accuracy?"
"Can you tell me what this citation involved and what steps you took to bring care back up to standard?"
"How many residents here use oxygen or breathing equipment, and who checks that equipment each shift?"
"What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
"Can I see the results and plan of correction from your most recent state inspection?"

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Facility data as of CMS processing date 2026-08-01. CCN 165603.

The Care File

Visit checklist — Denver Sunset Home

235 North Mill Street, Denver, IA 50622 · 3199845372

Health inspection rating 4/5 · CMS overall 4/5· Fines (3y): $0

Questions for the administrator:

☐ "How do you explain health changes and treatment options to residents and their families?"
☐ "Can you show me an example care plan, and how are families included when it's created and updated?"
☐ "What does the care plan for a brand-new resident cover in the first 48 hours, and who writes it?"
☐ "Before any service that isn't covered by Medicare or Medicaid, how will you notify us and get our agreement?"
☐ "If my family member goes to the hospital, how long will you hold their bed, and will we get that in writing?"
☐ "Who completes resident assessments here, and how do you check them for accuracy?"
☐ "Can you tell me what this citation involved and what steps you took to bring care back up to standard?"
☐ "How many residents here use oxygen or breathing equipment, and who checks that equipment each shift?"
☐ "What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
☐ "Can I see the results and plan of correction from your most recent state inspection?"

While you're there, notice:

☐ Smell and cleanliness in hallways, not just the lobby
☐ How staff speak to residents; call lights answered promptly
☐ Residents up, dressed, and engaged (visit mealtimes and a weekend if you can)

Data: CMS Provider Data Catalog, version 2026-08-01 · CCN 165603 · Verify at medicare.gov/care-compare · Printed from The Care File (thecarefile.com)