Sunrise Hill Care Center
909 6th Street, Traer, IA 50675 · Tama County · (319) 478-2730
76 certified beds, about 59 residents a day · For profit - Corporation · Medicare and Medicaid since 1996
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 165286 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on December 4, 2025, inspectors cited 1 health deficiency (the Iowa average is 6.5, the national average 9.2).
Of 3 health citations since September 2023, 1 was rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy to residents.
CMS lists no fines against this home in the last three years.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 3.26 hours per resident per day, against 3.82 across Iowa and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.36 of those hours.
10.3% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Iowa average 44.0%).
Health inspections
Federal rules call for a standard inspection at least every 15 months, plus a visit whenever a complaint is filed. Each mark below is one citation, colored by how serious inspectors rated it. How to read a citation.
Under each citation, the quoted text is the inspector's own summary from the federal statement of deficiencies (CMS form 2567), word for word apart from a privacy scrub; CMS removes residents' and staff names before it publishes the text. The full notes are on Medicare.gov.
Where its citations fall on CMS's grid
CMS rates every citation by how much harm it caused (rows) and how many residents it touched (columns). The count in each box is this home's, across all 3 health citations on file.
December 4, 2025Standard inspection · 1 citation
- D Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Inspectors wroteBased on personnel record review, policy review, and staff interview, the facility failed to implement their abuse policy when the facility failed to complete the required Abuse and Criminal History check within the required 30 days of hire date for 1 of 5 staff reviewed (Staff A, Dietary). The facility reported a census of 53 residents.
October 31, 2024Standard inspection · 0 citations
July 17, 2024Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- D Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, clinical record review, staff and resident interviews, the facility failed to ensure that 1 of 3 residents reviewed were treated with dignity and respect (Resident #3). On 5/23/24 Staff A, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) yelled at Resident #3 in a disrespectful and undignified manner using foul language. The facility reported a census of 45 residents.
April 4, 2024Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- G Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, interviews, and record review, the facility failed to provide safety interventions required for 2 out of 4 residents reviewed (Residents #1 and #2). Resident #2 required assist of 1 staff with a gait belt (a belt placed around the waist to aide in safe transfers and ambulation) for transfers and ambulation. A Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) let go of the gait belt resulting in Resident #2 falling and fracturing her hip. Resident #1 was to not be left unattended in his room unless he was in bed. Resident #1 was found on floor unattended at least twice in his room. The facility reported a census of 47 residents.
September 7, 2023Standard inspection · 0 citations
Fire safety inspections
12 fire safety citations on file: 6 on December 4, 2025, 3 on October 31, 2024, 3 on September 7, 2023.
Every fire safety citation12 citations
- F Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- F To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
- E Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures.
- E Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
- E Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- E Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
- F Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
- F Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
- F Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.
- F Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- F Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
- F Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Fines and payment denials
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against this home in the last three years. The national average is 0.9 fines per home.
Staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, from the payroll records every home sends CMS. Higher means more staff time with each resident.
| Measure | This home | Iowa | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides) | 3.26 | 3.82 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.36 | 0.74 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 2.92 | 3.37 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 2.29 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 0.61 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 10.3% | 44.0% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | not reported | 42.1% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
CMS expects 3.18 hours a day for residents as sick as this home's (its case-mix figure). The staffing star compares the two.
Staffing by quarter, from daily payroll records
Every nursing home sends CMS its staff hours for each day (the Payroll Based Journal). Here they are added up by quarter. The latest quarter is the one behind the figures above. In January to March 2026, nursing staff hours per resident were 3.40 on weekdays and 2.92 on weekends, 14% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 2.9% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 3.69 in April to June 2025 to 3.26 in January to March 2026.
| Quarter | All nursing staff | Registered nurses | Weekdays | Weekends | Contract staff share | Days with no RN hours | Residents a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.26 | 0.36 | 3.40 | 2.92 | 2.9% | 0 of 90 | 59 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 3.46 | 0.37 | 3.60 | 3.08 | 1.2% | 0 of 92 | 53 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 3.49 | 0.37 | 3.65 | 3.09 | 1.1% | 0 of 92 | 52 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 3.69 | 0.40 | 3.88 | 3.20 | 1.3% | 0 of 91 | 50 |
| United States, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.75 | 0.62 | 3.92 | 3.33 | 5.3% | 0.5% of days | |
| Iowa, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.80 | 0.71 | 3.98 | 3.36 | 4.7% | 0.3% of days |
Hours per resident per day: staff hours in the quarter divided by resident days (the daily census CMS derives from resident assessments). Registered nurses include the director of nursing and RNs with administrative duties; aides include nurse aides in training and medication aides, as in CMS's own staffing measure. How these are calculated.
Quality measures
The measures CMS uses for the quality star. Lower is better for every one of them.
| Measure | This home | Iowa | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 8.5 | 17.1 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.5 | 1.5 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.5 | 2.4 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 2.0 | 3.8 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 11.4 | 2.1 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 5.7 | 16.6 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.6 | 4.2 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 26.2 | 19.4 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 21.5 | 20.9 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 16.9 | 13.2 | 12.0 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 1.0 | 1.5 | 1.9 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 1.0 | 2.1 | 1.8 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: TRAER NURSING CARE CENTER INC.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Howard, Jammie | Corporate director | Individual | 10/01/2024 | |
| Jacobs, Jeffrey | Corporate director | Individual | 10/01/2020 | |
| Monat, Scott | Corporate director | Individual | 10/01/2021 | |
| Overton, Denise | Corporate officer | Individual | 02/01/2015 | |
| Owens, James | Corporate officer | Individual | 01/01/1995 | |
| Sheda, Sandra | Corporate officer | Individual | 04/01/1997 | |
| Wilson, Sandra | Corporate officer | Individual | 10/01/2018 | |
| Carver, Delores | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 02/03/2015 | |
| Grimm, Bruce | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 10/10/2005 | |
| Hulst, Sandra | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 10/20/2009 | |
| Konicek, Roxie | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 10/31/1995 | |
| Larmore, Daniel | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 03/18/2024 | |
| Renaud, Troy | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 04/07/2023 | |
| Whitmore, Kristin | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 03/10/2014 | |
| Blue Stone Therapy Inc | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 03/01/2023 | |
| Bowman and Miller PC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 10/01/2020 | |
| Brighton Consulting Group LLC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 10/01/2024 | |
| J Evans Nutrition Consulting LLC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 12/01/2023 | |
| Pm Acquisition LLC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 03/31/2022 | |
| Larmore, Daniel | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 02/17/2026 | |
| Renaud, Troy | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 02/17/2026 |
As listed in the CMS ownership file, which names owners with a 5% or greater stake and the people and companies with operational or managerial control.
Questions to ask on a visit
Chosen from this home's own inspection record.
- How are allegations of abuse or neglect reported and investigated, and who tells the family?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on December 4, 2025: "Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft."
- How do residents and families raise a complaint or grievance, and how fast is it answered?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on July 17, 2024: "Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights."
- How do you prevent falls and pressure injuries, and how are families told when one happens?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on April 4, 2024: "Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents."
- Who is on the floor on Saturday and Sunday, and how many residents does each aide care for?Weekend nurse staffing here was 2.92 hours per resident per day, below the Iowa average of 3.37.
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- Accura Healthcare of Toledo Toledo, 15.4 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 16 citations
- Laporte City Specialty Care La Porte City, 15.4 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 3 citations
- Sunny Hill Care Center Tama, 16 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 14 citations
- Harmony House Health Care Center Waterloo, 17.7 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 38 citations
- Keystone Nursing Care Center Inc Keystone, 18.5 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 3 citations
- Creekside Grundy Center, 19.1 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 2 citations
Iowa contacts for a concern about a nursing home
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- Inspections and complaints: Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing, Health Facilities, the state agency that inspects nursing homes for CMS and takes complaints about care.
- Resident advocate: Iowa Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman, 866-236-1430. The long-term care ombudsman is a free, confidential advocate for residents and families, set up under the federal Older Americans Act.
- State inspection reports: Iowa Health Facility Database, Entity Search, where Iowa publishes its own records on licensed homes.
Common questions
- What is Sunrise Hill Care Center's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Sunrise Hill Care Center 4 out of 5 stars overall, with 4 for health inspections, 3 for staffing and 3 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Sunrise Hill Care Center get at its last inspection?
- 1 health deficiency at the standard inspection on December 4, 2025. The Iowa average is 6.5.
- Has Sunrise Hill Care Center been fined?
- CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
- Does Sunrise Hill Care Center accept Medicaid?
- It is certified to take Medicaid (CMS lists it as "Medicare and Medicaid"). Certification does not mean a Medicaid bed is open: ask the admissions office.
- Who owns Sunrise Hill Care Center?
- CMS lists 21 owners and managers. Legal business name: TRAER NURSING CARE CENTER INC.
Sources
- Ratings, staffing and fines: CMS Provider Information, released September 30, 2026, data as of September 1, 2026.
- Citations: CMS Health Deficiencies and Fire Safety Deficiencies.
- Owners: CMS Ownership. Penalties: CMS Penalties.
- Staffing by quarter: CMS Payroll Based Journal Daily Nurse Staffing, April 2025 to March 2026, summed by NursingHomeClear.
- Inspector summaries: CMS Full Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567 text), data as of September 1, 2026. Each quote is the part of the statement before the detailed findings.
- Inspection reports with the inspectors' full notes are on this home's Medicare.gov page.
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