Denver Sunset Home
Denver, IA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 165603) · 31 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (319) 984-5372 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Denver Sunset Home has an overall CMS star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the Iowa state average of 3.07 stars. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is also 4 stars.
Denver Sunset Home reports total nurse staffing of 3.97 hours per resident per day, including 0.76 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 40.0%.
Denver Sunset Home has no federal fines on record, with total fines of $0.00 and zero payment denials logged by CMS. No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation was indicated in the available data for this facility.
About this facility
Denver Sunset Home is a non-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Denver, Iowa (Bremer County), certified for Medicare and Medicaid since June 2011. The facility is certified for 31 beds and has an average daily census of 25.8 residents, indicating a small, community-scale operation.
According to CMS Care Compare, Denver Sunset Home holds an overall star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the Iowa state average of 3.07. The facility's component ratings are: Health Inspection rating of 4, Quality Measures rating of 3, and Staffing rating of 4 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse staffing hours of 3.97 hours per resident per day, with 0.76 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 40.0%.
Regarding penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record for this facility, with total fines of $0.00 and zero payment denials logged.
No data was provided indicating this facility carries the CMS abuse icon or a Special Focus Facility designation. No chain affiliation information was included in the available data. No ownership change within the past 12 months was recorded.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families should verify current details, including the most recent inspection survey and quality measures, directly on Medicare Care Compare before making decisions.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Denver Sunset Home has an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Iowa state average of 3.07.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
This facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.97 hours per resident per day, including 0.76 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 4 stars; nursing turnover is reported at 40.0%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show no federal fines on record, with total fines of $0.00 and zero payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Denver Sunset Home is certified for 31 beds and has an average daily census of 25.8 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
The facility is owned by a non-profit corporation; no chain affiliation data was provided.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on June 1, 2011.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on four measures: overall (4 stars), health inspections (4 stars), quality measures (3 stars), and staffing (4 stars).
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify whether short-term rehabilitation is offered; contact the facility at (319) 984-5372 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not include tour details; contact the facility at (319) 984-5372 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/165603?state=IA.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.