Denver Sunset Home
235 North Mill Street · Denver, IA · 50622 · 3199845372
31 certified beds Non profit - Corporation
- Cleaner inspection record than most facilities nationally.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.97 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.79 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.60 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 46% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (9 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D March 26, 2026
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Corrected April 2, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 26, 2026
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected April 2, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E March 27, 2025
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected April 1, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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No harm found · B March 27, 2025
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected April 1, 2025 · Resident Rights
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No harm found · B March 27, 2025
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Corrected April 1, 2025 · Resident Rights
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No harm found · B March 27, 2025
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected April 1, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 9, 2024
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected May 15, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 9, 2024
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected May 15, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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No harm found · B May 9, 2024
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Corrected May 15, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 165603 · certified since June 1, 2011. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.