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CMS Nursing Home Compare · March 2026

Hillcrest Home

Hillcrest Home is a non profit - corporation facility in Sumner, IA with 61 certified beds and a 4-star overall CMS rating. The inspection file holds 13 deficiency records.

915 West First Street, Sumner, IA 50674

Phone: 5635788591

Overall CMS Rating

4/5

vs 3.0 national avg

The verdict

Hillcrest Home holds a 4-star CMS overall rating — well above the 3.0-star national average, with nurse staffing below the national norm. 2 inspection findings reached the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level.

4 / 5
CMS overall rating (nat'l avg 3.0)
3.79
Nursing hrs/resident-day (nat'l 3.89)
13
Inspection findings on file · 2 serious
$0
Federal penalties (0)

CMS combines health inspections, nurse-staffing levels, and clinical quality measures into the overall star rating. Read the components below — they often tell a sharper story than the headline.

Health Inspection

4/5

Staffing

4/5

Quality Measures

2/5

Long-Stay Quality

2/5

Facility Information

Provider Number
165502
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Beds
61
Residents
44
In Hospital
No
County
Bremer
Last Inspection
May 15, 2025

Staffing Data

RN Hours
0.55 (nat'l avg: 0.68)
LPN Hours
0.48
CNA Hours
2.75
Total Nursing Hours
3.79 (nat'l avg: 3.89)
PT Hours
0.02
Nursing Turnover
39.3%
RN Turnover
28.6%

What the CMS Record Reveals About Hillcrest Home

Hillcrest Home operates 61 certified beds in Sumner, IA with approximately 44 residents currently in care, and carries a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars. The overall score is a composite of three weighted sub-ratings published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: health inspection results (4★), staffing levels (4★), and quality measures (2★). Because CMS caps the overall score at the health-inspection tier and then adjusts up or down based on staffing and quality, the sub-scores often tell a sharper story than the headline star count alone — a 3-star facility with weak inspection history reads differently from one held back by thin staffing.

The inspection file contains 13 deficiency records from recent surveys, of which 2 reached the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy threshold on the CMS scope-and-severity grid. No fines or payment denials have been assessed against this provider, suggesting issues — if any — did not rise to the enforcement threshold. Staffing is reported at 3.79 total nursing hours per resident day (national average 3.89), with RN coverage at 0.55 per resident day — the single staffing metric most strongly tied to resident outcomes in peer-reviewed literature.

Classified as "Non profit - Corporation" ownership and operating as a "Medicare and Medicaid" provider, Hillcrest Home falls into a category where comparative context matters. National research consistently shows that ownership structure, staffing hours, and turnover are the three operational levers that correlate most strongly with resident outcomes — ratings and fines are lagging indicators of those upstream choices. Reported nursing turnover at this facility is 39.3%, within a range generally associated with stable care teams. For families evaluating this facility, the CMS record should be read alongside a site visit, direct conversation with current residents and their families, and review of the state health department's most recent inspection report — the star rating is a starting point, not a verdict. All data on this page is sourced from CMS Provider Data and the Nursing Home Compare program; always verify details directly with the facility or your state survey agency before making placement decisions.

Deficiency History (13 most recent)

B — Pattern - No harm May 15, 2025 Tag: 0640

Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: May 19, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Feb 27, 2025 Tag: 0710

Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care.

Category: Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 28, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Feb 27, 2025 Tag: 0697

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 11, 2025

G — Isolated - Actual harm Feb 27, 2025 Tag: 0689

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 11, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Feb 27, 2025 Tag: 0585

Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 28, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Jun 20, 2024 Tag: 0943

Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 8, 2024

B — Pattern - No harm Jun 20, 2024 Tag: 0868

Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly

Category: Administration Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 8, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Jun 20, 2024 Tag: 0658

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 8, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm May 30, 2024 Tag: 0658

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 4, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm May 30, 2024 Tag: 0550

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 4, 2024

G — Isolated - Actual harm Apr 25, 2024 Tag: 0658

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 4, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Feb 23, 2023 Tag: 0641

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 6, 2023

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Feb 23, 2023 Tag: 0640

Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 6, 2023

Quality Measures

Measure Type Score Used in Rating
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay 16.4% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight Long Stay 8.5% No
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay 3.8% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay 1.3% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms Long Stay 3.5% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained Long Stay 0.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay 2.5% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Long Stay 100.0% No
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Short Stay 89.1% No
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay 0.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay 20.2% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication Long Stay 20.9% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Long Stay 97.6% No
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Short Stay 65.7% No
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay 10.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence Long Stay 32.6% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay 9.1% Yes

Penalty History

Date Type Amount
Apr 25, 2024 Payment Denial -

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the overall CMS rating for Hillcrest Home?
Hillcrest Home has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars. This rating combines health inspection results (4★), staffing levels (4★), and quality measures (2★).
What are the staffing levels at Hillcrest Home?
Hillcrest Home reports 3.79 total nursing hours per resident day (national average: 3.89). RN hours are 0.55 per resident day (national average: 0.68). Nursing staff turnover is 39.3%.
How many beds does Hillcrest Home have?
Hillcrest Home has 61 certified beds with approximately 44 residents. The facility is located at 915 West First Street, Sumner, IA 50674.
Does Hillcrest Home have any deficiencies on record?
Yes, Hillcrest Home has 13 deficiencies on record from recent inspections. Of these, 2 are classified as causing actual harm or jeopardy.
Has Hillcrest Home received any fines or penalties?
No, Hillcrest Home has no fines or penalties on record.
Who owns Hillcrest Home?
Hillcrest Home is classified as "Non profit - Corporation" ownership. The facility type is "Medicare and Medicaid".
When was Hillcrest Home last inspected?
The most recent health inspection for Hillcrest Home was on May 15, 2025. The facility received a health inspection rating of 4 out of 5 stars.
What quality measures are tracked for Hillcrest Home?
Hillcrest Home is evaluated on 17 quality measures, of which 8 are used in the CMS star rating calculation. These include measures for both long-stay and short-stay residents covering areas like infections, falls, pressure ulcers, and medication use.

Data Sources

Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare. Ratings, staffing, deficiency, quality measure, and penalty data are from CMS Provider Data. For informational purposes only. Always verify information directly with the facility or your state health department.

Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare provider data (data.cms.gov). See our methodology for how this page is compiled. Ratings, staffing, health-inspection deficiency, and Civil Money Penalty records are published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services under a public-domain (CC0) license.