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CMS Nursing Home Compare · August 2026

Hillcrest Home

915 West First Street, Sumner, IA 50674

Hillcrest Home, a 61-bed non profit - corporation nursing facility in Sumner, IA, holds a 4-star CMS overall rating - well above the 3.0-star national average, ranking #154 of 385 rated homes in IA on CMS overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks), with nurse staffing above the national norm. 2 inspection findings reached the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level.

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.

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4 / 5
Above average · CMS overall · nat'l 3.0
#154 of 385
In-state rank among rated IA homes
4.43
Above average · nurse hrs/day · nat'l 3.86
15
Inspection findings · 2 serious

The verdict

Hillcrest Home, a 61-bed non profit - corporation nursing facility in Sumner, IA, holds a 4-star CMS overall rating - well above the 3.0-star national average, ranking #154 of 385 rated homes in IA on CMS overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks), with nurse staffing above the national norm. 2 inspection findings reached the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level.

4 / 5
CMS overall · national 3.0
#154 of 385
In-state rank among rated IA homes
4.43
Nurse hrs/resident-day · national 3.86
15
Inspection findings · 2 serious

CMS force-curves overall stars within each state; read health, staffing, and quality sub-ratings alongside the headline.

In-state ownership mix · peer inventory

How 387 IA nursing homes split by ownership sector

This facility is recorded as Non profit - Corporation. Sector buckets collapse CMS ownership_type into For-profit, Nonprofit, and Government, orthogonal to the RN/LPN/CNA hour bar below.

Health Inspection

3/5

Staffing

5/5

Quality Measures

2/5

Long-Stay Quality

1/5

Facility Information

Provider Number
165502
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Beds
61
Residents
47
In Hospital
No
County
Bremer
Last Inspection
May 15, 2025

Staffing Data

How the 4.43 total nursing hours per resident-day are staffed:

RN Hours
0.58 (nat'l avg: 0.69)
LPN Hours
0.55
CNA Hours
3.30
Total Nursing Hours
4.43 (nat'l avg: 3.86)
PT Hours
0.02
Nursing Turnover
28.6%
RN Turnover
25.0%

What the CMS Record Reveals About Hillcrest Home

According to CMS Nursing Home Compare, Hillcrest Home ranks #154 of 385 rated nursing homes in IA on overall stars (tie-broken by health+staffing+quality, then fewer fines). Hillcrest Home operates 61 certified beds in Sumner, IA with approximately 47 residents currently in care, and carries a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars (health inspection 3★ · staffing 5★ · quality 2★).

The inspection file contains 15 deficiency records from recent surveys, of which 2 reached the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy threshold on the CMS scope-and-severity grid. This provider's enforcement record shows no fines or payment denials to date. Reported nurse staffing runs 4.43 total hours per resident day (national average 3.86); RN hours specifically are 0.58 per resident day.

Classified as "Non profit - Corporation" ownership and operating as a "Medicare and Medicaid" provider, Hillcrest Home falls into a category where comparative context matters. Reported nursing staff turnover at this facility is 28.6% (CMS payroll-based measure).

Why sub-scores and the CMS methodology matter

The overall score is a composite of three weighted sub-ratings published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: health inspection results, staffing levels, and quality measures. 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.

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. The staffing metric in particular is the one most strongly tied to resident outcomes in peer-reviewed literature.

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 the same record on Medicare.gov Care Compare and with the facility or your state survey agency before making placement decisions.

Deficiency History (15 most recent)

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jul 2, 2026 Tag: 0725

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

Category: Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jul 2, 2026 Tag: 0602

Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

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

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

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

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: 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

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 20.6% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay 4.5% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay 1.3% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay 3.7% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay 24.2% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay 14.8% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay 17.2% Yes
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay 1.2% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight Long Stay 7.6% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms Long Stay 0.7% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained Long Stay 0.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Long Stay 100.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication Long Stay 29.2% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Long Stay 97.6% No
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence Long Stay 28.6% No
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Short Stay 90.1% No
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Short Stay 65.7% No

Penalty History

Date Type Amount
Apr 25, 2024 Payment Denial -

Nationwide facilities with similar scale or staffing

Two data-derived peer sets for Hillcrest Home, both outside IA so the neighborhoods are not the same-state geography list below.

What the CMS records show for Hillcrest Home

The health, staffing, and quality sub-ratings above often diverge from the CMS overall headline. Use those components and the inspection findings to read the full file, not the overall star alone.

  • The IA registry aggregates state averages and the highest-rated homes in this cohort. View IA registry
  • Peer homes near 61 beds show how CMS stars vary at a similar scale in IA. Compare a similar-size peer
  • CMS publishes separate fields for inspections, nurse staffing hours, and quality measures; the guide explains how each star is computed. How CMS ratings work

CMS refreshes Nursing Home Compare quarterly (current extract: August 2026). PlainNursing describes published records; it does not establish suitability, availability, admissions, or individual outcomes.

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 (3★), staffing levels (5★), and quality measures (2★).
Where does Hillcrest Home rank among nursing homes in IA?
According to CMS Nursing Home Compare overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks, then fewer fines), Hillcrest Home ranks 154th among 385 rated nursing homes in IA (#154 of 385). CMS force-curves the overall star within each state, so this peer set is the honest comparison.
What are the staffing levels at Hillcrest Home?
Hillcrest Home reports 4.43 total nursing hours per resident day (national average: 3.86). RN hours are 0.58 per resident day (national average: 0.69). Nursing staff turnover is 28.6%.
How many beds does Hillcrest Home have?
Hillcrest Home has 61 certified beds with approximately 47 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 15 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 3 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. Verify the same CCN on Medicare.gov Care Compare and 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.

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