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Denver Sunset Home

235 North Mill Street, Denver, IA 50622

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Denver Sunset Home is a nursing home in Denver, Iowa. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.

This page uses data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), published on October 28, 2026. CMS updates its data about once a month.

CMS star ratings

Facts from CMS

Phone
(319) 984-5372
Last standard health inspection
March 26, 2026 (7 months ago)
Certified beds
31
Residents per day, on average
24.9
Ownership type
Non profit - Corporation
Legal business name
Denver Sunset Home
Chain
Not listed by CMS
Takes part in
Medicare and Medicaid

Fewer health citations than the Iowa average (9 vs 21).

Inspections, fines and changes

This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.

  1. CMS update of October 28, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.

  2. CMS update of July 29, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.

  3. 2 citations

    Health inspection on March 26, 2026

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation F0552. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 2, 2026.

    • Citation F0656. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 2, 2026.

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  4. CMS update of February 25, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 2 of 5.

    • Staffing

      Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 4.1 to 3.7 hours per resident per day.

  5. CMS update of November 20, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.

    • Fire safety citation

      CMS removed citation K0918 from the fire safety inspection on March 26, 2025.

    • Fire safety citation

      CMS removed citation K0921 from the fire safety inspection on March 26, 2025.

    • Fire safety citation

      CMS removed citation K0222 from the fire safety inspection on May 14, 2024.

    • Fire safety citation

      CMS removed citation K0321 from the fire safety inspection on May 14, 2024.

    • Fire safety citation

      CMS removed citation K0345 from the fire safety inspection on May 14, 2024.

    • Fire safety citation

      CMS removed citation K0353 from the fire safety inspection on May 14, 2024.

  6. CMS update of July 30, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.

  7. CMS update of May 28, 2025

    • Health citation

      CMS removed citation F0625 from the health inspection on May 9, 2024.

  8. CMS update of April 30, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.

  9. 4 citations

    Health inspection on March 27, 2025

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation F0655. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 1, 2025.

    • Citation F0582. Severity B: potential for minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 1, 2025.

    • Citation F0625. Severity B: potential for minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: 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.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 1, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for F0625 2 times since 2024.

    • Citation F0641. Severity B: potential for minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 1, 2025.

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  10. CMS update of October 30, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 4 of 5.

  11. CMS update of July 31, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.

  12. 3 citations

    Health inspection on May 9, 2024

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation F0658. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 15, 2024.

    • Citation F0695. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 15, 2024.

    • Citation F0625. Severity B: potential for minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: 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.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 15, 2024.

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  13. 1 citation

    Fire safety inspection on May 9, 2024

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation E0039. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 5, 2024.

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  14. CMS update of April 25, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.

  15. CMS update of January 31, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.

Owners and managers

CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.

Questions

When was Denver Sunset Home last inspected?

CMS lists March 26, 2026 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.

How many citations (violations) does Denver Sunset Home have?

CMS lists 9 health citations since May 9, 2024. CMS also calls these deficiencies.

Has Denver Sunset Home been fined?

CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.

What is the CMS star rating of Denver Sunset Home?

Its CMS overall star rating is 5 of 5.

Is Denver Sunset Home a Special Focus Facility?

No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.