Denver Sunset Home

Denver Sunset Home is a long-term care facility located at 235 North Mill Street in Denver, Iowa (zip code 50622), situated in Bremer County. The facility operates as a non-profit corporation and holds certification for both Medicare and Medicaid. It maintains a total of 31 certified beds, making it a relatively small facility by national standards. According to CMS Five-Star Quality Rating System data, Denver Sunset Home holds an overall star rating of 4 out of 5. This rating is derived from three component ratings. The health inspection rating stands at 4 out of 5, reflecting the results of standard state inspections and complaint investigations conducted at the facility. The staffing rating is also 4 out of 5, which is based on reported nurse staffing hours relative to resident census. The quality measure rating is 2 out of 5, which is the lowest of the three component scores and reflects clinical quality indicators such as rates of hospitalization, falls, pressure ulcers, and other measurable health outcomes among residents. The national average for overall CMS star ratings is 3.0 stars, meaning Denver Sunset Home's overall rating of 4 stars falls above that benchmark. Denver Sunset Home is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid as forms of payment, which broadens access for residents who rely on federal or joint federal-state insurance programs for coverage of skilled nursing and long-term care services. Prospective residents or their representatives are advised to contact the facility directly at (319) 984-5372 to discuss specific coverage, private pay options, and current bed availability. When compared to national averages, Denver Sunset Home performs above the 3.0-star national mean in its overall rating, as well as in its health inspection and staffing component scores. The quality measure rating of 2 out of 5 falls below the national average, which may warrant further review for those evaluating clinical care outcomes. Its small bed count of 31 places it among the smaller nursing facilities nationally, which can influence staffing ratios and care dynamics. The facility's non-profit corporate ownership structure is one factor that may affect operational priorities, though ownership type alone does not determine care quality as measured by CMS ratings.