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Health Inspection

Denver Sunset Home

March 26, 2026 · Denver, IA · 235 North Mill Street
Citations 2
CMS Rating 4/5
Beds 31
Provider ID 165603
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Denver Sunset Home
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Inspection Summary

Denver Sunset Home in Denver, IA — inspection on March 26, 2026.

Found 2 citations. Severity: Standard violations.

Health inspections identify deficiencies that facilities must correct within required timeframes. Violations range from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns and are subject to follow-up verification.

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Inspection Findings

FF0552
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited Denver Sunset Home in Denver, IA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0552 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-03-26.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 2 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Denver Sunset Home.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2026-04-02.

Federal health inspectors cited Denver Sunset Home in Denver, IA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0656 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-03-26.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 2 deficiencies cited during this inspection of Denver Sunset Home.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2026-04-02.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an F-tag violation?
F-tags are federal deficiency codes used by CMS to categorize nursing home violations. Each F-tag corresponds to a specific federal regulation (42 CFR Part 483). For example, F607 relates to abuse prevention policies, F880 relates to infection control.
Were these violations corrected?
Facilities must submit plans of correction and implement changes within required timeframes. CMS conducts follow-up inspections to verify corrections. Check the inspection report for specific correction dates and follow-up verification status.
How often do nursing home inspections happen?
CMS conducts unannounced inspections of all Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing homes at least once per year. Additional inspections may occur based on complaints, facility-reported incidents, or follow-up to verify previous violations were corrected.
What should families do about these violations?
Families should: (1) Review the full inspection report for details, (2) Ask facility administration about specific corrective actions taken, (3) Check if this represents a pattern by reviewing prior inspections, (4) Compare with other facilities in Denver, IA, (5) Report new concerns to state authorities.
Where can I see the full inspection report?
Complete inspection reports are available on Medicare.gov's Care Compare website (www.medicare.gov/care-compare). You can also request copies directly from Denver Sunset Home or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.


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