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Sunnycrest Manor

2375 ROOSEVELT STREET, DUBUQUE, IA, 52001
(563) 583-1781
77 licensed beds
★★★★★4/5CMS Five-Star overall4/5 health inspections4/5 staffing2/5 quality measuresSource: CMS Care Compare

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Public record summary

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Bed capacity
77
CMS facility ID
165556
Care type
Nursing home
County
Dubuque
Facility name
Sunnycrest Manor
Street address
2375 ROOSEVELT STREET
City / state / ZIP
Dubuque, IA 52001
Phone
(563) 583-1781

About this facility — Sunnycrest Manor

Sunnycrest Manor is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Dubuque, Iowa. It is licensed for 77 beds — above the median for skilled nursing facilities in Iowa (57 beds).

It is one of 21 senior care facilities in Dubuque and 389 skilled nursing facilities across Iowa. Families comparing options should weigh inspection history, ownership record, and litigation — not just the tour — before deciding.

Federal inspectors have cited Sunnycrest Manor 24 times across 8 inspections in the last three years, including 3 food-safety citations; no federal fines are on record. Every citation is listed, dated, and graded in the inspection record below.

This listing draws on federal CMS Nursing Home Compare records, and was last updated on August 31, 2026. Background reports are compiled from primary sources — state inspection files, federal CMS data, corporate registrations, and court records — at the time of order.

Facility background

What the public record shows.

Ownership & operator

Ownership type
Government - County

Registered owners & officers

County of Dubuque
Operational control — since 2021
Ettema, Danielle
Managing employee · Operational control — since 2021

Regulatory standing

Licensed / certified since
2005-05-01
CMS overall rating
4 of 5 stars
Health deficiencies
4 at the last standard inspection
Federal fines
None on record
Last standard inspection
2026-03-05
Nurse staffing
4.3 hours per resident per day

Cost & payer profile (FY2024 cost report)

Average billed charges
$361 per day (≈ $10,970/month). Private-pay prices typically track billed charges; Medicare and Medicaid pay set rates.
Payer mix (resident days)
94% Medicaid · 1% Medicare · 6% private/other
Occupancy
83% (fiscal year 2024)
Vs. state median
6% above the IA median of $342/day — full state cost breakdown

Services & coverage

Licensed beds
77
Medicare
Accepted
Medicaid
Accepted
Compiled from CMS Nursing Home Compare; owners/officers from the CMS Ownership dataset; cost & occupancy from the facility's own CMS cost report · last verified 2026-08-31. Facilities can submit a correction.

Inspection record

Every citation, dated and graded.

Kitchen & food safety

Federal surveyors inspect the kitchen at every standard visit. This facility has 3 food-safety citations on its three-year record — flagged below among the inspections.
2026-03-05Health inspection3 citations
F-0641
D · No harm found
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2026-03-26
F-0677
D · No harm found
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2026-03-26
F-0883
D · No harm found
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected 2026-03-26
2025-09-02Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0550
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
6 earlier / fire-safety inspections (20 citations)
2025-02-27Health inspection5 citations
F-0657
D · No harm found
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2025-03-24
F-0658
D · No harm found
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2025-03-24
F-0812
E · No harm foundFood safety
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2025-03-24
F-0865
E · No harm found
Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
Corrected 2025-03-24
F-0880
D · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-03-24
2024-04-11Health inspection4 citations
F-0637
D · No harm found
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
Corrected 2024-05-08
F-0641
D · No harm found
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2024-05-08
F-0800
E · No harm foundFood safety
Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.
Corrected 2024-05-08
F-0812
F · No harm foundFood safety
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2024-05-08
2023-08-30Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0656
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2023-09-28
2026-03-05Fire-safety inspection2 citations
K-0345
F · No harm found
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2026-03-06
K-0918
F · No harm found
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2026-03-06
2025-02-27Fire-safety inspection3 citations
K-0353
E · No harm found
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2025-03-03
K-0712
F · No harm found
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2025-03-26
K-0920
E · No harm found
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2025-03-05
2024-04-11Fire-safety inspection5 citations
K-0223
F · No harm found
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
Corrected 2024-05-20
K-0345
F · No harm found
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2024-05-20
K-0712
F · No harm found
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2024-05-18
K-0761
F · No harm found
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Corrected 2024-05-18
K-0920
D · No harm found
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2024-04-18
Citations and penalties from the CMS Provider Data Catalog (three-year survey window, refreshed monthly). Severity codes follow the federal scope/severity grid; “Immediate jeopardy” is the most serious grade CMS issues. CCN 165556.

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Ownership & corporate history

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Inspection citations — last 5 years

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Original records

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Source
CMS Nursing Home Compare
data.cms.gov Provider Data Catalog
Last verified 2026-08-31
Source
Secretary of State filings
Entity & officer search
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Source
PACER federal dockets
pacer.uscourts.gov
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