Federal nursing home survey record · CMS-certified nursing home· Not a state assisted-living licensing record
Hillcrest Home
Sumner, IA · 61 certified beds · Last Life Safety survey July 2, 2026
CMS Certification Number 165502 · first certified November 2003
Ownership
Independently operated (no chain recorded by CMS) · Non profit - Corporation
No change of ownership on CMS record since January 1, 2016, when the records begin.
Position within IA
10 citations — more than 38% of the 387 certified nursing homes in IA. Compared within IA rather than nationally because which state a facility is in explains about 30% of the variation in citation counts between facilities, while bed count explains under 1%. State survey agencies differ far more than the buildings do. How this is calculated
The latest survey found 4 citations; the earlier surveys on file averaged 3. With 3 surveys on file this is a direction of travel, not a conclusion.
When is the next survey likely?
The window opens May 2027 — about 6 months from now. This facility’s last Life Safety survey was July 2026. Facilities in IA are typically surveyed 11–13 months after the last one (median 12), measured over 692 consecutive surveys in the last two years of CMS records.
A range the record supports, not a prediction of a date. State agencies vary widely — from about 11 months in Pennsylvania to about three years in Virginia. How the window is measured
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Emergency preparedness
5 of the 10 citations on file are Emergency Preparedness E-tags. E-tags are cited under 42 CFR §483.73 and concern the emergency plan, training, drills, communications and supplies. Nationally about half of certified facilities have at least one. The Emergency Preparedness Index
Physical environment (health survey)
2 physical-environment citations on the health survey. Cited by the health surveyors under Appendix PP, not the Life Safety Code surveyor: equipment in safe operating condition, the call system, bed rails, pest control, hazards, the environment. Counted separately from the 10 Life Safety citations above. The Physical Environment Index
- F-0689 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
How that compares
Compared with the median facility in IA, and nationally. Surveyors differ markedly between states, so the IA figure is the meaningful one.
| Measure | Citations |
|---|---|
| This facility | 10 |
| Median facility in IA | 12 |
| Median facility nationally | 11 |
Survey history
| Survey date | Citations |
|---|---|
| June 20, 2024 | 3 |
| May 15, 2025 | 3 |
| July 2, 2026 | 4 |
Most-cited tags
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Times cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| E-0039 | Conduct testing and exercise requirements. | 3 | 2026-07-02 |
| K-0324 | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | 1 | 2025-05-15 |
| E-0031 | Provide emergency officials' contact information. | 1 | 2024-06-20 |
| K-0712 | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | 1 | 2025-05-15 |
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | 1 | 2026-07-02 |
| E-0004 | Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). | 1 | 2026-07-02 |
| K-0351 | Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | 1 | 2026-07-02 |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | 1 | 2024-06-20 |
What the citations cover
- Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies 5
- Smoke Deficiencies 3
- Miscellaneous Deficiencies 1
- Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies 1
| Category | Citations |
|---|---|
| Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | 5 |
| Smoke Deficiencies | 3 |
| Miscellaneous Deficiencies | 1 |
| Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | 1 |
Every citation on file
As published by CMS, newest survey first. Descriptions are CMS’s own wording.
July 2, 2026 — 4 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| E-0004 | Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 16, 2026) |
| E-0039 | Conduct testing and exercise requirements. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 2, 2026) |
| K-0351 | Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 31, 2026) |
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 15, 2026) |
May 15, 2025 — 3 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| E-0039 | Conduct testing and exercise requirements. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 3, 2025) |
| K-0324 | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Waiver has been granted (June 18, 2025) |
| K-0712 | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 14, 2025) |
June 20, 2024 — 3 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| E-0031 | Provide emergency officials' contact information. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 8, 2024) |
| E-0039 | Conduct testing and exercise requirements. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 27, 2024) |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 26, 2024) |
Reflects the CMS posting of October 1, 2026. Surveys conducted in the last few months may not appear yet.