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Hillcrest Living Campus

915 West First Street

4.4(36 ratings)

Hillcrest Living Campus, photo 11 / 5

Quick Facts

Total units
61
Medicare rating
5 of 5

CMS Care Compare

Ownership
Non profit, Corporation
Certified beds
61
Ownership model
Nonprofit, community-owned since 1965
Hospital adjacency
Assisted living wing steps from local hospital
Continuum of care
Skilled nursing through assisted living to independent apartments
Care level support
ICF-level support with on-site therapy services

What Families Think

Reviewers offer sharply mixed accounts of Hillcrest Living Campus: several praise the clean, home-like facility, friendly staff, and good food, while a couple of families raise serious concerns about understaffing and nursing care quality. The community has served Sumner since 1965 as a nonprofit, community-owned campus spanning independent living, assisted living, and skilled nursing.

The Good

  • Reviewers describe the facility as clean and comfortable
  • Praised as home-like with warm architecture
  • Staff described as caring, including a standout social worker
  • Multiple reviewers praised the food
  • Long local heritage rooted in community ownership since 1965

The Bad

  • One reviewer described serious nursing care and medication concerns
  • One report of understaffing affecting quality of care
  • One reviewer called the food terrible, contradicting other praise

AI-generated from reviews and community data.

Hillcrest Living Campus is a senior living community in Sumner, Iowa offering Assisted Living, Independent Living and Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Restaurant style Dining Room, Outdoor Patio and Gathering / Activity Spaces. Families rate it 4.4 out of 5 across 36 reviews.

About Hillcrest Living Campus

Hillcrest Home is a nonprofit, community-owned retirement living community in Sumner, Iowa, serving residents since 1965. The community offers assisted living, skilled nursing care, and independent living options with therapy services and ICF-level support.

The Terrace, Hillcrest's newest assisted living residence, provides respectful care and modern amenities located steps from Community Memorial Hospital. The community emphasizes personalized services designed to support residents with comfort, dignity, and connection.

Hillcrest offers affordable, private living accommodations across its various care levels. Residents describe the community as clean, comfortable, and family-oriented, with spacious rooms and professional staff who keep them engaged.

Independent living residents enjoy a secure, comfortable community with a charming hometown feel and scenic Iowa views. The community is rooted in strong local heritage and a tradition of dedicated care.

Types of Care at Hillcrest Living Campus

Assisted LivingIndependent LivingSkilled Nursing / Long Term Care

Amenities

Room Amenities

  • Emergency Call System
  • Multiple Floor Plans
  • Private Bathroom
  • Private Rooms
  • Wheelchair Accessible

Meals & Dining

  • Dietary Accommodations (Gluten-Free, Low / No Sodium, No Sugar, Vegan)
  • Restaurant style Dining Room

Community Amenities

  • 24-Hour Staff
  • Gathering / Activity Spaces
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry Service
  • Medication Management
  • On-Site Nurse (RN)
  • Outdoor Patio

Activities

  • Social Activities (Happy Hour, Wine Tasting, Dances, Karaoke)

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Reviews of Hillcrest Living Campus

4.4overall · 36 ratings combined

4.4★ on Google (36)

Christina O

Mar 2026

via Google

They have some of the worst nurses. One refused to come out and do her job. The other insulted me and told me I wasn’t cleaning him up good enough when. His catheter came out… sorry but I’m not a licensed nurse. I can’t fix that.do not ever use!!!!! Then then induced death with my husband by loading him with morphine repeadedly on a matter of a couple of hours. Do not ever use hillcrest!!!

Pamela Jergens

Aug 2021

via Google

Completely under staffed and food is terrible. I learned this, not just from my parents, but first hand. I stayed with both my parents when they were dying. It's not acceptable. I will say their social worker, Dawn, is a God send. She truly cares about the residents and the families. She was my rock more than once.

joel l huebner

Nov 2019

via Google

all my friends parents have been there, mom still is working there, part time.

Megan Blue

Jul 2018

via Google

Wonderfully environment, great staff and great food! A home-like feeling.

Terry McDanel

Jan 2018

via Google

Nice people. Clean facility. Quiet And warm architecture. Use US Cellular for best cell service. Living arrangements go from skilled nursing through assisted living to Indepedent apartments. We recommend it.

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Government Inspection History

6 inspection visits in the last three years, 19 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

May 15, 2025Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard4 citations
  • Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jun 3, 2025

  • Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 14, 2025

  • Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jun 18, 2025

  • Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.

    Severity B of L: potential for minimal harm, patternCorrected May 19, 2025

Feb 27, 2025Health Complaint4 citations
  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Severity G of L: actual harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Mar 11, 2025

  • Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Mar 11, 2025

  • Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Feb 28, 2025

  • Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Feb 28, 2025

Jun 20, 2024Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard6 citations
  • Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jul 26, 2024

  • Provide emergency officials' contact information.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jul 8, 2024

  • Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jun 27, 2024

  • Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jul 8, 2024

  • Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jul 8, 2024

  • Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly

    Severity B of L: potential for minimal harm, patternCorrected Jul 8, 2024

May 30, 2024Health Complaint2 citations
  • Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jun 4, 2024

  • Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jun 4, 2024

Apr 25, 2024Health Complaint1 citation
  • Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

    Severity G of L: actual harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jun 4, 2024

Feb 23, 2023Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard2 citations
  • Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 6, 2023

  • Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 6, 2023

Source: CMS Care Compare, public federal data covering certified nursing facilities, refreshed monthly. Citations range from A (least serious) to L (most serious) on the federal scope and severity scale. Most citations are corrected quickly; review the details and ask the community about anything that concerns you.

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of care does Hillcrest Living Campus offer?

Hillcrest Living Campus offers Assisted Living, Independent Living and Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.

Where is Hillcrest Living Campus located?

Hillcrest Living Campus is located at 915 West First Street in Sumner, Iowa.

What do families say about Hillcrest Living Campus?

Reviewers offer sharply mixed accounts of Hillcrest Living Campus: several praise the clean, home-like facility, friendly staff, and good food, while a couple of families raise serious concerns about understaffing and nursing care quality. The community has served Sumner since 1965 as a nonprofit, community-owned campus spanning independent living, assisted living, and skilled nursing.

How did Hillcrest Living Campus do on recent health and safety inspections?

Hillcrest Living Campus had 6 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 19 citations on file according to CMS Care Compare data. The full history, including what each citation was for and whether it was corrected, is in the inspection section on this page.

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