Sunrise Hill Care Center in Traer, IA

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  • Interior

    A basement game room featuring a pool table, sofa, and coffee table.

  • Decor

    A spacious living room with comfortable seating and a chandelier.

  • Living Room

    A cozy living room setup with a television atop a dresser, surrounded by elegant decor.

  • Building

    A building entrance with snow on the ground and a car parked nearby under a clear blue sky.

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    A building with an American flag flying, surrounded by parked cars and trees.

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Sunrise Hill Care Center in Traer, IA

Sunrise Hill Care Center is a nursing home community in Traer, IA.

Information last verified:

909 6Th Street, Traer, IA 50675

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

4.1 from 31 reviews
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Overall Review of Sunrise Hill Care Center

common 16 reviews mention this

Nursing and administrative support stands out

Residents and families frequently praise the nursing and administrative support.

Multiple reviews describe the nursing and administrative team as attentive and supportive, including smooth help during a move and staff who treat residents with dignity. Several reviewers also mention strong overall care, and others say the facility’s staff and caregivers make both residents and families feel cared for. A smaller set of comments are negative about staff being not pleasant or workers being disrespectful, but the majority of remarks focus on strong hands-on support.

common 2 reviews mention this

Restaurant-style dining varies over time

Meals are a common point of comparison, with changes affecting the experience.

One review describes included meals as affordable and highlights how meals were handled after moving into the care center. Another reviewer says the meal experience started strong but later fell below expectations, pointing to menu and guest dining changes. This lines up with the community’s restaurant-style dining approach, though residents’ comments suggest quality can shift with staffing.

common 4 reviews mention this

Clean rooms are a recurring plus

Cleanliness shows up repeatedly in families’ first impressions.

Several reviews mention cleanliness positively, including private rooms being kept clean and the facility looking tidy. At the same time, at least one reviewer raises concerns about the condition of the rooms and describes the environment as depressing. Overall, cleanliness is seen as an advantage, with room-condition concerns appearing as a counterpoint.

common 3 reviews mention this

Activities can be broad or limited

Activities are mentioned often, but experiences differ.

Some reviewers say activities are inclusive and that residents have lots to do, including planned opportunities to socialize and stay engaged. Others describe fewer activities than expected, including comments about rarely doing activities. A review also describes disrupted family participation during a period when visits were limited, which affected involvement in activities for that resident.

caveat 3 reviews mention this

Staffing shortages affect service consistency

Several reviews raise concerns about not enough employees.

Some families explicitly report that there are not enough employees and that needs are not being met. One reviewer also connects changes in meal service and staffing gaps to employees being short in numbers and using staffing agencies. Another comment pairs concerns about staff with a complaint that activities are not frequent, suggesting staffing pressures can affect the day-to-day experience.

How we summarize

Counts show how many written reviews mention each theme; a review can touch several themes, and only frequently mentioned themes become a section.

Features

Housing

  • 76 resident community capacity 76 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC)
  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

The town of Traer, Iowa, offers a tranquil and close-knit community perfect for senior living. With several places of worship nearby, including St Luke Evangelical Lutheran Church and Zion Lutheran Church Traer, seniors can easily maintain their spiritual practices. The town also boasts a variety of parks such as Taylor Park and T F Clark State Park, providing opportunities for outdoor recreation and relaxation. Additionally, there are reputable healthcare options in the area with Covenant Clinic and Gladbrook Family Health Center, ensuring access to quality medical services. For dining options, seniors can enjoy local favorites like Wind Up Lounge and Czech Point. Overall, Traer provides a peaceful and welcoming environment for seniors seeking to retire in a friendly Midwestern town.

Places of Worship

  • St Luke Evangelical Lutheran Church (0.3 miles)
  • Zion Lutheran Church Traer (0.4 miles)
  • United Presbyterian Church (0.5 miles)
  • St Paul Catholic Rectory (0.6 miles)
  • Sacred Heart Parish (0.6 miles)
  • Church of Promise (5.1 miles)
  • Geneseo United Methodist Church (7.2 miles)

Parks

  • Taylor Park (0.3 miles)
  • T F Clark State Park (3.3 miles)
  • Dysart Park Stand (7.9 miles)
  • Hickory Hills State Park (9.5 miles)
  • Otter Creek Lake & Park (10.3 miles)
  • Elmwood Park (12 miles)
  • Union Grove State Park (14.2 miles)

Restaurants

  • Wind Up Lounge (0.5 miles)
  • Baking Up Happiness by Heather (1.8 miles)
  • Harper’s Public House (7.9 miles)
  • Czech Point (8.1 miles)
  • Maid-Rite Big T (8.8 miles)
  • El Camino Taqueria and Breakfast (11.8 miles)
  • Spanky's Restaurant & Catering (13.1 miles)

Physicians

  • Covenant Clinic (0.6 miles)
  • Dysart Clinic (8 miles)
  • Total Health of Iowa (11.8 miles)
  • Covenant Clinic (11.9 miles)
  • Randolph Greg PA-C Dfaapa (13.2 miles)
  • Covenant Clinic (13.2 miles)
  • Eyecare Associates - Toledo (15.4 miles)

Hospitals

  • Sunnycrest Nursing Center (7.8 miles)
  • Gladbrook Family Health Center (13.1 miles)
  • Westbrook Acres Nursing Home (13.4 miles)
  • Grinnell Regional Medical Center (15.2 miles)
  • Keystone Nursing Care Center (18.5 miles)
  • Grundy Care Center (19.4 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Phil's Pharmacy (11.8 miles)
  • Reinbeck Pharmacy (11.8 miles)
  • Gladbrook Family Pharmacy (13.2 miles)
  • Medicap Pharmacy Toledo (15.4 miles)
  • Shopko Pharmacy (15.4 miles)
  • La Porte City Pharmacy (16.2 miles)
  • Sac & Fox Pharmacy (16.9 miles)

Theaters

  • Gladbrook Theater (13.1 miles)

Cafes

  • Shoestring Garden All Iowa Creative Boutique & Coffee House (15.3 miles)

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