Sunrise Hill Care & Rehab Center

    909 6th St, Traer, IA 50675
    • Independent Living
    • Assisted Living
    • Memory Care
    • Skilled Nursing

    Supportive dignified home with activities

    I placed my mother here and have been very pleased. Her lovely private room is spotless, meals are included and affordable, and the administrative, nursing and therapy teams are thoughtful, caring, and communicative. The community feels warm, safe and social with plenty of activities-overall a supportive, dignified place that truly feels like home.

    Loved one of resident
    Jul 2026

    Schedule a Tour

    Date of Tour
    Time Window
    Tour Type

    You selected in-person tour on in the

    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Medication management
    • Mental wellness program

    Healthcare staffing

    • 12-16 hour nursing
    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Restaurant-style dining
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Air-conditioning
    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Kitchenettes
    • Private bathrooms
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Transportation

    • Community operated transportation
    • Transportation arrangement
    • Transportation arrangement (non-medical)

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Computer center
    • Dining room
    • Fitness room
    • Gaming room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space
    • Small library
    • Wellness center

    Community services

    • Concierge services
    • Fitness programs
    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Planned day trips
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    Reviews

    4.06·(31)

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      4.3
    • Staff

      3.8
    • Meals

      2.0
    • Amenities

      3.3
    • Value

      3.5

    Pros

    • Compassionate nursing and caregiving staff
    • Supportive administrative leadership with responsive communication
    • Comprehensive physical-therapy and rehabilitation services
    • Clean, well-maintained common areas and overall facility cleanliness
    • Home-like environment that preserves resident dignity
    • Inclusive and varied activities program
    • Strong infection-control and virus-safety practices
    • Family-oriented, social atmosphere
    • Meals included and generally affordable

    Cons

    • Inconsistent meal-service quality over time
    • Staffing shortages and reliance on agency personnel
    • Variable staff conduct and responsiveness
    • Inconsistent room maintenance and condition across units
    • Restricted visitor flexibility during certain events or periods
    • Perceived governance and management stability issues
    • Relatively high long-term residence cost

    Summary of reviews

    The reviews present a mixed but overall cautiously positive picture of Sunrise Hill Care & Rehab Center. Many comments emphasize strong interpersonal strengths — caring nursing and caregiving staff, supportive administrative leadership, and a rehabilitation team that families found thorough and effective. Several reviewers highlighted a home-like atmosphere that preserved resident dignity and described the environment as warm, social, and family-oriented. Infection-control efforts and proactive virus-safety measures were also noted as a positive feature.

    Care quality and staffing: Clinical and therapy services receive consistently favorable mentions, particularly physical therapy and the hands-on nursing teams who supported transitions into residency. However, staffing capacity is a recurring operational concern. Reviewers described periods of short staffing and the use of agency personnel; this was associated with variable responsiveness and inconsistent staff conduct. Prospective families may want to ask about current staffing ratios, the mix of regular versus agency staff, and processes for continuity of care.

    Dining: Meal service is an area of contradictory feedback. Several reviewers praised meal affordability and the quality of food at certain times, while others described a decline in menu variety and food quality following staff changes. This suggests meal-service continuity and kitchen staffing may fluctuate; those evaluating the facility should observe mealtimes and inquire about menu planning and contingency staffing for the kitchen.

    Activities and social life: The activities program is frequently described as inclusive and varied, contributing to a social and engaged atmosphere. Multiple comments cite ample offerings and an environment that supports socialization, which is an operational strength for resident well-being.

    Facilities and cleanliness: Common areas and overall cleanliness are often commended, with reviewers calling out outstanding cleanliness in shared spaces. At the same time, there are reports of variability in room condition and maintenance between units — some residents have private, well-kept rooms while others experienced room-condition issues. There are also isolated references to clinical hygiene topics (for example, skin integrity and dental care) that prospective families should review during a tour and in care-plan discussions.

    Management and policies: Communication from administrative leadership receives favorable notes for being clear and supportive in many accounts, but there are also indications of governance or board-level concerns affecting perceptions of management stability. Visitor policies emerged as a frustration point for some relatives, particularly around holiday meal access and other special occasions; this, coupled with pandemic-related visitation restrictions mentioned by reviewers, suggests variable flexibility in visitation practices.

    Cost considerations and notable patterns: Some reviewers identified the facility as relatively expensive for long-term residency. Given the mixed feedback on meal continuity, room maintenance, and staffing reliability, cost-benefit questions are reasonable to raise in advance. The overall pattern in the reviews is one of strong relational and rehabilitative care layered over operational inconsistencies — especially in staffing, dining continuity, and room upkeep.

    Recommendation for prospective residents and families: During a visit, observe mealtimes, meet the regular nursing and therapy staff, inspect available rooms for maintenance consistency, ask about staffing schedules and agency use, and request written policies on visitation and infection-control procedures. Confirm financial terms and long-term cost estimates. These targeted inquiries will help align expectations with the facility’s evident strengths and the operational areas where variability has been reported.

    Reviews written on Mirador

    We have no reviews to show about Sunrise Hill Care & Rehab Center.

    Help other families by writing a review about your experience with this community.

    Medicare Ratings

    5·/ 5
    • Overall

    • Health Inspection

    • Staffing

    • Quality Measures

    Ratings from the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (Care Compare). View on Medicare.gov

    Location

    Map showing location of Sunrise Hill Care & Rehab Center

    Sunrise Hill Care & Rehab Center is located at 909 6th St, Traer, IA, 50675.

    About Sunrise Hill Care & Rehab Center

    Sunrise Hill Care & Rehab Center sits at 909 6th Street in Traer, Iowa, and offers skilled nursing care, memory care, assisted living, independent living, and rehabilitation services all in one spot, which means folks can find the right level of care whether they need help with daily things like dressing and medication or more advanced help after a hospital stay. The facility stays open 24 hours a day, with licensed nurses and trained staff always around to help, so nobody is left alone if they need something at odd hours, and there's professional support for medication, grooming, or getting to meals. The place has a memory care program in a specialized dementia unit, and there's also a mental wellness program for emotional support, plus a social services team that helps residents and families adjust or plan for discharge, so there always seems to be someone for guidance or counsel, which can be comforting.

    There's a wide range of therapy services, including physical, occupational, and speech therapy, and the center offers wound care, IV therapy, and restorative nursing, so recovery and rehabilitation are well-covered. Meals are served in a community dining room, with a private guest area if family comes by, and snacks are available too, which is nice because sometimes you just get hungry between meals. Housekeeping, laundry, and maintenance are included, keeping things clean and trouble-free, so residents don't worry about chores. The rooms come with cable TV, Wi-Fi, kitchen or kitchenette options, safety features, and are wheelchair accessible, making day-to-day life easier and safer, whether you choose a one-bedroom or a two-bedroom floor plan, and Sunrise Terrace Independent Living Apartments and Sunrise Suites Assisted Living Apartments sit right nearby on Taylor Street, with cozy and compact layouts for both privacy and comfort.

    Amenities include an on-site beauty salon, a library, and activities planned to keep folks active and social, and the staff arranges transportation for trips outside, so getting to appointments or shopping in town is still doable, and living in a small town like Traer means health care, worship services, and local shops are close. There are both Intermediate Care Facility (ICF) and Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) levels of service, and the care is Medicare and Medicaid certified, welcoming different payment options. The staff at Sunrise Hill designs personalized care plans, and the community keeps things safe, so families can have peace of mind knowing support is here, and when rest is needed after a hospital visit or for family respite, those options are on the table, too. People tend to mention the calm, secure feeling and the maintenance-free setup, making it easier for seniors to enjoy good meals, tailored activities, and support focused on health, comfort, and independence. For more details or to see photos, folks can visit sunrisehillcare.com.

    About Sunrise Senior Living

    Sunrise Hill Care & Rehab Center is managed by Sunrise Senior Living.

    Sunrise Senior Living is one of the largest senior care operators in North America, managing over 270 communities across the United States and Canada with approximately 22,000 employees. Founded in 1981 by Paul and Terry Klaassen in Oakton, Virginia, Sunrise pioneered the Victorian mansion-style senior living community design, inspired by Dutch senior care models and European hospitality concepts. Headquartered in McLean, Virginia, Sunrise offers a comprehensive continuum of care including independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, and hospice coordination.

    The company's signature memory care programs include Terrace Club Neighborhoods for residents with early to moderate memory loss, and Reminiscence Neighborhoods for those with advanced Alzheimer's and dementia. As an Authorized Validation Organization, Sunrise practices the Validation Method—which they call "exquisite listening"—using empathy-based communication techniques to reduce anxiety and improve quality of life for memory care residents. Their Live With Purpose™ programming engages residents through personalized activities aligned with their interests and life experiences.

    Sunrise leverages advanced technology including Sunrise CareConnect, an electronic health record system built on PointClickCare technology that enables real-time documentation, comprehensive health tracking, and remote access for healthcare providers. The Road Home Program offers specialized 30-day transitional care for seniors discharged from hospitals or rehabilitation centers, providing medication management and 24/7 support.

    The company has achieved notable sustainability certifications, with facilities earning WELL Health-Safety Rating, WELL Equity Rating, ENERGY STAR® certifications, and LEED Silver designation. Sunrise communities feature Individualized Service Plans, Designated Care Managers, and welcome pets, with many locations maintaining community cats or dogs. After celebrating 40 years in 2021, Sunrise continues its mission to champion quality of life for all seniors through their resident-centered, holistic approach to senior care.

    People often ask...

    Sunrise Hill Care & Rehab Center offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing.

    There are 9 photos of Sunrise Hill Care & Rehab Center on Mirador.

    Yes, Sunrise Hill Care & Rehab Center allows residents to age in place and adjust their level of care as needed.

    The full address for this community is 909 6th St, Traer, IA 50675.

    No, Sunrise Hill Care & Rehab Center does not offer respite care. Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.

    Disclaimer

    Mirador Living is not affiliated with the owner or operator(s) of Sunrise Hill Care & Rehab Center. The information above has not been verified or approved by the owner or operator. For exact information, please contact Sunrise Hill Care & Rehab Center directly. There is no cost for this service. We are compensated by the community you select.

    Are you an owner or operator of this community?

    Claim this listing to receive messages from prospective customers and manage your community page.

    Nearby Communities

    Assisted Living in Nearby Cities

    1. 3 facilities
    2. 4 facilities$4,208/mo
    3. 6 facilities$4,208/mo
    4. 2 facilities
    5. 4 facilities$4,495/mo
    6. 7 facilities
    7. 10 facilities$5,187/mo
    8. 3 facilities
    9. 2 facilities$5,256/mo
    10. 7 facilities
    11. 38 facilities$5,353/mo
    12. 18 facilities$6,951/mo
    © 2026 Mirador Living