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Avamere Transitional Care at Sunnyside

4515 Sunnyside Road Se, Salem, OR 97302 · Marion County · (503) 370-8284

88 certified beds, about 75 residents a day · For profit - Limited Liability company · Medicare and Medicaid since 1989

Certified for Medicaid Certified for Medicare
Overall
2 of 5
Health inspections
2 of 5
Staffing
3 of 5
Quality measures
3 of 5

CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 385189 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes

The record in brief

At its most recent standard inspection, on June 6, 2025, inspectors cited 7 health deficiencies (the Oregon average is 9.2, the national average 9.2).

None of its 52 health citations since November 2022 was rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy.

CMS lists no fines against this home in the last three years.

Nurses and nurse aides worked 5.22 hours per resident per day, against 5.03 across Oregon and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.45 of those hours.

42.1% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Oregon average 47.4%).

CMS links it to Avamere, an affiliated group of 27 nursing homes.

Health inspections

Federal rules call for a standard inspection at least every 15 months, plus a visit whenever a complaint is filed. Each mark below is one citation, colored by how serious inspectors rated it. How to read a citation.

Under each citation, the quoted text is the inspector's own summary from the federal statement of deficiencies (CMS form 2567), word for word apart from a privacy scrub; CMS removes residents' and staff names before it publishes the text. The full notes are on Medicare.gov.

Potential for minimal harm Potential for more than minimal harm Actual harm Immediate jeopardy Found on a complaint visit

Where its citations fall on CMS's grid

CMS rates every citation by how much harm it caused (rows) and how many residents it touched (columns). The count in each box is this home's, across all 52 health citations on file.

Severity
Isolated
Pattern
Widespread
Immediate jeopardy
0J
0K
0L
Actual harm
0G
0H
0I
Potential for more than minimal harm
37D
11E
4F
Potential for minimal harm
0A
0B
0C
June 6, 2025Standard inspection, Complaint inspection · 8 citations
  1. E
    Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care.
    F659 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) July 1, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, it was determined the facility failed to ensure qualified staff administered medications for one of one facility reviewed for medication administration. This placed residents at risk for receiving medication errors.
  2. E
    Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
    F755 · Pharmacy Service · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) July 1, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, it was determined the facility failed to ensure narcotic drug records were in order, and an account of all controlled drugs was maintained for 4 of 4 medication carts reviewed for medication administration. This placed residents at risk for drug diversion.
  3. D
    Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
    F552 · Resident Rights · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) July 1, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review it was determined the facility failed to ensure residents were able to be fully informed in language that she/he can understand of her/his health status and participate in health care decisions for 1 of 7 sampled residents (#39). This placed residents at risk for not being able to fully participate in their own health care.
  4. D
    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.
    F585 · Resident Rights · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) July 1, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review it was determined the facility failed to provide a written grievance resolution or communication with a resident regarding the resolution of a resident's grievance for 1 of 1 sampled resident (#69) reviewed for dignity. This placed residents at risk for unaddressed concerns and grievances.
  5. D
    Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
    F628 · Resident Rights · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) July 1, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review it was determined the facility failed to provide residents with a written bed hold notification, including reserved bed hold payment, at the time of transfer to the hospital for 1 of 1 sampled resident (#18) reviewed for hospitalization. This placed residents at risk for lack of knowledge regarding their choices and potential financial responsibilities.
  6. D
    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
    F695 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) July 1, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, it was determined the facility failed to provide respiratory care and services under physician orders for 1 of 2 sampled residents (#47) reviewed for respiratory services. This placed residents at risk for unmet respiratory needs.
  7. D
    Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
    F697 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) July 1, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review, the facility failed to provide appropriate pain management for 1 of 2 sampled residents (#55) reviewed for pain. This placed residents at risk for uncontrolled pain.
  8. D
    Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
    F921 · Environmental · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) July 1, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation and interview it was determined the facility failed to ensure sufficient supplies were available to ensure a functional and comfortable environment for one of two floors reviewed for environment. This placed residents at risk for an uncomfortable living environment.
January 6, 2025Complaint inspection · 5 citations
  1. F
    Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
    F725 · Nursing and Physician Services · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespread · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) February 11, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and record review the facility failed to provide sufficient nursing staff to ensure residents attained or maintained their highest practicable mental, physical, and psychosocial well-being for 4 of 7 sampled residents (#s 1, 2, 3, and 13) and 2 of 2 floors reviewed for call light wait times and staffing. This placed residents at risk for lack of ADL care needs.
  2. E
    Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
    F558 · Resident Rights · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) February 11, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review it was determined the facility failed to accommodate residents with the correct fit of incontinence briefs for 4 of 13 sampled residents (#s 1, 6, 13 and 15) reviewed for dignity and respect and accommodation of need. This placed residents at risk skin breakdown and discomfort.
  3. D
    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
    F550 · Resident Rights · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) February 11, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review it was determined the facility failed to ensure residents' rights to a dignified existence for 2 of 5 sampled residents (#s 3 and 15) reviewed for dignity and respect. This placed residents at risk for diminished quality of life.
  4. D
    Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
    F580 · Resident Rights · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) February 11, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review it was determined the facility failed to notify the physician regarding a change in condition for 1 of 4 sampled residents (#5) reviewed for change of condition. This placed residents at risk for lack of physician involvement.
  5. D
    Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
    F806 · Nutrition and Dietary · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) February 11, 2025
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review it was determined the facility failed to ensure residents food preferences were honored for 1 of 3 sampled resident (#3) reviewed for food. This placed residents at risk for food lessened quality of life.
January 26, 2024Standard inspection, Complaint inspection · 13 citations
  1. F
    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    F812 · Nutrition and Dietary · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespread · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) March 12, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation and interview it was determined the facility failed to store and handle food in a sanitary manner for 1 of 1 facility kitchen reviewed for sanitary food storage and handling. This placed residents at risk for food-borne illness and contamination.
  2. E
    Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
    F565 · Resident Rights · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) March 12, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review it was determined the facility failed to promptly respond to grievances and recommendations from the resident council for 4 of 4 months reviewed and ensure clothing and missing personal property were addressed timely for 2 of 3 sampled residents (#s 53 and 56) reviewed for personal property. This placed residents at risk for unresolved quality of life and care issues.
  3. E
    Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
    F725 · Nursing and Physician Services · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) March 12, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review it was determined the facility failed to ensure sufficient staffing to meet resident care needs for 4 of 4 halls reviewed for staffing. This placed residents at risk for delayed and unmet care needs.
  4. E
    Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
    F761 · Pharmacy Service · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) March 12, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and record review it was determined the facility failed to ensure appropriate medication storage temperatures were logged and maintained for 2 of 2 medication storage refrigerators reviewed for safe medication storage. This placed residents at risk for receiving medications with reduced efficacy.
  5. D
    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
    F550 · Resident Rights · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) March 12, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review it was determined the facility failed to ensure residents' rights to a dignified existence and self-determination for 1 of 1 sampled resident (#56) reviewed for dialysis. This placed residents at risk for a diminished quality of life.
  6. D
    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
    F609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) March 12, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review it was determined the facility failed to report results of abuse investigations to the State Survey Agency within the required time frame for 2 of 4 sampled residents (#s 34 and 49) reviewed for abuse. This placed residents at risk for abuse.
  7. D
    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    F684 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) March 12, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review it was determined the facility failed to provide bowel medications as ordered for 1 of 1 sampled resident (#16) reviewed for bowel care. This placed residents at risk for constipation.
  8. D
    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
    F686 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) March 12, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review it was determined the facility failed to address recommendations to promote wound healing for 1 of 2 sampled residents (#37) reviewed for pressure ulcers. This placed residents at risk for delayed healing and worsening of wounds.
  9. D
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    F689 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) March 12, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review it was determined the facility failed to put services in place to eliminate the risk of elopement for 1 of 1 sampled resident (#48) reviewed for accidents. This placed residents at risk for elopement from the facility.
  10. D
    Provide appropriate colostomy, urostomy, or ileostomy care/services for a resident who requires such services.
    F691 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) March 12, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review it was determined the facility failed to ensure physician orders related to an ileostomy were followed and implemented for 1 of 1 sampled resident (#53) reviewed for ostomy care. This placed residents at risk for skin breakdown.
  11. D
    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
    F695 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) March 12, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review it was determined the facility failed to ensure oxygen equipment was properly maintained for 1 of 1 sampled resident (#265) reviewed for respiratory care. This placed residents at risk for respiratory complications.
  12. D
    Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
    F759 · Pharmacy Service · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) March 12, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and record review it was determined the facility failed to ensure a medication error rate of less than five percent for 1 of 3 sampled residents (#14) reviewed for medication administration. The facility's medication error rate was 6.67%. This placed residents at risk for adverse medication consequences.
  13. D
    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    F880 · Infection Control · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) March 12, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review it was determined the facility failed to ensure proper placement of a resident's urinary catheter bag and appropriate infection control practices were in place for 2 of 2 sampled residents (#s 2 and 53) reviewed for infection control. This placed residents at risk for cross-contamination and infection.
October 6, 2023Complaint inspection · 1 citation
  1. E
    Post a list of names, addresses, and telephone numbers of all pertinent State agencies and advocacy groups and a statement that the resident may file a complaint with the State Survey Agency.
    F575 · Resident Rights · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) October 19, 2023
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation and interview it was determined the facility failed to have the required Long Term Care Ombudsman (LTCO) poster posted for 1 of 2 floors observed for the LTCO poster. This placed residents and visitors at risk for not knowing how to reports concerns.
September 7, 2023Complaint inspection · 14 citations
  1. F
    Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.
    F802 · Nutrition and Dietary · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespread · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) October 19, 2023
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and record review it was determined the facility failed to ensure enough dietary personal was assigned each shift for 31 of 31 days reviewed for dining. This placed residents at risk for not getting preferences honored, being served the incorrect food and incorrect food textures.
  2. F
    Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
    F803 · Nutrition and Dietary · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespread · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) October 19, 2023
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and record review it was determined the facility failed to follow posted menu's for 2 of 2 meals observed for dining. This placed residents at risk for unmet dietary needs.
  3. E
    Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
    F584 · Resident Rights · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) October 19, 2023
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and record review it was determined the facility failed to provide a safe, comfortable and homelike environment for 2 of 2 floors reviewed for environment. This placed residents at risk for an unclean and unsafe environment.
  4. E
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    F689 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) October 19, 2023
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation and interview it was determined the facility failed to maintain the exterior safety railing for 1 of 1 buildings reviewed for accident hazards. This placed residents, visitors and staff at risk for serious injury.
  5. E
    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    F880 · Infection Control · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) October 19, 2023
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and record review it was determined the facility failed to ensure clean, safe drinking water was served to the residents on 1 of 2 floors (2nd floor) observed for dining services. This placed residents at risk of food-borne illness.
  6. D
    Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
    F580 · Resident Rights · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) October 19, 2023
    Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review it was determined the facility failed to notify the resident representative of a hospital transfer for 1 of 3 sampled residents (#1) reviewed for notifications. This placed resident representatives at risk for being uninformed of current resident status.
  7. D
    Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
    F602 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) October 19, 2023
    Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review it was determined the facility failed to ensure residents were free from misappropriation for 4 of 6 sampled residents (#s 2, 16, 17 and 18) reviewed for abuse. This placed residents at risk for financial abuse.
  8. D
    Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
    F657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) October 19, 2023
    Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review it was determined the facility failed to revise a residents plan of care for 1 of 2 sampled residents (#18) reviewed for dining. This placed residents at risk for lack of food.
  9. D
    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
    F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) October 19, 2023
    Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review it was determined the facility failed to ensure services provided met professional standards of quality for 5 of 7 sampled residents (#s 2, 3, 16, 17 and 18) reviewed for medications and abuse. This placed residents at risk for missed medications and financial abuse.
  10. D
    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    F684 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) October 19, 2023
    Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review it was determined the facility failed to administer medications as ordered for 2 of 3 sampled residents (#s 1 and 3) reviewed for medications. This placed residents at risk for worsening medical symptoms.
  11. D
    Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
    F805 · Nutrition and Dietary · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) October 19, 2023
    Inspectors wroteBased on interview it was determined the facility failed to serve residents the correct texture food for 1 of 1 kitchens reviewed for dining. This placed residents at risk for aspiration.
  12. D
    Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
    F806 · Nutrition and Dietary · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) October 19, 2023
    Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review it was determined the facility failed to ensure a residents food preferences were honored for 2 of 3 sampled residents (#s 6 and 18) reviewed for dining. This placed residents at risk for weight loss and malnutrition.
  13. D
    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
    F842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) October 19, 2023
    Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review it was determined the facility failed to accurately document in the medical record for 1 of 3 sampled residents (#3) reviewed for medications. This placed residents at risk for inaccurate medical records.
  14. D
    Keep all essential equipment working safely.
    F908 · Environmental · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) October 19, 2023
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and interview it was determine the facilty failed to ensure resident equipment was in good working order for 2 of 2 floors reviewed for equipment. This placed residents at risk for accidents and injuries.
November 7, 2022Standard inspection · 11 citations
  1. E
    Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
    F725 · Nursing and Physician Services · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) December 6, 2022
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and record review it was determined the facility failed to ensure sufficient staffing to ensure call lights were answered timely and bathing was completed for 1 of 2 floors (first floor) reviewed for staffing. This placed residents at risk for lack of hygiene and delayed care.
  2. D
    Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
    F558 · Resident Rights · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) December 6, 2022
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation and interview it was determined the facility failed to keep a bathroom call light at accessible length for 1 of 1 sampled resident (#40) reviewed for environment. This placed residents at risk for not being able to call for assistance in the event of a fall.
  3. D
    Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
    F582 · Resident Rights · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) December 6, 2022
    Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review it was determined the facility failed to provide a written notification to 2 of 4 sampled residents (#s 53 and 264) reviewed for Beneficiary Protection Notices. This placed residents at risk for unknown financial liabilities.
  4. D
    Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
    F584 · Resident Rights · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) December 6, 2022
    Inspectors wrote1. Based on observation and interview it was determined the facility failed to ensure comfortable sound levels were maintained in 1 of 2 halls (North Hall) for 3 residents (#s 13, 29 and 44) reviewed for environment. This placed residents at risk for an unhomelike environment.
  5. D
    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
    F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) December 6, 2022
    Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review it was determined the facility failed to accurately code the MDS for 2 of 3 sampled residents (#s 19 and 62) reviewed for hospitalizations and vision. This placed residents at risk for inaccurate assessments.
  6. D
    Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
    F685 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) December 6, 2022
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation interview and record review it was determined the facility failed to address vision needs in a timely manner for 1 of 2 sample residents (#19) reviewed for vision needs. This placed residents at risk impaired interaction with staff and the environment.
  7. D
    Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
    F688 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) December 6, 2022
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and record review it was determined the facility failed to ensure the facility applied a splint for a resident with impaired ROM for 1 of 2 sampled residents (#28) reviewed for ROM. This placed residents at risk for pain.
  8. D
    Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
    F692 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) December 6, 2022
    Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review it was determined the facility failed to ensure resident received sufficient fluid intake and failed to follow RD recommendations for nutritional supplements for 3 of 4 sampled residents (#s 1, 25 and 49) reviewed for hydration and nutrition. This placed residents at risk for dehydration and weight loss.
  9. D
    Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
    F740 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) December 6, 2022
    Inspectors wroteBased on observations, interview and record review it was determined the facility failed to re-evaluate, assess and implement interventions of behavioral needs for 1 of 1 sampled resident (#21) reviewed for behavior/emotional health. This placed residents at risk for unmet psychosocial well being.
  10. D
    Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
    F791 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) December 6, 2022
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and record review it was determined the facility failed to ensure a resident was assisted in obtaining timely dental services for 2 of 4 sampled residents (#s 19 and 32) reviewed for dental services. This placed residents at risk for worsening dental status.
  11. D
    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
    F842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) December 6, 2022
    Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review it was determined the facility failed to ensure residents' medical records were complete and accurate for 2 of 7 sampled residents (#s 15 and 19) reviewed for care planning and unnecessary medications. This placed residents at risk for inaccurate medical records.

Fire safety inspections

13 fire safety citations on file: 7 on June 6, 2025, 2 on January 26, 2024, 4 on November 7, 2022.

Every fire safety citation13 citations
  1. F
    Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed.
    E 7 · June 6, 2025 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  2. F
    Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures.
    E 13 · June 6, 2025 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  3. F
    Establish policies and procedures for sheltering.
    E 22 · June 6, 2025 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  4. F
    Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
    K 712 · June 6, 2025 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  5. E
    Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
    K 222 · June 6, 2025 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  6. D
    Meet other general requirements.
    K 200 · June 6, 2025 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  7. D
    Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.
    K 911 · June 6, 2025 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  8. F
    Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
    K 712 · January 26, 2024 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  9. E
    Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
    K 920 · January 26, 2024 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  10. F
    Install noncombustible or limited-combustible interior walls.
    K 163 · November 7, 2022 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  11. F
    Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
    K 222 · November 7, 2022 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  12. D
    To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
    K 761 · November 7, 2022 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  13. D
    Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.
    K 911 · November 7, 2022 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)

Fines and payment denials

CMS lists no fines or payment denials against this home in the last three years. The national average is 0.9 fines per home.

Staffing

Hours of care per resident per day, from the payroll records every home sends CMS. Higher means more staff time with each resident.

MeasureThis homeOregonUnited States
All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides)5.225.033.86
Registered nurses0.450.720.69
All nursing staff on weekends4.794.513.42
Nurse aides3.50
Licensed practical nurses1.28
Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year)42.1%47.4%45.8%
Registered nurse turnover71.4%51.6%42.9%
Administrators who left2

CMS expects 3.44 hours a day for residents as sick as this home's (its case-mix figure). The staffing star compares the two.

Staffing by quarter, from daily payroll records

Every nursing home sends CMS its staff hours for each day (the Payroll Based Journal). Here they are added up by quarter. The latest quarter is the one behind the figures above. In January to March 2026, nursing staff hours per resident were 5.40 on weekdays and 4.79 on weekends, 11% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 0.1% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 5.65 in April to June 2025 to 5.22 in January to March 2026.

QuarterAll nursing staffRegistered nursesWeekdaysWeekendsContract staff shareDays with no RN hoursResidents a day
Jan to Mar 20265.220.455.404.79 0.1%0 of 9075
Oct to Dec 20255.130.445.274.76 0.0%0 of 9277
Jul to Sep 20255.280.535.484.75 0.5%0 of 9274
Apr to Jun 20255.650.525.934.97 2.2%0 of 9168
United States, Jan to Mar 20263.750.623.923.335.3%0.5% of days
Oregon, Jan to Mar 20264.910.645.124.406.2%0.4% of days

Hours per resident per day: staff hours in the quarter divided by resident days (the daily census CMS derives from resident assessments). Registered nurses include the director of nursing and RNs with administrative duties; aides include nurse aides in training and medication aides, as in CMS's own staffing measure. How these are calculated.

Staff pay reports

Staff pay at this home

No staff pay figure for this home has passed review yet. A figure appears only after at least 5 reports from at least 3 different people, sent over at least 60 days, have passed review. If you work here, your report helps start one.

Official wage estimates for Oregon

JobMedianMiddle halfEmployed
Oregon, all employers
CNAs (nursing assistants)$23.96$22.83 to $28.4014,800
LPNs and LVNs$38.69$35.11 to $43.604,260
Registered nurses$62.02$51.55 to $64.6339,730
United States, nursing care facilities
CNAs (nursing assistants)$20.67$17.91 to $22.55534,270
LPNs and LVNs$33.86$30.05 to $37.40188,210
Registered nurses$41.11$37.85 to $47.68142,270

Hourly wages; the middle half runs from the 25th to the 75th percentile. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. BLS has no separate estimate for medication aides. These are survey estimates for whole occupations, not figures for any one home.

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Quality measures

The measures CMS uses for the quality star. Lower is better for every one of them.

MeasureThis homeOregonUS
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
17.214.913.9
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
1.11.40.8
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
2.82.01.6
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
0.42.43.2
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
2.51.41.6
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
28.020.614.1
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
7.55.84.6
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
11.513.915.4
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission
Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231
23.121.423.8
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit
Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231
21.316.112.0

Short-term rehab results

For a stay to recover after a hospital visit, these are the results CMS publishes for Avamere Transitional Care at Sunnyside's Medicare short-stay residents. On returning residents home or to the community, CMS rates it no different from the national rate (57.8% of residents, after adjusting for how sick they were). How to read these, and what Medicare pays for.

Went home or back to the community

57.8% this home

No different from the national rate

US median of homes 51.5% · Oregon: 52 better, 3 worse

Rate of successful return to home or community from a SNF (risk-standardized discharge to community rate). Higher is better. October 2022 to September 2024. 33 eligible stays.

Potentially preventable readmissions

10.7% this home

No different from the national rate

US median of homes 10.7% · Oregon: 3 better, 0 worse

Rate of potentially preventable hospital readmissions 30 days after discharge from a SNF (risk-standardized rate). Lower is better. October 2022 to September 2024. 34 eligible stays.

Infections that led to a hospital stay

Not reported

CMS note: The number of residents or resident stays is too small to report. Call the facility to discuss this quality measure.

US median of homes 7.1% · Oregon: 0 better, 0 worse

Percentage of infections residents got during their SNF stay that resulted in hospitalization (risk-standardized rate). Lower is better. October 2023 to September 2024. 21 eligible stays.

Self-care and mobility at discharge

64.0% this home

Median of homes: Oregon59.2% · US 56.6%

Percentage of residents who are at or above an expected ability to care for themselves and move around at discharge. Higher is better. October 2024 to September 2025. 25 residents counted.

Falls with major injury

0.0% this home

Median of homes: Oregon0.0% · US 0.0%

Percentage of SNF residents who experience one or more falls with major injury during their SNF stay. Lower is better. October 2024 to September 2025. 39 residents counted.

New or worsened pressure ulcers

0.0% this home

Median of homes: Oregon2.6% · US 1.7%

Percentage of residents with pressure ulcers or pressure injuries that are new or worsened (adjusted rate). Lower is better. October 2024 to September 2025. 38 residents counted.

Medication list given at discharge

95.2% this home

Median of homes: Oregon98.5% · US 98.7%

Percentage of residents where the SNF provided a current medication list to the resident, family, and/or caregiver at final discharge. Higher is better. October 2024 to September 2025. 21 residents counted.

Source: CMS Skilled Nursing Facility Quality Reporting Program - Provider Data, released 2026-09-30. Better, no different and worse are CMS's own comparisons with the national rate, after adjusting for how sick residents were. Medians of homes and the state counts are worked out by us from the same file.

Owners and operators

Legal business name: SUNNYSIDE OPERATIONS LLC. CMS links this home to Avamere, a group of 27 nursing homes averaging 3 stars overall.

NameRoleTypeShareSince
Ariso LLCDirect ownership interestOrganization06/01/2014
Ari Operations, LLCIndirect ownership interestOrganization06/01/2014
Avamere Group LLCIndirect ownership interestOrganization06/01/2014
Karl Rickard Miller Jr Revocable TrustIndirect ownership interestOrganization06/01/2014
Miller, KarlIndirect ownership interestIndividual06/01/2014
Midcap Finco LLC5% or greater security interestOrganization05/30/2014
Cavallo, GlenManaging control - governing bodyIndividual06/01/2025
Feakin, CodyManaging control - governing bodyIndividual06/01/2025
Funderberg, MichelleManaging control - governing bodyIndividual01/01/2025
Garcia, RobertoManaging control - governing bodyIndividual02/01/2026
Inskeep, ToddManaging control - governing bodyIndividual06/01/2025
Kofstad, MaryManaging control - governing bodyIndividual06/01/2025
Reid, MistyManaging control - governing bodyIndividual06/01/2025
Staples, CarolynManaging control - governing bodyIndividual10/01/2025
Strunk, ColbyManaging control - governing bodyIndividual06/01/2025
Vanderzanden, CarrieManaging control - governing bodyIndividual06/01/2025
Avamere Health Services LLCOperational/managerial controlOrganization06/01/2014
Avamere Skilled Advisors LLCOperational/managerial controlOrganization06/01/2014
Midcap Finco LLCOperational/managerial controlOrganization05/30/2014
Dana, JenniferOperational/managerial controlIndividual05/01/2022
Fanunal, LorielOperational/managerial controlIndividual01/02/2023
Garcia, RobertoOperational/managerial controlIndividual02/01/2026
Gibbins, DustinOperational/managerial controlIndividual07/01/2025
Hoskins, ToniaOperational/managerial controlIndividual07/19/2024
Kofstad, MaryOperational/managerial controlIndividual02/13/2024
Presley, YolandaOperational/managerial controlIndividual01/06/2025
Reid, MistyOperational/managerial controlIndividual01/02/2025
Ruden, NathanOperational/managerial controlIndividual09/01/2023
Seifert, MichaelOperational/managerial controlIndividual04/14/2025
Vangorder, DianeOperational/managerial controlIndividual12/01/2023
Avamere Health Services LLCAdp of the SNFOrganization07/13/2025
Avamere Skilled Advisors LLCAdp of the SNFOrganization07/14/2025
Consolidated Billing Services IncAdp of the SNFOrganization06/01/2014
Incovate Solutions, LLCAdp of the SNFOrganization01/21/2022
Moss Adams LLPAdp of the SNFOrganization06/01/2014
Rande Holdings, LLCAdp of the SNFOrganization06/01/2024
Sabra Health Care Limited PartnershipAdp of the SNFOrganization08/17/2017
Sabra Health Care Reit IncAdp of the SNFOrganization08/17/2017
Sabra Health Care, LLCAdp of the SNFOrganization08/17/2017
Snapmedtech,inc.Adp of the SNFOrganization09/08/2025
Becerra, ShannonAdp of the SNFIndividual02/01/2025
Dana, JenniferAdp of the SNFIndividual05/01/2022
Fanunal, LorielAdp of the SNFIndividual01/02/2023
Feakin, CodyAdp of the SNFIndividual01/01/2025
Funderberg, MichelleAdp of the SNFIndividual01/01/2025
Games, KimAdp of the SNFIndividual08/15/2024
Garcia, RobertoAdp of the SNFIndividual02/01/2026
Gibbins, DustinAdp of the SNFIndividual07/01/2025
Hoskins, ToniaAdp of the SNFIndividual06/01/2025
Inskeep, ToddAdp of the SNFIndividual01/21/2022
Presley, YolandaAdp of the SNFIndividual01/06/2025
Reid, MistyAdp of the SNFIndividual01/02/2025
Ruden, NathanAdp of the SNFIndividual06/01/2023
Scott, DebraAdp of the SNFIndividual08/01/2025
Seifert, MichaelAdp of the SNFIndividual06/01/2026
Staples, CarolynAdp of the SNFIndividual10/01/2025
Strunk, ColbyAdp of the SNFIndividual09/06/2022
Vanderzanden, CarrieAdp of the SNFIndividual01/01/2025
Vangorder, DianeAdp of the SNFIndividual12/01/2023

As listed in the CMS ownership file, which names owners with a 5% or greater stake and the people and companies with operational or managerial control.

Questions to ask on a visit

Chosen from this home's own inspection record.

  1. How do residents and families raise a complaint or grievance, and how fast is it answered?Inspectors cited 14 problems in this area, most recently on June 6, 2025: "Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments."
  2. How do you prevent falls and pressure injuries, and how are families told when one happens?Inspectors cited 14 problems in this area, most recently on June 6, 2025: "Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed."
  3. When is the care plan meeting, and can family attend it?Inspectors cited 6 problems in this area, most recently on June 6, 2025: "Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care."
  4. Can we see a week of menus and the kitchen, and how are special diets handled?Inspectors cited 6 problems in this area, most recently on January 6, 2025: "Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options."
  5. How long has the current administrator been here?CMS counts 2 administrators who left in the period it measured.

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Common questions

What is Avamere Transitional Care at Sunnyside's Medicare star rating?
CMS rates Avamere Transitional Care at Sunnyside 2 out of 5 stars overall, with 2 for health inspections, 3 for staffing and 3 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
How many deficiencies did Avamere Transitional Care at Sunnyside get at its last inspection?
7 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on June 6, 2025. The Oregon average is 9.2.
Has Avamere Transitional Care at Sunnyside been fined?
CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
Does Avamere Transitional Care at Sunnyside accept Medicaid?
It is certified to take Medicaid (CMS lists it as "Medicare and Medicaid"). Certification does not mean a Medicaid bed is open: ask the admissions office.
Who owns Avamere Transitional Care at Sunnyside?
CMS lists 59 owners and managers, and links the home to Avamere. Legal business name: SUNNYSIDE OPERATIONS LLC.

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