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Avamere at Transitional Care is a nursing home in Avamere that continues to show that whatever category of living their residents are situated in, they are provided with quality healthcare. The nursing home ensures that residents enhance their lives with care and ease with personalized care that caters specifically to their needs. The lifestyle promoted in the community provides an environment where residents are able to celebrate their individuality and independence. Avamere Transitional Care is where residents can relax and recover.
Avamere Transitional Care at Sunnyside specializes in skilled nursing, rehabilitation, long-term care, and respite care.
Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
Hours of care per resident per day, broken down by staff type. Data from CMS Medicare.
Registered nurse hours per resident per day.
Licensed Practical Nurse / Licensed Vocational Nurse hours per resident per day.
Nurse aide hours per resident per day.
Total number of nurse staff hours per resident per day on weekends.
Physical therapist staff hours per resident per day.
Registered nurse hours per resident per day on weekends.
May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.
Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.
Most residents stay for extended periods and receive ongoing daily care.
11% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
20% of new residents, often for short stays.
69% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
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Avamere Transitional Care at Sunnyside is legally operated by Sunnyside Operations, LLC, and administrated by Noel Steve Chadick.
Ways to qualify for care at this community, including accepted programs and payment options.
This facility is certified for eligible Medicaid services.
This facility is certified for eligible Medicare services.
In Oregon, the Department of Human Services, Aging and People with Disabilities performs unannounced surveys and regular inspections to ensure resident safety in all care settings.
Violations of state licensing requirements identified during facility inspections.
Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
-1% -9% -3% Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
-48% -15% 
+17% Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
+14% +15% +8% Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed
Respite Care
-8% -17% -12% Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Avalon Care Center – Scappoose
-1%
-9%
-3%
-48%
-15%
+17%
Avamere Transitional Care at Sunnyside
+14%
+15%
+8%
Avamere Health Services of Rogue Valley
-8%
-17%
-12%
3.2 miles from city center — 0.08 miles to nearest hospital (Avamere Transitional Care at Sunnyside)
4515 Sunnyside Rd SE, Salem, OR 97302
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Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)
| Role ⓘ | Count ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ | Uses Contractors? ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 17 | 7.6 | Yes |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 36 | 8.6 | Yes |
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 69 | 7.7 | Yes |
| Role ⓘ | Employees ⓘ | Contractors ⓘ | Total Staff ⓘ | Total Hours ⓘ | Days Worked ⓘ | % of Days ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 65 | 4 | 69 | 21,414 | 91 | 100% | 7.7 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 21 | 15 | 36 | 7,869 | 91 | 100% | 8.6 |
| Registered Nurse | 13 | 4 | 17 | 2,022 | 91 | 100% | 7.6 |
| Medication Aide/Technician | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1,383 | 82 | 90% | 8.4 |
| Nurse Aide in Training | 5 | 0 | 5 | 941 | 82 | 90% | 7.4 |
| Dental Services Staff | 2 | 0 | 2 | 858 | 65 | 71% | 7.5 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 4 | 0 | 4 | 765 | 72 | 79% | 6.8 |
| Administrator | 2 | 0 | 2 | 552 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 2 | 1 | 3 | 477 | 60 | 66% | 7.6 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 477 | 63 | 69% | 7.6 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 3 | 1 | 4 | 454 | 58 | 64% | 7.7 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 2 | 0 | 2 | 424 | 53 | 58% | 8 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 2 | 0 | 2 | 367 | 56 | 62% | 6.4 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 4 | 0 | 4 | 180 | 52 | 57% | 2.8 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 2 | 0 | 2 | 179 | 46 | 51% | 3.7 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 6 | 1 | 7 | 134 | 37 | 41% | 3.2 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 4 | 0 | 4 | 108 | 22 | 24% | 4.7 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 2 | 2 | 48 | 8 | 9% | 5.9 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 28 | 24 | 26% | 1.2 |
Oregon average 5.1
Last Health inspection on Jun 2025
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
16 of 53 citations resulted from standard inspections; 22 of 53 resulted from complaint investigations; and 15 of 53 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).
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100% better than Oregon average
Oregon average: 0.5
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100% better than Oregon average
Oregon average: 1.2
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Data sourced from CMS Health Deficiencies reports. Citation severity codes range from A (least serious) to L (most serious). Immediate Jeopardy (J-L) citations indicate situations where the facility's noncompliance has placed residents at risk of death or serious harm.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
12.9
23% worse than Oregon average
Oregon average: 10.5
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
22.3
6% worse than Oregon average
Oregon average: 21.1
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
14.9%
9% better than Oregon average
Oregon average: 16.3%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
32.7%
31% worse than Oregon average
Oregon average: 24.9%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
19.2%
15% better than Oregon average
Oregon average: 22.6%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
2.1%
10% better than Oregon average
Oregon average: 2.4%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
10.7%
54% worse than Oregon average
Oregon average: 6.9%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
0.0%
100% better than Oregon average
Oregon average: 2.1%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
4.2%
20% better than Oregon average
Oregon average: 5.3%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
5.3%
15% worse than Oregon average
Oregon average: 4.6%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
13.6%
In line with Oregon average
Oregon average: 13.2%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
96.2%
In line with Oregon average
Oregon average: 95.7%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
98.5%
In line with Oregon average
Oregon average: 95.2%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
78.7%
9% worse than Oregon average
Oregon average: 86.2%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
1.4%
25% better than Oregon average
Oregon average: 1.8%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
63.2%
22% worse than Oregon average
Oregon average: 81.2%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
13.1%
39% better than Oregon average
Oregon average: 21.6%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
16.6%
10% worse than Oregon average
Oregon average: 15.1%
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
0.0%
100% better than Oregon average
Oregon average: 0.8%
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
47.8%
11% worse than Oregon average
Oregon average: 53.7%
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
57.8%
14% better than Oregon average
Oregon average: 50.6%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
Historical financial and operational data for Avamere Transitional Care at Sunnyside based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
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