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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.
The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
This shows how many total hours of nursing staff time are available per resident each day. Higher numbers usually mean more staff support.
Hours of care per resident per day, broken down by staff type. Data from CMS Medicare.
Registered 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.
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.
Oregon average 5.1
Last Health inspection on Jun 2025
Oregon average 34
Oregon average 6.86
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).
0
100% better than Oregon average
Oregon average: 0.5
0
100% better than Oregon average
Oregon average: 1.2
Issues related to building safety, cleanliness, maintenance, and overall living conditions.
Jun 06, 2025
Corrected
Issues related to medication management, including how drugs are stored, administered, and monitored.
Jun 06, 2025
Corrected
Issues related to how well residents receive appropriate treatment and support for their medical and daily care needs.
Jun 06, 2025
Corrected
Issues related to how well residents receive appropriate treatment and support for their medical and daily care needs.
Jun 06, 2025
Corrected
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.
Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
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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This data corresponds to Q2 2025 and is based on CMS Payroll-Based Journal.
16% worse than Oregon average
Oregon average ratio: 2.92:1
0% compared with Oregon average
Oregon average: 7.8 hours
Manages medical care and health needs.
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.6 hours
This role is partially covered by contractors.
Assists with medical care and medications.
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.6 hours
This role is partially covered by contractors.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.7 hours
This role is partially covered by contractors.
Total hours from contractors
892 contractor hours this quarter
| 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 |
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.
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
CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
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%
CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
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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