Avamere Transitional Care at Sunnyside

Avamere Transitional Care at Sunnyside is a Nursing Home in Oregon

Avamere Transitional Care at… is a Nursing Home in Oregon

Avamere Transitional Care at Sunnyside

4515 Sunnyside Rd SE, Salem, OR 97302 View Map

Avamere Transitional Care at Sunnyside is a Nursing Home in Oregon

Avamere Transitional Care at… is a Nursing Home in Oregon

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Overview of Avamere Transitional Care at Sunnyside

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. 

(503) 370-8284

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Nurse hours per resident 6.05/day Oregon avg: 5.24/day
Overall rating Info Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
2/5
Oregon avg: 3.0/5
Health Inspection Info Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
2/5
Oregon avg: 2.8/5
Staffing Info Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
4/5
Oregon avg: 3.7/5
Quality Measures Info Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
4/5
Oregon avg: 3.4/5

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Total beds 88

This home usually has availability

Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.

Lower demand than the Oregon average
Occupancy rate 71.2%
Residents per day (avg) 68
Occupancy rate
71.2%
Residents per day (avg)
68

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly long-term care residents

Most residents stay for extended periods and receive ongoing daily care.

Might be optimal for
Long-term daily care Ongoing support needs

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

11% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 26 days

Private pay

20% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Medicaid

69% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 5 - 6 months

Finances and operations

Proprietary home
Corporation
Home revenue
$12.9M
Profit
$322.9K
Proprietary home Corporation
Home revenue
$12,918,829.00
Profit
$322,858.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$4.6M
35.7% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$8.0M
Total costs $12.6M
Bed community size
88-bed community
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Years in operation
11 years in operation
A community with a solid operating history and experience delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 78 / 100
Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

About this community

License Status
ACTIVE
Facility Type
SNF/NF DUAL CERT
License Date
June 1, 2014

Additional licensing details

CMS Certification Number: 385189
County: Marion
Accreditations: Quality Initiative Recognition Program

Ownership & operating entity

Avamere Transitional Care at Sunnyside is legally operated by Sunnyside Operations, LLC, and administrated by Noel Steve Chadick.

Type Of Units

Total
88 units
Total beds
88 units

Safety & Compliance

Safety Features: Nurse call system, 24-hour healthcare professionals, Safety features in each room

Care Services

Offers Alzheimer's Care
Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Skilled Nursing
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing

Contact Information

Fax: (503) 370-9519

Additional Policies & Features

Pets Allowed
Smoking Allowed

Amenities & Lifestyle

Programs & Activities

Specific Programs
Skilled Nursing, Rehabilitation, Respite Care, Short & Long-Term Care
Contact Avamere Transitional Care at Sunnyside

Access & Eligibility

Ways to qualify for care at this community, including accepted programs and payment options.

Medicaid Accepted

This facility is certified for eligible Medicaid services.

Medicare Accepted

This facility is certified for eligible Medicare services.

Payment & Funding Options

Private pay Medicaid Medicare Private Pay

Inspection History

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.

10 visits/inspections

Latest inspection

Date:June 6, 2025
Survey deficiencies:8

10 licensing violations

Violations of state licensing requirements identified during facility inspections.

49 deficiencies

Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.

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Avamere Transitional Care at Sunnyside
SNF

Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

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Avamere Health Services of Rogue Valley
AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

SNF

Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed

RC

Respite Care

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Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

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Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

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-
-
-
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-
-
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-
-
-
-
-
-
-

Places of interest near Avamere Transitional Care at Sunnyside

Address 3.2 miles from city center — 0.08 miles to nearest hospital (Avamere Transitional Care at Sunnyside)

Address 4515 Sunnyside Rd SE, Salem, OR 97302

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Staffing Data

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)

170
Total Staff
141
Employees
29
Contractors
38,678
Total Hours (Quarter)
55
Avg Staff/Day
7.7
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
Role Count Avg Shift (hrs) Uses Contractors?
Registered Nurse177.6 Yes
Licensed Practical Nurse368.6 Yes
Certified Nursing Assistant697.7 Yes
Staff by Category
Administration
3 staff
6.2hs shift avg
Nursing Staff
130 staff
7.9hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners
6 staff
7.2hs shift avg
Therapy Services
22 staff
5.7hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services
4 staff
2.8hs shift avg
Dietary Services
3 staff
7hs shift avg
Other Services
2 staff
7.5hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
2.3%
of total hours from contractors
892 contractor hours this quarter
Certified Nursing Assistant: 4 Licensed Practical Nurse: 15 Speech Language Pathologist: 1 Physical Therapy Assistant: 1 Registered Nurse: 4 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 1 Medical Director: 1 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 2
Role Employees Contractors Total Staff Total Hours Days Worked % of Days Avg Shift (hrs)
Certified Nursing Assistant6546921,41491100%7.7
Licensed Practical Nurse2115367,86991100%8.6
Registered Nurse134172,02291100%7.6
Medication Aide/Technician3031,3838290%8.4
Nurse Aide in Training5059418290%7.4
Dental Services Staff2028586571%7.5
Clinical Nurse Specialist4047657279%6.8
Administrator2025526470%8
Speech Language Pathologist2134776066%7.6
Dietitian1014776369%7.6
Physical Therapy Assistant3144545864%7.7
Nurse Practitioner2024245358%8
Other Dietary Services Staff2023675662%6.4
Qualified Social Worker4041805257%2.8
Occupational Therapy Aide2021794651%3.7
Respiratory Therapy Technician6171343741%3.2
Physical Therapy Aide4041082224%4.7
Occupational Therapy Assistant0224889%5.9
Medical Director011282426%1.2

Health Inspection History

Total Health inspections 7
37% above Oregon average
Oregon average: 5.1

Last Health inspection on Jun 2025

Total Health citations 53
56% above Oregon average
Oregon average: 34.0

7.57 citations per inspection (avg)

Citations origin

Citations can result from standard inspections or complaint-based investigations.

Standard inspections 31 citations
Complaint investigations 37 citations
Breakdown of citations
Critical Health citations 0
100% below Oregon average
Oregon average: 0.5
Serious Health citations 0
100% below Oregon average
Oregon average: 1.2
Moderate Health citations 53

Minor Health citations 0
Citations history (last 3 years)
Environmental moderate citation Jun 06, 2025
Corrected

Pharmacy moderate citation Jun 06, 2025
Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation Jun 06, 2025
Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation Jun 06, 2025
Corrected

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Ownership: For-Profit LLC
Resident Census by Payment Source
69 Total Residents
Medicare 1 (1.4%)
Medicaid 62 (89.9%)
Private Pay/Other 6 (8.7%)
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
Family Engagement

Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.

Quality of care over time

These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.

High-risk clinical events score 12.9
23% worse than Oregon average
Oregon average: 10.5
Functional decline score 22.3
6% worse than Oregon average
Oregon average: 21.1
Long-Stay Resident Measures
Daily care & independence

Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased 14.9%
9% below Oregon average.

Walking Ability Worsened 32.7%
31% above Oregon average.

Low Risk Long-Stay Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence 19.2%
15% below Oregon average.
Safety & clinical stability

Falls with Major Injury 2.1%
10% below Oregon average.

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers 10.7%
54% above Oregon average.

Urinary Tract Infection 0.0%
100% below Oregon average.
Emotional & behavioral wellbeing

Depressive Symptoms 5.3%
15% above Oregon average.

Antipsychotic Use 13.6%
3% above Oregon average.
Preventive care

Pneumococcal Vaccine 96.2%
0% above Oregon average.

Influenza Vaccine 98.5%
3% above Oregon average.
Nutrition & physical health

Lost Too Much Weight 4.2%
20% below Oregon average.
Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine 78.7%

9% worse than Oregon average
Antipsychotic medication increase 1.4%

25% better than Oregon average
Influenza Vaccine 63.2%

22% worse than Oregon average

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Oregon Project Independence (OPI)

OPI

Age 60+, Oregon resident, at risk of nursing home but not Medicaid-eligible.

~$2,000/month (individual, varies).

$5,000 (individual).

Cost-sharing required; rural/urban balance.

Oregon Medicaid Community-Based Care

OR Medicaid CBC

Age 65+ or disabled, Oregon resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home-level care need.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

High demand in urban areas (e.g., Portland).

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Oregon PACE (e.g., Providence ElderPlace)

Age 55+, OR resident (specific counties), NFLOC, safe with PACE support.

~$2,829/month (Medicaid-eligible); private pay option available.

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple) for Medicaid enrollees.

Available in 11 counties (e.g., Multnomah, Washington); Providence ElderPlace dominant provider.

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Oregon Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled, OR resident, Medicare Part A/B.

~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.

$9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).

Three tiers; includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

Oregon LIHEAP

Age 60+ prioritized, OR resident, low-income household.

~$3,970/month (individual, 185% FPL).

Not assessed; income-focused.

Covers gas, electric, oil; emergency aid via Oregon Energy Fund (OEF).

Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP)

Oregon Family Caregiver Support Program

Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; OR resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).

No strict cap; prioritizes low-income (~$24,980/year).

Not assessed; need-based.

15 regions; rural priority; includes grandparent caregivers.

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Oregon SCSEP

Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, OR resident.

~$1,983/month (125% FPL).

Not specified; income-focused.

Priority for veterans, rural residents; Easterseals/AARP partnership.

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Oregon VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, OR resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.

Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.

~$155,356 (net worth limit).

High veteran demand; Oregon Veterans’ Homes option.

Senior Property Tax Deferral Program

Oregon Property Tax Deferral for Disabled and Senior Citizens

Age 62+, OR resident, homeowner 5+ years, low-income.

~$58,000/year (household, adjusted annually).

Home value < county median; equity > 15%.

Deferred taxes accrue 6% interest; repaid upon sale/death.

Elderly Nutrition Program (ENP)

Oregon Elderly Nutrition Program

Age 60+, OR resident (or spouse of any age); no income limit.

None; donations encouraged.

Not assessed.

Includes Meals on Wheels; prioritizes homebound/low-income.

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