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Assisted Living Home

Sunnyside Care Center

Assisted Living Home

Sunnyside Care Center

East Syracuse, NY 13057 View map
Overview of Sunnyside Care Center
Sunnyside Care Center has been a trusted part of the East Syracuse community since 1972. It provides Short-term Rehabilitation and Long-term Care, focusing on safety, kindness, and compassion. The facility is designed to offer a safe and secure environment for seniors with greater medical needs.

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info 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.
1/5
Health Inspection Info 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.
1/5
Staffing Info 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.
4/5
Quality Measures Info 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.
4/5

Nursing care per resident

Info This shows how many total hours of nursing staff time are available per resident each day. Higher numbers usually mean more staff support.
4h 29m per day

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Total beds 80

This home usually has limited availability

Occupancy is moderate, suggesting balanced demand.

Similar demand to the state average
Occupancy rate 94.5%
Residents per day (avg) 73
Occupancy rate
94.5%
Residents per day (avg)
73

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly short-term rehab stays

Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.

Might be optimal for
Short stays Recovery Medicare-covered care

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

66% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Private pay

15% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 4 - 5 months

Medicaid

19% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 1 - 2 years

Finances and operations

Privately-owned community
Operated by a partnership between two or more business owners.
Home revenue
$9.7M
Profit
$1.4M
Privately-owned community Operated by a partnership between two or more business owners.
Home revenue
$9,655,085.00
Profit
$1,443,772.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$4.0M
41.8% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$4.2M
Total costs $8.2M
Bed community size
80-bed community
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
95%
In line with the state average
Occupied beds
76 / 80

License details

Facility type
Nursing Home
Status Active
County: Onondaga

Additional licensing details

License number: 3321301N
CMS Certification Number: 335409
Inspection Rating: 2 stars overall by CMS, including 2 stars for health inspections, 4 stars for staffing and 4 stars for quality measures

Ownership & operating entity

Owner name: Sunnyside Care Center, LLC (For Profit)

Care Services

Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services
Skilled Nursing
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing
Short-Term Rehab

All Levels of Care

Short-term Rehabilitation
Long-term Care

Programs & Activities

Specific Programs
Services, Gallery, Employment, Blog, Contact Us, Supplemental Disclosure, Disclosure, Pandemic Plan
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Inspection History

In New York, the Department of Health, Office of Aging and Long Term Care performs unannounced onsite inspections to monitor compliance with state and federal healthcare regulations.

5 inspections

New York average: 9 inspections

73 complaints

91.3 complaints per 100 occupied beds

New York average: 49.9 complaints per 100 occupied beds

Formal expressions of dissatisfaction or concern made by residents, or their families regarding various aspects of the care, services, and environment provided.

New York average: 93 complaints

Latest inspection

Date:September 12, 2025
Type:Complaint Investigation

32 total citations

Citations indicate regulatory violations. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.

New York average: 29 citations

38 deficiencies

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

2 enforcement actions

Penalties or interventions imposed by state regulators when facilities do not comply with quality, safety or regulatory standards.

June 14, 2023: Stipulation & Order #: NH-24-016

A formal agreement with the state to correct serious or repeated issues.

September 18, 2014: Stipulation & Order #: NH-16-166

A formal agreement with the state to correct serious or repeated issues.

Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 6

State average N/A


Last Health inspection on Sep 2025

Total health citations 28

State average N/A

Citations per inspection
4.67

State average N/A


Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

13 of 28 citations resulted from standard inspections; 6 of 28 resulted from complaint investigations; and 9 of 28 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations More info 0
In line with State average

State average: N/A


Serious Health citations More info 1
In line with State average

State average: N/A

0 critical citations More info State average: N/A

1 serious citation More info State average: N/A

26 moderate citations More info State average: N/A

1 minor citation More info State average: N/A
Citations history (last 3 years)
Nutrition moderate citation Info Issues related to food quality, meal service, and resident's nutritional needs. Sep 12, 2025
Corrected

Nutrition moderate citation Info Issues related to food quality, meal service, and resident's nutritional needs. Sep 12, 2025
Corrected

Nutrition moderate citation Info Issues related to food quality, meal service, and resident's nutritional needs. Sep 12, 2025
Corrected

Pharmacy moderate citation Info Issues related to medication management, including how drugs are stored, administered, and monitored. Sep 12, 2025
Corrected

Compare Assisted Living around Usa The information below is reported by the New York State Department of Health.

Sunnyside Care Center
NH

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).

AL

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.

East Syracuse
80
No
-
-
Job Haines Home
AL

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.

HC

Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary.

HC

Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary.

NH

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).

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No
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16
No
27
Private / Semi-Private Suite
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AL

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.

Conroe
12
No
8
-
Anton’s Assisted Living
AL

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.

Boerne
10
No
-
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Staffing Data (Q2 2025)

This data corresponds to Q2 2025 and is based on CMS Payroll-Based Journal.

Total staff 101
Employees 100
Contractors 1
Staff to resident ratio 1.38:1
0% compared with State average

State average ratio: 0:0

Avg staff/day 43
Average shift 7.2 hours
0% compared with State average

State average: 0 hours

Total staff hours (quarter) 28,259
Nursing staff breakdown
Registered Nurse

Manages medical care and health needs.

Total count 18
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 6.4 hours

This role is partially covered by contractors.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

Total count 17
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 7.4 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

Total count 60
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 7.4 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Contractor staffing

Total hours from contractors

1.7%

489 contractor hours this quarter

Registered Nurse: 1
Staff by category
Certified Nursing Assistant6006016,96491100%7.4
Licensed Practical Nurse170174,97991100%7.4
Registered Nurse171184,33391100%6.4
Administrator1015206571%8
Other Dietary Services Staff1014896066%8.1
Physical Therapy Assistant1014726268%7.6
Dental Services Staff2023123640%8.7
Qualified Social Worker1011904347%4.4
60 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
17 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 100%
18 Registered Nurse
% of Days 100%
1 Administrator
% of Days 71%
1 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days 66%
1 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days 68%
2 Dental Services Staff
% of Days 40%
1 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days 47%

Facility Characteristics

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

Total census
73 residents
Residents by payment source
Medicare
12 residents (16.4%)
Medicaid
32 residents (43.8%)
Private pay or other
29 residents (39.7%)
Programs & Services
Residents' Group

Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Active Resident Council

Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.

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 Info A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline. 7.5
23% better than State average

State average: 9.8

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 17.3
In line with State average

State average: 18.1

Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 12.3%
25% better than State average

State average: 16.4%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 10.5%
37% better than State average

State average: 16.6%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 29.0%
36% worse than State average

State average: 21.4%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 2.7%
9% better than State average

State average: 3.0%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 6.1%
15% better than State average

State average: 7.2%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 2.8%
102% worse than State average

State average: 1.4%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 6.1%
In line with State average

State average: 6.1%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 12.6%
30% better than State average

State average: 18.1%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 13.8%
9% worse than State average

State average: 12.6%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 95.4%
In line with State average

State average: 91.4%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 100.0%
5% better than State average

State average: 95.2%

Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 93.9%
23% better than State average

State average: 76.6%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.8%
35% better than State average

State average: 1.3%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 96.7%
23% better than State average

State average: 78.8%

Penalties and fines

Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.

Source: CMS Penalties Database (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total fines amount $12K
82% lower than State average

State average: $66K

Number of fines 1
51% fewer fines than State average

State average: 2.0

Payment Denials Info Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed. 0
100% fewer payment denials than State average

State average: 0.1

Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility $12K
State average $66K
Penalty History

Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.

Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Jun 14, 2023
$12K

Last updated: Jan 2026

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