Sunnyside Care Center
Assisted Living · USA
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Sunnyside Care Center

Assisted Living · USA
CMS overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and 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.
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Sunnyside Care Center accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

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.
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.
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.
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.

Staffing hours breakdown

Info Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.

Hours per resident per day — compared to state averages

Total nursing care / resident Info Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
4h 29m per day
Rank #37 / 355Nurse hours — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 37th out of 355 homes in New York.Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the New York average, with a ranking across 355 New York SNFs. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag.
vs avg

4 of 6 metrics below state avg

Standout metric Nurse Aide is +49% above state avg
Staff typeHours / dayvs state avg
Registered Nurse (RN) Info RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes. 1h 2m per day ▼ 3% State avg: 1h 4m per day · National avg: 41m per day
LPN / LVN Info Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care. 33m per day ▼ 11% State avg: 37m per day · National avg: 52m per day
Nurse Aide Info Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life. 3h 48m per day ▲ 49% State avg: 2h 33m per day · National avg: 2h 20m per day
Total Nursing (Weekend) Info Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours. 3h 5m per day ▼ 16% State avg: 3h 41m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day
Physical Therapist Info Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation. 1m per day ▼ 75% State avg: 4m per day · National avg: 4m per day
RN (Weekend) Info Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent. 41m per day ■ Avg State avg: 41m per day · National avg: 28m per day

Capacity and availability

Avg. Length of Stay
176 days

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.

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
$9.7M Rank #328 / 350Revenue — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 328th out of 350 homes in New York.Shows this facility's annual revenue compared to the New York SNF average. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %.
Profit
$1.4M
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations. Rank #324 / 350Payroll — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 324th out of 350 homes in New York.Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the New York average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.
$5.0M
52% of revenue Rank #66 / 349Payroll % — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 66th out of 349 homes in New York.Shows payroll as a percentage of revenue versus the New York average. Well-run SNFs often land around 55–65%. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings.
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$3.2M
Total costs $8.2M
Bed community size
80-bed community
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 72 / 100 Rank #184 / 357Walk Score — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 184th out of 357 homes in New York.Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across New York SNFs. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.
Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
94%
Rank #108 / 360Occupancy rate — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 108th out of 360 homes in New York.Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the New York average, with its statewide rank out of 360. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.
Higher than the New York average: 88.3%
Occupied beds
75 / 80
Average residents per home in New York 166 per day

License Details

Facility TypeNursing Home
StatusActive
CountyOnondaga
License Number3321301N
CMS Certification Number335409
Inspection Rating2 stars overall by CMS, including 2 stars for health inspections, 4 stars for staffing and 4 stars for quality measures

Ownership & Operating Entity

Sunnyside Care Center is legally operated by Sunnyside Care Center, LLC (For Profit).

Owner NameSunnyside Care Center, LLC (For Profit)

Therapy & Rehabilitation

2 services
Rehabilitation Services
Short-Term Rehab

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing

Additional Services

1 service
Short-Term Rehabilitation

Amenities & Lifestyle

Specific ProgramsSupplemental Disclosure, Disclosure, Pandemic Plan

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Infection Prevention & Vaccination

How this facility protects residents through staff vaccination policies and immunization practices.

Employee Flu Vaccination Rate: 88%

Percentage of facility employees vaccinated against influenza.

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.

Enforcement Actions Info Enforcement actions are formal penalties or interventions imposed by New York regulators when an assisted living residence fails to meet state care, safety, or regulatory standards. They may include stipulations and orders, civil monetary penalties, operational restrictions, or appointment of temporary management.

Since 2014
2 enforcement actions

This facility has 2 enforcement actions. 57% of New York assisted living residences have zero, and the statewide average is 0.9.

  • June 14, 2023 Quality of Care #NH-24-016
  • September 18, 2014 Multiple Deficiencies #NH-16-166

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the New York state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2023 vs. New York state average
Overall vs. NY average 3 Worse Metrics worse than New York average:
• Citations per inspection (3% above)
• Inspection citation rate (48% above)
• Complaints per bed (86% above)
2 At Avg Metrics at New York average:
• Life safety citations (at NY avg)
• Inspections with citations (at NY avg)
7 Better Metrics better than New York average:
• Total citations (31% below)
• Health citations (20% below)
• Citations per year (31% below)
• Total inspections (33% below)
• Total complaints (11% below)
• Complaints per year (11% below)
• Complaint investigations (27% below)
Latest Inspection September 12, 2025 Complaint Investigation

Citations Info Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

Rank #316 / 361 This home is ranked #316 of 361 in New York for citations. Total citations are formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors. Counts above the state average can signal care issues, but may also reflect more frequent inspections. For fuller context, pair with severity breakdown and how recently issues were recorded. Distribution across 361 NY homes Top 20%: 73 homes had < 10 citations 20–40%: 73 homes had 9–14 citations 40–60%: 73 homes had 14–19 citations 60–80%: 73 homes had 19–25 citations 80–100%: 73 homes had > 24 citations
MetricThis FacilityNY Averagevs. NY Avg
Total citations Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 2029 This facility has 31% fewer total citations than a typical New York assisted living residence (20 vs. NY avg 29).↓ 31% better
Health citations Info Violations related to resident care, clinical practices, and day-to-day operations. 1620 This facility has 20% fewer health citations than a typical New York assisted living residence (16 vs. NY avg 20).↓ 20% better
Life safety citations Info Violations related to building safety — fire prevention, emergency egress, and similar. 44 This facility has life safety citations in line with the New York average (4 vs. NY avg 4).— At avg
Citations per year Info Average citations per year since 2023. 6.79.7 This facility has 31% fewer citations per year than a typical New York assisted living residence (6.7 vs. NY avg 9.7).↓ 31% better
Citations per inspection Info Average citations per inspection. 3.33.2 This facility has 3% more citations per inspection than a typical New York assisted living residence (3.3 vs. NY avg 3.2).↑ 3% worse

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

MetricThis FacilityNY Averagevs. NY Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations. 69 This facility has 33% fewer total inspections than a typical New York assisted living residence (6 vs. NY avg 9).↓ 33% better
Inspections with citations Info Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation. 55 This facility has inspections with citations in line with the New York average (5 vs. NY avg 5).— At avg
Inspection citation rate Info Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation. 83%56% This facility has 27 percentage points higher inspection citation rate than a typical New York assisted living residence (83% vs. NY avg 56%).↑ 27% worse

Complaints & Investigations Info Complaints are formal concerns filed by residents, families, or staff. Investigations are on-site follow-ups.

MetricThis FacilityNY Averagevs. NY Avg
Total complaints Info Formal expressions of concern made by residents, families, or staff. 7079 This facility has 11% fewer total complaints than a typical New York assisted living residence (70 vs. NY avg 79).↓ 11% better
Complaints per year Info Average complaints per year since 2023. 23.326.3 This facility has 11% fewer complaints per year than a typical New York assisted living residence (23.3 vs. NY avg 26.3).↓ 11% better
Complaints per bed Info Size-adjusted complaint rate based on occupied beds. 0.930.50 This facility has 86% more complaints per bed than a typical New York assisted living residence (0.93 vs. NY avg 0.5).↑ 86% worse
Complaint investigations Info On-site investigations triggered by complaints filed with New York regulators. 1115 This facility has 27% fewer complaint investigations than a typical New York assisted living residence (11 vs. NY avg 15).↓ 27% better

Inspection Reports Summary Info An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

The most recent inspection on September 12, 2025, identified deficiencies in areas including activities of daily living, care planning, food handling, medication labeling, pharmacy services, and the facility environment. Earlier inspections showed a pattern of similar issues related to resident care, food safety, and environment, with some also noting life safety code citations that were corrected. Prior reports included deficiencies involving pressure ulcer treatment, abuse prevention, and infection control, but no fines, immediate jeopardy findings, or license actions were listed in the available reports. Complaint investigations were unsubstantiated or corrected promptly, with no substantiated complaints noted. The facility’s inspection history shows recurring issues in care and food service areas, with corrections made after each survey but no clear trend of sustained improvement or worsening.

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Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 6

State average N/A


Last Health inspection on Sep 2025

Total health citations
28 Rank #316 / 361Health citations — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 316th out of 361 homes in New York.Shows this facility's total health deficiency citations benchmarked to the New York state average, with a ranking across all 361 NY SNFs. Lower citation counts earn a better rank.

State average N/A

Citations per inspection
4.67 Rank #175 / 361Citations per inspection — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 175th out of 361 homes in New York.Shows average deficiency citations per CMS inspection for this facility versus the New York mean across 361 SNFs with citation data. Lower is better.

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 5 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 5 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

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Address 3.6 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from East Syracuse's city center to Sunnyside Care Center's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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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 residents 73
Medicare
12
16.4% of residents
Medicaid
32
43.8% of residents
Private pay or other
29
39.7% of residents
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
Average State avg: 4.0 Info CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
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.

1 penalty in the past 3 years

Jun 14, 2023 · $12K

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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Frequently Asked Questions about Sunnyside Care Center

Who is the owner of Sunnyside Care Center?

The legal owner and operator of Sunnyside Care Center is Sunnyside Care Center, LLC (For Profit).

Is Sunnyside Care Center in a walkable area?

Sunnyside Care Center has a walk score of 72. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

What is the license number of Sunnyside Care Center?

According to NY state health department records, Sunnyside Care Center's license number is 3321301N.

What is the occupancy rate at Sunnyside Care Center?

Sunnyside Care Center's occupancy is 94%.

How many beds does Sunnyside Care Center have?

Sunnyside Care Center has 80 beds.

Has Sunnyside Care Center had any recent deficiencies or citations?

Sunnyside Care Center has had 20 recently reported deficiencies.

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