About Avamere Transitional Care at Sunnyside
Avamere Transitional Care At Sunnyside, located in SALEM, OR, is a for-profit organization that accepts Medicare and Medicaid.
Why Families Choose Avamere Transitional Care at Sunnyside
- More Nursing Time: Staff spends 5.13 hours per resident daily (National Avg: 3.87).
Key Performance Indicators
- CMS Overall Rating 2 Stars
- Nursing Hours 5.13 hrs
- Safety Record Clean
Chain Affiliations & Network
This facility is part of the AVAMERE network. This chain operates 29 facilities.
Chain Performance Overview
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Nursing Staff Analysis
Staffing levels are a critical indicator of quality care. We analyze the daily hours of care provided by Registered Nurses (RNs), Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), and Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs).
Above Average Staffing
Avamere Transitional Care at Sunnyside provides more care hours than the state average and more than the national average.
Registered Nurses (RN)
Licensed Practical Nurses
Certified Assistants
CMS Quality Ratings
| Category | Rating | Stars |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 2 |
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| Health Inspection | 2 |
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| Quality Measures | 4 |
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| Staffing | 3 |
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Health Inspection History
| Inspection Cycle | Score | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 (Most Recent) | 40 | Jun 06, 2025 |
| Weighted Average | 83 | Combined Score |
Detailed Quality Measures
Rates are from CMS quality measures (claims-based and MDS-based) for the reporting period ending May 01, 2026. Some measures may be omitted when CMS does not report a numeric rate for this facility.
Medicare claims-based measures
Typically includes short-stay outcomes, hospitalizations, and ED use from Medicare claims.
| Measure | Rate |
|---|---|
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursi... (QM521) | 18.3% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency depar... (QM522) | 16.3% |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days (QM551) | N/A |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resi... (QM552) | N/A |
MDS-based measures
Resident assessment data; often used for long-stay care quality.
| Measure | Rate |
|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activit... (QM401) | 16.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight (QM404) | 4.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in t... (QM406) | 1.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (QM407) | 2.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms (QM408) | 8.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained (QM409) | 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with ma... (QM410) | 0.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the p... (QM415) | 99.6% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the... (QM430) | 78.9% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic m... (QM434) | 2.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently wo... (QM451) | 31.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnoti... (QM452) | 17.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the s... (QM454) | 98.5% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately g... (QM472) | 63.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (QM479) | 8.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder... (QM480) | 22.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medicati... (QM481) | 11.7% |
Complaints & Deficiencies
Complaint History by Year
This chart shows the number of complaints filed each year.
Summary:
- 2023: 15 complaints
- 2024: 13 complaints
- 2025: 8 complaints
- Total: 36 complaints on record
Recent Complaints (Since Jan 2023)
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Jul 01, 2025 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. |
| Jul 01, 2025 | Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care. |
| Jul 01, 2025 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. |
| Feb 11, 2025 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. |
| Feb 11, 2025 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. |
| Feb 11, 2025 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. |
| Feb 11, 2025 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. |
| Feb 11, 2025 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. |
| Mar 12, 2024 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. |
| Mar 12, 2024 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. |
| Mar 12, 2024 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
| Mar 12, 2024 | Provide appropriate colostomy, urostomy, or ileostomy care/services for a resident who requires such services. |
| Mar 12, 2024 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
| Mar 12, 2024 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. |
| Mar 12, 2024 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. |
| Mar 12, 2024 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. |
| Mar 12, 2024 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. |
| Mar 12, 2024 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. |
| Mar 12, 2024 | Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. |
| Mar 12, 2024 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. |
| Mar 12, 2024 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. |
| Oct 19, 2023 | Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service. |
| Oct 19, 2023 | Keep all essential equipment working safely. |
| Oct 19, 2023 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
| Oct 19, 2023 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. |
| Oct 19, 2023 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. |
| Oct 19, 2023 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. |
| Oct 19, 2023 | Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. |
| Oct 19, 2023 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
| Oct 19, 2023 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. |
| Oct 19, 2023 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. |
| Oct 19, 2023 | Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. |
| Oct 19, 2023 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. |
| Oct 19, 2023 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. |
| Oct 19, 2023 | Post a list of names, addresses, and telephone numbers of all pertinent State agencies and advocacy groups and a statement that the resident may file a complaint with the State Survey Agency. |
| Oct 19, 2023 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. |
Nearby Hospitals
WILLAMETTE VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER
MCMINNVILLE, OR
GOOD SAMARITAN REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
CORVALLIS, OR
SALEM HOSPITAL
SALEM, OR
SAMARITAN LEBANON COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
LEBANON, OR
SAMARITAN ALBANY GENERAL HOSPITAL
ALBANY, OR
LEGACY SILVERTON MEDICAL CENTER
SILVERTON, OR
SANTIAM HOSPITAL & CLINICS
STAYTON, OR
SALEM HEALTH WEST VALLEY HOSPITAL
DALLAS, OR
OREGON STATE HOSPITAL DISTINCT PART
SALEM, OR
Owner & Operator Information
Business Entity
SUNNYSIDE OPERATIONS LLC
Ownership Structure
Management & Direction
- AMANDA INGRAHAM W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE
- MARY KOFSTAD CORPORATE OFFICER
- NATHAN RUDEN CONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEE
- ANDREW SIMPSON CORPORATE OFFICER
Associated Doctors
Local Comparison
| Facility | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Village at Hillside | N/A | 5 |
| Tierra Rose Care Center | N/A | 5 |
| Avamere Court at Keizer | N/A | 4 |
| Timberline Post Acute | N/A | 5 |
| Mt Angel Health and Rehabilitation | N/A | 4 |
| Marquis Hope Village | N/A | 4 |
| Mennonite Home | N/A | 3 |
| Independence Health and Rehabilitation Center | N/A | 4 |
| Keizer Nursing and Rehabilitation | N/A | 3 |
| Windsor Health and Rehabilitation | N/A | 3 |
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Noted Deficiencies
Detailed history of deficiencies with descriptions and correction dates.
Nursing Hours Analysis
Detailed breakdown of staffing hours per resident by role.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Skilled Nursing Care: 24/7 medical supervision and complex medical treatments
- Long-term Residential Care: Assistance with daily living activities for extended stays
- Short-term Rehabilitation: Recovery services after hospital stays or surgeries
- Memory Care: Specialized programs for residents with dementia and Alzheimer's disease
- Level of care needed (skilled nursing vs. long-term care)
- Room type (private vs. semi-private)
- Insurance coverage (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance)
- Length of stay and specific services required
For current rates and to discuss payment options, contact Avamere Transitional Care at Sunnyside directly at 5033708284. Their admissions team can help determine coverage and out-of-pocket expenses.
Environment & Cleanliness
- Overall cleanliness and odors
- Resident room conditions
- Common area maintenance
- Safety features and accessibility
Staff & Care Quality
- Staff-to-resident ratios
- How staff interact with residents
- Response time to resident needs
- Staff knowledge and professionalism
Ask to speak with current residents and their families, tour at different times of day, and review the facility's most recent inspection reports.