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Sunnyside Care Center
7000 Collamer Rd, East Syracuse, NY 13057
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Sunnyside Care Center, in East Syracuse, New York, is certified for 80 beds under for-profit, limited liability company ownership.
CMS gives it 2 of 5 stars overall, below the New York median of 3; the health inspection rating is 2, staffing 3 and quality measures 4.
Inspectors recorded 26 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (8, 12, 6 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 32.5 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 11.0.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.8 hours per resident per day (0.7 RN), close to the New York median of 3.5; nursing staff turnover is 60.4%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Onondaga Co. median | New York median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 26 | 30 | 17 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 32.5 | 19.2 | 11.0 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.8 | 3.7 | 3.5 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.7 | 0.5 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 60.4% | 46.7% | 38.4% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (14 in the county, 593 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: New York average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 12 Sep 2025, 16 Feb 2024.
Severity mix: D ×17 E ×7 F ×1 C ×1
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Sep 2025 | F0761 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 10 Nov 2025 |
| 12 Sep 2025 | F0803 | 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. | E | Complaint investigation | 10 Nov 2025 |
| 12 Sep 2025 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E | Complaint investigation | 10 Nov 2025 |
| 12 Sep 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 10 Nov 2025 |
| 12 Sep 2025 | F0584 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 10 Nov 2025 |
| 12 Sep 2025 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 10 Nov 2025 |
| 12 Sep 2025 | F0676 | Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. | D | Standard survey | 10 Nov 2025 |
| 12 Sep 2025 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 10 Nov 2025 |
| 16 Feb 2024 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | E | Complaint investigation | 8 Apr 2024 |
| 16 Feb 2024 | F0725 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | E | Complaint investigation | 8 Apr 2024 |
| 16 Feb 2024 | F0584 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 8 Apr 2024 |
| 16 Feb 2024 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Complaint investigation | 8 Apr 2024 |
| 16 Feb 2024 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Complaint investigation | 8 Apr 2024 |
| 16 Feb 2024 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Complaint investigation | 8 Apr 2024 |
| 16 Feb 2024 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 8 Apr 2024 |
| 16 Feb 2024 | F0761 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 8 Apr 2024 |
| 16 Feb 2024 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | D | Complaint investigation | 8 Apr 2024 |
| 16 Feb 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | D | Complaint investigation | 8 Apr 2024 |
| 16 Feb 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 8 Apr 2024 |
| 16 Feb 2024 | F0732 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | C | Standard survey | 8 Apr 2024 |
| 23 Oct 2023 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | 4 Dec 2023 |
| 23 Oct 2023 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Complaint investigation | 4 Dec 2023 |
| 23 Oct 2023 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 4 Dec 2023 |
| 8 Sep 2023 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Complaint investigation | 3 Nov 2023 |
| 30 Sep 2021 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | E | Standard survey | 10 Nov 2021 |
| 30 Sep 2021 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 10 Nov 2021 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the New York average. Turnover: nursing staff 60.4%, RNs 50.0%; — administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | New York median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 11.5% | 13.2% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 2.8% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 6.7% | 2.7% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 1.1% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 10.8% | 11.1% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 6.6% | 6.2% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 13.2% | 12.4% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, limited liability company. CMS groups this facility with 11 facilities under an individual owner's name; this site does not publish people's names, so no chain page is linked. Legal business name: Sunnyside Care Center Llc.
No organisations are listed in the CMS ownership record for this facility.
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Onondaga County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nottingham R H C F | Jamesville | 40 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 8 | 20.0 | — | 12 Sep 2025 |
| Syracuse Home Association | Baldwinsville | 120 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 6.7 | — | 27 Jan 2026 |
| Upstate University Hosp At Community General T C U | Syracuse | 20 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 20.0 | — | 25 Jul 2025 |
| Iroquois Nursing Home Inc | Jamesville | 160 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 14 | 8.8 | — | 2 Jun 2026 |
| Elderwood At Liverpool | Liverpool | 160 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 17 | 10.6 | $57K | 10 Feb 2026 |
| Jewish Home of Central New York | Syracuse | 132 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 42 | 31.8 | $122K | 20 May 2026 |
| St Camillus Residential Health Care Facility | Syracuse | 284 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 24 | 8.5 | $40K | 9 Jan 2026 |
| The Cottages At Garden Grove, A Skilled Nrsg Comm | Cicero | 156 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 30 | 19.2 | — | 1 May 2026 |
All 14 facilities in Onondaga County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Sunnyside Care Center been cited for?
26 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 0 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The New York median is 17 per facility.
Has Sunnyside Care Center been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Sunnyside Care Center compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.8 hours per resident per day against a New York median of 3.5 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Sunnyside Care Center?
CMS groups it with other facilities under an individual owner, whose name this site does not publish. Ownership type is for-profit, limited liability company. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Sunnyside Care Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 12 Sep 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 12 Sep 2025.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.