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Avamere Transitional Care at Sunnyside
4515 Sunnyside Road SE, Salem, OR 97302 (opens Google Maps) · Marion County · (503) 370-8284· 88 certified beds · avg 75 residents/day · certified since Jan 24, 1989 · Medicare and Medicaid certified
Certified for both programmes. Certification means the facility can bill Medicaid — it does not mean a Medicaid-funded bed is free right now, so ask directly. Who pays for nursing home care →
Part of chain: AVAMERE (27 facilities, chain avg rating 3.0★)
2/5
Health inspection rating (on-site)
inspected Jun 6, 2025
0
Serious findings on record
$0
Fines, last 3 years
5.83
Nurse hours/resident/day (adjusted)
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What health inspectors found (on-site government inspections — the most independent evidence available)
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Health inspection rating: ★★☆☆☆2/5 · CMS overall rating: 2/5 · how star ratings work →
The health inspection star above is graded on a curve within each state — a set share of each state's facilities gets each star level — so a facility can have few citations and still rate 2–3 stars if others in its state did even better. The overall rating combines that inspection score with staffing and quality measures from resident assessments and claims.
Inspection findings in the public record
Showing the latest 3 of 52 inspection findings. Open the full record below to read every finding.
The facility did not make sure care was delivered by qualified people following each resident's written care plan — the individualized document that spells out exactly what care that resident is supposed to receive. · from a complaint F-0659
The facility did not provide pharmacy services that meet each resident's needs, or did not employ or contract with a licensed pharmacist. · from a complaint F-0755
The facility did not make sure residents were fully informed about their own health, care, and treatments in a way they could understand. F-0552
View all 52 inspection findingsShow only the latest 3 findings
CMS publishes roughly the last three inspection cycles plus recent complaint investigations. Older surveys drop out of the record as new ones are completed — that window is CMS's, not ours. Within it, every citation CMS publishes for this facility is listed here: none excluded.
| Date | Severity | What the facility was cited for |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 6, 2025 | E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern | The facility did not make sure care was delivered by qualified people following each resident's written care plan — the individualized document that spells out exactly what care that resident is supposed to receive. · from a complaint · F-0659 |
| Jun 6, 2025 | E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern | The facility did not provide pharmacy services that meet each resident's needs, or did not employ or contract with a licensed pharmacist. · from a complaint · F-0755 |
| Jun 6, 2025 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not make sure residents were fully informed about their own health, care, and treatments in a way they could understand. · F-0552 |
| Jun 6, 2025 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not honor residents' right to voice complaints without discrimination or retaliation, or did not have a working complaint process that resolves issues promptly. · F-0585 |
| Jun 6, 2025 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not provide required paperwork or notices about a resident's needs, their right to appeal a transfer or discharge, or the facility's bed-hold policy (how long a bed is saved during a hospital stay). · F-0628 |
| Jun 6, 2025 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not provide safe and appropriate respiratory care — such as oxygen, breathing treatments, or care for residents on breathing equipment — for residents who needed it. · F-0695 |
| Jun 6, 2025 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not provide safe and appropriate pain management for a resident who needed it. · F-0697 |
| Jun 6, 2025 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not keep its building and grounds safe, functional, clean, and comfortable for residents, staff, and visitors. · from a complaint · F-0921 |
| Jan 6, 2025 | F · Potential for more than minimal harm, widespread | The facility did not have enough nursing staff each day to meet every resident's needs, or did not have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. Adequate staffing is one of the strongest predictors of good care. · from a complaint · F-0725 |
| Jan 6, 2025 | E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern | The facility did not make reasonable adjustments to fit each resident's individual needs and preferences — things like call buttons within reach, preferred wake-up times, or accessible room setups. · from a complaint · F-0558 |
| Jan 6, 2025 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not treat residents with dignity and respect, or did not honor their rights to make their own decisions and communicate freely. This is one of the most fundamental resident rights. · from a complaint · F-0550 |
| Jan 6, 2025 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not immediately notify the resident, their doctor, and a family member when something significant happened — such as an injury, a decline in health, or a room change. Families and doctors are entitled to know right away. · from a complaint · F-0580 |
| Jan 6, 2025 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not provide food that accounts for each resident's allergies, intolerances, and personal preferences, or did not offer appealing alternatives. · from a complaint · F-0806 |
| Jan 26, 2024 | F · Potential for more than minimal harm, widespread | The facility did not get its food from approved, safe sources, or did not store, prepare, and serve food according to professional food safety standards. · from a complaint · F-0812 |
| Jan 26, 2024 | E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern | The facility did not honor residents' right to form and take part in resident or family groups, such as a resident council. · from a complaint · F-0565 |
| Jan 26, 2024 | E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern | The facility did not have enough nursing staff each day to meet every resident's needs, or did not have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. Adequate staffing is one of the strongest predictors of good care. · from a complaint · F-0725 |
| Jan 26, 2024 | E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern | The facility did not label drugs according to professional standards or did not store them in locked compartments, with controlled drugs (medications with a high risk of misuse) kept under a separate lock. · from a complaint · F-0761 |
| Jan 26, 2024 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not treat residents with dignity and respect, or did not honor their rights to make their own decisions and communicate freely. This is one of the most fundamental resident rights. · from a complaint · F-0550 |
| Jan 26, 2024 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft to the proper authorities quickly enough, or did not report the results of its investigation. · from a complaint · F-0609 |
| Jan 26, 2024 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not provide treatment and care that follows the doctor's orders and matches the resident's own preferences and goals. · from a complaint · F-0684 |
| Jan 26, 2024 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not provide proper care for pressure ulcers (bedsores) or did not do enough to prevent new ones from forming. Bedsores develop when residents stay in one position too long without help moving. · from a complaint · F-0686 |
| Jan 26, 2024 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not keep the environment free of accident hazards, or did not provide enough supervision to prevent accidents like falls. · from a complaint · F-0689 |
| Jan 26, 2024 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not provide proper care for residents with a colostomy, urostomy, or ileostomy — surgical openings in the abdomen that let waste leave the body into a pouch. These require regular, skilled attention to stay clean and healthy. · from a complaint · F-0691 |
| Jan 26, 2024 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not provide safe and appropriate respiratory care — such as oxygen, breathing treatments, or care for residents on breathing equipment — for residents who needed it. · from a complaint · F-0695 |
| Jan 26, 2024 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility's medication error rate was 5 percent or higher — meaning too many doses were given incorrectly, such as the wrong drug, dose, or time. · from a complaint · F-0759 |
| Jan 26, 2024 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not have or follow an effective program to prevent and control infections — such as proper hand washing, cleaning, and isolation practices. This is the most commonly cited deficiency nationwide. · from a complaint · F-0880 |
| Oct 6, 2023 | E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern | The facility did not post the names, addresses, and phone numbers of state agencies and advocacy groups, along with a notice that residents may file complaints with the state survey agency. · from a complaint · F-0575 |
| Sep 7, 2023 | F · Potential for more than minimal harm, widespread | The facility did not have enough support staff to safely and effectively run its food and nutrition service. · from a complaint · F-0802 |
| Sep 7, 2023 | F · Potential for more than minimal harm, widespread | The facility's menus did not meet residents' nutritional needs, or were not prepared in advance, followed as written, kept up to date, or reviewed by a dietician. · from a complaint · F-0803 |
| Sep 7, 2023 | E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern | The facility did not provide a safe, clean, comfortable, and homelike environment, including safe support for residents' daily living needs. · from a complaint · F-0584 |
| Sep 7, 2023 | E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern | The facility did not keep the environment free of accident hazards, or did not provide enough supervision to prevent accidents like falls. · from a complaint · F-0689 |
| Sep 7, 2023 | E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern | The facility did not have or follow an effective program to prevent and control infections — such as proper hand washing, cleaning, and isolation practices. This is the most commonly cited deficiency nationwide. · from a complaint · F-0880 |
| Sep 7, 2023 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not immediately notify the resident, their doctor, and a family member when something significant happened — such as an injury, a decline in health, or a room change. Families and doctors are entitled to know right away. · from a complaint · F-0580 |
| Sep 7, 2023 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not protect residents from misuse of their belongings or money — this is called misappropriation, and it includes theft or improper use of a resident's property or funds. · from a complaint · F-0602 |
| Sep 7, 2023 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not develop a resident's complete plan of care within 7 days of the full assessment, or the plan wasn't prepared, reviewed, and updated by a team of health professionals as required. · from a complaint · F-0657 |
| Sep 7, 2023 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility provided care that did not meet professional standards of quality — the accepted standards that nurses and other clinicians are expected to follow. · from a complaint · F-0658 |
| Sep 7, 2023 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not provide treatment and care that follows the doctor's orders and matches the resident's own preferences and goals. · from a complaint · F-0684 |
| Sep 7, 2023 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not prepare and serve food in a form that meets each resident's individual needs — for example, chopped, pureed, or softened food for residents with chewing or swallowing problems. · from a complaint · F-0805 |
| Sep 7, 2023 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not provide food that accounts for each resident's allergies, intolerances, and personal preferences, or did not offer appealing alternatives. · from a complaint · F-0806 |
| Sep 7, 2023 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not protect residents' personal information or did not keep complete, accurate medical records that meet professional standards. · from a complaint · F-0842 |
| Sep 7, 2023 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not keep all essential equipment working safely — things like heating and cooling systems, kitchen equipment, and medical devices. · from a complaint · F-0908 |
| Nov 7, 2022 | E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern | The facility did not have enough nursing staff each day to meet every resident's needs, or did not have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. Adequate staffing is one of the strongest predictors of good care. · F-0725 |
| Nov 7, 2022 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not make reasonable adjustments to fit each resident's individual needs and preferences — things like call buttons within reach, preferred wake-up times, or accessible room setups. · F-0558 |
| Nov 7, 2022 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not give residents proper notice about what Medicare or Medicaid covers, or about charges the resident might owe for services that aren't covered. · F-0582 |
| Nov 7, 2022 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not provide a safe, clean, comfortable, and homelike environment, including safe support for residents' daily living needs. · F-0584 |
| Nov 7, 2022 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not accurately assess a resident's health and needs. Assessments are the foundation for all the care a resident receives. · F-0641 |
| Nov 7, 2022 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not help a resident get vision and hearing services — such as eye exams, glasses, hearing tests, or hearing aids. · F-0685 |
| Nov 7, 2022 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not provide the care needed to maintain or improve residents' movement and flexibility — such as range-of-motion exercises — leading to avoidable decline. · F-0688 |
| Nov 7, 2022 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not provide enough food and fluids to keep residents healthy, such as preventing unplanned weight loss or dehydration. · F-0692 |
| Nov 7, 2022 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not provide necessary behavioral health care and services — support for residents' mental and emotional wellbeing, including conditions like depression and anxiety. · F-0740 |
| Nov 7, 2022 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not provide or arrange dental services for its residents. Nursing homes are responsible for making sure residents can get dental care. · F-0791 |
| Nov 7, 2022 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not protect residents' personal information or did not keep complete, accurate medical records that meet professional standards. · F-0842 |
Inspection trend by year
Citations from standard inspections decreased between the last two inspection cycles (13 → 7).
All citationsSerious citations (G–L)
2022
All citations: 11
Serious citations (G–L): 0
2023
All citations: 15
Serious citations (G–L): 0
2024
All citations: 13
Serious citations (G–L): 0
2025
All citations: 13
Serious citations (G–L): 0
All bars start at zero. Exact values and supporting details remain below.
| Year | Citations | Serious (G–L) | Worst severity that year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 11 | 0 | E |
| 2023 | 15 | 0 | F |
| 2024 | 13 | 0 | F |
| 2025 | 13 | 0 | F |
Counts reflect the current CMS public record (~3 inspection cycles plus complaint investigations); years with no surveys show no row. Inspection frequency varies, so compare severity as well as counts.
Fines and enforcement (last 3 years)
Nurse staffing (from payroll records, adjusted for how much care residents need)
What these staffing numbers mean →
This facilityOregon averageU.S. average
Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day)
This facility: 5.83
Oregon average: 5.42
U.S. average: 3.95
Registered Nurse hours
This facility: 0.50
Oregon average: 0.78
U.S. average: 0.69
Weekend total nurse staffing
This facility: 5.35
Oregon average: 4.85
U.S. average: 3.50
All bars start at zero. Exact values and supporting details remain below.
| Measure | This facility | Oregon avg | U.S. avg | Where it stands |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day) | 5.83 | 5.42 | 3.95 | top 22% in Oregon; top 5% in the U.S. |
| Registered Nurse hours | 0.50 | 0.78 | 0.69 | bottom 20% in Oregon; bottom 38% in the U.S. |
| Weekend total nurse staffing | 5.35 | 4.85 | 3.50 | top 17% in Oregon; top 4% in the U.S. |
| Weekend RN hours (not acuity-adjusted) | 0.26 | 0.48 | 0.48 | bottom 18% in Oregon; bottom 24% in the U.S. |
| Total nursing staff turnover (%) | 42.1 | 47.4 | 45.8 | top 35% in Oregon; top 42% in the U.S. |
| RN turnover (%) | 71.4 | 51.6 | 42.9 | bottom 20% in Oregon; bottom 11% in the U.S. |
Hours are per resident per day for the most recent quarter of payroll data in this CMS release (2026-08-01) — the same quarter for every facility — case-mix adjusted by CMS so facilities caring for sicker residents can be compared fairly (same basis as the CMS staffing star). "Top X%" means better than most facilities: more staffing hours, or lower turnover. Raw (unadjusted) reported hours: total 5.22, RN 0.45, weekend 4.79.Comparing with Medicare Care Compare? Care Compare shows the raw figure (5.22 here, displayed there as hours and minutes), not the adjusted one above. Both are correct; they answer different questions. Staffing rating: 3/5.
Quality measures: assessments & claims
Note: CMS combines facility-reported resident assessments (MDS) with claims-based measures. These are different sources from on-site inspection findings. Read the measures alongside inspection and staffing records; a high QM rating does not establish that a home is safe.
Quality measures rating: 3/5 · long-stay residents: 2/5 · short-stay residents: 4/5
Costs & payment
Price evidence · separate from quality
No verified facility-specific private-pay price is available in our data for Avamere Transitional Care at Sunnyside. CMS inspection and staffing records do not tell us what this home will charge you.
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- Confirm insurance or Medicaid eligibility and bed availability directly; certification alone does not guarantee either.
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Who owns this facility
How to read ownership records →
Ownership records as published by CMS on 2026-08-01. CMS records when an owner joined but not when they left. Listed here and no longer involved? Tell us →
For profit - Limited Liability company
| Owner / manager | Type | Role | Stake | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ari Operations, LLC | Organization | Indirect Ownership Interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/2014 |
| Ariso LLC | Organization | Direct Ownership Interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/2014 |
| Avamere Group LLC | Organization | Indirect Ownership Interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/2014 |
| Karl Rickard Miller Jr Revocable Trust | Organization | Indirect Ownership Interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/2014 |
| Miller, Karl | Individual | Indirect Ownership Interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/2014 |
| Avamere Health Services LLC | Organization | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/2014 |
| Avamere Health Services LLC | Organization | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/13/2025 |
| Avamere Skilled Advisors LLC | Organization | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/2014 |
| Avamere Skilled Advisors LLC | Organization | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/14/2025 |
| Becerra, Shannon | Individual | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/01/2025 |
| Cavallo, Glen | Individual | Managing Control - Governing Body | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/2025 |
| Consolidated Billing Services INC | Organization | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/2014 |
| Dana, Jennifer | Individual | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/2022 |
| Dana, Jennifer | Individual | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/2022 |
| Fanunal, Loriel | Individual | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/02/2023 |
| Fanunal, Loriel | Individual | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/02/2023 |
| Feakin, Cody | Individual | Managing Control - Governing Body | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/2025 |
| Feakin, Cody | Individual | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
| Funderberg, Michelle | Individual | Managing Control - Governing Body | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
| Funderberg, Michelle | Individual | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
Showing 20 of 57 parties CMS has on file for this facility; 37 are not displayed. The full list is in the CMS Ownership dataset.
Other facilities in the same chain
CMS lists this facility under the chain Avamere — 27 facilities in the current records. Chain membership says who operates these homes. It says nothing about how any individual one of them was inspected; each has its own record.
- The Pearl at Kruse Way — Lake Oswego, OR · overall 4/5
- Avamere at Pacific Ridge — Tacoma, WA · overall 2/5
- Avamere Olympic Rehabilitation of Sequim — Sequim, WA · overall 2/5
- Avamere Rehabilitation at Park West — Seattle, WA · overall 2/5
- Avamere Rehabilitation at Ridgemont — Port Orchard, WA · overall 4/5
- Avamere Rehabilitation of Burien — Burien, WA · overall 2/5
- Avamere Rehabilitation of Cascade Park — Vancouver, WA · overall 5/5
- Avamere Rehabilitation of Issaquah — Issaquah, WA · overall 2/5
Listed by state, then facility name — not a ranking. Showing 8 of the 26 others, continuing from this facility's own place in that list.
Questions to ask on your visit
Generated from this facility's actual citation record — bring them to a tour and ask the administrator directly.
- "How do you make sure every shift actually follows each resident's care plan?"
- "How does your pharmacist review residents' medications, and how quickly can you fill new or urgent prescriptions?"
- "How do you explain health changes and treatment options to residents and their families?"
- "Walk me through what happens when a resident or family files a grievance — who responds and how fast?"
- "What written notices do we get before any transfer or discharge, and what is your bed-hold policy?"
- "How many residents here use oxygen or breathing equipment, and who checks that equipment each shift?"
- "How do you assess and manage residents' pain, especially for those who have trouble communicating?"
- "Can we tour the whole building today, including resident bathrooms and common areas, not just the lobby?"
Also worth asking anywhere
- "What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
- "Can I see the plan of correction for the findings in your most recent state inspection?"
- "CMS reports 42% total nursing staff turnover here — who on the care team has been with you longest?"
- "The ownership record on file lists 57 owning or managing parties — who makes the decisions about staffing levels?"
- "Can I visit again unannounced, at a mealtime or on a weekend?"
Nearby facilities (within 20 miles)
| Facility | Distance | City | Overall | Inspection | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salem Transitional Care | 2.5 mi | Salem, OR | ★★☆☆☆ | 2/5 | |
| Windsor Health and Rehabilitation | 3.9 mi | Salem, OR | ★★★☆☆ | 3/5 | |
| Tierra Rose Care Center | 4.8 mi | Salem, OR | ★★★★★ | 5/5 | |
| Keizer Nursing and Rehabilitation | 6.6 mi | Keizer, OR | ★★★☆☆ | 3/5 | |
| Avamere Court at Keizer | 7.7 mi | Keizer, OR | ★★★★☆ | 4/5 | |
| Independence Health and Rehabilitation | 8.8 mi | Independence, OR | ★★☆☆☆ | 2/5 | |
| Dallas Retirement Village Health Center | 14.0 mi | Dallas, OR | ★★★★☆ | 4/5 | |
| Mt Angel Health and Rehabilitation | 16.8 mi | Mount Angel, OR | ★★★★☆ | 4/5 | |
| Timberline Post Acute | 18.2 mi | Albany, OR | ★★★★★ | 4/5 | |
| Regency Albany | 18.8 mi | Albany, OR | ★★☆☆☆ | 2/5 | abuse |
| French Prairie Nursing & Rehabilitation Center | 19.4 mi | Woodburn, OR | ★☆☆☆☆ | 1/5 | SFF |
Facility data as of CMS processing date 2026-08-01. CCN 385189.