Sunnyside Care Center

Name: Sunnyside Care Center
Address: 16561 US HIGHWAY 10, Lake Park, MN, 56554, US
Telephone: 2182385944

16561 Us Highway 10, Lake Park, MN 56554 · Becker County · 30 certified beds · avg 27 residents/day · certified since Feb 1, 1992 · 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 →

4/5

Health inspection rating (on-site)

Serious findings on record

Fines, last 3 years

5.66

Nurse hours/resident/day (adjusted)

What health inspectors found (on-site government inspections — the most independent evidence available)

Health inspection rating: ★★★★☆4/5 · CMS overall rating: 5/5

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 self-reported quality measures.

Most serious findings (actual harm or immediate jeopardy)

▲ Actual harm, one-off · Apr 17, 2026 · F-0689 · triggered by a complaint

The facility did not keep the environment free of accident hazards, or did not provide enough supervision to prevent accidents like falls.

Why it matters: This is one of the most common citations and directly relates to falls and injuries, which can be devastating for older adults.

Severity (G): One or a few residents were actually harmed — physically or emotionally — though not put in immediate danger of serious injury or death.

Corrected: Apr 15, 2026 (Past Non-Compliance)

All citations in the current public record (12)

CMS publishes roughly the last three inspection cycles plus recent complaint investigations. Older surveys drop out of the record as new ones are completed.

Date	Severity	What the facility was cited for
Apr 17, 2026	▲ G · Actual harm, one-off	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
Apr 17, 2026	D · Potential for harm, one-off	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
Jun 11, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not make sure residents were fully informed about their own health, care, and treatments in a way they could understand.
Jun 11, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility used physical restraints — devices that limit a resident's movement — when they weren't needed for medical treatment.
Jun 11, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not accurately assess a resident's health and needs. Assessments are the foundation for all the care a resident receives.
Jun 11, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not keep the environment free of accident hazards, or did not provide enough supervision to prevent accidents like falls.
Jun 11, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility used bed rails without first trying safer alternatives, or without assessing the resident's safety risk, discussing the risks and benefits with the resident or family, getting consent, and installing the rails correctly.
Mar 6, 2024	E · Potential for harm, repeated	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.
Mar 6, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	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.
Mar 6, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not allow residents to take their own medications when a clinical review showed they could do so safely. Residents have this right if their care team determines it's appropriate.
Mar 6, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not accurately assess a resident's health and needs. Assessments are the foundation for all the care a resident receives.
Mar 6, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	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.

Inspection trend by year

Year	Citations	Serious (G–L)	Worst severity that year
2024	5	0	E
2025	5	0	D
2026	2	1	G ▲

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)

No fines or payment denials in the published 3-year window.

Nurse staffing (from payroll records, adjusted for how much care residents need)

Measure	This facility	Minnesota avg	U.S. avg	Where it stands
Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day)	5.66	4.83	3.95	top 15% in Minnesota; top 6% in the U.S.
Registered Nurse hours	1.04	1.22	0.69	bottom 39% in Minnesota; top 14% in the U.S.
Weekend total nurse staffing	4.99	4.27	3.50	top 15% in Minnesota; top 6% in the U.S.
Weekend RN hours (not acuity-adjusted)	0.61	0.69	0.48	top 49% in Minnesota; top 23% in the U.S.
Total nursing staff turnover (%)	28.9	42.2	45.8	top 18% in Minnesota; top 12% in the U.S.
RN turnover (%)	22.2	38.6	42.9	top 22% in Minnesota; top 17% in the U.S.

Hours are per resident per day, 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 5.07, RN 0.93, weekend 4.47. Staffing rating: 5/5.

Self-reported quality measures

Note: these ratings are based on data the facility reports about itself to CMS. They are not independently verified by inspectors, and can look better than inspection findings. Give more weight to the inspection results above.

Quality measures rating: 4/5 · long-stay residents: 4/5 · short-stay residents: —/5

Who owns this facility

Government - County

Owner / manager	Type	Role	Stake	Since
Amundson, Samantha	Individual	Corporate Officer	NOT APPLICABLE	12/11/2019
Becker County	Organization	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	08/01/2023
Boman, Priscilla	Individual	Corporate Officer	NOT APPLICABLE	10/22/2019
Christensen, Johanna	Individual	Corporate Officer	NOT APPLICABLE	12/11/2019
Grimsley, Benjamin	Individual	Corporate Officer	NOT APPLICABLE	01/01/2010
Heide, Kenneth	Individual	Corporate Officer	NOT APPLICABLE	03/22/2016
Hendren, Caroline	Individual	Corporate Officer	NOT APPLICABLE	08/01/2023
Knoll, Christopher	Individual	Corporate Director	NOT APPLICABLE	08/01/2023
Larson, Julie	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	08/01/2023
Larson, Julie	Individual	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	09/19/2025
McNally, Ashley	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	02/19/2019
McNally, Ashley	Individual	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	07/09/2025
Meyer, David	Individual	Corporate Officer	NOT APPLICABLE	01/24/2023
Minnewaska Lutheran Home	Organization	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	08/01/2023
Minnewaska Lutheran Home	Organization	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	01/30/2026
Nelson, Barry	Individual	Corporate Director	NOT APPLICABLE	01/01/2005

Questions to ask on your visit

Generated from this facility's actual citation record — bring them to a tour and ask the administrator directly.

"What is your falls rate, and what specific steps do you take to prevent falls and supervise residents at risk?"
"Who leads your infection prevention program, and how do you make sure staff follow practices like hand hygiene every day?"
"How do you explain health changes and treatment options to residents and their families?"
"What is your policy on physical restraints, and what alternatives do you try first?"
"Who completes resident assessments here, and how do you check them for accuracy?"
"What alternatives do you try before using bed rails, and how do you involve families in that decision?"
"Can you give me examples of how your staff protect residents' dignity in everyday care, like bathing and dressing?"
"If my family member is able to manage their own medications, would you allow it, and how is that decided?"
"What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
"Can I see the results and plan of correction from your most recent state inspection?"

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Essentia Health Oak Crossing	10.8 mi	Detroit Lakes, MN	★★★★★	4/5
Emmanuel Nursing Home	11.3 mi	Detroit Lakes, MN	★★★☆☆	2/5
Viking Manor Nursing Home	17.2 mi	Ulen, MN	★★★★★	5/5
Frazee Care Center	19.5 mi	Frazee, MN	★★★★★	4/5

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Facility data as of CMS processing date 2026-08-01. CCN 245597.

The Care File

Visit checklist — Sunnyside Care Center

16561 Us Highway 10, Lake Park, MN 56554 · 2182385944

Health inspection rating 4/5 · CMS overall 5/5· Fines (3y): $0

Most serious findings on record:

▲ Apr 17, 2026 (F-0689, Actual harm, one-off): The facility did not keep the environment free of accident hazards, or did not provide enough supervision to prevent accidents like falls.

Questions for the administrator:

☐ "What is your falls rate, and what specific steps do you take to prevent falls and supervise residents at risk?"
☐ "Who leads your infection prevention program, and how do you make sure staff follow practices like hand hygiene every day?"
☐ "How do you explain health changes and treatment options to residents and their families?"
☐ "What is your policy on physical restraints, and what alternatives do you try first?"
☐ "Who completes resident assessments here, and how do you check them for accuracy?"
☐ "What alternatives do you try before using bed rails, and how do you involve families in that decision?"
☐ "Can you give me examples of how your staff protect residents' dignity in everyday care, like bathing and dressing?"
☐ "If my family member is able to manage their own medications, would you allow it, and how is that decided?"
☐ "What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
☐ "Can I see the results and plan of correction from your most recent state inspection?"

While you're there, notice:

☐ Smell and cleanliness in hallways, not just the lobby
☐ How staff speak to residents; call lights answered promptly
☐ Residents up, dressed, and engaged (visit mealtimes and a weekend if you can)

Data: CMS Provider Data Catalog, version 2026-08-01 · CCN 245597 · Verify at medicare.gov/care-compare · Printed from The Care File (thecarefile.com)