SUNNYSIDE CARE CENTER — Nursing Home in EAST SYRACUSE, NY
CMS Five-Star Rating
Based on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures
Facility Overview
| Certified Beds | 80 |
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| Average Residents/Day | 72.6 |
| CMS Certification Number | 335409 |
Staffing Levels
Hours Per Resident Day (HPRD)
| Total Nurse Staffing | 3.98 HPRD |
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| RN Staffing | 0.66 HPRD |
Health Inspection Findings & Deficiencies
SUNNYSIDE CARE CENTER had 8 health inspection deficiencies on its most recent inspection (September 12, 2025).
Inspection Findings — September 12, 2025
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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. (Level D)Corrected — November 10, 2025
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Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. (Level D)Corrected — November 10, 2025
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Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. (Level D)Corrected — November 10, 2025
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Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. (Level D)Corrected — November 10, 2025
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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. (Level E)Corrected — November 10, 2025
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Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. (Level E)Corrected — November 10, 2025
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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. (Level E)Corrected — November 10, 2025
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Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. (Level E)Corrected — November 10, 2025
Sunnyside Care Center is a 80-bed nursing home in East Syracuse, New York. It holds a 2-star CMS overall rating. Total nurse staffing is 4 hours per resident day, above the New York average of 3.7. Its most recent inspection, in September 2025, cited 8 deficiencies, none of them severe.
Sunnyside’s staffing level is a clear plus — nursing coverage is stronger than average, which can help with daily care needs. The inspection shows multiple deficiencies around care planning, assistance with daily activities, and safe medication/food handling, so it’s reasonable to ask what specific steps the facility has taken since that inspection to correct those issues and prevent recurrence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is SUNNYSIDE CARE CENTER Medicare and Medicaid certified?
SUNNYSIDE CARE CENTER is Medicare certified and Medicaid certified according to CMS data.
What is SUNNYSIDE CARE CENTER's CMS star rating?
SUNNYSIDE CARE CENTER has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars.
How is staffing at SUNNYSIDE CARE CENTER?
SUNNYSIDE CARE CENTER reports 3.97642 total nurse hours per resident day.
Has SUNNYSIDE CARE CENTER had health inspection deficiencies?
On its most recent inspection, SUNNYSIDE CARE CENTER had 8 total deficiencies, including 0 classified as severe.
How many beds does SUNNYSIDE CARE CENTER have?
SUNNYSIDE CARE CENTER has 80 certified beds.
Nearby Nursing Homes
- ONONDAGA CENTER FOR REHABILITATION AND NURSING — 1/5 — 2.9 mi
- JEWISH HOME OF CENTRAL NEW YORK — 1/5 — 5.3 mi
- BISHOP REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER — 6.2 mi
- NOTTINGHAM R H C F — 5/5 — 7.3 mi
- ELDERWOOD AT LIVERPOOL — 2/5 — 7.3 mi
- THE COTTAGES AT GARDEN GROVE, A SKILLED NRSG COMM — 3/5 — 7.6 mi
Data Source
This information is sourced from official CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) public datasets.
CMS Provider Information updated May 1, 2026.
CMS Survey Summary updated May 1, 2026.
CMS Health Deficiencies updated May 1, 2026.
CareQED last updated June 22, 2026.