ElderGrade
D

52.9/100

Below average

Sunnyside Healthcare Center

721 Otis Avenue, Sunnyside, WA 98944

CMS 3/5 stars #7 of 11 in Yakima County (509) 837-2122
Certified beds
80
Occupancy
95%
Ownership
For-profit
Accepts
Medicare + Medicaid

What to ask about before you visit

These are findings in the public CMS record for this home. They are not our opinion — each one comes straight from a federal inspection or enforcement file.

  • 3 citation(s) involving actual harm or immediate jeopardy

    Inspectors found violations at scope/severity G or above, meaning residents were harmed or placed in immediate jeopardy.

  • $92,827 in federal fines

    CMS has fined this facility across 3 penalty action(s).

How this grade was calculated

Every point is shown. Nothing is weighted behind the scenes — the full formula is on How we grade.

Inspection safety

10.9/30

Citations from state health inspections over the last three surveys, weighted by how much harm CMS says they caused.

  • -12 for 3 actual-harm citation(s) in the last 3 years
  • -7.1 for 37 total citations against a national median of 17

Staffing

13/30

Nursing hours per resident per day, adjusted for how sick the residents are, plus RN cover and weekend consistency.

  • 3.46 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 0.51 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing drops 11% against weekdays

Staff stability

15/15

How much of the nursing team leaves in a year. High turnover means a resident rarely sees the same face twice.

  • 21% of nursing staff left in the last year

Resident outcomes

12/15

The CMS quality-measure rating, built from resident outcomes like falls, pressure ulcers, infections and antipsychotic use.

  • 4 of 5 stars on the CMS quality-measure rating

Enforcement history

2/10

Fines and payment denials CMS has imposed. A denial of payment means CMS stopped paying for new admissions.

  • $92,827 in federal fines across 3 action(s)

Staffing, against the national average

Full detail

Hours of nursing care each resident receives per day. The marker on each bar is the national average.

Total nurse hours per resident per day 3.62 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Below average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 0.51 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Below average

RNs are the licence level most likely to catch a resident deteriorating.

Weekend nurse hours 3.22 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Below average

The shift most families visit, and the one thinned first.

Nursing staff turnover 21.30%
National average 45.80% Better than average

The share of nursing staff who left over the last year.

Recent inspection findings

All 37 citations

Last standard health inspection: December 12, 2025 (8 months ago).

E Mar 9, 2026 F0561 From a complaint

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Mar 9, 2026 F0553 From a complaint

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Feb 9, 2026 F0755 From a complaint

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Dec 12, 2025 F0645

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Dec 12, 2025 F0812

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Dec 12, 2025 F0880

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Dec 12, 2025 F0585

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Dec 12, 2025 F0605

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Who owns this home

Full record

Part of PACS GROUP, which operates 281 homes. Staffing budgets are usually set at chain level, not in the building.

Owner Type Role Since
PROVIDENCE GROUP NH, LLC Organization DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
PACS GROUP, INC. Organization INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
PACS HOLDINGS, LLC Organization INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
TRUIST BANK Organization 5% OR GREATER SECURITY INTEREST
APT, FREDERICK Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
DUNCAN, JAMES Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
FLEMMING, STANLEY Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
HISSAM, ELAINE Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
JERGENSEN, JOSHUA Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
MITCHELL, JOHN Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
PROVIDENCE ADMINISTRATIVE CONSULTING SERVICES INC Organization ADP OF THE SNF
DUNCAN, JAMES Individual ADP OF THE SNF

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Common questions about Sunnyside Healthcare Center

What is the ElderGrade for Sunnyside Healthcare Center? +

Sunnyside Healthcare Center holds an ElderGrade of D (52.9 out of 100), which we describe as "below average". The grade combines its inspection citations, nurse staffing levels, staff turnover, resident outcomes and enforcement history from the federal CMS record.

How many nursing hours does each resident get at Sunnyside Healthcare Center? +

Residents receive an average of 3.62 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has Sunnyside Healthcare Center been cited for harming residents? +

Yes. 3 of the 37 citations on record were scored at scope and severity G or above, meaning inspectors found actual harm to a resident or immediate jeopardy to resident safety.

Does Sunnyside Healthcare Center accept Medicaid? +

Yes, Sunnyside Healthcare Center is certified to accept Medicaid, which is the programme that pays for long-term custodial care once a resident meets their state's income and asset limits.