Sunnyside Care Center

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Sunnyside Care Center, in the surveyor’s own words.

• Actual harm, isolatedF689Apr 17, 2026

  Based on observation, interview and document review, the facility failed to implement standards of practice to ensure a safe transfer for 1 of 3 residents (R1) reviewed for accidents. This resulted in actual harm when R1 fell from the lift during a staff assisted transfer, sustained a small subarachnoid hemorrhage, hematoma and open wound at back of head, prominent soft tissue swelling and bruising of the right elbow, was sent to the emergency department (ED), admitted to the hospital, required overnight neurological monitoring, wound care and pain control. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF880Jun 28, 2023

  Based on interview and document review, the facility failed to ensure the infection control program included ongoing surveillance, trending and analysis of resident infections. This deficient practice had the potential to affect all 25 residents currently residing in the facility. Findings include: Review of the facility's untitled infection control logs included the following information: resident name, room number, location of resident, infection date, type of infection, diagnosis, symptoms, medication/antibiotic, provider, outcome, date infection or signs and symptoms resolved, and bacteria type. Review of the untitled infection control logs from 6/28/2022 to 6/28/2023, revealed the following: June 2022, no infections were noted on the logs. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Sep 2, 2021

  Based on observation, interview and document review, the facility failed to maintain the kitchen ice machine in a sanitary manner to prevent potential contamination for 23 of 23 residents who currently resided in the facility, as well as staff and visitors who received ice from the ice machine. Findings include: On 8/30/21, at 1:40 p.m. during the initial tour of the facility, an ice machine located in the kitchen was observed to have hard water calcium buildup on both sides of the ice bin, covering the sides, down into the top layer of ice, with multiple green and gray steaks of lime buildup extending down the top back of the inside bin. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF880Mar 6, 2024

  Based on observation, interview, and document review, the facility failed to ensure personal laundry was transported in a manner that prevented risk of contamination for 2 of 3 hallways observed for linen transportation. In addition, the facility failed to complete hand hygiene during linen delivery and ensure safe delivery of beverages during dining observation. Findings include: Review of Centers for Disease Control (CDC ) guidance, Appendix D - Linen and Laundry Management updated 5/4/23, identified linens must be sorted, packaged, transported, and stored in a manner that prevented risk of contamination by dust, debris, soiled linens or soiled items. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF880Apr 17, 2026

  Based on observation, interview, and document review the facility failed to ensure personal protective equipment (PPE) practices and hand hygiene were performed during a high contact care activity for 1 of 3 residents (R1) in enhanced barrier precautions (EBP) with indwelling devices and open wound.Findings include:R1's quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) dated [DATE], identified R1 was admitted to facility on 9/3/25, from a skilled nursing facility. R1 had difficulty communicating some words or finishing thoughts but was able if prompted or given time, and unclear speech. R1 had severely impaired cognition, never/rarely made decisions, and no behaviors. […]