Sunnyslope Nursing Home

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Sunnyslope Nursing Home, in the surveyor’s own words.

• Actual harm, isolatedF744Mar 25, 2026

  Based on a closed record review, review of facility self reported incidents, review of hospital emergency department documentation, facility policy review, and interviews, the facility failed to develop and implement comprehensive, individualized, and effective behavioral health treatment plans and services to prevent resident to resident altercations. This affected two of three residents reviewed for dementia care (Residents #51 and #50). The facility census was 46.Actual Harm occurred on 11/09/25 when Resident #51 sustained significant facial trauma, including ecchymosis and swelling to the left side of the face, left periorbital area, and ear, as well as a closed head injury and head laceration. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF880Nov 30, 2021

  Based on review of the facility's policies and procedures, review of employee time sheet reports, review of employee COVID-19 test results, review of staff/ visitor screening logs, and staff interview, the facility failed to ensure employees properly quarantined after being exposed to a positive COVID-19 person, and were properly screened for symptoms of COVID-19 upon entrance into the facility. This had the potential to affect all 37 residents in the facility. Findings include: Interview with Dietary Cook (DC)#1 on 11/30/21 at 12:45 P.M. revealed her children tested positive for COVID-19 on 10/31/21. She indicated she was exposed to the children prior to the test. The children remained in the same residence as DC #1, but were isolating themselves in their rooms. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF580Jan 12, 2021

  Based on medical record review, staff interview, and policy review the facility failed to ensure resident representatives/family/guardians were notified of significant weight loss. This affected three sampled residents (#1, #26 and #33) and four additional residents (#18, #20, #29 and #30) identified by the facility to have sustained weight loss. Findings include: 1. Review of the closed medical record for Resident #33 revealed the resident was original admitted to the facility on [DATE] and was re-admitted on [DATE] and then discharged home on[DATE]. [DIAGNOSES REDACTED]. Resident #33's brother was identified to be the responsible representative for notification. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF610Apr 1, 2025

  Based on medical record review, review of a Self-Reported Incident (SRI), abuse policy review, and interview, the facility failed to prevent a former employee, who verbally abused a resident, from entering the facility, including resident care areas. This affected one (Resident #26) of three residents reviewed for abuse. The facility census was 40. Findings include: Review of the medical record for Resident #26 revealed an admitted [DATE] with diagnoses including Alzheimer's disease, altered mental status, dementia with moderate with agitation, insomnia, anxiety disorder, transient ischemic attack, obstructive sleep apnea and vertigo. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF600Nov 22, 2024

  THE FOLLOWING DEFICIENCY REPRESENTS AN INCIDENT OF PAST NON-COMPLIANCE THAT WAS SUBSEQUENTLY CORRECTED PRIOR TO THIS SURVEY. Based on medical record review, review of facility self-reported incident (SRI) including investigation, observations, staff and resident interviews and review of facility Abuse, Neglect, and Misappropriation policy, the facility failed to ensure a resident was free from verbal abuse. This affected one resident (#26) of three residents reviewed for abuse. […]