Avamere Transitional Care At Sunnyside
Salem, OR · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 385189) · 88 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (503) 370-8284 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Avamere Transitional Care At Sunnyside has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Oregon state average of 3.13. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Avamere Transitional Care At Sunnyside reports 5.22 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.45 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 42.1%.
Avamere Transitional Care At Sunnyside has no federal fines on record and 0 payment denials, according to CMS data. There is no abuse icon flagged for this facility and it is not part of CMS's Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Avamere Transitional Care At Sunnyside is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Salem, Marion County, Oregon, first approved for participation on January 24, 1989. The facility is certified for 88 beds and reports an average daily census of 74.8 residents. It operates as a for-profit facility organized as a Limited Liability Company, and is part of the Avamere chain, which includes 27 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 3.0 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare data, the facility holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which falls below the Oregon state average of 3.13 stars. Its component ratings are: Health Inspection rating of 2 stars, Quality Measure rating of 3 stars, and Staffing rating of 3 stars.
Nurse staffing levels are reported at 5.22 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.45 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 42.1%.
On the penalty record, CMS lists 0 federal fines totaling $0.00 for this facility — no federal fines on record — and 0 payment denials. There is no abuse icon flagged for this facility, and it is not currently listed in CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which designates facilities with a history of persistent poor performance placed under increased inspection scrutiny.
Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months. This profile is drawn from CMS Care Compare data; families should consult the official Care Compare listing directly for the most current figures and inspection reports.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The overall rating is 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the Oregon state average of 3.13 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
This facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 5.22 hours per resident per day, with 0.45 RN hours per resident per day, and a staffing star rating of 3 out of 5; nursing turnover is 42.1%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon is displayed for this facility, and it is not listed in CMS's Special Focus Facility program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 88 beds and has an average daily census of 74.8 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit, limited liability company and is part of the Avamere chain, which includes 27 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 3.0 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid participation on January 24, 1989.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating along with separate ratings for health inspections (2 stars), quality measures (3 stars), and staffing (3 stars), which combine into the overall 2-star rating.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided CMS data does not specify service offerings; contact the facility at 5033708284 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 5033708284 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's official record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/385189?state=OR.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.