Sunnyside Healthcare Center
Sunnyside, WA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 505226) · 80 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 3 totaling $92,827
Phone: (509) 837-2122 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Sunnyside Healthcare Center has a CMS overall rating of 3 stars, which is at the Washington state average of about 3.2 stars. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Sunnyside Healthcare Center reports total nurse staffing of about 3.62 hours per resident per day, including 0.51 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 21.3%. CMS gives the facility a staffing rating of 3 stars.
Sunnyside Healthcare Center has 3 federal fines on record totaling $92,827.00, with no payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not part of the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Sunnyside Healthcare Center is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home located in Sunnyside, Yakima County, Washington. The facility has been certified since June 1974 and offers 80 certified beds, with an average of 75.8 residents. It is operated as a for-profit corporation and is part of the Pacs Group chain, which includes 274 facilities nationally with an average CMS rating of 2.9 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare, Sunnyside Healthcare Center holds an overall rating of 3 stars, which is at the state average of 3.21 for Washington. Its component ratings are: health inspection 3 stars, quality measures 4 stars, and staffing 3 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse hours per resident per day of 3.62, including 0.51 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 21.3%.
On penalties, CMS records show 3 federal fines totaling $92,827.00 for this facility. There have been no payment denials recorded. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently listed under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which designates homes with a history of persistent poor performance subject to increased oversight.
Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator. This profile is based on data from CMS Medicare Care Compare and reflects the most recently published data vintage available at the time of compilation. Families should verify current details directly with the facility or on Care Compare before making decisions.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Sunnyside Healthcare Center has an overall rating of 3 stars, which is at the Washington state average of 3.21 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.62 hours per resident per day, with 0.51 RN hours per resident per day, and turnover of 21.3%; CMS rates staffing at 3 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 3 fines totaling $92,827.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility and it is not in the Special Focus Facility program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It has 80 certified beds with an average of 75.8 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of the Pacs Group chain, which includes 274 facilities with an average rating of 2.9 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since June 1974.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes separate ratings for health inspections (3 stars), staffing (3 stars), quality measures (4 stars), and an overall combined rating (3 stars).
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify rehabilitation services; please contact the facility at 5098372122 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 5098372122 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's full record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/505226?state=WA.
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.