Sunnyside Nursing Home
Sarasota, FL · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 106053) · 60 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (941) 371-2729 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Sunnyside Nursing Home holds a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, above the Florida state average of 3.27 stars. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 5 stars.
Sunnyside Nursing Home reports 5.16 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.16 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 5 stars. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 23.1%.
Sunnyside Nursing Home has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00, and no payment denials on record. 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 Nursing Home is a 60-bed, non-profit, church-related nursing facility in Sarasota, Florida, certified by Medicare and Medicaid since July 2003. It houses an average of 52.3 residents at a time.
According to CMS Care Compare, Sunnyside holds an overall rating of 5 stars, which is above the Florida state average of 3.27 stars. Its four component ratings are: Health Inspection 4 stars, Quality Measures 5 stars, and Staffing 5 stars, all as reported by CMS.
Nurse staffing data shows total nurse hours per resident per day of 5.16, including 1.16 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 23.1%.
On penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record for Sunnyside Nursing Home (0 fines, $0.00 total), and no payment denials on record. There is no abuse icon flagged for this facility, and it is not listed under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which is reserved for homes CMS identifies as persistently underperforming and subject to increased inspection scrutiny.
No chain affiliation is indicated in the available data, and there has been no change of ownership within the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
This profile is based on data published by CMS Medicare Care Compare; families should verify current details directly on the Care Compare website, as ratings and inspection data are updated periodically.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Sunnyside Nursing Home has a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, which is above the Florida state average of 3.27 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, Sunnyside Nursing Home accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
The facility reports 5.16 total nurse hours per resident per day, with 1.16 RN hours per resident per day, and a nursing staff turnover rate of 23.1%. Its CMS staffing rating is 5 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials on record.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, there is no abuse icon flagged for this facility, and it is not listed in CMS's Special Focus program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Sunnyside Nursing Home is certified for 60 beds and has an average of 52.3 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
The facility is owned by a non-profit, church-related organization; no chain affiliation is indicated in the CMS data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
Sunnyside Nursing Home has been certified since July 14, 2003.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall performance, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; Sunnyside scores 5, 4, 5, and 5 stars respectively in these categories.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The CMS data provided does not specify rehabilitation services; contact the facility at 941-371-2729 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not include tour-specific guidance; contact the facility at 941-371-2729 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review current details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/106053?state=FL.
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.