Sunnyside Presbyterian Retirement Community
Harrisonburg, VA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 495387) · 84 certified beds
Health inspection: 5 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (540) 568-8200 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Sunnyside Presbyterian Retirement Community has a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, above the Virginia state average of about 2.95 stars. Its health inspection rating is 5 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Sunnyside Presbyterian Retirement Community reports total nurse staffing of about 4.65 hours per resident per day, including 0.63 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 41.8% and a CMS staffing rating of 4 stars.
Sunnyside Presbyterian Retirement Community has no federal fines on record and zero payment denials according to CMS data. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not listed in the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Sunnyside Presbyterian Retirement Community is a non-profit, corporation-owned nursing home in Harrisonburg, Virginia (Harrisonburg City county), certified for Medicare and Medicaid since February 2006. The facility maintains 84 certified beds with an average daily census of 69.4 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Sunnyside holds an overall rating of 5 stars, above the Virginia state average of 2.95 stars. This overall score is built from a 5-star health inspection rating, a 5-star quality measure (QM) rating, and a 4-star staffing rating.
CMS-reported nurse staffing levels show total nurse hours per resident per day of 4.65, including 0.63 registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 41.8%.
On the penalty record, CMS lists zero fines and no payment denials for this facility — no federal fines 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.
No chain affiliation is indicated in the available data, and there has been no change of ownership in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
This profile is based on data from CMS Care Compare; families should verify current details directly on Care Compare before making a decision, as ratings and penalty records 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 holds a 5-star overall CMS rating, above the Virginia state average of 2.95 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
CMS reports 4.65 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.63 RN hours, with a 41.8% nursing turnover rate and a 4-star staffing rating.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS lists zero fines, $0 in total fines, and no 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 part of CMS's Special Focus Facility program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Sunnyside has 84 certified beds with an average daily population of 69.4 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a non-profit corporation; the data provided does not indicate any chain affiliation.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since February 1, 2006.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS scores facilities on health inspections, staffing, quality measures, and an overall rating combining these; Sunnyside scores 5, 4, 5, and 5 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at 540-568-8200 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 540-568-8200 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest ratings and inspection reports at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/495387?state=VA.
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.