Avamere Transitional Care at Sunnyside
4515 Sunnyside Road Se · Salem, OR · 97302 · 5033708284
88 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Avamere
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
The composite number cleared 79 points, but Recommended is gated: inspection record below the Recommended bar. That rule is part of the published method.
Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 5.13 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.44 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 4.76 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 43% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (52 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D June 6, 2025 · found via complaint
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected July 1, 2025 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D June 6, 2025
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Corrected July 1, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 6, 2025
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Corrected July 1, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 6, 2025
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected July 1, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 6, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected July 1, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 6, 2025
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected July 1, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E June 6, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care.
Corrected July 1, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E June 6, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected July 1, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D January 6, 2025 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected February 11, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E January 6, 2025 · found via complaint
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected February 11, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 6, 2025 · found via complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected February 11, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · F January 6, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected February 11, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D January 6, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Corrected February 11, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D January 26, 2024 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected March 12, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E January 26, 2024 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Corrected March 12, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 26, 2024 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected March 12, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D January 26, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected March 12, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 26, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected March 12, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 26, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected March 12, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 26, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate colostomy, urostomy, or ileostomy care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected March 12, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 26, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected March 12, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E January 26, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected March 12, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D January 26, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected March 12, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E January 26, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected March 12, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F January 26, 2024 · found via complaint
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected March 12, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 385189 · certified since January 24, 1989. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.