Marion County, Oregon · Nursing home
Avamere Transitional Care at Sunnyside
2 of 5 overall from CMS
4515 Sunnyside Road SE, Salem, OR 97302
At a glance
- Overall rating 2 of 5 Below the state average of 3.1
- Nurse time per resident, per day 5.22 hours Above the state average of 5.03
- Nursing staff who left in a year 42.1% Below the state average of 47.4%
- Health citations, last 3 inspection cycles 52 None at the harm level or above
- Fines in 3 years None None listed by CMS
- Certified beds in use 85.0% of 88 beds, on an average day
Arrows only show whether a figure is above or below the state average. They are not a judgment of the home.
Avamere Transitional Care at Sunnyside is a 88-bed nursing home in Salem, Oregon (Marion County). CMS rates it 2 of 5 stars overall as of Sep 2026. It reports 5.22 nurse staffing hours per resident per day, above the Oregon average of 5.03. CMS lists no fines in the past three years.
- Certified beds
- 88
- Residents per day (average)
- 74.8
- Certified since
- 1989 (37 yrs)
For profit - Limited Liability company Participates in Medicare and MedicaidPart of Avamere (27 homes)
Bed use is this site's calculation: average residents per day divided by certified beds. It is an average, so it does not show today's openings.
Terms used on this page
- CMS
- The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the federal agency that publishes the ratings, staffing figures, inspection results and penalties shown here.
- Certified beds
- The number of federally certified beds CMS lists for the home.
- Deficiency or citation
- A federal requirement that inspectors found the home did not meet. Each one gets a letter from A to L for how serious it was and how many residents were affected. What the letters mean
- Actual harm
- Letters G, H and I: actual harm to a resident that is not immediate jeopardy.
- Immediate jeopardy
- Letters J, K and L: the problem caused, or was likely to cause, serious injury, harm, impairment or death to a resident.
- Inspection cycle
- A standard inspection plus the complaint and infection-control citations CMS assigns to it. This page shows the three most recent cycles.
- Special Focus Facility (SFF)
- A home CMS has placed under closer oversight because of its inspection record. More about the program
Questions to ask Avamere Transitional Care at Sunnyside
Chosen from this home's public data.
- Registered nurse time is 0.45 hours per resident per day; the Oregon average is 0.72. Is an RN on site overnight?RN staffing in CMS data
- What is the daily private-pay rate, and are Medicaid beds available now?CMS does not publish prices
- Can we visit at a mealtime and again on a weekend?General
More in what to ask on a nursing home tour.
CMS star ratings
- Overall 2 of 5 Oregon average 3.1
- Health inspections 2 of 5 Oregon average 2.8
- Staffing 3 of 5 Oregon average 3.9
- Quality measures 3 of 5 Oregon average 3.5
The vertical line marks the Oregon average. Ratings run from 1 to 5. How to read CMS star ratings
Nurse staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, as the home reported to CMS.
What these roles do
Nurse aides give most hands-on daily care, such as help with bathing, dressing and meals. Licensed practical nurses give medications and routine nursing care. Registered nurses assess residents and direct their care.
- All nursing staff 5.22 h Oregon average 5.03
- Nurse aides 3.50 h Oregon average 3.40
- Licensed practical nurses 1.28 h Oregon average 0.91
- Registered nurses 0.45 h Oregon average 0.72
- All staff, weekends 4.79 h Oregon average 4.51
How much nurse staffing is enough? All bars share one scale, 0 to 11 hours. The vertical line marks the Oregon average; the national average for all nursing staff is 3.86 hours.
- Nursing staff turnover42.1%
- Oregon average47.4%
- Registered nurse turnover71.4%
- Oregon average51.6%
- Administrators who left2
Quality measures
CMS calculates these from residents' assessments and Medicare claims. They are shown as published, next to the Oregon and national averages. marks the measures CMS uses in its quality star rating; for those, the rating gives more points for a lower rate.
Long-stay residents
| Measure | This home | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 17.2% | 14.9% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 3.3% | 4.7% | 5.2% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.8% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 2.8% | 2.0% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 7.4% | 4.9% | 12.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 0.4% | 2.4% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 100.0% | 95.2% | 93.6% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 28.0% | 20.6% | 14.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 18.4% | 12.4% | 19.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 98.5% | 95.2% | 95.5% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 7.5% | 5.8% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 21.6% | 21.8% | 19.0% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 11.5% | 13.9% | 15.4% |
| ★ Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | Too few residents or stays to report | 1.48 | 1.90 |
| ★ Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | Too few residents or stays to report | 2.35 | 1.78 |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This home | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 81.4% | 85.6% | 82.0% |
| ★ Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 2.5% | 1.4% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 63.2% | 81.2% | 79.8% |
| ★ Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 23.1% | 21.4% | 23.8% |
| ★ Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 21.3% | 16.1% | 12.0% |
Measure periods: April 2025 to March 2026 for most measures; July 2024 to June 2025 for the flu vaccine measures; January to December 2025 for the hospital and emergency department measures, which CMS risk-adjusts. See the measures on Medicare.gov
Inspection history
Inspectors cited 52 health deficiencies in the three most recent inspection cycles. None was graded as actual harm or immediate jeopardy. 36 were cited in connection with a complaint investigation.
| Standard inspection | Health | Fire safety |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 6, 2025 | 7 | 7 |
| Jan 26, 2024 | 19 | 2 |
| Nov 7, 2022 | 26 | 4 |
Oregon homes averaged 9.2 health deficiencies in the latest cycle; the national average is 9.2. Each cycle's health count covers the standard inspection on that date plus the complaint and infection-control citations CMS assigns to that cycle.
Health citations, three most recent inspection cycles (52)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care.
Complaint investigation · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 1, 2025)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Complaint investigation · Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 1, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 1, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
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.
Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 1, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 1, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 1, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 1, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Complaint investigation · Environmental · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 1, 2025)
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FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Complaint investigation · Nursing and Physician Services · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 11, 2025)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Complaint investigation · Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 11, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Complaint investigation · Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 11, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Complaint investigation · Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 11, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Complaint investigation · Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 11, 2025)
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FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Complaint investigation · Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 12, 2024)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Complaint investigation · Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 12, 2024)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Complaint investigation · Nursing and Physician Services · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 12, 2024)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
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.
Complaint investigation · Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 12, 2024)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Complaint investigation · Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 12, 2024)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Complaint investigation · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 12, 2024)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Complaint investigation · Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 12, 2024)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Complaint investigation · Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 12, 2024)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Complaint investigation · Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 12, 2024)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide appropriate colostomy, urostomy, or ileostomy care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Complaint investigation · Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 12, 2024)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Complaint investigation · Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 12, 2024)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Complaint investigation · Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 12, 2024)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Complaint investigation · Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 12, 2024)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Post a list of names, addresses, and telephone numbers of all pertinent State agencies and advocacy groups and a statement that the resident may file a complaint with the State Survey Agency.
Complaint investigation · Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 19, 2023)
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FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread
Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.
Complaint investigation · Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 19, 2023)
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FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Complaint investigation · Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 19, 2023)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Complaint investigation · Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 19, 2023)
Showing the 30 most recent of 52.
What severity letters A to L mean
Each sentence above is the requirement that was not met, in CMS's wording. For the inspection results as Medicare publishes them, open this home's page on Medicare.gov and look under "Health inspections".
Penalties, past three years
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this home in the past three years.
Oregon homes averaged 0.8 fines and $27,522 in fine amounts; the national averages are 0.9 and $30,972.
Cost
Not in the public data. CMS does not publish what a nursing home charges.
Ask the home for its daily private-pay rate and whether a bed is open for your coverage. See what Medicare covers and how Medicaid pays for a nursing home.
Compared within Oregon
Common questions
What is the CMS star rating for Avamere Transitional Care at Sunnyside?
Avamere Transitional Care at Sunnyside has an overall rating of 2 of 5 stars from CMS as of Sep 2026. Its health inspection rating is 2, staffing is 3 and quality measures is 3.
How many beds does Avamere Transitional Care at Sunnyside have?
Avamere Transitional Care at Sunnyside has 88 certified beds. It averages 74.8 residents per day, about 85.0% of its certified beds.
How much nursing care do residents get at Avamere Transitional Care at Sunnyside?
The home reports 5.22 hours of nurse staffing per resident per day, including 0.45 hours from registered nurses. The Oregon average is 5.03 hours and 0.72 hours from registered nurses.
Has Avamere Transitional Care at Sunnyside been fined?
CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.
Does Avamere Transitional Care at Sunnyside accept Medicare or Medicaid?
CMS lists its participation as "Medicare and Medicaid". Ask the home whether a bed is open for your coverage.
Guides for families looking at this home
- Understanding the recordWhat to ask on a nursing home tourQuestions that turn a home's public record into a useful conversation when you tour, plus what to look for yourself.
- Understanding the recordInspection severity letters A to LHow inspectors grade each deficiency by harm and by how many residents were affected.
- Understanding the recordHow to read CMS star ratingsWhat the overall, health inspection, staffing and quality measure ratings cover, and what they leave out.
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- 5 of 5 Tierra Rose Care Center 76beds 93.4%in use 5.15nurse hours a day
Sorted by straight-line distance. This is not a ranking or a recommendation. Compare all homes in Marion County
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, nursing home datasets processed Sep 1, 2026. CMS Certification Number 385189. See this home's official record on Medicare.gov
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