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Sunnyside Healthcare Center

721 Otis Avenue, Sunnyside, WA 98944 · Yakima County

Our compassionate and skilled caregiving team is committed to ensuring each resident feels secure and comfortable, enabling them to lead their healthiest lives. We offer 24/7 personalized healthcare services and functional support within a beautiful, state-of-the-art facility featuring private and semi-private rooms. …

3.0CMS overall rating(509) 837-2122 Visit website ↗

Good

Haven Scout Score

Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates good.

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Availability outlook● Fills quickly

Typically 93% full (74 of 80 beds occupied on an average day).

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Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.

Our evaluation

An honest, data-grounded look at this community — every claim is drawn from public inspection data.

A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Sunnyside

Sunnyside Healthcare Center is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in Sunnyside, WA, with 80 certified beds and an average of about 74 residents per day. It operates as part of the Pacs Group network.

Medicare rates it 3 out of 5 stars overall — right around the national average. Component ratings: 3/5 on health inspections, 4/5 on staffing, 3/5 on quality measures.

Staff provide about 3.90 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.53 of them from registered nurses), above the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 20.3%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 15 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey, and 3 federal fines totaling $92,827 in the recent record.

Strengths

✓Above-average nurse staffing (3.90 hrs/resident/day)
✓Low staff turnover (continuity of care)
✓Full sprinkler system
✓Active resident & family council

Things to ask about

•15 deficiencies at last survey
•$92,827 in federal fines

Best for: Families weighing a dependable, mid-rated skilled nursing option in Sunnyside, especially when location or Medicaid acceptance matters.

At a glance

Certified beds: 80
Avg. residents/day: 74
Ownership: For profit - Corporation
Part of a chain: Pacs Group
Continuing care: No
CMS provider #: 505226

Federal quality ratings

From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.

Overall rating

Health inspections

Staffing

Quality measures

Pricing & cost

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Level of care	Monthly cost	Source
Skilled Nursing	$10,780–$13,600/mo (median $11,860)	Local market estimate

2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Yakima prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs

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Staffing & care

More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.

Total nurse hrs / resident / day: 3.90; National avg ≈ 3.9
RN hrs / resident / day: 0.53; National avg ≈ 0.75
Nursing staff turnover: 20.3%; National avg ≈ 52%

Safety & inspection record

Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.

Health deficiencies (last survey): 15
Federal fines: 3 ($92,827)
Total penalties: 3
Last standard survey: 2025-12-12
Sprinkler system: Yes
Resident & family council: Resident

What inspectors found

The most recent findings from federal health inspections (37 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.

2026-03-09Severity E — potential for harmFrom a complaintResident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

2026-03-09Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintResident Rights Deficiencies

Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.

2026-02-09Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintPharmacy Service Deficiencies

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

2025-12-12Severity E — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

2025-12-12Severity E — potential for harmNutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

2025-12-12Severity E — potential for harmInfection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

2025-12-12Severity D — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies

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.

2025-12-12Severity D — potential for harmFreedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

Severity uses the CMS scope/severity scale: D–F = potential for harm, G–I = actual harm, J–L = immediate jeopardy. Source: CMS Care Compare health citations; data as of the latest federal release. Discuss any finding directly with the community on a tour.

Penalty history

Federal fines and Medicare/Medicaid payment denials on record.

Date	Type	Amount
2024-11-22	Fine	$60,632
2023-10-10	Fine	$24,752
2023-08-24	Fine	$7,443

Services & amenities

✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
✓ Rehabilitation services
✓ Scheduled transportation
✓ Restaurant-style dining
✓ Daily activities & events
✓ Library
✓ Private rooms available
✓ 24-hour staff
✓ 24/7 staff

Location

721 Otis Avenue, Sunnyside, WA

Monday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Reviews & reputation

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2.5

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Common questions about Sunnyside Healthcare Center

How much does Sunnyside Healthcare Center cost?

Sunnyside Healthcare Center does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Sunnyside, WA area typically runs $10,780–$13,600 per month (median $11,860, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.

What is Sunnyside Healthcare Center's Medicare rating?

Medicare (CMS) rates Sunnyside Healthcare Center 3 out of 5 stars overall, including 3/5 for health inspections, 4/5 for staffing, 3/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.

How is the staffing at Sunnyside Healthcare Center?

Staff provide about 3.90 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 20.3% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.

What did inspectors find at Sunnyside Healthcare Center?

Sunnyside Healthcare Center has 37 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2025-12-12). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.

Does Sunnyside Healthcare Center have availability?

Typically 93% full (74 of 80 beds occupied on an average day). Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.

What types of care does Sunnyside Healthcare Center offer?

Sunnyside Healthcare Center in Sunnyside, WA offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 80 beds.

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