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Sunnyside Presbyterian Retirement Community

3935 Sunnyside Drive, Suite a, Harrisonburg, VA 22801 · Harrisonburg City County

More Than a Century of Caring

5.0CMS overall rating(540) 568-8200Visit website ↗
95
Exceptional
Haven Scout Score
Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates exceptional.
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Availability outlookModerate availability

Typically 84% full — openings are usually available.

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.

One of Harrisonburg's top-rated skilled nursing communities

Sunnyside Presbyterian Retirement Community is a non-profit skilled nursing facility in Harrisonburg, VA, with 84 certified beds and an average of about 71 residents per day. It is part of a continuing care retirement community, so residents can often move between levels of care on one campus.

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

Staff provide about 4.36 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.56 of them from registered nurses), above the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 43.2%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 1 health deficiency at its most recent standard survey.

Strengths

  • 5-star overall CMS rating
  • Strong health-inspection rating
  • Above-average nurse staffing (4.36 hrs/resident/day)
  • No federal fines on record
  • Full sprinkler system
  • Active resident & family council

Things to ask about

None noted in the public data.

Best for: Families who want a highly rated, well-staffed setting in Harrisonburg for 24/7 skilled nursing or post-hospital rehabilitation.

At a glance

Certified beds
84
Avg. residents/day
71
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Part of a chain
Independent
Continuing care
Yes — multiple care levels
CMS provider #
495387

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

We publish transparent estimates and verify exact pricing on request. No surprises.

Level of careMonthly costSource
Skilled Nursing$7,730–$10,140/mo (median $8,680)Local market estimate
Continuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)$2,950–$7,360/mo (median $6,110)Local market estimate

2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Harrisonburg 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
4.36
National avg ≈ 3.9
RN hrs / resident / day
0.56
National avg ≈ 0.75
Nursing staff turnover
43.2%
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)
1
Federal fines
None on record
Total penalties
0
Last standard survey
2026-03-26
Sprinkler system
Yes
Resident & family council
Resident

What inspectors found

The most recent findings from federal health inspections (5 citations on record — showing the latest 5). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.

2026-03-26Severity D — potential for harmAdministration Deficiencies

Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.

2023-02-09Severity D — potential for harmFreedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

2023-02-09Severity D — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

2021-05-20Severity E — potential for harmPharmacy Service Deficiencies

Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are…

2021-05-20Severity D — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

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.

Services & amenities

  • Continuing care community (multiple care levels on one campus)
  • Full automatic sprinkler system
  • Medicare & Medicaid certified
  • 24-hour licensed nursing
  • On-site rehabilitation therapy
  • Memory care
  • Daily activities & events
  • Library

Location

3935 Sunnyside Drive, Suite a, Harrisonburg, VA

Reviews & reputation

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Common questions about Sunnyside Presbyterian Retirement Community

How much does Sunnyside Presbyterian Retirement Community cost?

Sunnyside Presbyterian Retirement Community does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Harrisonburg, VA area typically runs $7,730–$10,140 per month (median $8,680, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.

What is Sunnyside Presbyterian Retirement Community's Medicare rating?

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

How is the staffing at Sunnyside Presbyterian Retirement Community?

Staff provide about 4.36 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 43.2% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.

What did inspectors find at Sunnyside Presbyterian Retirement Community?

Sunnyside Presbyterian Retirement Community has 5 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2026-03-26). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.

Does Sunnyside Presbyterian Retirement Community have availability?

Typically 84% full — openings are usually available. Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.

What types of care does Sunnyside Presbyterian Retirement Community offer?

Sunnyside Presbyterian Retirement Community in Harrisonburg, VA offers skilled nursing, continuing care (ccrc / life plan) and is licensed for 84 beds.

The best time to decide is before a crisis decides for you

Most families start this search after a fall, a hospital stay, or a caregiver reaching a breaking point — and end up choosing from whatever has a bed open that week. Families who plan even a few weeks ahead get to choose on quality, fit, and price instead of availability alone.

  • Move-ins take time: assessments, paperwork, and preparation typically run 2–6 weeks in Harrisonburg.
  • The best communities fill first: top-rated communities often run a waitlist — touring early holds your place in line.
  • Touring costs nothing and commits you to nothing — but it turns a future emergency into a calm, informed choice.

Your next steps — this week

  1. 1
    Confirm the fit
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  2. 2
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  3. 3
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  4. 4
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Data sources:CMS verifiedGoogleOfficial website

Last verified 2026-07-06. We refresh inspection data monthly and reviews continuously.

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