Rome, NY · 100 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Very limited availability
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Rome.
Est. $12,010–$14,700/mo
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Sunset Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, INC
232 Academy Street, Boonville, NY 13309 · Oneida County
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Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates use caution.
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Availability outlook● Fills quickly
Typically 92% full (110 of 120 beds occupied on an average day).
If this community is on your shortlist, checking current openings sooner rather than later genuinely matters here.
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 low federal rating — review the details closely
Sunset Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, INC is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in Boonville, NY, with 120 certified beds and an average of about 110 residents per day.
Medicare rates it 1 out of 5 stars overall — below the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 1/5 on health inspections, 3/5 on staffing, 3/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 3.35 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.26 of them from registered nurses), below the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 34.1%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 13 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey, and 1 federal fine totaling $86,555 in the recent record. Note: CMS has flagged this facility with an abuse icon. We strongly recommend reviewing the full inspection report and discussing it on any tour. This facility is in the CMS Special Focus Facility program, which targets homes with a history of serious quality problems.
Strengths
- ✓Low staff turnover (continuity of care)
- ✓Active resident & family council
Things to ask about
- •Below-average 1-star overall CMS rating
- •Below-average health-inspection rating
- •Below-average nurse staffing (3.35 hrs/resident/day)
- •13 deficiencies at last survey
- •$86,555 in federal fines
- •CMS abuse-citation flag — review carefully
Best for: Families considering this community should tour in person, request the latest survey, and weigh it against higher-rated Boonville options — our advisors can help you compare.
At a glance
- Certified beds
- 120
- Avg. residents/day
- 110
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Part of a chain
- Independent
- Continuing care
- No
- CMS provider #
- 335587
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 care | Monthly cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Skilled Nursing | $12,010–$14,700/mo (median $13,000) | Local market estimate |
2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Utica prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs
Staffing & care
More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.
- Total nurse hrs / resident / day
- 3.35
- National avg ≈ 3.9
- RN hrs / resident / day
- 0.26
- National avg ≈ 0.75
- Nursing staff turnover
- 34.1%
- National avg ≈ 52%
Safety & inspection record
Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.
⚠️ This community carries a serious CMS flag (abuse citation) (Special Focus Facility). We recommend reviewing the full inspection report and raising it directly on any tour.
- Health deficiencies (last survey)
- 13
- Federal fines
- 1 ($86,555)
- Total penalties
- 1
- Last standard survey
- 2025-06-27
- Sprinkler system
- Data Not Available
- Resident & family council
- Resident
What inspectors found
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (27 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
2025-11-12Severity K — immediate jeopardyFrom a complaintFreedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
2025-11-12Severity K — immediate jeopardyFrom a complaintFreedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
2025-11-12Severity K — immediate jeopardyFrom a complaintFreedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
2025-11-12Severity F — potential for harmFrom a complaintAdministration Deficiencies
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
2025-11-12Severity E — potential for harmFrom a complaintQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
2025-11-12Severity E — potential for harmFrom a complaintAdministration Deficiencies
Establish a governing body that is legally responsible for establishing and implementing policies for managing and operating the facility and appoints a properly licensed administrator responsible for managing the facil…
2025-11-12Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintAdministration Deficiencies
Ensure the facility is licensed under applicable State and local law and operates and provides services in compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and codes, and with accepted profess…
2025-06-27Severity E — potential for harmPharmacy Service Deficiencies
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, compar…
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-12 | Fine | $86,555 |
Services & amenities
- ✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
- ✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
- ✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
- ✓ Rehabilitation services
- ✓ Memory care
- ✓ Respite / short-term stays
- ✓ Daily activities & events
- ✓ Gardens / walking paths
- ✓ Library
- ✓ Private rooms available
Location
232 Academy Street, Boonville, NY
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How much does Sunset Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, INC cost?
Sunset Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, INC does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Boonville, NY area typically runs $12,010–$14,700 per month (median $13,000, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.
What is Sunset Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, INC's Medicare rating?
Medicare (CMS) rates Sunset Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, INC 1 out of 5 stars overall, including 1/5 for health inspections, 3/5 for staffing, 3/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
How is the staffing at Sunset Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, INC?
Staff provide about 3.35 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 34.1% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
What did inspectors find at Sunset Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, INC?
Sunset Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, INC has 27 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2025-06-27). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Does Sunset Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, INC have availability?
Typically 92% full (110 of 120 beds occupied on an average day). Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
What types of care does Sunset Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, INC offer?
Sunset Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, INC in Boonville, NY offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 120 beds.
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