Cycle 1
Health 2025-06-06 · Fire 2025-06-06
8 health deficiencies
Top issue: Resident Rights (3 deficiencies)
7 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Emergency Preparedness (3 deficiencies)
Salem, OR
Avamere Transitional Care At Sunnyside
2-star overall rating with 2-star inspections with 8 recent health deficiencies with 7 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
4515 Sunnyside Road Se, Salem, OR
(503) 370-8284
Overall
2 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
2 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
4 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
4 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Facility snapshot
Beds
88
Certified beds
Average residents
74
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
Avamere
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1989-01-24
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Staffing
Hours and turnover
RN hours / resident day
0.53
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
1.16
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
3.59
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
4.75
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
64%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
42%
Annual nurse turnover
Quality measures
Resident outcomes and process scores
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 97.0% |
95.5%
1.5 pts better
|
93.4%
3.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 98.5% |
95.2%
3.3 pts better
|
95.5%
3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 1.3% |
2.4%
1.1 pts better
|
3.3%
2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 6.2% |
4.7%
1.5 pts worse
|
11.4%
5.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 4.1% |
5.0%
0.9 pts better
|
5.4%
1.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 15.7% |
12.5%
3.2 pts worse
|
19.6%
3.9 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 15.3% |
14.7%
0.6 pts worse
|
16.7%
1.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 0.0% |
0.1%
0.1 pts better
|
0.1%
0.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 31.1% |
24.1%
7 pts worse
|
16.3%
14.8 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 13.8% |
15.8%
2 pts better
|
14.9%
1.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 1.7% |
1.7%
About the same
|
1.0%
0.7 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 0.9% |
2.0%
1.1 pts better
|
1.7%
0.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 22.6% |
22.2%
0.4 pts worse
|
19.8%
2.8 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 9.7% |
6.5%
3.2 pts worse
|
5.1%
4.6 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 77.8% |
85.4%
7.6 pts worse
|
81.7%
3.9 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 16.6% |
15.1%
1.5 pts worse
|
12.0%
4.6 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 1.8% |
1.7%
0.1 pts worse
|
1.6%
0.2 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 63.2% |
81.2%
18 pts worse
|
79.7%
16.5 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 13.1% |
21.6%
8.5 pts better
|
23.9%
10.8 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
Survey summary
Recent inspection cycles
Cycle 2
Health 2024-01-26 · Fire 2024-01-26
18 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (5 deficiencies)
2 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (1 deficiency)
Cycle 3
Health 2022-11-07 · Fire 2022-11-07
26 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (7 deficiencies)
4 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Construction (1 deficiency)
Fire safety
Fire-safety citations
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-06-06
E13 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures.
Corrected 2025-07-01
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-06-06
E22 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Establish policies and procedures for sheltering.
Corrected 2025-07-01
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-06-06
E7 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed.
Corrected 2025-07-01
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-06-06
K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2025-07-01
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-06-06
K222 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
Corrected 2025-07-01
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-06-06
K200 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Meet other general requirements.
Corrected 2025-07-01
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-06-06
K911 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.
Corrected 2025-07-01
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-01-26
K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2024-03-12
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-01-26
K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2024-03-12
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-11-07
K163 · Construction Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install noncombustible or limited-combustible interior walls.
Corrected 2022-12-06
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-11-07
K222 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
Corrected 2022-12-06
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-11-07
K761 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Corrected 2022-12-09
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-11-07
K911 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.
Corrected 2022-12-06
Inspection history
Recent health citations
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-06-06
F659 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care.
Corrected 2025-07-01
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-06-06
F755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2025-07-01
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-06-06
F552 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Corrected 2025-07-01
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-06-06
F585 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
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 2025-07-01
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-06-06
F628 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected 2025-07-01
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-06-06
F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2025-07-01
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-06-06
F697 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2025-07-01
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-06-06
F921 · Environmental Deficiencies
Health
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected 2025-07-01
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-01-06
F725 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Health
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected 2025-02-11
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-01-06
F558 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected 2025-02-11
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-01-06
F550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2025-02-11
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-01-06
F580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected 2025-02-11
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-01-06
F806 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Corrected 2025-02-11
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-01-26
F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2024-03-12
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-01-26
F565 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Corrected 2024-03-12
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-01-26
F725 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Health
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected 2024-03-12
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-01-26
F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
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 2024-03-12
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-01-26
F550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2024-03-12
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-01-26
F609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2024-03-12
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-01-26
F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2024-03-12
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-01-26
F686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2024-03-12
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-01-26
F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-03-12
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-01-26
F691 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate colostomy, urostomy, or ileostomy care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2024-03-12
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-01-26
F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2024-03-12
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-01-26
F759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected 2024-03-12
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-01-26
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-03-12
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-10-06
F575 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
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.
Corrected 2023-10-19
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-09-07
F802 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.
Corrected 2023-10-19
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-09-07
F803 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
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.
Corrected 2023-10-19
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-09-07
F584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
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.
Corrected 2023-10-19
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-09-07
F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2023-10-19
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-09-07
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2023-10-19
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-09-07
F580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected 2023-10-19
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-09-07
F602 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Corrected 2023-10-19
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-09-07
F657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2023-10-19
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-09-07
F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2023-10-19
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-09-07
F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2023-10-19
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-09-07
F805 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Corrected 2023-10-19
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-09-07
F806 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Corrected 2023-10-19
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-09-07
F842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2023-10-19
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-09-07
F908 · Environmental Deficiencies
Health
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Corrected 2023-10-19
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-11-07
F725 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Health
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected 2022-12-06
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-11-07
F558 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected 2022-12-06
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-11-07
F582 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected 2022-12-06
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-11-07
F584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
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.
Corrected 2022-12-06
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-11-07
F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2022-12-06
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-11-07
F685 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Corrected 2022-12-06
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-11-07
F688 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Corrected 2022-12-06
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-11-07
F692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected 2022-12-06
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-11-07
F740 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
Corrected 2022-12-06
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-11-07
F791 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Corrected 2022-12-06
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-11-07
F842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2022-12-06
Penalties and ownership
What sits behind the stars
Ownership
Ariso LLC
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
Ari Operations, LLC
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Avamere Group LLC
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Ingraham, Amanda
W-2 Managing Employee · Individual
Kofstad, Mary
Corporate Officer · Individual
Miller, Karl
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual
Ruden, Nathan
Contracted Managing Employee · Individual
Simpson, Andrew
Corporate Officer · Individual
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