Sunnyside Care Center
East Syracuse, NY · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 335409) · 80 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (315) 656-7218 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Sunnyside Care Center has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the New York state average of about 3.03 stars. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Sunnyside Care Center reports total nurse staffing of 3.83 hours per resident per day, including 0.71 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 3 stars. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 60.4%.
CMS records show no federal fines on record for Sunnyside Care Center, with $0.00 in total fines and no payment denials. The supplied CMS data does not indicate an abuse icon or a Special Focus Facility designation for this facility.
About this facility
Sunnyside Care Center is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in East Syracuse, New York, located in Onondaga County. The facility has been certified since 1974 and is a for-profit limited liability company, part of The Mayer Family chain, which operates 11 facilities with an average CMS rating of 2.9 stars. Sunnyside is certified for 80 beds and had an average daily census of 73.8 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Sunnyside Care Center holds an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the New York state average of 3.03 stars. Its component ratings are: health inspections 2 stars, quality measures 4 stars, and staffing 3 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse staffing of 3.831 hours per resident per day, including 0.708 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 60.4%.
On penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record (0 fines, $0.00 total) and no payment denials for this facility.
CMS does not list an abuse icon for this facility in the supplied data, and no Special Focus Facility designation is indicated. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months according to CMS records.
Families are encouraged to review the full inspection history, staffing details, and quality measures directly on Medicare Care Compare, as this profile reflects CMS data at the time of retrieval and ratings and penalty records can change.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Sunnyside Care Center has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the New York state average of 3.03 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Sunnyside Care Center accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.83 hours per resident per day, including 0.71 RN hours per resident per day, with nursing staff turnover at 60.4% and a staffing rating of 3 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show zero fines, $0.00 in total fines, and no payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The provided CMS data does not indicate an abuse icon or a Special Focus Facility designation for Sunnyside Care Center.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Sunnyside Care Center is certified for 80 beds and had an average of 73.8 residents per day.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit limited liability company that is part of The Mayer Family chain, which operates 11 facilities with an average rating of 2.9 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
Sunnyside Care Center has been certified since 1974.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall (2 stars), health inspections (2 stars), quality measures (4 stars), and staffing (3 stars), each reflecting different aspects of care and compliance.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service types; contact the facility at 3156567218 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 3156567218 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current ratings and inspection history at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/335409?state=NY.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.