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Sunnyside Care Center
Skilled nursing facility and nursing facility
7000 Collamer Rd
East Syracuse, NY 13057
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- Provider Category
- Nursing home
- Location
- East Syracuse, NY
- Record Period
- 2021–2025
- Source Documents
- 5
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The Essentials
Summary
Across 4 inspections from September 2021 to September 2025, state surveyors documented 25 findings at Sunnyside Care Center; 25 have a recorded correction; CMS lists no enforcement action in the window.
- Inspections
- 4
- 2021–2025, standard and complaint
- Findings
- 25
- Deficiencies cited by state inspectors
- Corrected
- 25
- Of 25 findings, with a recorded correction date
- Penalties
- 0
- No fines or payment denials in the window
Findings by Year
- Findings
- Of which, actual harm (level G or above)
* Partial year, through October 1, 2026.
| Year | Inspections | Findings | Of which, actual harm (level G or above) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2022 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| 2025 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| 2026 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
What the Record Shows
- 25 of 25 findings have a recorded correction date.
- CMS lists no fines or payment denials in this window.
- 3 visits in this window included a complaint investigation. CMS publishes what a complaint investigation cited, not what the complaint alleged.
- The latest standard inspection, September 12, 2025, recorded 8 findings (most serious: Level E).
What to Ask About
- Care Plans, Cited in Three Inspections
- Help With Daily Living, Cited in Three Inspections
- A Clean, Homelike Setting, Cited in Two Inspections
- Pressure Injury Care, Cited in Two Inspections
- Medication Labeling and Storage, Cited in Two Inspections
- Food Quality and Temperature, Cited in Two Inspections
- Kitchen and Food Safety, Cited in Two Inspections
Report at a Glance
- Facility
- Sunnyside Care Center
- Address
- 7000 Collamer Rd, East Syracuse, NY 13057
- CMS Certification Number
- 335409
- Provider Type
- Skilled nursing facility and nursing facility
- Certified Beds
- 80
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Record Window
- September 30, 2021 to October 1, 2026
Chronology
Inspection History
Every inspection in the record window, newest first. A finding is a deficiency an inspector cited. CMS publishes what a complaint investigation cited, not what the complaint alleged.
- 2025
Standard health inspection
8 findings
The same visit included a complaint investigation.
- F761Ensure 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.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Nov 10, 2025
- F803Ensure 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.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Nov 10, 2025
- F804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Nov 10, 2025
- F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Nov 10, 2025
- F584Honor 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.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Nov 10, 2025
- F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Nov 10, 2025
- F676Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Nov 10, 2025
- F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Nov 10, 2025
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
- 2024
Standard health inspection
12 findings
The same visit included a complaint investigation.
- F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Apr 8, 2024
- F725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Apr 8, 2024
- F584Honor 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.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Apr 8, 2024
- F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Apr 8, 2024
- F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Apr 8, 2024
- F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Apr 8, 2024
- F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Apr 8, 2024
- F761Ensure 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.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Apr 8, 2024
- F804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Apr 8, 2024
- F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Apr 8, 2024
- F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Apr 8, 2024
- F732Post nurse staffing information every day.Level CPotential for minimal harmCorrected Apr 8, 2024
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
- 2023
Complaint investigation
3 findings
- F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Dec 4, 2023
- F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Dec 4, 2023
- F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Dec 4, 2023
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
- 2021
Standard health inspection
2 findings
- F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Nov 10, 2021
- F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Nov 10, 2021
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
Severity levels follow the CMS scope and severity grid. A–C: potential for minimal harm. D–F: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. G–I: actual harm. J–L: immediate jeopardy.
Context
Patterns Worth Examining
A repeated citation can merit attention, but context and corrective action must be reviewed before drawing a conclusion.
- 1
Care Plans, Cited in Three Inspections
Inspectors cited F656 in September 2021, February 2024 and September 2025. This citation covers whether each resident has a written care plan that meets their needs, with goals that can be measured. None rose above level D (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
21232425F656 across all 4 inspections, oldest to newest - 2
Help With Daily Living, Cited in Three Inspections
Inspectors cited F677 in September 2021, February 2024 and September 2025. This citation covers help with bathing, dressing, eating and toileting for residents who cannot manage alone. None rose above level E (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
21232425F677 across all 4 inspections, oldest to newest - 3
A Clean, Homelike Setting, Cited in Two Inspections
Inspectors cited F584 in February 2024 and September 2025. This citation covers whether rooms and shared spaces are kept safe, clean, comfortable and homelike. None rose above level D (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
21232425F584 across all 4 inspections, oldest to newest - 4
Pressure Injury Care, Cited in Two Inspections
Inspectors cited F686 in October 2023 and February 2024. This citation covers how the home prevents and treats pressure injuries (bedsores). None rose above level D (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
21232425F686 across all 4 inspections, oldest to newest - 5
Medication Labeling and Storage, Cited in Two Inspections
Inspectors cited F761 in February 2024 and September 2025. This citation covers how drugs are labeled and kept locked, including controlled drugs. None rose above level E (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
21232425F761 across all 4 inspections, oldest to newest - 6
Food Quality and Temperature, Cited in Two Inspections
Inspectors cited F804 in February 2024 and September 2025. This citation covers whether food and drink are palatable, attractive and served at a safe temperature. None rose above level E (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
21232425F804 across all 4 inspections, oldest to newest - 7
Kitchen and Food Safety, Cited in Two Inspections
Inspectors cited F812 in February 2024 and September 2025. This citation covers how food is stored, prepared and served. None rose above level E (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
21232425F812 across all 4 inspections, oldest to newest
For Your Next Visit
Questions to Ask on Your Visit
Bring these to the tour. Each one comes from something in the record; the reason is under the question.
- 01
How is a care plan written and reviewed here, and how do families take part in it?
Care Plans: cited in three inspections, most seriously at level D.
- 02
How long do residents usually wait for help with bathing, dressing or the bathroom, and how is that tracked?
Help With Daily Living: cited in three inspections, most seriously at level E.
- 03
What was done about the cleanliness citation, and how are rooms and shared spaces checked now?
A Clean, Homelike Setting: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level D.
- 04
How often are residents checked for pressure injuries and repositioned, and who is responsible for it?
Pressure Injury Care: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level D.
- 05
How are medications stored and secured, and who checks the medication carts?
Medication Labeling and Storage: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level E.
- 06
May we try a meal, and how do you check food temperature by the time it reaches residents?
Food Quality and Temperature: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level E.
- 07
May we see the kitchen, and what do your own sanitation checks look like week to week?
Kitchen and Food Safety: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level E.
- 08
How many nurses and aides are on each shift, including nights and weekends, for the unit we are considering?
Insufficient nursing staff was cited in February 2024.
- 09
Has the home been fined or had payments denied before this record begins?
CMS lists no fines or payment denials in this window. The record starts September 30, 2021; anything earlier is not in it.
The Evidence
Sources and Coverage
Inspection results and penalties are published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services from surveys conducted by the New York state survey agency.
- Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
New York state survey agency
Inspection Sep 30, 2021 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
- Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
New York state survey agency
Inspection Oct 23, 2023 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
- Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
New York state survey agency
Inspection Feb 16, 2024 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
- Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
New York state survey agency
Inspection Sep 12, 2025 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
- Provider Information, Provider Data CatalogView Dataset ↗
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services · 335409
Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Coverage
Record windowSeptember 30, 2021 – October 1, 2026
- CMS publishes about three inspection cycles; inspections before September 2021 are not in this release.
- CMS refreshes these files monthly, after statements of deficiencies are processed, so an inspection from the last two months may not appear yet.
What This Report Cannot Tell You
- Complaints not investigated onsite
- Allegations screened out by the state before an onsite visit are not published.
- Complaint allegations
- CMS publishes the deficiencies a complaint survey cited, not the allegation itself.
- Facility-reported incidents
- Self-reported incidents appear only if they led to an inspection.
- Follow-up visits
- CMS's files list standard, complaint and infection control surveys, not revisits; a correction date is the one CMS records.
- Fire safety inspections
- Published by CMS separately and not included in this record yet.
- Staffing levels and ownership history
- Published by CMS separately and not included in this record.
Historical coverage varies by agency and location. Missing records do not mean that no complaint or violation occurred.
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