Sunny View Nursing Home
On Medicare Special Focus status, a serious quality warning. Visit in person and ask tough questions before deciding.
based on 37 Google reviews
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Quality Concerns Identified
Medicare inspection and quality data reveal areas that families should carefully evaluate before choosing this facility.
- Low overall rating (1/5 stars)
- Above-median deficiencies (15 vs median 7)
- High staff turnover (71%)
- High RN turnover (69%)
Bottom 25% in RI · Meets national RN staffing standard · Above average staffing · Very high staff turnover · Worst in EDEN HEALTHCARE chain · $74,833 in fines
What this means for your family
While some families report successful rehabilitation stays, the facility has faced serious, recurring allegations regarding hygiene, medication management, and staff neglect. We strongly advise you to conduct an unannounced visit and specifically inspect the cleanliness of common areas and ask for their current staffing ratios before making a decision.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
37 reviews on Google“Sunny View Nursing Home receives highly polarized feedback, with some families praising the owners' hands-on approach and effective rehabilitation services, while others report severe concerns regarding hygiene, medication management, and staff responsiveness. Potential residents should be aware of recurring allegations of neglect, including reports of pests, poor sanitation, and unprofessional conduct by nursing staff. Given the stark contrast between glowing testimonials and reports of dangerous conditions, thorough in-person vetting is essential.”
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- Hands-on, involved ownership
- Effective physical and occupational therapy
- Warm, attentive care for some residents
Concerns
- Unprofessional or rude staff behavior (mentioned by 7 reviewers)
- Poor cleanliness and sanitation (odors, pests) (mentioned by 4 reviewers)
- Medication management and overmedication issues (mentioned by 3 reviewers)
- Understaffing leading to neglect of basic needs (mentioned by 4 reviewers)
Rating Trends
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Distribution · 40 analyzed
How They Respond to Reviews
This facility rarely responds to reviews.
Questions for Your Tour
- 1I noticed the facility has had a high number of state violations recently; what specific steps are you taking to address these findings and improve your overall CMS rating?
- 2Could you walk me through your current protocols for medication management to ensure accuracy and prevent errors for residents?
- 3With some feedback regarding the cleanliness of the facility, what is your daily schedule for housekeeping and pest control maintenance?
- 4I see the ownership is involved in the day-to-day operations; how does this hands-on approach help in addressing concerns regarding staff professionalism and communication with families?
- 5Given the concerns about staffing levels, how do you ensure that residents' basic needs are met promptly during shift changes and peak hours?
- 6What does a typical day look like for residents in terms of social engagement and activities, and how do you encourage participation?
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Key Review Excerpts
“The owners are caring and very hands on, and they checked in on our mom several times during her stay to make sure everything was going well.”
“Mice infested, mice are running on patients beds and the dining room tables. Patients are not being showered because they are short staff.”
“Was deceived and my mother in law was overmedicated. Nurses told me they were only giving pain meds but found out when hospice counted her meds 5mg of Haldol missing and Atavan was missing.”
Staffing
Staffing Hours
per resident/day · Medicare 2026Both RN and total nursing hours are below national benchmarks. This can mean less clinical attention per resident, so ask about their staffing plan.
Quality Measures
Quality Measures
Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures
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Residents with depression symptoms
Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.
Residents on antipsychotic medication
Residents whose walking got worse
Residents needing more daily help over time
Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse
Residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics
US average from Medicare published data
Inspection History
Medicare Inspection History
3-year lookback · Medicare 2026
Families have filed eight complaints against this facility, triggering inspections that revealed issues with quality of care, medication management, and infection control. The facility shows recurring problems with wound care, staff training, and building safety requirements that persist across multiple surveys from 2023 through 2025. While most deficiencies have correction dates, one construction issue remains without a correction plan, and the pattern of repeated violations suggests ongoing quality concerns.
Mar 30, 2026Complaint1
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Jun 23, 2025Complaint3
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
May 6, 2025Complaint1
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Mar 25, 2025Complaint1
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Mar 12, 2025Routine15
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Administration Deficiencies
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Construction Deficiencies
Use approved construction type or materials.
Smoke Deficiencies
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Administration Deficiencies
Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Egress Deficiencies
Have correct number of accessible exits for each story.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Jan 15, 2025Complaint1
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Federal Penalties
Fine
Mar 25, 2024
$16,801
Payment Denial
Mar 25, 2024
2-day denial
Fine
Dec 13, 2023
$58,032
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Sunny View Nursing Home
for profit
Chain Affiliation
Eden Healthcare
7 facilities nationwide
Chain avg rating: 2.7/5 · Rank 6 of 7 (Worst)
Ownership & Management
Owners
Gellis, Louis
Owner
Key personnel
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References & Resources
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Google Reviews
37 reviews from families & visitors
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