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Sunnyside Care Center

Strong Medicare quality ratings. Still worth an in-person visit before deciding.

16561 Us Highway 10, Lake Park, MN 5655430 bedsLicensed & Active
4/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
2.6/5

based on 5 Google reviews

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What this means for your family

This facility has received serious allegations regarding staff combativeness and poor communication with families. Given the lack of recent, detailed positive feedback, we strongly advise families to conduct an unannounced visit and speak directly with current residents before making a decision.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

5 reviews on Google
Sunnyside Care Center suffers from significant concerns regarding staff responsiveness and transparency, with reports of combative behavior toward families monitoring care. While some users have left high star ratings, these lack accompanying text, leaving the facility's actual quality of care poorly supported by detailed evidence.

Quality Themes

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FoodN/AStaff1.0CleanN/AActivitiesN/AMedsN/AMemoryN/AComms1.0ValueN/A

Concerns

  • Poor staff responsiveness and minimal care (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
  • Lack of transparency and combative management (mentioned by 2 reviewers)

Rating Trends

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2343.02020(4)3.02024(2)

Distribution · 6 analyzed

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How They Respond to Reviews

0%response rate

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1With a capacity of 30 residents, how do you ensure that staff members are consistently available and responsive to individual needs throughout the day and night?
  • 2Could you walk me through your process for communicating updates or concerns to family members to ensure we stay fully informed about our loved one's care?
  • 3Given the recent focus on operational transparency, how does your management team approach feedback and collaboration with families to resolve concerns?
  • 4What specific steps are you taking to address the recent CMS health inspection findings to ensure the highest standard of safety for the residents?
  • 5Can you describe the daily activity schedule and how you tailor these programs to keep residents engaged and socially connected within such a small, close-knit community?
  • 6In the event of a sudden medical change, what is your protocol for assessing the resident and how quickly can we expect to be notified by the clinical team?

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Key Review Excerpts

Staff is slow care is minimal. I wanted to see What kind of care my mom was receiving so I put in a camera. The staff was very combative Constantly turning it off for no reason.

Long-term resident's family · 2020☆☆☆☆

Upper management forget about it if you disagree with them they will cut off all communication. I had one that all I said was do your job and she said I longer wish to talk to you.

Long-term resident's family · 2020☆☆☆☆
Source: 5 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
1.03hrs
OK
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
5.48hrs
OK
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
27%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)
RN Turnover
33%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)

This facility meets the national staffing benchmarks. Higher staffing is linked to fewer falls and better day-to-day care.

Quality Measures

Quality Measures

Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 15 measures

Medicare Rating
4/ 5
Better Than Avg

10

measures

Worse Than Avg

2

measures

Mixed Results

3

measures

Long-Stay Residents
🛏️

Residents needing more daily help over time

↓ Lower is better
This Facility7.7%
Better than Avg
Here
7.7%
US
14.4%
MN
18.6%
😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility3.9%
Better than Avg
Here
3.9%
US
12.1%
MN
4.3%

Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.

💉

Residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility100.0%
Better than Avg
Here
100.0%
US
93.4%
MN
97.3%
🚶

Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility20.6%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
20.6%
US
15.3%
MN
21.4%
💊

Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility14.5%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
14.5%
US
19.5%
MN
12.5%
💊

Residents on antipsychotic medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility19.7%
Worse than Avg
Here
19.7%
US
15.5%
MN
17.0%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility96.3%
Better than Avg
Here
96.3%
US
81.8%
MN
88.3%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

7deficiencies
Near state avg (8.0)
2 complaint-triggered

Sunnyside Care Center has ongoing challenges with resident assessment and care planning, appearing in all three recent surveys, along with recurring infection control problems. The facility shows a pattern of deficiencies across resident rights, safety protocols, and infection prevention, though all violations have been corrected by the provider. While no complaints triggered inspections, families should inquire about sustained improvements in care planning and infection control practices.

Apr 17, 2026Complaint
2
0689Actual harm · IsolatedResolved (past non-compliance)

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

0880Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Jun 11, 2025Routine
5
0552Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

0604Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

0641Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

0689Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

0700Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.

Mar 6, 2024Routine
6
0880Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0550Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

0554Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

0641Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

0688Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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.

0324Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Jun 28, 2023Routine
5
0880Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0641Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

0770Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Administration Deficiencies

Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.

0883Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

0037Minimal · WidespreadCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Establish staff and initial training requirements.

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Sunnyside Care Center

Organization Type

government

Ownership & Management

Key personnel

Knoll, ChristopherOfficer / DirectorNelson, BarryOfficer / DirectorAmundson, SamanthaOfficer / DirectorBoman, PriscillaOfficer / DirectorChristensen, JohannaOfficer / Director
Source: Medicare provider data

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