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AVAMERE TRANSITIONAL CARE AT SUNNYSIDE Inspection Report, Violations & Safety Grade (SALEM, Oregon)

4515 SUNNYSIDE ROAD SE, SALEM, Oregon 97302

Phone: 5033708284

CMS Overall:3/5

Overview & Bed Count

Certified Beds
88
Avg Residents/Day
74.2
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
County
Marion
Sprinkler Systems
Yes
Special Focus
None
Abuse Icon
No

CMS Star Ratings

Overall3/5
Health3/5
Staffing4/5
Quality3/5

Nurse Staffing Check

MetricThis FacilityOregon AvgDifference
RN Hours per Resident per Day0.540.76-0.23
Total Nurse Hours per Resident per Day5.205.13+0.07
CMS Staffing Rating4/53.9/5-
Nursing Staff Turnover37.2%43.5%-

Health Citation History

39 health citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2026-08-24Resident Rights DeficienciesHonor 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.C – Minimal Harm Potential
2025-06-06Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesProvide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-06-06Pharmacy Service DeficienciesProvide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-06-06Resident Rights DeficienciesEnsure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-06-06Resident Rights DeficienciesHonor 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.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-06-06Resident Rights DeficienciesProvide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-06-06Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-06-06Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-06-06Environmental DeficienciesMake sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-01-06Nursing and Physician Services DeficienciesProvide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-01-06Resident Rights DeficienciesReasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-01-06Resident Rights DeficienciesHonor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-01-06Resident Rights DeficienciesImmediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-01-06Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesEnsure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-01-26Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-01-26Resident Rights DeficienciesHonor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-01-26Nursing and Physician Services DeficienciesProvide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-01-26Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure 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.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-01-26Resident Rights DeficienciesHonor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-01-26Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesTimely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-01-26Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-01-26Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-01-26Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-01-26Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate colostomy, urostomy, or ileostomy care/services for a resident who requires such services.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-01-26Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-01-26Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-01-26Infection Control DeficienciesProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-10-06Resident Rights DeficienciesPost 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.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-11-07Nursing and Physician Services DeficienciesProvide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-11-07Resident Rights DeficienciesReasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-11-07Resident Rights DeficienciesGive residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-11-07Resident Rights DeficienciesHonor 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.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-11-07Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesEnsure each resident receives an accurate assessment.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-11-07Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesAssist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-11-07Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide 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.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-11-07Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-11-07Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesEnsure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-11-07Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide or obtain dental services for each resident.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-11-07Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesSafeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.D – Moderate Harm Potential

Fire Safety Citation History

13 fire safety citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2025-06-06Emergency Preparedness DeficienciesAddress patient/client population and determine types of services needed.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-06-06Emergency Preparedness DeficienciesDevelop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-06-06Emergency Preparedness DeficienciesEstablish policies and procedures for sheltering.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-06-06Miscellaneous DeficienciesHave simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-06-06Egress DeficienciesAdd 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.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-06-06Egress DeficienciesMeet other general requirements.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-06-06Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesMeet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-01-26Miscellaneous DeficienciesHave simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-01-26Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesEnsure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-11-07Construction DeficienciesInstall noncombustible or limited-combustible interior walls.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-11-07Egress DeficienciesAdd 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.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-11-07Miscellaneous DeficienciesTo conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-11-07Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesMeet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.D – Moderate Harm Potential

Total Penalties & Fines

$0
Total Fine Amount (CMS)
0
Number of Fines
0
Total Penalties

No penalty records found.

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