Nursing homes › Washington › Sunnyside Healthcare Center
721 Otis Avenue, Sunnyside, WA 98944 · 5098372122 · 80 certified beds
Per CMS filings, this facility is affiliated with Pacs Group, a group operating 281 facilities in 16 states. Group record: average rating 2.8/5, 26 abuse citation icons, 13 facilities on the Special Focus list, $8,841,332 in federal fines. This facility rates above its group average (2.8/5).
Total nurse staffing: 3.62 (Washington median: 4.15). RN hours: 0.51. Weekend total: 3.22. Nursing staff turnover: 21%.
All-time on record: 37 deficiency citations. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-09 | Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. | E | complaint | corrected 2026-04-20 |
| 2026-03-09 | Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-04-20 |
| 2026-02-09 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-02-13 |
| 2025-12-12 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | E | Health | corrected 2026-01-13 |
| 2025-12-12 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Health | corrected 2026-01-13 |
| 2025-12-12 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Health | corrected 2026-01-13 |
| 2025-12-12 | Honor 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 | Health | corrected 2026-01-13 |
| 2025-12-12 | Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. | D | Health | corrected 2026-01-13 |
| 2025-12-12 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Health | corrected 2026-01-13 |
| 2025-12-12 | Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. | D | Health | corrected 2026-01-13 |
| 2025-12-12 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Health | corrected 2026-01-13 |
| 2025-12-12 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Health | corrected 2026-01-13 |
| 2025-12-12 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Health | corrected 2026-01-13 |
| 2025-12-12 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | D | Health | corrected 2026-01-13 |
| 2025-06-17 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E | complaint | corrected 2025-07-16 |
| 2025-03-27 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | complaint | corrected 2025-04-18 |
| 2025-03-27 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-04-18 |
| 2025-03-27 | Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-04-18 |
| 2025-01-31 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | F | complaint | corrected 2025-02-13 |
| 2024-12-16 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-01-03 |
| 2024-11-22 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | G | Health | corrected 2025-01-03 |
| 2024-11-22 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | E | Health | corrected 2025-01-03 |
| 2024-11-22 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | E | Health | corrected 2025-01-03 |
| 2024-11-22 | Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made. | D | Health | corrected 2025-01-03 |
| 2024-11-22 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Health | corrected 2025-01-03 |
| 2024-11-22 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Health | corrected 2025-01-03 |
| 2024-11-22 | Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse. | D | Health | corrected 2025-01-03 |
| 2024-11-22 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Health | corrected 2025-01-03 |
| 2023-12-04 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | complaint | corrected 2023-12-28 |
| 2023-10-10 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | complaint | corrected 2023-11-03 |
| 2023-10-10 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | E | Health | corrected 2023-11-03 |
| 2023-10-10 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | E | Health | corrected 2023-11-03 |
| 2023-10-10 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Health | corrected 2023-11-03 |
| 2023-10-10 | Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. | D | Health | corrected 2023-11-03 |
| 2023-10-10 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Health | corrected 2023-11-03 |
| 2023-10-10 | Ensure 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. | D | Health | corrected 2023-11-03 |
| 2023-08-24 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | complaint | corrected 2023-09-19 |
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-11-22 | Fine | $60,632 |
| 2023-10-10 | Fine | $24,752 |
| 2023-08-24 | Fine | $7,443 |
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PROVIDENCE GROUP NH, LLC | Direct Ownership Interest | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 05/14/2024 |
| PACS GROUP, INC. | Indirect Ownership Interest | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 05/14/2024 |
| PACS HOLDINGS, LLC | Indirect Ownership Interest | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 05/14/2024 |
| APT, FREDERICK | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 05/14/2024 |
| DUNCAN, JAMES | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 08/01/2024 |
| FLEMMING, STANLEY | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 08/01/2024 |
| HISSAM, ELAINE | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 08/01/2024 |
| JERGENSEN, JOSHUA | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 05/14/2024 |
| MITCHELL, JOHN | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 05/14/2024 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 505226. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.