• CMS rates this facility 2/5 stars (below average)
• Has 80 certified beds with an average of 73.1 residents per day (91% occupancy)
• Last health inspection found 8 deficiencies (inspected Sep 12, 2025)
• Has been fined a total of $12,155 across 1 fine(s)
• Total nursing staff: 3.83 hours per resident per day
• Staff turnover rate: 61.7% (high)
• Part of the The Mayer Family chain (11 facilities)
Sunnyside Care Center is a 2-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in East Syracuse, New York with 80 certified beds. It has been operating since 1974. The facility scored below average compared to New York facilities.
Honor 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.
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
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.
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Ensure 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.
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Honor 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.
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Post nurse staffing information every day.
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.
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.
Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.
| Name | Role | Type | Ownership % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GEWIRTZ, ESTHER | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Individual | 19% | Mar 1, 2000 |
| GOLDFARB, DANIEL | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Individual | 8% | Jul 1, 2016 |
| GOLDFARB, MELANIE | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Individual | 8% | Jul 1, 2016 |
| LANDA, ALAN | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Individual | 19% | Mar 1, 2000 |
| LERMAN, JACOB | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Individual | 8% | Mar 1, 2000 |
| MAYER, ANDREA | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Individual | 16% | Feb 11, 1996 |
| MAYER, GIORGIO | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Individual | 16% | Feb 11, 1996 |
| SHULSINGER, LUBA | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Individual | 8% | Feb 15, 2010 |
| GEWIRTZ, ESTHER | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Mar 31, 2022 |
| GEWIRTZ, JONATHAN | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | Individual | N/A | Jan 1, 2010 |
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