Skilled nursing · Salem, OR

Avamere Transitional Care At Sunnyside

4515 SUNNYSIDE ROAD SE, Salem, OR 97302

2 / 5CMS 88 bedsCapacity Apr 2026Inspected
PALMELLE

65

Below median

Federal · State

Solid

The Palmelle read

Mixed. Avamere Transitional Care At Sunnyside carries a Palmelle Clarity Score of 65 out of 100, derived from federal CMS Care Compare data plus Oregon state records. Health inspection rating sits at 2-star, staffing at 3-star, quality measures at 4-star. Long-stay antipsychotic prescribing is at 15.3 percent, above the 14 percent national median. Long-stay sedative prescribing is at 15.7 percent, above the 15 percent national median. RN coverage is 0.44 hours per resident per day. Nurse turnover 42 percent.

Generated by Palmelle · updated monthly · sources: federal CMS Care Compare, Oregon DPH

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Services

What they offer.

Levels of care

Skilled nursing

Amenities

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What the data shows

The safety record, by the numbers.

Going right

No federal fines

Zero fines on record in the last 36 months.

Worth asking about

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Federal CMS + Oregon state data

The full inspection record.

Federal CMS ratings

Overall★★★★★2 / 5
Health inspection★★★★★2 / 5
Staffing★★★★★3 / 5
Quality measures★★★★4 / 5

Staffing

RN hours per resident, daily

This
0.44
Nat
0.78

Total nurse hours / resident, daily

This
5.13
Nat
3.62

Annual nurse turnover

This
42%
Nat
53%

Annual RN turnover

This
72%
Nat
47%

Quality measures · long-stay residents

Antipsychotic

This
15.3%
Nat
14%

Sedative / sleep med

This
15.7%
Nat
15%

Physical restraint

This
0.0%
Nat
1.1%

Falls with major injury

This
1.3%
Nat
1.6%

Penalties & status

No abuse iconNot special focusInspection currentZero federal fines (36mo)

Identity & licensing

CMS ID385189
OwnershipFor profit - Limited Liability company
ChainIndependent
Beds88
Avg residents77

Citations · last 36 months

  • No federal conflict flags on record in the latest CMS reconcile.

Sources: federal CMS Care Compare, Oregon DPH · Last reconciled May 5, 2026

Questions families ask

Common questions.

What is the CMS rating for Avamere Transitional Care At Sunnyside?

Avamere Transitional Care At Sunnyside has an overall CMS Care Compare rating of 2 out of 5 stars. It scores 2 of 5 on health inspection, 3 of 5 on staffing, and 4 of 5 on quality measures. The overall rating averages these subscores with health inspection weighted more heavily.

Has Avamere Transitional Care At Sunnyside been cited for resident harm?

Avamere Transitional Care At Sunnyside has no abuse icon, no federal fines, and no CMS conflict flags on record in the latest reconcile. The full citation record appears in the record section above.

Does Avamere Transitional Care At Sunnyside use antipsychotic medications?

15.3 percent of long-stay residents at Avamere Transitional Care At Sunnyside are on antipsychotic medications, above the 14 percent national median (CMS measure 481). Sedative and sleep-medication use is elevated at 15.7 percent. Medications can be appropriate, but they are also commonly used to manage dementia-related behaviors instead of staffing or non-medication approaches. Worth asking on a tour: what behaviors the medication targets and what non-medication options were tried first.

What is Avamere Transitional Care At Sunnyside's Palmelle Clarity Score?

Avamere Transitional Care At Sunnyside has a Palmelle Clarity Score of 65 out of 100, putting it near the national median. The score is a composite of federal CMS and Oregon state inspection data. Higher is better.

How can I tour or contact Avamere Transitional Care At Sunnyside?

Avamere Transitional Care At Sunnyside is located at 4515 SUNNYSIDE ROAD SE, Salem, OR 97302. Phone: (503) 370-8284. Tour hours: contact facility for current schedule. If you would like a Palmelle senior placement advisor to compare this facility with two others on your shortlist and call them on your behalf, use Help Me Choose.

Is Avamere Transitional Care At Sunnyside a special focus facility?

Avamere Transitional Care At Sunnyside is not currently on the federal Special Focus Facility list, has no abuse icon on file, and no federal fines in the last 36 months.

What does F-689 mean on Avamere Transitional Care At Sunnyside's record?

F-689 is a federal CMS deficiency code for inadequate supervision resulting in actual resident harm. If Avamere Transitional Care At Sunnyside has any active citations or CMS conflict flags, they appear with their details in the record section above, along with any operator response.

How does Avamere Transitional Care At Sunnyside compare to other Salem skilled nursing facilities?

Avamere Transitional Care At Sunnyside holds a Palmelle Clarity Score of 65. Browse the full Salem directory to compare more facilities by score, staffing, and inspection record.

Can Palmelle help with hospital discharge to skilled nursing at Avamere Transitional Care At Sunnyside?

Yes. Palmelle handles hospital discharge placement and emergency senior placement with a single Placement Specialist owning the case from intake to recommendation. Typical timeline: intake Monday, written recommendation Thursday, follow-up Friday. Call (888) 282-7256 to start, or use Help Me Choose for a comparison report on Avamere Transitional Care At Sunnyside and two other facilities on your shortlist.

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