nursing home in Lake Park, MN
Sunnyside Care Center
16561 US Highway 10, Lake Park, MN 56554 · (218) 238-5944
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★4
- Staffing★★★★★5
- Quality measures★★★★★4
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Sunnyside Care Center at a glance
Sunnyside Care Center is a 30-bed government nursing home in Lake Park, Minnesota (Becker County).
CMS gives it 5 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, better than the Minnesota average of 3.2.
Residents receive about 5.1 hours of nursing care per day (0.9 of them from registered nurses), better than the state average of 4.2 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (June 9, 2026) found 2 health citations. The Minnesota average is 7.1.
It has not received a federal fine in the past three years.
Nursing staff turnover is 28.9% per year (state average 42.2%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- Government - County
- Beds
- 30
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Medicare-certified since
- February 1, 1992
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Becker County
- CMS Certification Number
- 245597
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Minnesota avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Better |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Better |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 4.1 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Better |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Average |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Average |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Minnesota avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 5.07 hrs | 4.19 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Better |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 0.93 hrs | 1.06 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Better |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 3.55 hrs | 2.52 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Better |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 4.47 hrs | 3.71 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Better |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 28.9% | 42.2% | 45.8% | Better |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 22.2% | 38.6% | 42.9% | Better |
| Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
Inspections
| Measure | This facility | Minnesota avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better) | 2 | 7 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 2 | 2 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 23 | 63.9 | 80.6 | Better |
Penalties
| Measure | This facility | Minnesota avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $0 | $24,507 | $30,972 | Better |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Minnesota avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 30 | 71 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 27 | 60 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 90% | 84.1% | 80.9% |
Long-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Minnesota avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 5.6% | 4% | 3.2% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 2.5% | 5.2% | 4.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 15.3% | 17.1% | 15.4% | Average |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 1% | 2.6% | 1.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 1.4% | 1.9% | 0.8% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 7.4% | 18.2% | 13.9% | Better |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 13% | 20.5% | 14.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 4.8% | 4.1% | 5.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 3.9% | 4.1% | 12.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who were physically restrained (lower is better) | 0% | 0.1% | 0.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given anti-anxiety or sleep medication (lower is better) | 12.6% | 12.5% | 19.5% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 21.9% | 24.5% | 19% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 96.4% | 96.1% | 95.5% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 100% | 97.4% | 93.6% | Better |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Minnesota avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 95.7% | 88.1% | 82% | Better |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 12 health deficiencies and 2 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. 1 citation involved actual harm.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 9, 2026 Fire safety | Ensure that building systems meet requirements determined by risk assessment procedures performed by qualified personnel. Electrical Deficiencies · Tag K0901 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected July 25, 2026 |
| April 17, 2026 Complaint | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 | G Actual harm, isolated | Corrected April 15, 2026 |
| April 17, 2026 Complaint | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 1, 2026 |
| June 11, 2025 Standard | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0552 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 26, 2025 |
| June 11, 2025 Standard | Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0604 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 26, 2025 |
| June 11, 2025 Standard | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0641 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 26, 2025 |
| June 11, 2025 Standard | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 26, 2025 |
| June 11, 2025 Standard | 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. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0700 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 26, 2025 |
| March 6, 2024 Fire safety | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0324 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 20, 2024 |
| March 6, 2024 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected April 20, 2024 |
| March 6, 2024 Standard | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0554 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 20, 2024 |
| March 6, 2024 Standard | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0550 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 20, 2024 |
| March 6, 2024 Standard | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0641 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 20, 2024 |
| March 6, 2024 Standard | 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. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0688 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 20, 2024 |
Severity letters follow the CMS scope-and-severity grid: A–C no actual harm with potential for minimal harm; D–F potential for more than minimal harm; G–I actual harm; J–L immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. How to read inspection citations.
Fines and payment denials
CMS reports no federal fines or payment denials in the past three years.
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| BECKER COUNTY Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/01/2023 |
| LARSON, JULIE Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/19/2025 |
| MCNALLY, ASHLEY Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/09/2025 |
| MINNEWASKA LUTHERAN HOME Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/30/2026 |
| KNOLL, CHRISTOPHER Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/01/2023 |
| NELSON, BARRY Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2005 |
| AMUNDSON, SAMANTHA Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/11/2019 |
| BOMAN, PRISCILLA Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/22/2019 |
| CHRISTENSEN, JOHANNA Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/11/2019 |
| GRIMSLEY, BENJAMIN Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2010 |
| HEIDE, KENNETH Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/22/2016 |
| HENDREN, CAROLINE Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/01/2023 |
| MEYER, DAVID Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/24/2023 |
| LARSON, JULIE Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/01/2023 |
| MCNALLY, ASHLEY Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/19/2019 |
| MINNEWASKA LUTHERAN HOME Organization | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/01/2023 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Sunnyside Care Center's rating?
Sunnyside Care Center has 5 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for Minnesota nursing homes is 3.2 stars.
How many inspection citations did Sunnyside Care Center receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 2 citations, compared with a Minnesota average of 7.1. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Sunnyside Care Center accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for: Medicare and Medicaid. Call the facility to confirm bed availability and whether it accepts your specific plan.
Who owns Sunnyside Care Center?
It is government - county. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Sunnyside Care Center and how do I contact it?
Sunnyside Care Center is at 16561 US Highway 10, Lake Park, MN 56554. Phone: (218) 238-5944.
About this data
Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.