nursing home in Harrisonburg, VA
Sunnyside Presbyterian Retirement Community
3935 Sunnyside Drive, Suite A, Harrisonburg, VA 22801 · (540) 568-8200
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★5
- Staffing★★★★★4
- Quality measures★★★★★5
- CMS high performer
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Sunnyside Presbyterian Retirement Community at a glance
Sunnyside Presbyterian Retirement Community is a 84-bed non-profit nursing home in Harrisonburg, Virginia (Harrisonburg City County).
CMS gives it 5 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, better than the Virginia average of 3.
Residents receive about 4.7 hours of nursing care per day (0.6 of them from registered nurses), better than the state average of 3.8 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (March 26, 2026) found 1 health citation. The Virginia average is 14.4.
It has not received a federal fine in the past three years.
Nursing staff turnover is 41.8% per year (state average 48.1%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- Non Profit - Corporation
- Beds
- 84
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Medicare-certified since
- February 1, 2006
- Continuing care retirement community
- Yes
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Harrisonburg City County
- CMS Certification Number
- 495387
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Virginia avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Better |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Better |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 2.4 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Better |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.9 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Better |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 4 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Worse |
| Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Virginia avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 4.65 hrs | 3.76 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Better |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 0.63 hrs | 0.69 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Worse |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.84 hrs | 2.07 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Better |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 3.89 hrs | 3.29 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Better |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 41.8% | 48.1% | 45.8% | Better |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 50% | 48.2% | 42.9% | Worse |
| Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
Inspections
| Measure | This facility | Virginia avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better) | 1 | 14 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 0 | 4 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 5 | 122.3 | 80.6 | Better |
Penalties
| Measure | This facility | Virginia 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 | $23,688 | $30,972 | Better |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Virginia avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 84 | 113 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 69 | 99 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 82.6% | 87.9% | 80.9% |
Long-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Virginia avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 8.3% | 3.6% | 3.2% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 2.2% | 4.7% | 4.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 8.9% | 14.2% | 15.4% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 0.9% | 1.6% | 1.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 0% | 0.4% | 0.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 38.1% | 14.9% | 13.9% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 38% | 15.6% | 14.1% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 3.4% | 5.4% | 5.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 0.5% | 18.7% | 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) | 29.5% | 20.6% | 19.5% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 30.8% | 21.8% | 19% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 100% | 94% | 95.5% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 98.7% | 90.9% | 93.6% | Better |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Virginia avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 0% | 1.3% | 1.6% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 94.4% | 73.6% | 79.8% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 90.8% | 73.7% | 82% | Better |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 5 health deficiencies and 3 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. None were rated as causing actual harm to residents.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 26, 2026 Fire safety | Meet other general requirements. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0932 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 6, 2026 |
| March 26, 2026 Standard | Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results. Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0773 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 1, 2026 |
| February 9, 2023 Standard | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0645 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 12, 2023 |
| February 9, 2023 Standard | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0607 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 12, 2023 |
| May 20, 2021 Fire safety | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0345 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 9, 2021 |
| May 20, 2021 Fire safety | Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0916 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 9, 2021 |
| May 20, 2021 Standard | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0758 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected June 15, 2021 |
| May 20, 2021 Standard | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0657 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 15, 2021 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| MORIN, RICHARD Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/19/2005 |
| ROWE, JAMES Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/09/2005 |
| SIBOLD, CHARLOTTE Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/2020 |
| LYONS, JOSHUA Individual | w-2 managing employee | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2014 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Sunnyside Presbyterian Retirement Community's rating?
Sunnyside Presbyterian Retirement Community has 5 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for Virginia nursing homes is 3 stars.
How many inspection citations did Sunnyside Presbyterian Retirement Community receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 1 citation, compared with a Virginia average of 14.4. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Sunnyside Presbyterian Retirement Community 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 Presbyterian Retirement Community?
It is non profit - corporation. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Sunnyside Presbyterian Retirement Community and how do I contact it?
Sunnyside Presbyterian Retirement Community is at 3935 Sunnyside Drive, Suite A, Harrisonburg, VA 22801. Phone: (540) 568-8200.
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.