Sunnyside Care Center
16561 Us Highway 10, Lake Park, MN 56554
Sunnyside Care Center is a nursing home in Lake Park, Minnesota. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.
CMS star ratings
- 5 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 4 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 5 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- 5 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (218) 238-5944
- Last standard health inspection
- June 9, 2026 (5 months ago)
- Certified beds
- 30
- Residents per day, on average
- 26.9
- Ownership type
- Government - County
- Legal business name
- Sunnyside Nursing Home
- Chain
- Not listed by CMS
- Takes part in
- Medicare and Medicaid
Fewer health citations than the Minnesota average (12 vs 23).
Inspections, fines and changes
This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.
CMS update of October 28, 2026
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
CMS update of July 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of June 24, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
1 citation
Fire safety inspection on June 9, 2026
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation K0901. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that building systems meet requirements determined by risk assessment procedures performed by qualified personnel.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 25, 2026.
CMS update of April 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Ownership
CMS ownership records list new owners for this home.
2 citations
Health inspection on April 17, 2026
CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Severity G is the second-highest of CMS's four levels. It means a resident was harmed.
53 of 337 Minnesota homes (16%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2026.
Citation F0689. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 15, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0689 2 times since 2025.
Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 1, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0880 2 times since 2024.
CMS update of February 25, 2026
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
5 citations
Health inspection on June 11, 2025
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation F0552. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 26, 2025.
Citation F0604. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 26, 2025.
Citation F0641. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 26, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0641 2 times since 2024.
Citation F0689. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 26, 2025.
Citation F0700. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 26, 2025.
CMS update of July 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
CMS update of May 29, 2024
Ownership
CMS no longer lists a chain for this home.
CMS update of April 25, 2024
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
CMS update of March 28, 2024
Ownership
CMS lists this home under a new chain.
5 citations
Health inspection on March 6, 2024
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation F0880. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 20, 2024.
Citation F0550. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 20, 2024.
Citation F0554. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 20, 2024.
Citation F0641. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 20, 2024.
Citation F0688. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 20, 2024.
1 citation
Fire safety inspection on March 6, 2024
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation K0324. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 20, 2024.
CMS update of January 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Owners and managers
CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.
- MINNEWASKA LUTHERAN HOMEOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 08/01/2023
- LARSON, JULIEOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 08/01/2023
- MCNALLY, ASHLEYOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 02/19/2019
Questions
When was Sunnyside Care Center last inspected?
CMS lists June 9, 2026 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does Sunnyside Care Center have?
CMS lists 12 health citations since March 6, 2024. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has Sunnyside Care Center been fined?
CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.
What is the CMS star rating of Sunnyside Care Center?
Its CMS overall star rating is 5 of 5.
Is Sunnyside Care Center a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.