SUNNYSIDE CARE CENTER

Sunnyside Care Center is a government-owned, county-operated skilled nursing facility located at 16561 US Highway 10 in Lake Park, Minnesota (Becker County, ZIP 56554). The facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid and maintains a licensed capacity of 30 certified beds. As a county government facility, it operates under public oversight distinct from for-profit or nonprofit private operators. Sunnyside Care Center holds an overall CMS Five-Star Quality Rating of 5 out of 5 stars, which places it above the national average of 3.0 stars. This composite rating is derived from three component domains. The health inspection rating stands at 4 out of 5 stars, reflecting results from state and federal inspections conducted on-site. The staffing rating is 5 out of 5 stars, based on reported nurse staffing hours relative to the number of residents. The quality measure rating is 4 out of 5 stars, which is calculated using clinical data points related to resident health outcomes. All component ratings exceed or meet the national average benchmarks used by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Sunnyside Care Center is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid as payment sources. Medicare typically covers short-term skilled nursing care following a qualifying hospital stay, subject to eligibility and duration requirements. Medicaid coverage for long-term care is income and asset-based and administered at the state level in Minnesota through the Minnesota Department of Human Services. Prospective residents or their representatives are advised to confirm current payment policies and availability directly with the facility by contacting them at (218) 238-6366. When compared against national reference points, Sunnyside Care Center performs above average across all rated categories. The national overall average for CMS star ratings is 3.0 stars. The facility's 5-star overall rating, combined with its 5-star staffing rating and 4-star ratings in both health inspections and quality measures, places it in a favorable position relative to the broader national distribution of Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing homes. With 30 certified beds, the facility is smaller than the national median for nursing homes, which may be a relevant factor for individuals considering facility size and environment. All data presented here is sourced from CMS and reflects the most recent publicly reported information available for this facility.