SUNNYSIDE CARE CENTER in EAST SYRACUSE, NY was fined $12,155 by CMS following 28 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

SUNNYSIDE CARE CENTER (EAST SYRACUSE, NY) — $12,155 in CMS Fines

Outcome: SUNNYSIDE CARE CENTER in EAST SYRACUSE, NY was fined $12,155 by CMS following 28 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.


• Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.


• Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.


• Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.


• Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.


• Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.


• Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.


• Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.