Sunnyside Care Center
Nursing Home · Lake Park, MN
CMS certification number245597
Contact & location
16561 US Highway 10Lake Park, MN 56554
Becker County
- Phone
- (218) 238-5944
- ZIP code
- 56554 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 30
- Residents per day
- 27.0 (90% occupied)
- Ownership
- Government - County
- Legal name
- Sunnyside Nursing Home
- Medicare certified since
- February 1, 1992
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Council
- Resident council
CMS star ratings
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.
- Total nurse staffing
- 5.07 (state 4.19 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 0.93 (state 1.06 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.60 (state 0.61 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 3.55 (state 2.52 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 4.47 (state 3.71 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 28.9 (state 42.2 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 22.2 (state 38.6 · U.S. 42.9)%
- Administrators who left
- 0 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- June 9, 2026
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 2.0 (state 7.0 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 2
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 12 health · 2 fire safety · includes actual harm
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-17 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
G Actual harm |
Corrected 2026-04-15 |
| 2026-04-17 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-06-01 |
| 2025-06-11 | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. F0552 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-07-26 |
| 2025-06-11 | Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. F0604 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-07-26 |
| 2025-06-11 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. F0641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-07-26 |
| 2025-06-11 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-07-26 |
| 2025-06-11 | 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. F0700 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-07-26 |
| 2024-03-06 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-04-20 |
| 2024-03-06 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-04-20 |
| 2024-03-06 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. F0554 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-04-20 |
| 2024-03-06 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. F0641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-04-20 |
| 2024-03-06 | 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. F0688 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-04-20 |
Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results
Fines & penalties
No federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Becker County (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Larson, Julie (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| McNally, Ashley (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Minnewaska Lutheran Home (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Knoll, Christopher (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Nelson, Barry (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Amundson, Samantha (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Boman, Priscilla (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Christensen, Johanna (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Grimsley, Benjamin (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Heide, Kenneth (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Hendren, Caroline (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Meyer, David (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Larson, Julie (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| McNally, Ashley (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Minnewaska Lutheran Home (organization) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Sunnyside Care Center?
Sunnyside Care Center has a 5-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.2-star average in Minnesota.
How many beds does Sunnyside Care Center have?
It has 30 certified beds and cares for about 27 residents per day.
Has Sunnyside Care Center been fined?
CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
What is the phone number of Sunnyside Care Center?
(218) 238-5944. The facility is located at 16561 US Highway 10, Lake Park, MN 56554.
Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.