Sunset Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Inc
232 Academy Street, Boonville, NY 13309 · (315) 942-4301
For profit - Limited Liability company · 120 certified beds
Abuse icon Medicare's Care Compare says: “This nursing home has been cited for abuse.” Medicare marks homes recently cited for harm or potential harm from abuse or neglect, and caps their health inspection rating at 2 stars.
Special Focus Facility candidate Medicare's data lists this home as a candidate for its Special Focus Facility program, which is for homes with a persistent record of serious problems.
Sunset Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Inc has a 1-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in June 2025, found 6 citations (the New York average is 8.1). It was fined 1 time in the last three years, $56,261 in all.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on June 27, 2025 found 6 citations. What an inspection citation means
- 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.June 27, 2025 · F0761 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.June 27, 2025 · F0550 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- 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.June 27, 2025 · F0584 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.June 27, 2025 · F0804 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.June 27, 2025 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.June 27, 2025 · F0925 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 11 citations.
- Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.November 12, 2025 · F0600 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Some
- Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.November 12, 2025 · F0609 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Some
- Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.November 12, 2025 · F0610 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Some
- Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.November 12, 2025 · F0744 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.November 12, 2025 · F0835 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Ensure the facility is licensed under applicable State and local law and operates and provides services in compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and codes, and with accepted professional standards.November 12, 2025 · F0836 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Establish a governing body that is legally responsible for establishing and implementing policies for managing and operating the facility and appoints a properly licensed administrator responsible for managing the facility.November 12, 2025 · F0837 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- 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.November 6, 2023 · F0584 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.November 6, 2023 · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.November 6, 2023 · F0692 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.November 6, 2023 · F0740 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $56,261November 12, 2025
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | New York average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 3.45 | 3.63 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.24 | 0.71 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.95 | 0.76 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.25 | 2.15 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 39.6% | 40.3% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Certified beds | 120 |
| Average residents per day | 106.6 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Katherine Luther Residential Hlth Care & Rehab Clinton · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
- Charles T Sitrin Health Care Center Inc New Hartford · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Presbyterian Home for Central New York Inc New Hartford · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
- Trustees of Eastern Star Hall & Home of the N Y S Oriskany · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
- Bethany Gardens Skilled Living Center Rome · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
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