SUNNYSIDE PRESBYTERIAN RETIREMENT COMMUNITY
3935 SUNNYSIDE DRIVE, SUITE A, Harrisonburg, VA 22801
Based on 2026 CMS Data
Official Government Ratings
Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
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Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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How SUNNYSIDE PRESBYTERIAN RETIREMENT COMMUNITY Compares
SUNNYSIDE PRESBYTERIAN RETIREMENT COMMUNITY is a 84-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Harrisonburg, Virginia. It holds an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Virginia average of 3.0 stars. Its strongest area is health inspections, rated 5 stars. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (10.4%) is above the Virginia average of 3.7% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 84 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 84% occupied.
Among the 4 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Harrisonburg, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 2.8 stars.
By the numbers vs. Virginia average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 10.3% — better than the Virginia average of 14.2% (28% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 10.4% — worse than the Virginia average of 3.7% (184% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 1.9% — better than the Virginia average of 5.0% (61% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 23.0% — worse than the Virginia average of 22.6%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Virginia averages across 289 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask SUNNYSIDE PRESBYTERIAN RETIREMENT COMMUNITY
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing SUNNYSIDE PRESBYTERIAN RETIREMENT COMMUNITY with other nursing homes in Harrisonburg.
What keeps SUNNYSIDE PRESBYTERIAN RETIREMENT COMMUNITY's health inspections rating strong?
This category is rated 5 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What practices help SUNNYSIDE PRESBYTERIAN RETIREMENT COMMUNITY keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 10.3% here versus 14.2% across Virginia. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is SUNNYSIDE PRESBYTERIAN RETIREMENT COMMUNITY doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 10.4% here versus 3.7% across Virginia. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at SUNNYSIDE PRESBYTERIAN RETIREMENT COMMUNITY?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains SUNNYSIDE PRESBYTERIAN RETIREMENT COMMUNITY's rating advantage in Harrisonburg?
Its 5-star overall rating is above the local average of 2.8 stars across 4 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at SUNNYSIDE PRESBYTERIAN RETIREMENT COMMUNITY?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Harrisonburg
Harrisonburg sits in Harrisonburg city, where adults 65 and older make up about 9.1% of the population — a lower share of seniors than Virginia as a whole (15.4% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 4,892 (9.1%)
- Median age
- 25.8 years
- Median household income
- $49,117
- Median home value
- $220,100
Demographics for Harrisonburg city from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Harrisonburg.
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