Gary Sanders
Jun 2026
Look clean and staff seemed to be taking good care of patients while I was there.
1 / 4Quick Facts
- Total units
- 146
- Medicare rating
- 1 of 5
- Ownership
- Government, County
- Certified beds
- 146
- Inspections
- View history (74 citations)
- Therapy services
- On-site physical and occupational therapy for rehab patients
- Family dining
- Family visitors can eat meals with residents for $3
CMS Care Compare
What Families Think
Care Center at Sunset Lake is a skilled nursing and long-term care facility in Liberty, NY, with reviewers consistently praising the cleanliness, attentive staff, and quality of rehabilitation services. Families report strong communication from staff about their loved ones' care and progress, and several rehab patients highlight the physical and occupational therapy teams by name.
The Good
- Staff described as loving and genuinely caring
- Facility consistently described as clean
- Strong communication with families about resident care
- Praised physical and occupational therapy teams
- Good food quality noted by multiple reviewers
- Positive experience for both short-term rehab and long-term residents
The Bad
- No published pricing information available
AI-generated from reviews and community data.
Care Center at Sunset Lake is a senior living community in Liberty, New York offering Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Gathering / Activity Spaces, Social Activities and Housekeeping. Families rate it 4.2 out of 5 across 19 reviews.
About Care Center at Sunset Lake
Care Center at Sunset Lake is a skilled nursing and long-term care facility in Liberty, New York, with a licensed capacity of 146 residents. The community serves both post-acute rehabilitation patients and longer-term residents.
Families consistently highlight the attentiveness and warmth of the nursing staff. One family noted that after initial concerns about reviews, "Unit 1 staff were all nice kept me in the loop about my mom." Another described staff as "so loving" and noted they proactively call families about both medical updates and small moments from daily life. A short-term rehabilitation patient praised the head nurse for going "out of her way to make my stay as comfortable as possible." The facility itself appears well-maintained, with visitors noting it looks clean during visits.
The community holds a 4.2 out of 5 rating on Google across 19 reviews, with the majority of recent feedback emphasizing personalized attention and genuine care from staff members.
Types of Care at Care Center at Sunset Lake
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Amenities
Room Amenities
- Emergency Call System
- Private Bathroom
- Private Rooms
- Wheelchair Accessible
Community Amenities
- 24-Hour Staff
- Gathering / Activity Spaces
- Housekeeping
- Medication Management
- On-Site Nurse (RN)
Activities
- Social Activities (Happy Hour, Wine Tasting, Dances, Karaoke)
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Help Me ChooseReviews of Care Center at Sunset Lake
4.2overall · 19 ratings combined
4.2★ on Google (19)
Makaylove
Apr 2026
If you're thinking about coming here or another rehabilitation center put this at the top of your list. I was a patient there for 28 days sent directly from Garnet Heath Hospital and have to say this facility exceeded my expectations. Head nurse Pasquale was extremely attentive and went out of her way to make my stay as comfortable as possible. Occupational therapist Anne-Marie was a loving beast during sessions and was exactly what I needed!! Physical therapist Jill was caring and gave extra time to make sure when leaving I had perfected the needed skills. Both physical therapist named John were awesome as well. Each staff member from the ones washing and ironing my clothes to the ones help me bathe myself when I couldn't do it alone. Thank you all.
Dudesse 9
Jan 2026
Although you will always have some bad apples no matter where you go, I have found this facility to overall be very good for my mother who is now a resident but was also sent here for PT post-knee replacement surgeries. The place is clean and most of the staff who deal with my mother are very empathetic and genuinely caring. My father eats a meal with my mother when he visits (he says they charge him $3 for same - so cute) and he says the food is excellent - which is a big compliment, coming from him. They do some activities for the residents to keep them engaged, and there's apparently a little library from where you can borrow books. My father will eventually be joining my mother at this facility so I sincerely hope it stays at its current level and does not start going downhill at some point. It is a difficult thing to live far from your parents and entrust their care to strangers who you hope and pray are doing the right and decent thing by them.
Gwen Lora
May 2024
Staff really made it comfortable for me to leave my mom there, after seeing some of the reviews. Unit 1 staff were all nice kept me in the loop about my mom. I would def recommend the facility.
Colleen Picciotti
Jan 2022
I Love the care center. My mom is a resident and has been for the last 3 years. She is Very well taken care of and the staff is just so loving. They update me every time I come in about her progress or just anything new or funny that happened. They call me All the time for medical and simple things, just to check and make sure. My mom was in other residences (outside the county) and it was a horrible experience. I am SO happy I found a safe, caring and loving home for my mother.
Government Inspection History
10 inspection visits in the last three years, 74 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
May 29, 2026Health Complaint5 citations
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Severity J of L: immediate jeopardy, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionDeficient, Provider has no plan of correction
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionDeficient, Provider has no plan of correction
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionDeficient, Provider has no plan of correction
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionDeficient, Provider has no plan of correction
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionDeficient, Provider has no plan of correction
Feb 2, 2026Health Complaint3 citations
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity H of L: actual harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 2, 2026
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 2, 2026
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 2, 2026
Dec 2, 2025Health Complaint1 citation
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jan 31, 2026
Nov 20, 2025Health Complaint1 citation
Designate a physician to serve as medical director responsible for implementation of resident care policies and coordination of medical care in the facility.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jan 31, 2026
Apr 15, 2025Health Complaint3 citations
Ensure that the facility has sufficient staff members who possess the competencies and skills to meet the behavioral health needs of residents.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jun 13, 2025
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jun 13, 2025
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jun 13, 2025
Sep 27, 2024Fire Safety StandardHealth ComplaintHealth Standard21 citations
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity G of L: actual harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Nov 22, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Nov 22, 2024
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Dec 9, 2024
Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Dec 9, 2024
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Dec 9, 2024
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Nov 26, 2024
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Nov 22, 2024
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Nov 22, 2024
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Dec 4, 2024
Use approved construction type or materials.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Dec 9, 2024
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Dec 9, 2024
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Dec 9, 2024
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 9, 2024
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 22, 2024
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.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Nov 22, 2024
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Nov 22, 2024
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 22, 2024
Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 22, 2024
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 9, 2024
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 1, 2024
Install proper backup exit lighting.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 13, 2024
Oct 18, 2023Health Complaint1 citation
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Dec 18, 2023
Jul 7, 2023Health Complaint1 citation
Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.
Severity J of L: immediate jeopardy, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jul 4, 2023
Jan 5, 2023Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard17 citations
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Mar 5, 2023
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Mar 5, 2023
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Mar 5, 2023
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Mar 5, 2023
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 5, 2023
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 5, 2023
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 5, 2023
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 5, 2023
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.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 5, 2023
Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 5, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 5, 2023
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 5, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 5, 2023
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 5, 2023
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 5, 2023
Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures.
Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Mar 5, 2023
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Mar 5, 2023
Sep 4, 2019Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard21 citations
Install proper backup exit lighting.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Oct 24, 2019
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Oct 24, 2019
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Oct 24, 2019
Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Oct 24, 2019
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Oct 24, 2019
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 1, 2019
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 1, 2019
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 1, 2019
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 1, 2019
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 1, 2019
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 1, 2019
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 24, 2019
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 24, 2019
Ensure that building systems meet requirements determined by risk assessment procedures performed by qualified personnel.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 24, 2019
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 1, 2019
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 1, 2019
Implement emergency and standby power systems.
Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Oct 24, 2019
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Oct 24, 2019
Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures.
Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Oct 24, 2019
Provide a means of sharing information on occupancy/needs.
Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Oct 24, 2019
Establish emergency prep training and testing.
Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Oct 24, 2019
Source: CMS Care Compare, public federal data covering certified nursing facilities, refreshed monthly. Citations range from A (least serious) to L (most serious) on the federal scope and severity scale. Most citations are corrected quickly; review the details and ask the community about anything that concerns you.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of care does Care Center at Sunset Lake offer?
Care Center at Sunset Lake offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.
Where is Care Center at Sunset Lake located?
Care Center at Sunset Lake is located at 256 Sunset Lake Road in Liberty, New York.
What do families say about Care Center at Sunset Lake?
Care Center at Sunset Lake is a skilled nursing and long-term care facility in Liberty, NY, with reviewers consistently praising the cleanliness, attentive staff, and quality of rehabilitation services. Families report strong communication from staff about their loved ones' care and progress, and several rehab patients highlight the physical and occupational therapy teams by name.
How did Care Center at Sunset Lake do on recent health and safety inspections?
Care Center at Sunset Lake had 10 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 74 citations on file according to CMS Care Compare data. The full history, including what each citation was for and whether it was corrected, is in the inspection section on this page.
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