Sun Mar Nursing Center
1720 West Orange Avenue · Anaheim, CA · 92804 · 7147761720
69 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: David Johnson
Why this verdict
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 5 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.25 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.59 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.95 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 17% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (20 in the current record)
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No harm found · B February 3, 2026 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected February 28, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D June 16, 2025
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Corrected July 10, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D June 16, 2025
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected July 10, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 16, 2025
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected July 10, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E June 16, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected July 10, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D June 16, 2025
Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.
Corrected July 10, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D June 16, 2025
Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.
Corrected July 10, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D June 16, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected July 10, 2025 · Infection Control
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No harm found · B June 16, 2025
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected July 10, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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No harm found · B June 16, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected July 10, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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No harm found · B June 16, 2025
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected July 10, 2025 · Environmental
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No harm found · B June 16, 2025 · found via complaint
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Corrected July 10, 2025 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D July 17, 2024
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected August 15, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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No harm found · B October 13, 2023 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected October 30, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 20, 2022
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected January 15, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 20, 2022
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected January 15, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 20, 2022
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected January 15, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 20, 2022
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.
Corrected January 15, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E December 20, 2022
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected January 15, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D December 20, 2022
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected January 15, 2023 · Infection Control
Family & resident reviews — a separate signal, never mixed into the score
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 555266 · certified since June 4, 1987. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.