Sunny Hills Post Acute
12200 La Mirada Blvd. · La Mirada, CA · 90638 · 5629478691
142 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: David Johnson
Why this verdict
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Federal penalties on record: $16,149 in fines in the last 24 months.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 1 time under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
Medicare/Medicaid payments were denied
CMS refused payment for new admissions for a period — one of its strongest enforcement tools.
RN staffing in the bottom 10% nationally
0.29 registered-nurse hours per resident per day, vs a 0.58 national median and 0.75 benchmark.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.13 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.29 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.79 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 46% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 2 · $89,134 |
Inspection citations (86 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D April 6, 2026 · found via complaint
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected April 22, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 26, 2026
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Corrected March 17, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E February 26, 2026
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected March 17, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 26, 2026
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected March 17, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 26, 2026
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected March 17, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 26, 2026
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected March 17, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 26, 2026
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected March 17, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 26, 2026
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected March 17, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 26, 2026
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected March 17, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 26, 2026
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected March 17, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 26, 2026
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected March 17, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 26, 2026
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
Corrected March 17, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 26, 2026
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected March 17, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 26, 2026
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected March 17, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 26, 2026
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected March 17, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 26, 2026
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.
Corrected March 17, 2026 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D February 26, 2026
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected March 17, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D February 26, 2026
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected March 17, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D February 26, 2026
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected March 17, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 26, 2026
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected March 17, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D February 17, 2026 · found via complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected March 12, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 17, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected March 12, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 17, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected March 12, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E November 18, 2025 · found via complaint
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.
Corrected November 25, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 11, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected October 3, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| April 24, 2025 | Fine | $16,149 |
| August 1, 2023 | Fine | $72,985 |
| August 1, 2023 | Payment Denial | 15 days |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 055737 · certified since October 1, 1972. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.