Sunnyside Nursing Center
22617 S. Vermont Ave · Torrance, CA · 90502 · 3103204130
299 certified beds Non profit - Corporation
Why this verdict
- Carries CMS’s abuse warning icon.
- Inspectors found immediate jeopardy — danger of serious harm or death — in the most recent cycle (1 citation).
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Federal penalties on record: $214,020 in fines in the last 24 months.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
Special Focus Facility candidate
CMS lists this facility as a candidate for its Special Focus program for persistently poor inspection performance.
CMS abuse warning
CMS flags this facility with its abuse icon: cited for abuse that caused harm in the past year, or potential harm in the past two years.
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in the most recent inspection cycle
Immediate jeopardy is the most serious finding an inspector can make: a situation likely to cause serious injury, harm, or death.
1 abuse-related citation at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
$214,020 in federal fines in the last 24 months
5 fines — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.
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Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 5.03 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.39 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 4.46 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 55% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 5 · $214,020 |
Inspection citations (85 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D April 10, 2026
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected April 30, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 10, 2026
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected April 30, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E April 10, 2026
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 April 30, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 10, 2026
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected April 30, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 10, 2026
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected April 30, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 10, 2026
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected April 30, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D April 10, 2026
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected April 30, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D April 10, 2026
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 April 30, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D April 10, 2026
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Corrected April 30, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 10, 2026
Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.
Corrected April 30, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D April 10, 2026
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected April 30, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D April 10, 2026
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected April 30, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 10, 2026
Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
Corrected April 30, 2026 · Administration
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Potential for harm · E April 10, 2026
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected April 30, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · F April 10, 2026
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected April 30, 2026 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D March 17, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.
Corrected April 13, 2026 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D December 5, 2025 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
Corrected December 30, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 20, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected December 12, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 22, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected December 21, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Immediate jeopardy · J September 10, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected October 2, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 10, 2025 · found via complaint
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected October 2, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 10, 2025 · 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 October 2, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 10, 2025 · found via complaint
Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
Corrected October 2, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D July 24, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected July 29, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D July 24, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected July 29, 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 |
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| September 10, 2025 | Fine | $17,345 |
| June 6, 2025 | Fine | $61,770 |
| June 6, 2025 | Payment Denial | 9 days |
| May 9, 2025 | Fine | $25,571 |
| February 15, 2025 | Fine | $72,173 |
| February 15, 2025 | Payment Denial | 18 days |
| October 29, 2024 | Fine | $37,161 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 056488 · certified since March 31, 1974. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.