Sunset Villa Post Acute
3232 E. Artesia Blvd. · Long Beach, CA · 90805 · 5624229219
199 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Pacs Group
Why this verdict
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Federal penalties on record: $14,050 in fines in the last 24 months.
- 5 citations involved actual harm to residents.
- 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.
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.
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
0.26 registered-nurse hours per resident per day, vs a 0.58 national median and 0.75 benchmark.
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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: 2 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.00 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.26 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.73 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 48% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 3 · $207,206 |
Inspection citations (88 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · E April 22, 2026 · found via complaint
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected May 13, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 9, 2026
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected May 2, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 9, 2026
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Corrected May 9, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D April 9, 2026
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Corrected May 2, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D April 9, 2026
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected May 2, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 9, 2026
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected May 2, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 9, 2026
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected May 2, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 9, 2026
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected May 2, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 9, 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 May 2, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 9, 2026
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected May 2, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E April 9, 2026
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected May 2, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D April 9, 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 May 2, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D April 9, 2026
Provide timely, approved x-ray services, or have an agreement with an approved provider to obtain them.
Corrected May 2, 2026 · Administration
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Potential for harm · E April 9, 2026
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected May 2, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D April 9, 2026
Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.
Corrected May 2, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 9, 2026
Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.
Corrected May 2, 2026 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D April 9, 2026
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Corrected May 2, 2026 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D April 9, 2026
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected May 2, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E April 9, 2026
Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
Corrected May 2, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D February 10, 2026 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected March 5, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 21, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected December 17, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 27, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.
Corrected September 17, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 27, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Corrected September 17, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D July 10, 2025 · 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 July 31, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 10, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected July 31, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| October 10, 2024 | Fine | $14,050 |
| July 5, 2024 | Fine | $56,584 |
| July 5, 2024 | Payment Denial | 7 days |
| February 21, 2024 | Fine | $136,572 |
| February 21, 2024 | Payment Denial | 55 days |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 555375 · certified since May 15, 1989. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.