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.

Score breakdown

Inspection record 30% of score 26
Serious harm & abuse 20% 54
Staffing 20% 63
Federal penalties 15% 0
Trend 10% 86
Context 5% 100

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-day4.003.48 min · 4.1 strong
RN hours / resident-day0.260.55–0.75
Weekend hours / resident-day3.73≈ weekday level
Nursing turnover / year48%median 45%
Fines (3-yr window)3 · $207,206

Inspection citations (88 in the current record)

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Potential for harm · D April 9, 2026

    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Corrected May 2, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Potential for harm · D April 9, 2026

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Corrected May 2, 2026 · Infection Control

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

DateTypeAmount / length
October 10, 2024Fine$14,050
July 5, 2024Fine$56,584
July 5, 2024Payment Denial7 days
February 21, 2024Fine$136,572
February 21, 2024Payment Denial55 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.