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Living & care after 55

Nursing home · Medicare certified

Sunnyside Nursing Center

22617 S. Vermont Ave, Torrance, CA 90502

(310) 320-4130 Compare Map
Overall1★☆☆☆☆
Inspections1★☆☆☆☆
Staffing3★★★☆☆
Quality4★★★★☆
Federal fines$233,6306 fines

Inspection citations

91 shown

DateSeverityWhat inspectors foundVisit
Aug 28, 2026 D · potential Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Complaint
Aug 28, 2026 D · potential Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident. Complaint
Aug 17, 2026 G · harm Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Complaint
Jun 6, 2026 D · potential 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. Complaint
Jun 3, 2026 D · potential Honor the resident's right to receive visitors of his or her choosing, at the time of his or her choosing. Complaint
Jun 3, 2026 D · potential Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Complaint
Jun 3, 2026 D · potential Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Complaint
May 5, 2026 D · potential Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. Complaint
May 5, 2026 D · potential Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Complaint
May 5, 2026 D · potential Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Complaint
Apr 10, 2026 D · potential Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Routine
Apr 10, 2026 D · potential Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. Routine
Apr 10, 2026 E · potential 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. Routine
Apr 10, 2026 D · potential Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Routine
Apr 10, 2026 D · potential Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Routine
Apr 10, 2026 D · potential Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Routine
Apr 10, 2026 D · potential Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. Routine
Apr 10, 2026 D · potential 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. Routine
Apr 10, 2026 D · potential Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. Routine
Apr 10, 2026 D · potential 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. Routine
Apr 10, 2026 D · potential Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Routine
Apr 10, 2026 D · potential Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Routine
Apr 10, 2026 D · potential 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. Routine
Apr 10, 2026 E · potential Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Routine
Apr 10, 2026 F · potential Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. Routine
Mar 17, 2026 D · potential Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results. Complaint
Dec 5, 2025 D · potential Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. Complaint
Nov 20, 2025 D · potential Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Complaint
Oct 22, 2025 D · potential Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Complaint
Sep 10, 2025 D · potential Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. Complaint
Sep 10, 2025 D · potential Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Complaint
Sep 10, 2025 J · harm Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Complaint
Sep 10, 2025 D · potential Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities. Complaint
Jul 24, 2025 D · potential Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Complaint
Jul 24, 2025 D · potential Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Complaint
Jul 9, 2025 D · potential Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. Complaint
Jun 20, 2025 D · potential Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Complaint
Jun 20, 2025 G · harm Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Complaint
Jun 6, 2025 D · potential Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident. Complaint
Jun 6, 2025 D · potential Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Complaint
May 9, 2025 G · harm Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Complaint
May 9, 2025 J · harm Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Complaint
Mar 11, 2025 D · potential Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. Complaint
Mar 11, 2025 D · potential Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. Complaint
Feb 27, 2025 D · potential Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Complaint
Feb 15, 2025 D · potential Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Routine
Feb 15, 2025 D · potential Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. Complaint
Feb 15, 2025 D · potential Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. Routine
Feb 15, 2025 D · potential Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Routine
Feb 15, 2025 E · potential Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Routine
Feb 15, 2025 G · harm Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Routine
Feb 15, 2025 G · harm Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Routine
Feb 15, 2025 E · potential Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. Routine
Feb 15, 2025 E · potential Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. Routine
Feb 15, 2025 D · potential 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. Routine
Feb 15, 2025 D · potential Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. Routine
Feb 15, 2025 F · potential Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Complaint
Feb 15, 2025 D · potential Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. Routine
Feb 15, 2025 E · potential Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Complaint
Feb 15, 2025 D · potential Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. Routine
Feb 15, 2025 D · potential Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. Routine
Feb 15, 2025 D · potential 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. Routine
Feb 15, 2025 B · minimal Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms. Routine
Jan 7, 2025 D · potential Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Complaint
Jan 7, 2025 D · potential Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Complaint
Nov 6, 2024 J · harm Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Complaint
Oct 29, 2024 D · potential Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Complaint
Sep 4, 2024 D · potential Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Complaint
Jul 25, 2024 D · potential Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Complaint
Jul 25, 2024 D · potential Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Complaint
Jul 25, 2024 D · potential Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. Complaint
Jun 25, 2024 D · potential Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Complaint
May 8, 2024 D · potential Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed. Complaint
Feb 9, 2024 D · potential Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Routine
Feb 9, 2024 E · potential Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Routine
Feb 9, 2024 E · potential Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Complaint
Feb 9, 2024 D · potential Provide appropriate foot care. Routine
Feb 9, 2024 D · potential Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. Routine
Feb 9, 2024 D · potential Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. Routine
Feb 9, 2024 D · potential Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Routine
Feb 9, 2024 E · potential 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. Routine
Feb 9, 2024 D · potential Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. Routine
Feb 9, 2024 E · potential Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Routine
Feb 9, 2024 D · potential Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Routine
Feb 9, 2024 D · potential Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. Routine
Feb 9, 2024 B · minimal Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms. Routine
Dec 18, 2023 D · potential Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. Complaint
Dec 18, 2023 D · potential Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. Complaint
Nov 22, 2023 G · harm Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Complaint
Nov 21, 2023 D · potential Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Complaint
Oct 10, 2023 G · harm Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Complaint

Medicare's severity letters: A–C minimal harm, D–F potential for more than minimal harm, G–L actual harm or immediate danger. Source: CMS health deficiencies file, processed October 1, 2026.

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Record on file

Certification
Medicare and Medi-Cal certified skilled nursing facility
Medicare number (CCN)
056488
Certified beds
299
Legal owner
Family Health & Housing Foundation

Full profile on Medicare's Care Compare. Source: CMS, processed October 1, 2026.

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