Nursing Homes · Torrance, CA
Nursing Homes · Medicare certified
Sunnyside Nursing Center
22617 S. Vermont Ave · Torrance, CA 90502 · 299 certified beds
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About Sunnyside Nursing Center
Sunnyside Nursing Center is a nursing home in Torrance, California. Its capacity is 299 beds, above the Los Angeles County median of 98 for nursing homes. It is run by a nonprofit operator and is part of Quality Health Services Corporation. It is Medicare certified. Its public inspection record shows 88 citations, the most recent on May 5, 2026. CMS also lists 8 fines or payment denials against it. Nurse staffing averages 4.80 hours per resident per day. It is one of 12 nursing homes listed in Torrance. Residents and families can raise concerns with the Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman at 1-800-231-4024. Its public records were last updated in October 2026.
Public record
CMS Care Compare, updated October 2026
Special Focus Facility candidate
CMS lists this nursing home as a candidate for its Special Focus Facility program, which is for nursing homes with a history of serious quality issues. About the program.
Certification
Medicare-certified.
Ratings
Overall
1.0Staffing
3.0Quality measures
4.0CMS Care Compare, October 2026.
Inspection history (88)
Records from June 2023 to May 2026.
May 5, 2026
Tag F0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 20, 2026.
May 5, 2026
Tag F0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 20, 2026.
May 5, 2026
Tag F0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 20, 2026.
April 10, 2026
Tag F0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 30, 2026.
April 10, 2026
Tag F0584Honor 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.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 30, 2026.
April 10, 2026
Tag F0641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 30, 2026.
April 10, 2026
Tag F0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 30, 2026.
April 10, 2026
Tag F0761Ensure 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.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 30, 2026.
April 10, 2026
Tag F0849Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 30, 2026.
April 10, 2026
Tag F0759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 30, 2026.
April 10, 2026
Tag F0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 30, 2026.
April 10, 2026
Tag F0809Ensure 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.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 30, 2026.
April 10, 2026
Tag F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 30, 2026.
April 10, 2026
Tag F0921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 30, 2026.
April 10, 2026
Tag F0558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 30, 2026.
April 10, 2026
Tag F0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 30, 2026.
April 10, 2026
Tag F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 30, 2026.
April 10, 2026
Tag F0791Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 30, 2026.
March 17, 2026
Tag F0773Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 13, 2026.
December 5, 2025
Tag F0557Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 30, 2025.
Penalties (8)
Total fines: $214,020
August 17, 2026 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $19,610 against this nursing home on August 17, 2026.
September 10, 2025 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $17,345 against this nursing home on September 10, 2025.
June 6, 2025 · Payment Denial
CMS recorded a Medicare/Medicaid payment denial for new admissions starting July 22, 2025, lasting 9 days (triggered by inspection on June 6, 2025).
June 6, 2025 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $61,770 against this nursing home on June 6, 2025.
May 9, 2025 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $25,571 against this nursing home on May 9, 2025.
February 15, 2025 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $72,173 against this nursing home on February 15, 2025.
February 15, 2025 · Payment Denial
CMS recorded a Medicare/Medicaid payment denial for new admissions starting March 18, 2025, lasting 18 days (triggered by inspection on February 15, 2025).
October 29, 2024 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $37,161 against this nursing home on October 29, 2024.
Staffing
4.80 nurse hours per resident per day in Q2 2026, down from 5.03 in Q4 2025.
From the payroll records nursing homes file with CMS.
Ownership
Non profit
- Parent company: Quality Health Services Corporation
Typical cost
CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025
This provider's prices aren't public. Here is what the same care typically costs in California.
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