Sunnyside Nursing Center

Nursing home in Torrance, CA

Medicare & Medicaid certified1★ overall (CMS)SFF candidate (CMS)

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Public-record details

Address: 22617 S. Vermont Ave, Torrance, CA 90502
Phone: (310) 320-4130
Listed under: Nonprofit
Medicare CCN: 056488
Overall star rating: 1 of 5 ★☆☆☆☆
Health inspection rating: 1 of 5
Staffing rating: 3 of 5
Quality measures rating: 3 of 5
Certified beds: 299
Average residents per day: 247
Ownership: Nonprofit, corporation
Legal business name: Family Health & Housing Foundation
Certified for: Medicare and Medicaid
First approved by Medicare/Medicaid: Mar 31, 1974
Changed ownership in last 12 months: No
Continuing care retirement community: No
Located inside a hospital: No
Resident or family council: Resident council
Sprinklers in all required areas: Yes

CMS certification number 056488. Source: CMS Nursing Home Provider Information, Health Deficiencies and Penalties (record). Data as of 2026-09-30.

Inspection record

Most recent standard health inspection: Apr 10, 2026. CMS lists 91 health citations for this facility across its last three standard inspection cycles and complaint inspections (Sep 22, 2023 to Jun 6, 2026): 49 from complaint inspections, 9 at the “actual harm” level or higher, including 3 at “immediate jeopardy”. CMS lists this facility as a candidate for its Special Focus Facility program.

Inspection	Citation	Severity
Jun 6, 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. Resident Rights · complaint inspection	D Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Jun 3, 2026	Honor the resident's right to receive visitors of his or her choosing, at the time of his or her choosing. Resident Rights · complaint inspection	D Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Jun 3, 2026	Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Quality of Life and Care · complaint inspection	D Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Jun 3, 2026	Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control · complaint inspection	D Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
May 5, 2026	Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. Resident Assessment and Care Planning · complaint inspection	D Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
May 5, 2026	Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Quality of Life and Care · complaint inspection	D Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
May 5, 2026	Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Resident Assessment and Care Planning · complaint inspection	D Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Apr 10, 2026	Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Resident Rights	D Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Apr 10, 2026	Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. Resident Rights	D Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Apr 10, 2026	Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Resident Assessment and Care Planning	D Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Apr 10, 2026	Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Quality of Life and Care	D Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Apr 10, 2026	Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Pharmacy Service	D Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated

Showing the 12 most recent of 91. Full inspection reports are on Medicare Care Compare.

Severity letters follow CMS's scope-and-severity grid: A–C potential for minimal harm, D–F potential for more than minimal harm, G–I actual harm, J–L immediate jeopardy. Most citations are corrected; a citation is what inspectors found on that date. Source: CMS Health Deficiencies file, processed Aug 1, 2026.

Fines and payment denials

CMS records 5 fines totalling $214,020 and 2 denials of Medicare payment for new admissions in the last three years.

Sep 10, 2025	Fine: $17,345
Jun 6, 2025	Fine: $61,770
Jun 6, 2025	Payment denial for 9 days from Jul 22, 2025
May 9, 2025	Fine: $25,571
Feb 15, 2025	Fine: $72,173
Feb 15, 2025	Payment denial for 18 days from Mar 18, 2025
Oct 29, 2024	Fine: $37,161

Source: CMS Penalties file, processed Aug 1, 2026. Amounts are as CMS reports them and may reflect later reductions or appeals.

Staffing

Total nurse staffing per resident per day: 4.94 hours
Registered nurse (RN) time per resident per day: 0.40 hours
Nurse aide time per resident per day: 2.83 hours
Total nurse staffing on weekends: 4.33 hours
Nursing staff turnover (yearly): 52%
RN turnover (yearly): 63%
Administrators who left in the past year: 0

From payroll-based staffing data the facility submits to CMS. Hours are per resident per day.

A citation is what inspectors found on one date; most are corrected within weeks. Look for patterns — the same problem cited in several inspections — and for anything at the G–L level (actual harm or immediate jeopardy). The full inspection narrative (Form CMS-2567) is linked from Medicare Care Compare, and your state long-term care ombudsman can tell you about complaints.

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