Map showing the location of SUNNYSIDE NURSING CENTER in TORRANCE, California
22617 S. VERMONT AVE, TORRANCE, CA, 90502

Overall Score

CMS Five-Star Quality Rating
1/5Much below averageCMS Five-Star overall rating
  1. Much below average
  2. Below average
  3. Average
  4. Above average
  5. Much above average

Where it ranks

  • CaliforniaLowest tier among peers1,154 rated homes · average 3.2★
  • Los Angeles CountyLowest tier among peers368 rated homes · average 2.5★
  • United StatesLowest tier among peers14,574 rated homes · average 3.0★

How the rating is built

  • Health inspectionsStarting point1★−1.8 vs CA avg
  • StaffingCan add or remove a star3★−0.1 vs CA avg
  • Quality measuresCan add or remove a star3★−1.1 vs CA avg

CMS starts from the health inspection stars, then adds or subtracts a star for staffing and for quality measures. Stars are assigned relative to other facilities in the same state.

  • Special Focus Facility candidateThis facility is on the CMS candidate list for the Special Focus Facility program, meaning it is among the poorest-performing facilities in its state on recent inspections.
  • Abuse citation flagCMS shows an abuse icon: inspectors cited the facility for abuse that led to harm within the past year, or for abuse that could have led to harm in each of the last two years.

Ratings & measures

Tap a row to see what it means
Health inspection ratingCMS stars from the last three on-site inspection cycles1★Lowest tier among peersCA avg2.8★U.S. avg2.8★
What is health inspection rating?

Stars assigned from the last three standard surveys and every complaint investigation in that window, weighted toward the most recent and the most serious findings. CMS assigns these stars relative to other facilities in the same state.

Why it matters

It carries the most weight in the overall rating and is the only domain based on what trained inspectors saw on site rather than what the facility reported.

Staffing ratingCMS stars from payroll-reported hours and turnover3★Above only 27% of peersCA avg3.1★U.S. avg2.9★
What is staffing rating?

Nurse and aide hours per resident day from payroll records CMS collects every quarter, adjusted for how much care residents need, plus staff turnover and weekend coverage.

Why it matters

More hours and lower turnover are the strongest predictors of fewer falls, pressure sores, and avoidable hospital stays.

Quality measures ratingCMS stars from clinical outcomes and resident assessments3★Above only 9% of peersCA avg4.1★U.S. avg3.6★
What is quality measures rating?

Clinical outcomes from resident assessments and Medicare claims: falls with injury, pressure ulcers, hospitalizations, antipsychotic use, and more, for both short-stay and long-stay residents.

Why it matters

It shows whether care is working, but part of it comes from the facility’s own assessments, so read it alongside the inspection results.

Total nurse hoursPer resident per day, all nursing staff5.06hrsAbove 85% of peersCA avg4.51Benchmark4.10
What is total nurse hours?

All licensed nurse and aide hours worked, divided by the number of residents, on an average day. Reported from payroll, not self-reported.

Why it matters

Federal research links 4.1 hours a day to fewer avoidable harms. Below about 3 hours, residents wait longer for help with basics like toileting and repositioning.

RN hoursPer resident per day, registered nurses only0.43hrsAbove only 39% of peersCA avg0.65Benchmark0.75
What is rn hours?

Registered nurse hours only. RNs assess residents, manage medications, and catch changes in condition; LPNs and aides deliver most hands-on care.

Why it matters

RN coverage is the staffing measure most tied to fewer hospital transfers and infections, and it is where thinly staffed facilities cut first.

Nursing staff turnoverShare of nursing staff who left within a year · lower is better57%Above only 7% of peersCA avg38%RN turnover60%
What is nursing staff turnover?

The share of nursing staff who left within the past year, from the same payroll data.

Why it matters

High turnover means residents are cared for by people who do not know them, and it is one of the strongest predictors of inspection problems.

Fines in the last three yearsCivil money penalties imposed by CMS · lower is better$226,528Above only 2% of peersCA avg$26,970Fines · denials6 · 2
What is fines in the last three years?

Civil money penalties CMS imposed after serious or uncorrected deficiencies, and denials of Medicare payment for new admissions.

Why it matters

Penalties follow the worst inspection findings. A recent fine is the clearest sign that inspectors found real harm.

Inspection history

Last three inspection cycles
87citations
30inspection dates
6actual harm (G–I)
3immediate jeopardy (J–L)
Dec 5, 2025most recent

Citations by monthFeb 2023 – Dec 2025

  • No actual harm (D–F)
  • Actual harm (G–I)
  • Immediate jeopardy (J–L)
  • $Fine or payment denial

Click a month or a year to filter the findings below. Arrow keys move between months; Esc clears.

Dec 5, 20251 citationCycle 1worst D · no actual harm
  1. F557Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Dec 30, 2025
Nov 20, 20251 citationCycle 1worst D · no actual harm
  1. F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Dec 12, 2025
Oct 22, 20251 citationCycle 1worst D · no actual harm
  1. F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationD · isolatedCorrected Dec 21, 2025
Sep 10, 20254 citationsCycle 1worst J · immediate jeopardy$26,685
  1. F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningD · isolatedCorrected Oct 2, 2025
  2. F865Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.AdministrationD · isolatedCorrected Oct 2, 2025
  3. Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Quality of Life and CareJ · isolatedCorrected Oct 2, 2025
  4. F558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Oct 2, 2025
Jul 24, 20252 citationsCycle 1worst D · no actual harm
  1. F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationD · isolatedCorrected Jul 29, 2025
  2. F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Jul 29, 2025
Jul 9, 20251 citationCycle 1worst D · no actual harm
  1. F690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Jul 31, 2025
Jun 20, 20252 citationsCycle 1worst G · actual harm$61,770, payment denial
  1. F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.Quality of Life and CareG · isolatedCorrected Jul 19, 2025
  2. F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningD · isolatedCorrected Jul 19, 2025
Jun 6, 20252 citationsCycle 1worst D · no actual harm$61,770, payment denial
  1. F825Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Jun 12, 2025
  2. F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Infection ControlD · isolatedCorrected Jun 12, 2025
May 9, 20252 citationsCycle 1worst J · immediate jeopardy$25,571
  1. F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Quality of Life and CareJ · isolatedCorrected May 9, 2025
  2. F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationG · isolatedCorrected May 9, 2025
Mar 11, 20252 citationsCycle 1worst D · no actual harm
  1. F585Honor 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.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Mar 20, 2025
  2. F657Develop 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 PlanningD · isolatedCorrected Mar 20, 2025
Feb 27, 20251 citationCycle 1worst D · no actual harmpayment denial, $72,173
  1. Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Mar 13, 2025
Feb 15, 202518 citationsCycle 1worst G · actual harmpayment denial, $72,173
  1. F557Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Mar 14, 2025
  2. Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Quality of Life and CareE · patternCorrected Mar 14, 2025
  3. F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Infection ControlE · patternCorrected Mar 14, 2025
  4. F912Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.EnvironmentalB · patternCorrected Mar 14, 2025
  5. F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Nutrition and DietaryF · widespreadCorrected Apr 5, 2025
  6. F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Mar 14, 2025
  7. F644Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningD · isolatedCorrected Mar 14, 2025
  8. F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningD · isolatedCorrected Mar 14, 2025
  9. F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.Quality of Life and CareG · isolatedCorrected Mar 14, 2025
  10. F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Quality of Life and CareG · isolatedCorrected Mar 14, 2025
  11. F759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.Pharmacy ServiceE · patternCorrected Mar 14, 2025
  12. F760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.Pharmacy ServiceE · patternCorrected Mar 14, 2025
  13. F761Ensure 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.Pharmacy ServiceD · isolatedCorrected Mar 14, 2025
  14. F803Ensure 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.Nutrition and DietaryD · isolatedCorrected Mar 14, 2025
  15. F867Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.AdministrationD · isolatedCorrected Mar 14, 2025
  16. F881Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.Infection ControlD · isolatedCorrected Mar 14, 2025
  17. F883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.Infection ControlD · isolatedCorrected Mar 14, 2025
  18. F887Educate 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.Infection ControlD · isolatedCorrected Mar 14, 2025
Jan 7, 20252 citationsCycle 2worst D · no actual harm
  1. F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningD · isolatedCorrected Feb 6, 2025
  2. F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Feb 6, 2025
Nov 6, 20241 citationCycle 2worst J · immediate jeopardy
  1. F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Quality of Life and CareJ · isolatedCorrected Nov 27, 2024
Oct 29, 20241 citationCycle 2worst D · no actual harm$37,161
  1. F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningD · isolatedCorrected Nov 20, 2024
Sep 4, 20241 citationCycle 2worst D · no actual harm
  1. F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Infection ControlD · isolatedCorrected Oct 3, 2024
Jul 25, 20243 citationsCycle 2worst D · no actual harm
  1. F881Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.Infection ControlD · isolatedCorrected Aug 23, 2024
  2. F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Infection ControlD · isolatedCorrected Aug 23, 2024
  3. Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Aug 23, 2024
Jun 25, 20241 citationCycle 2worst D · no actual harm
  1. F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Infection ControlD · isolatedCorrected Jul 19, 2024
May 8, 20241 citationCycle 2worst D · no actual harm
  1. F694Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Jun 6, 2024
Feb 9, 202413 citationsCycle 2worst E · no actual harm
  1. F697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Mar 9, 2024
  2. F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.Pharmacy ServiceD · isolatedCorrected Mar 9, 2024
  3. F761Ensure 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.Pharmacy ServiceE · patternCorrected Mar 9, 2024
  4. F804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.Nutrition and DietaryD · isolatedCorrected Mar 9, 2024
  5. F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Nutrition and DietaryE · patternCorrected Mar 9, 2024
  6. F881Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.Infection ControlD · isolatedCorrected Mar 9, 2024
  7. F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Infection ControlD · isolatedCorrected Mar 9, 2024
  8. F912Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.EnvironmentalB · patternCorrected Mar 9, 2024
  9. Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Quality of Life and CareE · patternCorrected Mar 9, 2024
  10. F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Mar 9, 2024
  11. F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationE · patternCorrected Mar 9, 2024
  12. F687Provide appropriate foot care.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Mar 9, 2024
  13. F692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Mar 9, 2024
Dec 18, 20232 citationsCycle 3worst D · no actual harm
  1. F690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Jan 15, 2024
  2. F557Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Jan 15, 2024
Nov 22, 20231 citationCycle 3worst G · actual harm
  1. F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Quality of Life and CareG · isolatedCorrected Dec 17, 2023
Nov 21, 20231 citationCycle 3worst D · no actual harm
  1. F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Infection ControlD · isolatedCorrected Dec 20, 2023
Oct 10, 20231 citationCycle 3worst G · actual harm
  1. Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Quality of Life and CareG · isolatedCorrected Nov 10, 2023
Sep 25, 20231 citationCycle 3worst D · no actual harm
  1. F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningD · isolatedCorrected Oct 23, 2023
Sep 22, 20232 citationsCycle 3worst F · no actual harm
  1. F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Oct 21, 2023
  2. F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Infection ControlF · widespreadCorrected Oct 21, 2023
Jun 2, 20231 citationCycle 3worst D · no actual harm
  1. F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Jul 1, 2023
May 31, 20231 citationCycle 3worst D · no actual harm
  1. F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.Pharmacy ServiceD · isolatedCorrected Jul 1, 2023
Apr 20, 20231 citationCycle 3worst D · no actual harm
  1. F760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.Pharmacy ServiceD · isolatedCorrected May 20, 2023
Feb 17, 202316 citationsCycle 3worst E · no actual harm
  1. F693Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Mar 20, 2023
  2. F756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.Pharmacy ServiceE · patternCorrected Mar 20, 2023
  3. F758Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.Pharmacy ServiceD · isolatedCorrected Mar 20, 2023
  4. F760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.Pharmacy ServiceD · isolatedCorrected Mar 20, 2023
  5. F761Ensure 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.Pharmacy ServiceD · isolatedCorrected Mar 20, 2023
  6. F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Nutrition and DietaryD · isolatedCorrected Mar 20, 2023
  7. F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Infection ControlE · patternCorrected Mar 20, 2023
  8. F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningD · isolatedCorrected Mar 20, 2023
  9. F886Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff.Infection ControlD · isolatedCorrected Mar 20, 2023
  10. F561Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Mar 20, 2023
  11. F578Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.Resident RightsE · patternCorrected Mar 20, 2023
  12. F912Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.EnvironmentalD · isolatedCorrected Mar 20, 2023
  13. F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningD · isolatedCorrected Mar 20, 2023
  14. F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Mar 20, 2023
  15. F688Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Mar 20, 2023
  16. F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Mar 20, 2023

Staffing

From quarterly payroll reports

Hours per resident per day

  • All nursing staffRNs, LPNs and aides combined5.06hrsAbove 85% of peers+0.55 vs CA avg
  • Registered nursesRN hours only0.43hrsAbove only 39% of peers−0.22 vs CA avg
  • Licensed practical nursesLPN hours1.73hrs
  • Nurse aidesCNA hours2.89hrs
  • Weekend nursingAll staff on Saturdays and Sundays4.45hrs
  • California average
  • Research benchmark (4.10 total, 0.75 RN)

Turnover & capacity

  • Nursing staff turnoverShare who left within a year · lower is better57%Above only 7% of peersCA avg 38%
  • RN turnoverRegistered nurses only60%Not ranked by CMS
  • Administrators who leftIn the past year1Leadership changed
  • Occupancy299 certified beds · ~234 residents a day78%Above only 13% of peersCA avg 88%

Fines & penalties

Roughly the past three years

Enforcement summary

  • $226,528In fines
  • 6Fines
  • 2Payment denials
  • $26,970CA avg in fines
Above only 2% of peersFewer fines than 2% of rated homes in California

Actions on record

  1. Sep 10, 2025Civil money penalty$26,685
  2. Jun 6, 2025Civil money penalty$61,770
  3. Jun 6, 2025Denial of payment for new admissionsfrom Jul 22, 2025
  4. May 9, 2025Civil money penalty$25,571
  5. Feb 15, 2025Denial of payment for new admissionsfrom Mar 18, 2025
  6. Feb 15, 2025Civil money penalty$72,173
  7. Oct 29, 2024Civil money penalty$37,161
  8. Mar 6, 2023Civil money penalty$3,168

Ownership

As filed with CMS

Structure

Ownership type
Non profit - Corporation
Chain
Independent
Certification
Medicare and Medicaid
Location type
Urban
Ownership change
None in the last 12 months

People and entities on file

Direct owners (5%+)
  • Family Health & Housing Foundation
Operational or managerial control
  • Family Health & Housing Foundation
  • Quality Health Services Corporation
  • Rehab Alliance
  • Christian Abagat
  • Liberty Adalla
  • Keren Bavilski
  • Surena Boyce
  • Maxim Brodsky
  • +22 more
Corporate directors
  • Keren Bavilski
  • Asher Hoffman
  • Ari Mark
  • Joshua Platt
Corporate officers
  • Keren Bavilski
  • Ari Mark
  • Joshua Platt
Mortgage or security interest (5%+)
  • Family Health & Housing Foundation

Person Organization

Sources & notes

Public data, updated quarterly

Data sources

  • CMS Care Compare · Provider InformationStar ratings, staffing hours, turnover, penalties and flags · processed February 2026.
  • CMS Health CitationsEvery deficiency from the last three inspection cycles, with scope, severity and inspection cycle.
  • CMS Penalties and Ownership filesCivil money penalties, payment denials, and the owners and managers on file.

Notes

  • CMS Certification Number 056488 · 22617 S. VERMONT AVE, TORRANCE, CA, 90502.
  • Percentiles compare this facility with every rated nursing home in California and Los Angeles County. Turnover and fines are inverted so a high percentile is always good.
  • This is an informational summary of public data, not medical, legal, or placement advice. Facilities cannot pay to change it; a facility that believes a record is wrong can dispute it with CMS.

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