Nursing home

Sun Mar Nursing Center

1720 West Orange Avenue, Anaheim, CA 92804

★★★★★Overall Medicare rating
★★★★★Health inspections
★★★★★Staffing
★★★★★Quality measures

Medicare rates every nursing home from 1 to 5 stars. 5 is much above average, 1 is much below.

Findings, latest cycle15
Findings with harm or immediate jeopardy, 3 cycles0
Fines, 3 years$0
Beds69

Inspection findings

Inspectors recorded 28 findings in the last three inspection cycles.

22 No harm, but a risk of harm6 No harm, minimal risk

Each entry below is a requirement that inspectors found the home did not meet on that date, in the regulator's own English wording.

Inspection dateAreaRequirement the home did not meet (official wording, in English)SeverityCorrected
Aug 27, 2026Building and environmentRegularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame. (F0909)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Sep 14, 2026
Aug 27, 2026Building and environmentKeep all essential equipment working safely. (F0908)No harm, but a risk of harm
pattern
Corrected: Sep 14, 2026
Aug 27, 2026Infection controlImplement a program that monitors antibiotic use. (F0881)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Sep 14, 2026
Aug 27, 2026Infection controlProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (F0880)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Sep 14, 2026
Aug 27, 2026Food and nutritionEnsure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. (F0805)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Sep 14, 2026
Aug 27, 2026Food and nutritionEnsure 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. (F0803)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Sep 14, 2026
Aug 27, 2026Pharmacy and medicationsEnsure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. (F0756)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Sep 14, 2026
Aug 27, 2026Quality of life and careProvide 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. (F0688)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Sep 14, 2026
Aug 27, 2026Resident assessment and care planningDevelop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. (F0657)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Sep 14, 2026
Aug 27, 2026Resident assessment and care planningDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. (F0656)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Sep 14, 2026
Aug 27, 2026Resident rightsHonor 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. (F0578)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Sep 14, 2026
Aug 27, 2026Resident rightsEnsure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. (F0552)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Sep 14, 2026
Aug 27, 2026Resident rightsHonor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. (F0550)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Sep 14, 2026
Jul 9, 2026Quality of life and careEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. (F0689)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated · from a complaint
Corrected: Jul 27, 2026
Feb 3, 2026Resident assessment and care planningDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. (F0656)No harm, minimal risk
pattern · from a complaint
Corrected: Feb 28, 2026
Earlier inspections (13)
Inspection dateAreaRequirement the home did not meet (official wording, in English)SeverityCorrected
Jun 16, 2025Building and environmentMake sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. (F0921)No harm, minimal risk
pattern
Corrected: Jul 10, 2025
Jun 16, 2025Building and environmentKeep all essential equipment working safely. (F0908)No harm, minimal risk
pattern · from a complaint
Corrected: Jul 10, 2025
Jun 16, 2025Infection controlProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (F0880)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Jul 10, 2025
Jun 16, 2025AdministrationInform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse. (F0847)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Jul 10, 2025
Jun 16, 2025Food and nutritionHave a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors. (F0813)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Jul 10, 2025
Jun 16, 2025Food and nutritionProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. (F0812)No harm, but a risk of harm
pattern
Corrected: Jul 10, 2025
Jun 16, 2025Pharmacy and medicationsProvide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. (F0755)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Jul 10, 2025
Jun 16, 2025Quality of life and careProvide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. (F0697)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Jul 10, 2025
Jun 16, 2025Resident assessment and care planningDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. (F0656)No harm, minimal risk
pattern
Corrected: Jul 10, 2025
Jun 16, 2025Resident assessment and care planningEnsure each resident receives an accurate assessment. (F0641)No harm, minimal risk
pattern
Corrected: Jul 10, 2025
Jun 16, 2025Abuse, neglect and exploitationPrevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. (F0605)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Jul 10, 2025
Jul 17, 2024Resident assessment and care planningPASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities (F0645)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Aug 15, 2024
Oct 13, 2023Resident assessment and care planningSafeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. (F0842)No harm, minimal risk
pattern · from a complaint
Corrected: Oct 30, 2023

Fines and payment denials

No federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

Staffing

Nurse staff hours per resident per day4.13California median: 4.27
Registered nurse hours per resident per day0.54California median: 0.52
Nurse staff hours on weekends3.81California median: 3.85
Nursing staff who left within a year21.5%California median: 36.0%

About this home

Beds69
Residents per day, average63.1
OwnershipFor-profit, corporation
Legal business nameSun Mar Healthcare, Inc.
ChainDavid Johnson (50 homes)
In Medicare/Medicaid sinceJun 4, 1987

Questions to ask when you call

Source. Medicare Care Compare (CMS Provider Data), data dated Oct 1, 2026. Open this home on Medicare.gov

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