Nursing home

Sunnyside Nursing Center

22617 S. Vermont Ave, Torrance, CA 90502

★★★★★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 cycle29
Findings with harm or immediate jeopardy, 3 cycles10
Fines, 3 years$233,630
Beds299
This home is a candidate for Medicare's Special Focus Facility program (homes with a history of serious quality problems).

Inspection findings

Inspectors recorded 91 findings in the last three inspection cycles.

3 Immediate jeopardy7 Actual harm to a resident79 No harm, but a risk of harm2 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 28, 2026Quality of life and careProvide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident. (F0825)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated · from a complaint
no plan of correction on file
Aug 28, 2026Quality of life and careProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. (F0684)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated · from a complaint
no plan of correction on file
Aug 17, 2026Quality of life and careProvide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. (F0686)Actual harm to a resident
isolated · from a complaint
Corrected: Sep 4, 2026
Jun 6, 2026Resident rightsHonor 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. (F0584)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated · from a complaint
Corrected: Jun 18, 2026
Earlier inspections (87)
Inspection dateAreaRequirement the home did not meet (official wording, in English)SeverityCorrected
Jun 3, 2026Infection controlProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (F0880)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated · from a complaint
Corrected: Jun 18, 2026
Jun 3, 2026Quality of life and careProvide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. (F0677)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated · from a complaint
Corrected: Jun 18, 2026
Jun 3, 2026Resident rightsHonor the resident's right to receive visitors of his or her choosing, at the time of his or her choosing. (F0563)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated · from a complaint
Corrected: Jun 18, 2026
May 5, 2026Resident 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, but a risk of harm
isolated · from a complaint
Corrected: May 20, 2026
May 5, 2026Quality of life and careProvide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. (F0677)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated · from a complaint
Corrected: May 20, 2026
May 5, 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 · from a complaint
Corrected: May 20, 2026
Apr 10, 2026Building 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, but a risk of harm
widespread
Corrected: Apr 30, 2026
Apr 10, 2026Infection controlProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (F0880)No harm, but a risk of harm
pattern
Corrected: Apr 30, 2026
Apr 10, 2026AdministrationArrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services. (F0849)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Apr 30, 2026
Apr 10, 2026Resident 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, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Apr 30, 2026
Apr 10, 2026Food 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
isolated
Corrected: Apr 30, 2026
Apr 10, 2026Food and nutritionEnsure 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. (F0809)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Apr 30, 2026
Apr 10, 2026Quality of life and careProvide or obtain dental services for each resident. (F0791)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Apr 30, 2026
Apr 10, 2026Pharmacy and medicationsEnsure 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. (F0761)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Apr 30, 2026
Apr 10, 2026Pharmacy and medicationsEnsure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. (F0759)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Apr 30, 2026
Apr 10, 2026Pharmacy 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: Apr 30, 2026
Apr 10, 2026Quality of life and careProvide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. (F0677)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Apr 30, 2026
Apr 10, 2026Resident assessment and care planningEnsure each resident receives an accurate assessment. (F0641)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Apr 30, 2026
Apr 10, 2026Resident rightsHonor 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. (F0584)No harm, but a risk of harm
pattern
Corrected: Apr 30, 2026
Apr 10, 2026Resident rightsReasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. (F0558)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Apr 30, 2026
Apr 10, 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: Apr 30, 2026
Mar 17, 2026AdministrationProvide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results. (F0773)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated · from a complaint
Corrected: Apr 13, 2026
Dec 5, 2025Resident rightsHonor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. (F0557)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated · from a complaint
Corrected: Dec 30, 2025
Nov 20, 2025Quality 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: Dec 12, 2025
Oct 22, 2025Abuse, neglect and exploitationTimely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. (F0609)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated · from a complaint
Corrected: Dec 21, 2025
Sep 10, 2025AdministrationHave a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities. (F0865)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated · from a complaint
Corrected: Oct 2, 2025
Sep 10, 2025Quality of life and careProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. (F0684)Immediate jeopardy
isolated · from a complaint
Corrected: Oct 2, 2025
Sep 10, 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, but a risk of harm
isolated · from a complaint
Corrected: Oct 2, 2025
Sep 10, 2025Resident rightsReasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. (F0558)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated · from a complaint
Corrected: Oct 2, 2025
Jul 24, 2025Quality of life and careProvide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. (F0686)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated · from a complaint
Corrected: Jul 29, 2025
Jul 24, 2025Abuse, neglect and exploitationProtect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. (F0600)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated · from a complaint
Corrected: Jul 29, 2025
Jul 9, 2025Quality of life and careProvide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. (F0690)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated · from a complaint
Corrected: Jul 31, 2025
Jun 20, 2025Quality of life and careProvide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. (F0686)Actual harm to a resident
isolated · from a complaint
Corrected: Jul 19, 2025
Jun 20, 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, but a risk of harm
isolated · from a complaint
Corrected: Jul 19, 2025
Jun 6, 2025Infection controlProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (F0880)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated · from a complaint
Corrected: Jun 12, 2025
Jun 6, 2025Quality of life and careProvide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident. (F0825)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated · from a complaint
Corrected: Jun 12, 2025
May 9, 2025Quality of life and careEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. (F0689)Immediate jeopardy
isolated · from a complaint
Corrected: May 9, 2025
May 9, 2025Abuse, neglect and exploitationProtect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. (F0600)Actual harm to a resident
isolated · from a complaint
Corrected: May 9, 2025
Mar 11, 2025Resident 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 · from a complaint
Corrected: Mar 20, 2025
Mar 11, 2025Resident rightsHonor 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. (F0585)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated · from a complaint
Corrected: Mar 20, 2025
Feb 27, 2025Quality of life and careProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. (F0684)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated · from a complaint
Corrected: Mar 13, 2025
Feb 15, 2025Building and environmentProvide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms. (F0912)No harm, minimal risk
pattern
Corrected: Mar 14, 2025
Feb 15, 2025Infection controlEducate 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. (F0887)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Mar 14, 2025
Feb 15, 2025Infection controlDevelop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. (F0883)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Mar 14, 2025
Feb 15, 2025Infection controlImplement a program that monitors antibiotic use. (F0881)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Mar 14, 2025
Feb 15, 2025Infection controlProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (F0880)No harm, but a risk of harm
pattern · from a complaint
Corrected: Mar 14, 2025
Feb 15, 2025AdministrationSet up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. (F0867)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Mar 14, 2025
Feb 15, 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
widespread · from a complaint
Corrected: Apr 5, 2025
Feb 15, 2025Food 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: Mar 14, 2025
Feb 15, 2025Pharmacy and medicationsEnsure 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. (F0761)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Mar 14, 2025
Feb 15, 2025Pharmacy and medicationsEnsure that residents are free from significant medication errors. (F0760)No harm, but a risk of harm
pattern
Corrected: Mar 14, 2025
Feb 15, 2025Pharmacy and medicationsEnsure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. (F0759)No harm, but a risk of harm
pattern
Corrected: Mar 14, 2025
Feb 15, 2025Quality of life and careEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. (F0689)Actual harm to a resident
isolated
Corrected: Mar 14, 2025
Feb 15, 2025Quality of life and careProvide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. (F0686)Actual harm to a resident
isolated
Corrected: Mar 14, 2025
Feb 15, 2025Quality of life and careProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. (F0684)No harm, but a risk of harm
pattern
Corrected: Mar 14, 2025
Feb 15, 2025Resident assessment and care planningEnsure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. (F0658)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Mar 14, 2025
Feb 15, 2025Resident assessment and care planningCoordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. (F0644)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Mar 14, 2025
Feb 15, 2025Resident rightsHonor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. (F0557)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated · from a complaint
Corrected: Mar 14, 2025
Feb 15, 2025Resident 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: Mar 14, 2025
Jan 7, 2025Quality of life and careProvide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. (F0686)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated · from a complaint
Corrected: Feb 6, 2025
Jan 7, 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, but a risk of harm
isolated · from a complaint
Corrected: Feb 6, 2025
Nov 6, 2024Quality of life and careEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. (F0689)Immediate jeopardy
isolated · from a complaint
Corrected: Nov 27, 2024
Oct 29, 2024Resident 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 · from a complaint
Corrected: Nov 20, 2024
Sep 4, 2024Infection controlProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (F0880)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated · from a complaint
Corrected: Oct 3, 2024
Jul 25, 2024Infection controlImplement a program that monitors antibiotic use. (F0881)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated · from a complaint
Corrected: Aug 23, 2024
Jul 25, 2024Infection controlProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (F0880)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated · from a complaint
Corrected: Aug 23, 2024
Jul 25, 2024Quality of life and careProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. (F0684)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated · from a complaint
Corrected: Aug 23, 2024
Jun 25, 2024Infection controlProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (F0880)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated · from a complaint
Corrected: Jul 19, 2024
May 8, 2024Quality of life and careProvide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed. (F0694)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated · from a complaint
Corrected: Jun 6, 2024
Feb 9, 2024Building and environmentProvide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms. (F0912)No harm, minimal risk
pattern
Corrected: Mar 9, 2024
Feb 9, 2024Infection controlImplement a program that monitors antibiotic use. (F0881)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Mar 9, 2024
Feb 9, 2024Infection controlProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (F0880)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Mar 9, 2024
Feb 9, 2024Food 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: Mar 9, 2024
Feb 9, 2024Food and nutritionEnsure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. (F0804)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Mar 9, 2024
Feb 9, 2024Pharmacy and medicationsEnsure 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. (F0761)No harm, but a risk of harm
pattern
Corrected: Mar 9, 2024
Feb 9, 2024Pharmacy 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: Mar 9, 2024
Feb 9, 2024Quality 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: Mar 9, 2024
Feb 9, 2024Quality of life and careProvide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. (F0692)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Mar 9, 2024
Feb 9, 2024Quality of life and careProvide appropriate foot care. (F0687)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Mar 9, 2024
Feb 9, 2024Quality of life and careProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. (F0684)No harm, but a risk of harm
pattern · from a complaint
Corrected: Mar 9, 2024
Feb 9, 2024Abuse, neglect and exploitationProtect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. (F0600)No harm, but a risk of harm
pattern
Corrected: Mar 9, 2024
Feb 9, 2024Resident 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: Mar 9, 2024
Dec 18, 2023Quality of life and careProvide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. (F0690)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated · from a complaint
Corrected: Jan 15, 2024
Dec 18, 2023Resident rightsHonor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. (F0557)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated · from a complaint
Corrected: Jan 15, 2024
Nov 22, 2023Quality of life and careEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. (F0689)Actual harm to a resident
isolated · from a complaint
Corrected: Dec 17, 2023
Nov 21, 2023Infection controlProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (F0880)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated · from a complaint
Corrected: Dec 20, 2023
Oct 10, 2023Quality of life and careProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. (F0684)Actual harm to a resident
isolated · from a complaint
Corrected: Nov 10, 2023

Fines and payment denials

Federal fines in the last three years: $233,630 (6). Payment denials: 2.

DateTypeAmount
Aug 17, 2026Fine$19,610
Sep 10, 2025Fine$17,345
Jun 6, 2025Fine$61,770
Jun 6, 2025Payment denial9 days
May 9, 2025Fine$25,571
Feb 15, 2025Fine$72,173
Feb 15, 2025Payment denial18 days
Oct 29, 2024Fine$37,161

Staffing

Nurse staff hours per resident per day4.80California median: 4.27
Registered nurse hours per resident per day0.39California median: 0.52
Nurse staff hours on weekends4.21California median: 3.85
Nursing staff who left within a year49.9%California median: 36.0%

About this home

Beds299
Residents per day, average251.3
OwnershipNon-profit, corporation
Legal business nameFamily Health & Housing Foundation
In Medicare/Medicaid sinceMar 31, 1974

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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