Sunnyside Nursing Center
A Medicare-certified nursing home in Torrance, CA with 299 certified beds. Ownership: non profit, corporation. CMS rates it 1 of 5 overall (much below average).
- Health inspections1 of 5
- Staffing3 of 5
- Quality measures3 of 5
- Long-stay quality4 of 5
- Short-stay quality3 of 5
This home against the U.S. average
| Measure | This home | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 1 of 5 | 3 of 5 |
| Health inspections | 1 of 5 | 2.8 of 5 |
| Staffing | 3 of 5 | 2.9 of 5 |
| Quality measures | 3 of 5 | 3.6 of 5 |
| RN hours per resident per day | 0.40 | 0.685 |
| Deficiencies, latest survey | 29 | 9.2 |
Source: CMS Five-Star Quality Rating System, file processed Jul 1, 2026; U.S. averages across all 14,693 certified homes. The inspection rating compares homes within their state; staffing and quality use national thresholds.
Facility details
- CMS Certification Number056488
- Address22617 S. Vermont Ave, Torrance, CA, 90502
- CountyLos Angeles
- OwnershipNon profit, corporation
- Certified beds299
- Residents per day, average247
- Phone(310) 320-4130
Inspections, fines and penalties
- Deficiencies, latest survey29 (U.S. average 9.2)
- From complaints14
- Fines5, $214,020 in total
- Payment denials and other penalties7
- Infection-control citations2
Survey cycles
| Survey | Date | Standard | Complaint | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Latest (cycle 1) | Apr 10, 2026 | 15 | 14 | 327 |
Source: The deficiency score weights each citation by scope and severity; a higher score is worse.
0.40 registered-nurse hours per resident per day
Source: Reported RN hours from CMS Payroll-Based Journal, file processed Jul 1, 2026.
What the record shows
Sunnyside Nursing Center is a Medicare-certified skilled nursing facility in Torrance, CA (CCN 056488) operating under non profit - corporation ownership, with 299 certified beds and an average daily census of about 247 residents. CMS assigned it a 1-star Overall rating on the Five-Star Quality Rating System (much below average), built from a 1/5 Health Inspection component, a 3/5 Staffing component, and a 3/5 Quality Measures component. This page uses 14,693 Medicare-certified nursing-home records from CMS Care Compare, with NPPES context where available. Every figure is traceable in the methodology.
On compliance, CMS records show 29 total deficiencies on the most recent survey cycle (14 complaint-based), with 5 fines totaling $214,020 - the national average is 9.2 deficiencies per facility, so Sunnyside Nursing Center currently sits above that baseline. RN staffing is 0.40 hours per resident per day, which is 41% below the national average of 0.685 hours, a CMS-reported figure derived from payroll-based journal (PBJ) submissions. Note: CMS has flagged this facility with an abuse icon and Special Focus status, indicating a history of citations that warrants closer inspection of the full survey record.
Use the rating breakdown and inspection cycles above to look past the single headline star, the Overall rating is a weighted composite, and facilities with identical headline stars can have very different underlying Health Inspection or Quality Measures profiles. Important: PlainDoctor presents CMS Five-Star Quality Rating data exactly as published at data.cms.gov (file processed Jul 1, 2026) and does not calculate custom scores or rankings. This page is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a placement recommendation, or a substitute for visiting the facility in person. Before selecting a nursing home for yourself or a family member, read the full CMS survey reports, tour the property, interview staff, and consult licensed clinicians and elder-care advisors about medical and financial implications.
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Common questions
What is Sunnyside Nursing Center's overall CMS rating?
Sunnyside Nursing Center has a 1-star overall CMS rating (Much below average). Health inspection: 1/5. Staffing: 3/5. Quality measures: 3/5.
How many beds does Sunnyside Nursing Center have?
Sunnyside Nursing Center has 299 Medicare-certified beds with an average of 247 residents per day.
What are CMS Five-Star ratings?
CMS rates nursing homes on a 1-5 star scale based on health inspections, quality measures, and staffing. Five stars means much above average; one star means much below average. Ratings are updated monthly based on the most recent survey data.
How does Sunnyside Nursing Center's staffing compare to the national average?
Sunnyside Nursing Center has 0.40 RN hours per resident per day, which is 41% below the national average of 0.685 hours.
How many deficiencies does Sunnyside Nursing Center have?
Sunnyside Nursing Center has 29 total deficiencies, which is above the national average of 9.2. Of these, 14 are complaint-based deficiencies. The facility has received 5 fine(s).
Who owns Sunnyside Nursing Center?
Sunnyside Nursing Center is operated under Non profit - Corporation ownership. The facility has 299 certified beds and is located in Torrance, California.
Source: CMS Five-Star Quality Rating System, Nursing Home Provider Information, processed Jul 1, 2026 (data.cms.gov); facility identified by CMS Certification Number 056488. A directory of public records, not medical advice: visit the home and read its survey reports before deciding.
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