Sunnyside Nursing Center
Torrance, California
22617 S. Vermont Ave, Torrance, CA, 90502
Sunnyside Nursing Center Quality & Safety Report
Poor
CMS Official Overall: 1★ / 5
CMS data as of March 2026
This score is calculated from three federally reported CMS metrics: Health Inspections (weighted 50%), Staffing levels (25%), and Quality Measures (25%). Facilities with serious safety findings receive score deductions. For centers with 5+ Google reviews, resident feedback contributes 15% of the final score. Learn more →
Safety & Inspections
- Health deficiencies
- National median: 7
- Total federal penalties $214,020
- Special Focus Facility
- CMS has identified this facility as having a sustained record of serious quality issues. SFF facilities are inspected twice as often as standard facilities.
- Abuse citation
- CMS has cited this facility for abuse in one of the two most recent reporting cycles.
CMS data as of March 1, 2026
Staffing breakdown
Average hours of nursing care each resident receives per day, by staff role. Higher numbers generally indicate more attentive care.
- Total nurse staffing
- National median: 4.12 hrs
- Registered nurse (RN) 0.41 hrs
- Licensed practical nurse (LPN) 1.73 hrs
- Certified nursing aide (CNA) 2.89 hrs
- Physical therapy 0.06 hrs
Quality rating trend
Overall rating declined from 2 to 1 stars over 18 data points.
- Overall
- Health inspection
- Staffing
- Quality measures
Facility profile
- Capacity
- 299 certified beds · ~234 avg residents/day (78% occupancy)
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Payment accepted
- Medicare Medicaid (Medicare and Medicaid)
About
Sunnyside Nursing Center is a non-profit, 299-bed skilled nursing facility located in Torrance, California. It holds a 1-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, based on a 1-star health inspection rating and 3-star ratings for both staffing and quality measures.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the overall CMS rating for Sunnyside Nursing Center?
- Sunnyside Nursing Center has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars.
- How did Sunnyside Nursing Center score on health inspections?
- Sunnyside Nursing Center received a health inspection rating of 1 out of 5 stars from CMS.
- What is the staffing rating for Sunnyside Nursing Center?
- Sunnyside Nursing Center has a staffing rating of 3 out of 5 stars, based on nurse-to-resident ratios.
- How many beds does Sunnyside Nursing Center have?
- Sunnyside Nursing Center has 299 certified beds.
- Does Sunnyside Nursing Center accept Medicare or Medicaid?
- Yes, Sunnyside Nursing Center accepts Medicare and Medicaid.
- Where is Sunnyside Nursing Center located?
- Sunnyside Nursing Center is located at 22617 S. Vermont Ave, Torrance, CA, 90502, Torrance, California.
- How can I contact Sunnyside Nursing Center?
- You can reach Sunnyside Nursing Center by phone at +1 310-320-4130.
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