Sunnyside Nursing Center
Torrance, CA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 056488) · 299 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 5 totaling $214,020 · 2 payment denials
Phone: (310) 320-4130 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Sunnyside Nursing Center has a CMS overall star rating of 1 out of 5, below the California state average of 3.16, with a health inspection rating of 1 star and a staffing rating of 3 stars.
Sunnyside Nursing Center reports total nurse staffing of 4.94 hours per resident per day, including 0.40 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3 out of 5, and nursing staff turnover of 52.2%.
Sunnyside Nursing Center has 5 federal fines on record totaling $214,020.00 and 2 payment denials; CMS has also designated this facility as an SFF Candidate under its Special Focus Facility program for persistently underperforming facilities under increased inspection.
About this facility
Sunnyside Nursing Center is a non-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Torrance, California, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since March 1974. The facility is licensed for 299 certified beds and reports an average of 247 residents, indicating a large, active facility in Los Angeles County.
According to CMS Care Compare, Sunnyside holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the California state average of 3.16. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 1 out of 5, quality measure (QM) rating of 3 out of 5, and staffing rating of 3 out of 5.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 4.94 per resident per day, including 0.40 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 52.2%.
On the penalty record, CMS lists 5 federal fines totaling $214,020.00, along with 2 payment denials on file for this facility.
CMS has designated Sunnyside Nursing Center as an SFF Candidate under its Special Focus Facility program, meaning the facility has a history of persistent poor quality and is subject to increased inspection frequency by CMS.
No abuse icon is indicated in the data provided for this facility. There is no record of an ownership change within the last 12 months for this facility, so current ratings reflect the present operator. No chain affiliation is indicated in the data provided.
This summary is based on CMS Care Compare data as provided; families should consult the official Care Compare listing for the most current inspection details and full survey results.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Sunnyside Nursing Center has an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, which is below the California state average of 3.16.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Sunnyside Nursing Center is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
The facility reports 4.94 total nurse hours per resident per day, with 0.40 RN hours per resident per day, and nursing staff turnover of 52.2%; the staffing rating is 3 out of 5 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS lists 5 fines totaling $214,020.00 and 2 payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data does not indicate an abuse icon, but CMS has designated this facility as an SFF Candidate, meaning it has a history of persistent poor quality and is under increased inspection.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Sunnyside Nursing Center is certified for 299 beds and reports an average of 247 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
The facility is owned by a non-profit corporation, and no chain affiliation is indicated in the data provided.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on March 31, 1974.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; Sunnyside scores 1, 1, 3, and 3 stars respectively in these categories.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This information is not included in the provided data; please contact the facility at 3103204130 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This information is not included in the provided data; please contact the facility at 3103204130 to arrange a visit and verify details.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's current CMS record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/056488?state=CA.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.