SUNNYSIDE NURSING CENTER
22617 S. VERMONT AVE
TORRANCE CA 90502
Phone: 3103204130
Special Focus watch list Non profit - Corporation
Official CMS provider data, processing date 2026-09-01. Not an endorsement.
- Overall rating vs. the California average: 2.2 star lower (3.2), below average
- Overall rating vs. the national average: 2.0 star lower (3.0), below average
- Overall rating vs. the Torrance average: 1.7 star lower (2.7), below average
CMS lists this facility as a candidate for its Special Focus Facility program, which targets homes with a persistent record of poor quality.
Facility details
Size, ownership, and inspection history as reported to CMS.
| Certified beds | 299 |
| Average residents per day | 247.0 |
| Occupancy | 83% |
| Ownership | Non profit - Corporation |
| County | Los Angeles |
| Provider type | Medicare and Medicaid |
| First certified for Medicare & Medicaid | 1974-03-31 |
| CMS certification number (CCN) | 056488 |
| Health deficiencies in the latest inspection cycle | 30 |
Staffing and turnover
Staffing hours and turnover are among the most predictive measures CMS publishes.
| Adjusted total nurse staffing hours per resident per day | 4.95 |
| Reported total nurse staffing hours per resident per day | 4.94 |
| Registered nurse turnover | 63.0% |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 52.2% |
| Resident and family council | No |
Fines and penalties
Civil money penalties and payment denials on record, as published by CMS.
| Fines (count) | 6 |
| Fines (total value) | $233,630 |
| Payment denials | 2 |
| Total penalties | 8 |
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Is SUNNYSIDE NURSING CENTER highly rated?
CMS rates it 1 out of 5 overall, which CMS labels "Much below average". Health inspections rate 1, staffing 3, and quality measures 3.
How many beds does SUNNYSIDE NURSING CENTER have?
CMS certifies 299 beds; the facility reports an average of 247.0 residents per day (about 83% occupancy).
Does SUNNYSIDE NURSING CENTER have any fines or citations?
Yes. CMS records $233,630 in fines and 2 payment denials for this facility.
Has SUNNYSIDE NURSING CENTER been cited for abuse?
CMS lists this facility as a candidate for its Special Focus Facility program, which targets homes with a persistent record of poor quality.