SUNNYSIDE NURSING CENTER

Sunnyside Nursing Center is a skilled nursing facility located at 22617 S. Vermont Ave in Torrance, California (ZIP code 90502), within Los Angeles County. The facility operates with 299 certified beds and is classified under non-profit corporate ownership. It is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid residents. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) assigns star ratings to nursing facilities based on health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Sunnyside Nursing Center holds an overall CMS rating of 1 star, which is the lowest rating on the five-star scale. The health inspection rating is also 1 star, reflecting findings from state and federal inspection surveys conducted at the facility. Staffing and quality measures each received 3 stars, placing those two categories at the national average. The overall 1-star rating falls below the national average of 3.0 stars. Regarding payment options, Sunnyside Nursing Center is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid, meaning it accepts residents whose care is covered under either federal program. Individuals seeking placement should contact the facility directly at (310) 320-4130 to inquire about private pay options, specific insurance acceptance, and current bed availability. When compared to national benchmarks, Sunnyside Nursing Center presents a mixed profile. Its staffing and quality measure ratings of 3 stars each are consistent with the national average, suggesting those two areas perform at a typical level relative to facilities across the country. However, the 1-star health inspection rating and the corresponding 1-star overall rating indicate performance that falls considerably below what CMS considers average nationally. The health inspection component encompasses findings from standard surveys, complaint investigations, and infection control inspections. Prospective residents and their families are encouraged to review the full CMS inspection report available through the Medicare Care Compare database for detailed findings. The facility is an active provider in both the Medicare and Medicaid programs as of the most recent data available.