Nursing homeFAID #1224
Sunnyside Nursing Center
★★★★★1/5CMS Five-Star overall1/5 health inspections3/5 staffing3/5 quality measuresSource: CMS Care Compare
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Public record summary
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Bed capacity
299
State license
198600321
CMS facility ID
056488
Care type
Nursing home
Facility name
Sunnyside Nursing Center
Street address
22617 S. VERMONT AVE
City / state / ZIP
Torrance, CA 90502
Phone
(310) 320-4130
Website
State license #
198600321
About this facility — Sunnyside Nursing Center
Sunnyside Nursing Center is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Torrance, California. It is licensed for 299 beds — well above the median for skilled nursing facilities in California (98 beds).
It is one of 139 senior care facilities in Torrance and 1,165 skilled nursing facilities across California. Families comparing options should weigh inspection history, ownership record, and litigation — not just the tour — before deciding.
Federal inspectors have cited Sunnyside Nursing Center 106 times across 37 inspections in the last three years, including 6 food-safety citations, and CMS has imposed $214,020 in fines. Every citation is listed, dated, and graded in the inspection record below.
This listing draws on federal CMS Nursing Home Compare records, and was last updated on August 31, 2026. Background reports are compiled from primary sources — state inspection files, federal CMS data, corporate registrations, and court records — at the time of order.
Facility background
What the public record shows.
Ownership & operator
Ownership type
Non profit - Corporation
Registered owners & officers
Family Health & Housing Foundation
Direct owner · Mortgage holder · Operational control · Additional disclosable party — 100% stake — since 2001
Abagat, Christian
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2024
Adalla, Liberty
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2024
Bavilski, Keren
Governing body · Director · Officer · Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2021
Boyce, Surena
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2012
Brodsky, Maxim
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2021
Buchman, Avi
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2017
Buchman, Cary
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2001
Buchman, Linda
Owner of a disclosable party — since 2025
Buchman, Michael
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2017
Buchman, Mindy
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2017
Clemons, Gina
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2001
Conde, Elizabeth
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2024
De Castro, Mildred
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2024
El Sayad, Nabil
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2010
Estrada, Edgard
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2024
Gan-el, Dan
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2007
Hoffman, Asher
Governing body · Director · Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2018
Lewis, Jacklin
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2017
Linghu, Steven
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2021
Lyons, Ben
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2020
Mark, Ari
Governing body · Director · Officer · Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2012
Miller, Kathleen
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2021
Nelson, Carl
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2020
Platt, Joshua
Governing body · Director · Officer · Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2012
Quality Health Services Corporation
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2001
Rehab Alliance
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2020
Reyes, Audriana
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2023
Rico, Johnny
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2013
Williams, Drenaka
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2023
Williams, Elizabeth
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2014
Regulatory standing
Licensed / certified since
1974-03-31
CMS overall rating
1 of 5 stars
Health deficiencies
30 at the last standard inspection
Federal fines
$214,020 total
Last standard inspection
2026-04-10
Nurse staffing
4.9 hours per resident per day
Cost & payer profile (FY2023 cost report)
Average billed charges
$470 per day (≈ $14,290/month). Private-pay prices typically track billed charges; Medicare and Medicaid pay set rates.
Payer mix (resident days)
69% Medicaid · 2% Medicare · 29% private/other
Occupancy
62% (fiscal year 2023)
Vs. state median
9% below the CA median of $514/day — full state cost breakdown
Services & coverage
Licensed beds
299
Licensed as
Adult Residential
Medicare
Accepted
Medicaid
Accepted
Compiled from CMS Nursing Home Compare; owners/officers from the CMS Ownership dataset; cost & occupancy from the facility's own CMS cost report · last verified 2026-08-31. Facilities can submit a correction.
Inspection record
Every citation, dated and graded.
Kitchen & food safety
Federal surveyors inspect the kitchen at every standard visit. This facility has 6 food-safety citations on its three-year record — flagged below among the inspections.
2026-06-06Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0584
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected 2026-06-18
2026-06-03Health inspectionComplaint-triggered3 citations
F-0563
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Honor the resident's right to receive visitors of his or her choosing, at the time of his or her choosing.
Corrected 2026-06-18
F-0677
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2026-06-18
F-0880
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2026-06-18
32 earlier / fire-safety inspections (102 citations)
2026-05-05Health inspectionComplaint-triggered3 citations
F-0657
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2026-05-20
F-0677
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2026-05-20
F-0842
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2026-05-20
2026-04-10Health inspection15 citations
F-0550
D · No harm found
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2026-04-30
F-0558
D · No harm found
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected 2026-04-30
F-0584
E · No harm found
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected 2026-04-30
F-0641
D · No harm found
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2026-04-30
F-0677
D · No harm found
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2026-04-30
F-0755
D · No harm found
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2026-04-30
F-0759
D · No harm found
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected 2026-04-30
F-0761
D · No harm found
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected 2026-04-30
F-0791
D · No harm found
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Corrected 2026-04-30
F-0809
D · No harm foundFood safety
Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.
Corrected 2026-04-30
F-0812
D · No harm foundFood safety
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2026-04-30
F-0842
D · No harm found
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2026-04-30
F-0849
D · No harm found
Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
Corrected 2026-04-30
F-0880
E · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2026-04-30
F-0921
F · No harm found
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected 2026-04-30
2026-03-17Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0773
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.
Corrected 2026-04-13
2025-12-05Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0557
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
Corrected 2025-12-30
2025-11-20Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0689
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2025-12-12
2025-10-22Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0609
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2025-12-21
2025-09-10Health inspectionComplaint-triggered4 citations
F-0558
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected 2025-10-02
F-0656
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2025-10-02
F-0684
J · Immediate jeopardyFrom a complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2025-10-02
F-0865
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
Corrected 2025-10-02
2025-07-24Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations
F-0600
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2025-07-29
F-0686
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2025-07-29
2025-07-09Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0690
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected 2025-07-31
2025-06-20Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations
F-0656
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2025-07-19
F-0686
G · Actual harmFrom a complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2025-07-19
2025-06-06Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations
F-0825
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.
Corrected 2025-06-12
F-0880
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-06-12
2025-05-09Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations
F-0600
G · Actual harmFrom a complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2025-05-09
F-0689
J · Immediate jeopardyFrom a complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2025-05-09
2025-03-11Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations
F-0585
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Corrected 2025-03-20
F-0657
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2025-03-20
2025-02-27Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0684
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2025-03-13
2025-02-15Health inspectionComplaint-triggered18 citations
F-0550
D · No harm found
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2025-03-14
F-0557
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
Corrected 2025-03-14
F-0644
D · No harm found
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected 2025-03-14
F-0658
D · No harm found
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2025-03-14
F-0684
E · No harm found
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2025-03-14
F-0686
G · Actual harm
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2025-03-14
F-0689
G · Actual harm
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2025-03-14
F-0759
E · No harm found
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected 2025-03-14
F-0760
E · No harm found
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected 2025-03-14
F-0761
D · No harm found
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected 2025-03-14
F-0803
D · No harm foundFood safety
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Corrected 2025-03-14
F-0812
F · No harm foundFood safetyFrom a complaint
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2025-04-05
F-0867
D · No harm found
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Corrected 2025-03-14
F-0880
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-03-14
F-0881
D · No harm found
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Corrected 2025-03-14
F-0883
D · No harm found
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected 2025-03-14
F-0887
D · No harm found
Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
Corrected 2025-03-14
F-0912
B · No harm found
Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
Corrected 2025-03-14
2025-01-07Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations
F-0656
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2025-02-06
F-0686
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2025-02-06
2024-11-06Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0689
J · Immediate jeopardyFrom a complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-11-27
2024-10-29Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0656
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2024-11-20
2024-09-04Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0880
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-10-03
2024-07-25Health inspectionComplaint-triggered3 citations
F-0684
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2024-08-23
F-0880
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-08-23
F-0881
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Corrected 2024-08-23
2024-06-25Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0880
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-07-19
2024-05-08Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0694
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2024-06-06
2024-02-09Health inspectionComplaint-triggered13 citations
F-0550
D · No harm found
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2024-03-09
F-0600
E · No harm found
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2024-03-09
F-0684
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2024-03-09
F-0687
D · No harm found
Provide appropriate foot care.
Corrected 2024-03-09
F-0692
D · No harm found
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected 2024-03-09
F-0697
D · No harm found
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2024-03-09
F-0755
D · No harm found
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2024-03-09
F-0761
E · No harm found
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected 2024-03-09
F-0804
D · No harm foundFood safety
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected 2024-03-09
F-0812
E · No harm foundFood safety
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2024-03-09
F-0880
D · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-03-09
F-0881
D · No harm found
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Corrected 2024-03-09
F-0912
B · No harm found
Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
Corrected 2024-03-09
2023-12-18Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations
F-0557
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
Corrected 2024-01-15
F-0690
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected 2024-01-15
2023-11-22Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0689
G · Actual harmFrom a complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2023-12-17
2023-11-21Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0880
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2023-12-20
2023-10-10Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0684
G · Actual harmFrom a complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2023-11-10
2023-09-25Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0842
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2023-10-23
2023-09-22Health inspectionComplaint-triggeredInfection control2 citations
F-0580
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected 2023-10-21
F-0880
F · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2023-10-21
2026-04-10Fire-safety inspection2 citations
K-0355
D · No harm found
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Corrected 2026-04-30
K-0511
E · No harm found
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2026-04-30
2025-02-15Fire-safety inspection7 citations
E-0041
E · No harm found
Implement emergency and standby power systems.
Corrected 2025-03-07
K-0321
D · No harm found
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected 2025-03-07
K-0342
D · No harm found
Have a complete alarm system manually initiated and initiated by fire sprinkler system connection.
Corrected 2025-03-07
K-0353
E · No harm found
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2025-03-07
K-0355
D · No harm found
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Corrected 2025-03-07
K-0741
D · No harm found
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Corrected 2025-03-07
K-0918
E · No harm found
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2025-03-07
2024-02-09Fire-safety inspection6 citations
K-0291
F · No harm found
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Corrected 2024-03-09
K-0321
E · No harm found
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected 2024-03-09
K-0331
E · No harm found
Construct fire resistant interior walls.
Corrected 2024-03-09
K-0363
E · No harm found
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2024-03-09
K-0741
E · No harm found
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Corrected 2024-03-09
K-0920
E · No harm found
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2024-03-09
Federal penalties
2025-09-10Fine$17,345
2025-06-06Fine$61,770
2025-05-09Fine$25,571
2025-02-15Fine$72,173
2024-10-29Fine$37,161
2025-06-06Medicare payment denial — 9 days
2025-02-15Medicare payment denial — 18 days
Total fines$214,020
Citations and penalties from the CMS Provider Data Catalog (three-year survey window, refreshed monthly). Severity codes follow the federal scope/severity grid; “Immediate jeopardy” is the most serious grade CMS issues. CCN 056488.
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