SUNNYSIDE NURSING CENTER
22617 S. VERMONT AVE, Torrance, CA 90502
Based on 2026 CMS Data
Official Government Ratings
Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
Nurse hours per resident per day
Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
Resident Council Active
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CMS Abuse/Neglect Flag
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Care Quality Indicators
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How SUNNYSIDE NURSING CENTER Compares
SUNNYSIDE NURSING CENTER is a 299-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Torrance, California. It holds an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the California average of 3.2 stars. Its lowest sub-rating is health inspections at 1 star. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (2.9%) is above the California average of 1.6% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 299 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 79% occupied.
Among the 12 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Torrance, 2 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 2.5 stars.
By the numbers vs. California average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 4.9% — better than the California average of 11.6% (58% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 2.9% — worse than the California average of 1.6% (77% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 7.1% — worse than the California average of 4.5% (57% higher).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 21.8% — better than the California average of 23.1%.
CMS has flagged this facility with an abuse icon, indicating a recent citation involving abuse, neglect, or misappropriation of resident property. This is an important point to raise directly during any tour or call.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against California averages across 1164 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask SUNNYSIDE NURSING CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing SUNNYSIDE NURSING CENTER with other nursing homes in Torrance.
What incident led to the CMS abuse icon for SUNNYSIDE NURSING CENTER, and what changed afterward?
Ask for the citation date, plan of correction, staff retraining steps, and how leadership monitors for repeat issues.
How is SUNNYSIDE NURSING CENTER addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 1 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What practices help SUNNYSIDE NURSING CENTER keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 4.9% here versus 11.6% across California. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is SUNNYSIDE NURSING CENTER doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 2.9% here versus 1.6% across California. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at SUNNYSIDE NURSING CENTER?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does SUNNYSIDE NURSING CENTER lag behind other Torrance options?
Its 1-star overall rating is below the local average of 2.5 stars across 12 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
The Senior Community Around Torrance
Torrance sits in Los Angeles County, where adults 65 and older make up about 13.6% of the population — a share of seniors in line with California as a whole (14.3% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 1,370,141 (13.6%)
- Median age
- 36.7 years
- Median household income
- $71,358
- Median home value
- $615,500
Demographics for Los Angeles County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Torrance.
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