Sunnyside Nursing Center

22617 So. Vermont Ave, Torrance CA, 90502

Resident Review Score
5.8
|
Good
Starting price

$1,800

For this area
$$$
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Sunnyside Nursing Center is a nursing home in Torrance, CA, with 299 certified beds. In addition to being a nursing home, this facility provides assisted living and memory care for residents with Alzheimer's or some other form of dementia. The community also has an independent living option. This facility may offer respite stays. If this is something you need, you will need to find out if there are any additional restrictions on this option. Sunnyside Nursing Center offers multiple therapy services to its residents, including occupational and physical therapists (in-house). In addition, access to a speech therapist is provided. Sunnyside Nursing Center offers dental care to its residents.

Costs at this community start at $1,800 and range up to $9,050 per month. The average price in the community is $5,425, which is more than the average cost of $5,200 for nursing home care in the area. The cost of nursing home care in this area is less than the state average. Depending on the services the resident needs, additional care may increase the cost of care. This facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.

When considering a nursing home, it's important to understand how much time nurses spend with each resident and what type of nurse provides care. The total time nurses spend with residents in this community is 4.6 hours daily per resident. This time is made up of 2.0 hours with licensed nurses (0.4 by an RN and 1.6 by an LPN) and 2.6 hours with non-licensed nurse aides.

Residents need to have a scheduled, structured activity every day. This facility has a number of activities, including musical performances and social outings. See our amenity list below for more information.

There are 67 hospitals within 25 miles of Sunnyside Nursing Center. The two closest hospitals are Lac/Harbor-Ucla Med Center, which is 0.7 miles away, and Torrance Memorial Medical Center, which is 3.1 miles away.

This nursing home has an overall rating of 3, which is an average rating of all facilities reviewed by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. This nursing home has an average health inspection rating of 2. The ratings for quality are excellent and the staff ratings are average, with a rating of 3.

Some of the key amenities available at Sunnyside Nursing Center are:

  • Outdoor Areas
  • Clubs & Communities
  • Activity Center

For personalized guidance, current availability, and help scheduling a tour, call our senior living advisors at1 (844) 240-4458 or reach the community directly at(310) 320-4130

Pricing for Sunnyside Nursing Center

$5,200Avg. Local Starting Price
Sunnyside Nursing Center$1,800

Starting price

  • Within 25 Miles$6,180
  • In Los Angeles$5,200
  • In CA$5,583

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Resident Review Score
5.8
|
Good
#3 in Torrance, CA
Aggregated reviews in this score
Most Loved14
Loved1
Good1
Average6
Below Average13

Reviews

Residents and their families say:

This community has received a range of feedback from families and individuals who have utilized their services. Positive experiences highlight the compassionate and professional demeanor of the staff, including nurses, therapy personnel, social workers, and administrative staff. The efforts to provide effective rehabilitation services and the attention to COVID-19 safety measures were particularly praised. Many reviewers expressed gratitude for the care their relatives received, noting improvements in their conditions and commending the facility for going above and beyond in their service delivery. The community was often recommended for those in need of nursing care and rehabilitation, citing attentiveness, support, and a friendly environment as key strengths.
However, some reviews did raise concerns regarding cleanliness, organizational issues, and communication shortcomings within the facility. There were mentions of inadequate food quality and instances where administrative processes seemed to lag. A few reviewers voiced frustration over the perceived lack of sufficient nursing staff, which they felt compromised the level of personal care. Concerns were also noted about the facility's handling of patient dietary needs and medication management, with one reviewer mentioning repeated unnecessary ER visits. Despite these criticisms, the majority of the feedback focused on the positive impact this community has had on the lives of their residents and their families, highlighting a dedicated and caring approach to rehabilitation and nursing care.

AI generated summary of real reviews

ANNUAL DATA

Sunnyside Nursing Center

Availability

Each community has a certified number of beds that are available.

certified beds

299
101.3

Local Avg

Ratings

User ratings are a trustworthy source of information about a community.

overall

2
3

Local Avg

health inspection

2
2.5

Local Avg

quality

4
4.4

Local Avg

staff

3
3

Local Avg

Incidents

Incidents within a community must be reported and documented.

facility reported

6
5.5

Local Avg

infection control citations

2
1.5

Local Avg

fines

2
2.5

Local Avg

amount of fines

$12,919
$25,059

Local Avg

Staff Hours (per resident per day)

licensed staff hours

2
1.8

Local Avg

total nurse hours

5
4.3

Local Avg

weekend nurse hours

4
4

Local Avg

weekend rn hours

0
0.4

Local Avg

Staff Turnover (per year)

nursing staff

62
42.7

Local Avg

registered nurses

56
44.6

Local Avg

administrators who left

0
0.7

Local Avg

Facility Details

  • Legal name

    SUNNYSIDE NURSING CENTER

  • Ownership type

    Non profit - Corporation

  • Federal Provider Number

    56488

  • Provider SSA county code

    200

  • Certification

    Medicare and Medicaid

  • Medicaid start date

    March 31, 1974

  • Type of council

    Resident

  • Ownership change in last 12 months

    No

  • Health inspection in last 2 years

    No

  • Located in hospital

    No

  • Continuing Care Retirement Community

    No

Amenities

Sunnyside Nursing Center

Outdoor Areas
Clubs & Communities
Activity Center

Complaints

0 Health Complaint Deficienceis

0 Payment Denials

0 Total Complaints Reported

0 Total Incidents Reported

1 Penalties Imposed

1 Total Fines Imposed

$21550 In Fines Imposed

7 Health Standard Deficiencies

7 Total Deficiencies Reported

Occupancy

220 Current Occupants

299 Total Units

Activities & Fitness

Activity Center

Arts & Crafts

Clubs & Communities

Health And Wellness Programs

Library & Computer Lounge

Social Outings

Trivia

Tv / Movie Nights

Care

Assisted Living

Complex Wound Management

Comprehensive Rehabilitation Program Includes Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy, And Physical Therapy

Continence Management

Dental Care

Diabetic

Dialysis

Hearing Care

Hospice

IV Therapy

Memory Care

Nurses

Occupational Therapy

Offers Resident/family Counciling

Pain Management

Podiatry Services

Restorative Nursing Care

Speech Therapy

Stroke Care

Accommodations

Cable TV

Outdoor Areas

Outdoor Garden

Additional Features

Certified By Medicare And Medicaid

French

Medicare Participant Since 03/31/1974

Services

Maintenance

Dining & Nutrition

Meals Provided

Hospitals

Lac/Harbor-Ucla Medical Center

1000 West Carson Street

Distance: 0.7 miles

Kaiser Permanente South Bay

25825 South Vermont Avenue

Distance: 2.2 miles

Del Amo Hospital

23700 Camino Del Sol

Distance: 3.1 miles

Churches

Grace Orthodox Presbyterian

22511 South Figueroa Street, Carson

Distance: 0.3 miles

Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses

22421 South Figueroa Street, Carson

Distance: 0.3 miles

Iglesia Bautista Horeb

925 West 223rd Street, Torrance

Distance: 0.3 miles

Resident Review Score
5.8
|
Good
Vermont Healthcare Center

Preferred Provider

Vermont Healthcare Center

22035 S. Vermont Avenue, Torrance CA, 90502

Starting at

$1,750

For this area
$$$
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Resident Review Score
N/A
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Not Enough Reviews
Harbor Post Acute Care Center

Preferred Provider

Harbor Post Acute Care Center

21521 S. Vermont Avenue, Torrance CA, 90502

Starting at

$8,137

For this area
$$$
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Resident Review Score
6.7
|
Good
Heritage Rehabilitation Center

Preferred Provider

Heritage Rehabilitation Center

21414 S. Vermont Avenue, Torrance CA, 90502

Starting at

$7,204

For this area
$$$
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