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Sunny Hills Post Acute

Below-average Medicare ratings — review the inspection history and ask the administrator about recent corrections before visiting.

12200 La Mirada Blvd., La Mirada, CA 90638142 bedsLicensed & Active
2/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
3.7/5

based on 6 Google reviews

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5/ 10
high Risk

Quality Concerns Identified

Medicare inspection and quality data reveal areas that families should carefully evaluate before choosing this facility.

  • Low overall rating (2/5 stars)
  • Above-median deficiencies (26 vs median 13.0)
  • High staff turnover (51%)
  • High RN turnover (71%)

Below average in CA · Critically understaffed (RN) · Above recommended total nurse staffing · Below chain average · $89,134 in fines

Source: Medicare data

What this means for your family

This facility presents significant risks regarding medical oversight and sanitary protocols. If you choose this facility, you must be prepared to actively monitor medical equipment setup and hygiene practices yourself, as reviewers have reported failures in basic nursing duties.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

6 reviews on Google
Families should exercise extreme caution due to serious reports of medical neglect and unsafe hygiene practices, including staff failing to set up essential medical equipment and improper handling of biohazard waste. While one reviewer expressed gratitude for the care provided, other recent feedback highlights unacceptable nursing standards and a lack of oversight for patients requiring medical monitoring.

Quality Themes

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FoodN/AStaff2.0Clean1.0ActivitiesN/AMeds1.0MemoryN/AComms2.0ValueN/A

Strengths

  • Availability of medical equipment like suction pumps
  • Occasional positive experiences with care service

Concerns

  • Unacceptable nursing care and medical neglect
  • Unsafe hygiene practices regarding biohazard waste
  • Difficulty monitoring patient care independently

Rating Trends

Tap a year to see what changed

2343.02025(2)4.22026(5)

Distribution · 7 analyzed

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How They Respond to Reviews

0%response rate

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1How does your team ensure that medication schedules are strictly followed and double-checked for accuracy?
  • 2What specific protocols do you have in place to maintain high standards of cleanliness and proper disposal of medical waste in resident areas?
  • 3Can you walk me through your process for communicating daily care updates or changes in health status to family members?
  • 4In the event of a medical emergency during the night, what is the immediate procedure for getting specialized care to a resident?
  • 5What kind of daily activities or social engagement programs are available to help residents stay active and connected?
  • 6How do you monitor and supervise nursing care to ensure every resident's individual needs are being met consistently?

Personalized based on this facility's data


Key Review Excerpts

The staff is taking wonderful care of my close family member. Thank you all at Sunny Hills Post- Acute for your care and service to our loved ones♥️

Long-term resident's family · 2025★★★★★

Do not leave your love ones here if they need medical care. And you are not able to keep an eye on their care. The nursing care here is unacceptable.

Rehab patient's family · 2026☆☆☆☆
Source: 6 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
0.29hrs
39%
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
4.13hrs
OK
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
46%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)
RN Turnover
68%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)

RN hours are below the national benchmark. RNs handle complex medical needs and medication, so ask about coverage during your visit.

Quality Measures

Quality Measures

Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures

Medicare Rating
5/ 5
Better Than Avg

16

measures

Worse Than Avg

1

measures

Long-Stay Residents
💊

Residents on antipsychotic medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility4.7%
Better than Avg
Here
4.7%
US
15.4%
CA
11.6%
Los angeles
11.4%
🚿

Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility20.0%
Worse than Avg
Here
20.0%
US
19.4%
CA
10.7%
Los angeles
9.7%
💊

Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility9.8%
Better than Avg
Here
9.8%
US
19.5%
CA
13.7%
Los angeles
10.8%
😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility2.7%
Better than Avg
Here
2.7%
US
12.1%
CA
7.0%
Los angeles
8.7%

Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.

🛏️

Residents needing more daily help over time

↓ Lower is better
This Facility5.4%
Better than Avg
Here
5.4%
US
14.4%
CA
10.4%
Los angeles
12.5%
🚶

Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility6.6%
Better than Avg
Here
6.6%
US
15.3%
CA
10.5%
Los angeles
9.5%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
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Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility100.0%
Better than Avg
Here
100.0%
US
81.8%
CA
94.2%
Los angeles
94.5%
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility97.6%
Better than Avg
Here
97.6%
US
79.7%
CA
93.2%
Los angeles
92.5%
💊

Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility0.8%
Better than Avg
Here
0.8%
US
1.6%
CA
1.5%
Los angeles
1.5%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

25deficiencies
3penalties
Well above state avg (15.4)
32 complaint-triggered
$89,134 in fines

This facility shows concerning patterns with families frequently filing complaints that trigger inspections - 36 out of 99 total deficiencies stem from family reports. The most recurring issues involve medication management errors, infection control problems, and safety hazards including accident prevention failures. While all deficiencies show correction dates, the persistent complaints across multiple surveys from 2022 through 2025 suggest ongoing care quality concerns that families should carefully evaluate before choosing this facility.

Feb 26, 2026Routine
28
0293Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

0353Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

0761Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

0558Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

0355Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

0552Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

0580Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

0641Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

0645Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

0656Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

0657Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

0677Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

0689Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

0690Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

0694Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.

0695Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

0697Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

0698Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

0726Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.

0757Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

0760Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

0842Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

0880Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0511Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Services Deficiencies

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

0351Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

0920Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

0032Minimal · WidespreadCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Provide primary/alternate means for communication.

0039Minimal · WidespreadCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

Feb 17, 2026Complaint
3
0580Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

0686Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

0692Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Nov 18, 2025Complaint
1
0584Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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.

Sep 11, 2025Complaint
1
0684Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Jul 31, 2025Complaint
1
0658Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

May 20, 2025Complaint
1
0757Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Federal Penalties

Fine

Apr 24, 2025

$16,149

Fine

Aug 1, 2023

$72,985

Payment Denial

Aug 1, 2023

15-day denial

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Sunny Hills Post Acute

Organization Type

for profit

Chain Affiliation

Chain Name

David Johnson

Chain Size

47 facilities nationwide

Chain avg rating: 3.2/5 · Rank 37 of 45

Ownership & Management

Owners

La Mirada Post Acute LLC

Owner · Organization

Johnson, Frank

Owner

Key personnel

Dehghanmanesh, AdrianOfficer / DirectorFarrales, MaryOfficer / DirectorKochek, JoshuaOfficer / DirectorBrown, StacyManagerDrew, JosephineManager
Source: Medicare provider data

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