Sunny Hills Post Acute
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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
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
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- 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
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Distribution · 7 analyzed
How They Respond to Reviews
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?
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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♥️”
“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.”
Staffing
Staffing Hours
per resident/day · Medicare 2026RN 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
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measures
1
measures
Residents on antipsychotic medication
Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse
Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication
Residents with depression symptoms
Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.
Residents needing more daily help over time
Residents whose walking got worse
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics
US average from Medicare published data
Inspection History
Medicare Inspection History
3-year lookback · Medicare 2026
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, 2026Routine28
Egress Deficiencies
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Smoke Deficiencies
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
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.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
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.
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.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
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.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
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.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
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.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Services Deficiencies
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Provide primary/alternate means for communication.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Feb 17, 2026Complaint3
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.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Nov 18, 2025Complaint1
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, 2025Complaint1
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Jul 31, 2025Complaint1
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
May 20, 2025Complaint1
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
Sunny Hills Post Acute
for profit
Chain Affiliation
David Johnson
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
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References & Resources
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