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Sunny Village Care Center

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

1428 S. Marengo Ave., Alhambra, CA 9180399 bedsLicensed & Active
2/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
3.7/5

based on 35 Google reviews

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3/ 10
moderate 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 (23 vs median 13.0)

Below average in CA · Below recommended RN staffing · Above recommended total nurse staffing · Low staff turnover (stable workforce) · No penalties on record

Source: Medicare data

What this means for your family

This facility is an excellent choice for physical rehabilitation, as multiple families praise the skill of the therapy team. However, you should closely monitor the responsiveness of the nursing staff to medical changes and verify that social services are communicating clearly regarding any transitions or transfers.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

35 reviews on Google
Families seeking rehabilitation services may find the therapy and nursing teams highly effective, with several reviewers praising specific therapists and attentive nurses. However, there are serious allegations regarding poor communication from social services and instances of medical neglect during emergencies. Additionally, some neighbors and residents have reported significant noise disturbances caused by facility equipment.

Quality Themes

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Food5.0Staff6.0Clean9.0Activities5.0MedsN/AMemoryN/AComms2.0ValueN/A

Strengths

  • Exceptional rehabilitation and physical therapy teams
  • Attentive and caring nursing staff
  • Clean and well-maintained environment
  • Positive and professional atmosphere

Concerns

  • Poor communication and mismanagement by social services
  • Rude or unprofessional front desk/reception staff (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
  • Noise disturbances from facility equipment/maintenance
  • Slow response to medical emergencies/pain

Rating Trends

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234'15(1)'17(2)'19(2)'21(4)'23(1)'25(5)'26(12)

Distribution · 37 analyzed

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24
4
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2
1
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11

How They Respond to Reviews

0%response rate

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1We've heard wonderful things about your rehabilitation and physical therapy teams; could you tell us more about how they work with residents to maintain mobility?
  • 2How does the nursing staff ensure that medical needs or requests for pain management are addressed quickly, especially during the night shifts?
  • 3What is the best way for our family to stay in regular, clear contact with the social services team regarding updates on our loved one's care?
  • 4How do you manage noise levels from facility maintenance or equipment to ensure a peaceful environment for the residents?
  • 5Could you describe what a typical day of social activities and engagement looks like for the residents here?
  • 6With the high staffing rating you've achieved, how do you ensure that the attentive care provided by the nurses is consistent across all shifts?

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Key Review Excerpts

The rehab team, Eric and Andy were amazing at getting mẹ stronger. Nursẽ Mandy, Hailey, Sandra and Anna took great care of mẹ.

Rehab patient · 2026★★★★★

The facilities is clean and tidy and the atmosphere is so peaceful. No loud talking or phones ringing, apparently a thoughtful policy they enforce to create a quiet ambience to encourage recovery and rest.

Long-term resident's family · 2022★★★★★

My surgeon whom sent me there after major surgery never checked on me once and after days of me complaining about chest pains and shortness of breath they sat around wasted 45 minutes deciding whether or not I had an emergency situation.

Rehab patient · 2024☆☆☆☆
Source: 35 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
0.50hrs
67%
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
5.34hrs
OK
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
17%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)
RN Turnover
33%
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
2/ 5
Better Than Avg

10

measures

Worse Than Avg

4

measures

Mixed Results

3

measures

Long-Stay Residents
🚿

Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility1.6%
Better than Avg
Here
1.6%
US
19.4%
CA
10.7%
Los angeles
9.7%
💊

Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility6.8%
Better than Avg
Here
6.8%
US
19.5%
CA
13.7%
Los angeles
10.9%
😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility0.0%
Better than Avg
Here
0.0%
US
12.1%
CA
7.0%
Los angeles
9.1%

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

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Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility8.6%
Better than Avg
Here
8.6%
US
15.3%
CA
10.5%
Los angeles
9.4%
💉

Residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility99.7%
Better than Avg
Here
99.7%
US
93.4%
CA
98.6%
Los angeles
99.1%
⚖️

Residents who lost too much weight

↓ Lower is better
This Facility8.3%
Worse than Avg
Here
8.3%
US
5.3%
CA
4.1%
Los angeles
4.8%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
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Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility93.8%
Better than Avg
Here
93.8%
US
79.8%
CA
93.2%
Los angeles
92.6%
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility88.3%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
88.3%
US
81.8%
CA
94.2%
Los angeles
94.7%
💊

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

20deficiencies
Above state avg (15.4)
21 complaint-triggered

Sunny Village Care Center has concerning patterns of recurring deficiencies across multiple areas, with families filing numerous complaints that triggered inspections. The facility repeatedly struggles with medication management, resident rights issues, and infection control, with pharmacy service violations appearing in 8 separate incidents and infection control problems recurring multiple times. While the facility reports corrections for each deficiency, the persistent pattern of similar issues suggests ongoing operational challenges that families should carefully evaluate before placement.

Mar 26, 2026Routine
19
0689Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

0693Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.

0812Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

0814Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

0848Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Administration Deficiencies

Provide a neutral and fair arbitration process and agree to arbitrator and venue.

0880Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0641Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

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.

0676Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.

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.

0755Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

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.

0351Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

0353Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

0920Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

0550Minimal · WidespreadCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

0346Minimal · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.

0354Minimal · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.

Mar 17, 2026Complaint
1
0908Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Environmental Deficiencies

Keep all essential equipment working safely.

Jan 23, 2026Complaint
1
0550Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Dec 23, 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.

Nov 26, 2025Complaint
1
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.

Aug 28, 2025Complaint
1
0880Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Sunny Village Care Center

Organization Type

for profit

Ownership & Management

Owners

Chan, Dennis

Owner

Fung, Peter

Owner

Ho, Firmin

Owner

Lai, Chi

Owner

Lam, Eddie

Owner

Lam, Thomas

Owner

Lee, Su

Owner

Liu, Paul

Owner

Sakhrani, Lakhi

Owner

Sim, Kenneth

Owner

Wang, Haiping

Owner

Yung, Albert

Owner

Key personnel

4angels Nursing and Care Services LLCManagerAxiom Healthcare GroupManagerDnw & Associates,inc.ManagerGateways Rehabilitation Center II LLCManagerSpectrum RegistryManager
Source: Medicare provider data

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