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Sun Mar Nursing CenterCMS ratings, inspections and fines

Address
1720 West Orange Avenue, Anaheim, CA 92804
CCN
555266
Ownership type
For-profit, corporation
Certified beds
69
Chain
Chain name not shown
Residents per day
60
CMS flags
None in the CMS record
CMS star ratings
Overall rating5 of 5
Health inspection rating5 of 5
Staffing rating3 of 5
Quality measure rating5 of 5
Care Compare record (Medicare.gov)

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CMS gives Sun Mar Nursing Center an overall rating of 5 of 5 stars. The last standard survey was on 16 Jun 2025. The latest survey cycle has 12 health citations. The median for nursing homes in California is 14. CMS lists no fines for this home in its penalties file.

Facilities may see a change in their overall rating for a number of reasons. Since the overall rating is based on three individual domains, a change in any one of the domains can affect the overall rating. Any new data for a nursing home could potentially change a star rating domain.

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Five-Star Quality Rating System: Technical Users' Guide, July 2026. CMS processed this record on .

Since the last CMS update

The site has no recorded change for this home. In each CMS update, the site compares the ratings, the penalties and the citations of each home.

Ratings

CMS gives each home 1 to 5 stars for health inspections, for staffing and for quality measures, and one overall rating.

CMS star ratings of Sun Mar Nursing Center, with medians
Rating (1 to 5 stars)This homeOrange County medianCalifornia medianUS average (CMS)
Overall rating53.03.03.0
Health inspection rating53.03.02.8
Staffing rating33.03.02.9
Quality measure rating55.04.03.6

A median is the middle value of the homes in the group: 72 homes in the county, 1,165 homes in the state. What the CMS star ratings measure

Citations by survey cycle

CMS keeps the last three cycles, and cycle 1 is the latest. A cycle has one standard survey. Citations from complaint and infection control inspections go into cycles of 12 months.

Health citations of Sun Mar Nursing Center in the last three survey cycles
Survey cycleStandard surveyCitationsCalifornia median
Cycle 1 (latest)16 Jun 20251214
Cycle 217 Jul 2024114
Cycle 3No date715

Health citations

The record of one deficiency in an inspection. One inspection can give many citations.

Scope and severity. A letter from A to L on each citation. Scope is the number of residents that the deficiency affected. Severity is the level of harm.

Scope and severity of the 20 citations. Select a cell to show only its rows.
SeverityIsolatedPatternWidespread
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safetyJ0K0L0
Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardyG0H0I0
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmF0
No actual harm, potential for minimal harmA0C0

Survey cycle 1 (latest): 12 citations

Standard survey of this cycle: .

Health citations of Sun Mar Nursing Center in survey cycle 1, the latest first
Survey dateF-tagRequirement (CMS text)Scope and severitySurvey typeCorrected
3 Feb 2026F0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.BComplaint investigation28 Feb 2026
16 Jun 2025F0605Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.DStandard survey10 Jul 2025
16 Jun 2025F0641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.BStandard survey10 Jul 2025
16 Jun 2025F0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.BStandard survey10 Jul 2025
16 Jun 2025F0697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.DStandard survey10 Jul 2025
16 Jun 2025F0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.DStandard survey10 Jul 2025
16 Jun 2025F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.EStandard survey10 Jul 2025
16 Jun 2025F0813Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.DStandard survey10 Jul 2025
16 Jun 2025F0847Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.DStandard survey10 Jul 2025
16 Jun 2025F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.DStandard survey10 Jul 2025
16 Jun 2025F0908Keep all essential equipment working safely.BComplaint investigation10 Jul 2025
16 Jun 2025F0921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.BStandard survey10 Jul 2025

Survey cycle 2: 1 citation

Standard survey of this cycle: .

Health citations of Sun Mar Nursing Center in survey cycle 2, the latest first
Survey dateF-tagRequirement (CMS text)Scope and severitySurvey typeCorrected
17 Jul 2024F0645PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual DisabilitiesDStandard survey15 Aug 2024

Survey cycle 3: 7 citations

The CMS provider file has no standard survey date for this cycle.

Health citations of Sun Mar Nursing Center in survey cycle 3, the latest first
Survey dateF-tagRequirement (CMS text)Scope and severitySurvey typeCorrected
13 Oct 2023F0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.BComplaint investigation30 Oct 2023
20 Dec 2022F0558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.DStandard survey15 Jan 2023
20 Dec 2022F0583Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.DStandard survey15 Jan 2023
20 Dec 2022F0698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.DStandard survey15 Jan 2023
20 Dec 2022F0761Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.DStandard survey15 Jan 2023
20 Dec 2022F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.EStandard survey15 Jan 2023
20 Dec 2022F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.DStandard survey15 Jan 2023

The requirement text is the CMS summary of the F-tag. It is not the report of the surveyor. How to read an inspection report

Penalties

A fine, or a payment denial: a period in which Medicare or Medicaid does not pay for new admissions. The CMS penalties file holds three years.

CMS lists no fine and no payment denial for this home in its penalties file.

Staffing

Hours per resident per day. The nurse hours for one resident on an average day. CMS calculates the figure from the hours that the home reports for a quarter.

Nurse staffing hours per resident per day at Sun Mar Nursing Center
StaffThis homeCalifornia medianCalifornia average (CMS)
All nurse staff4.244.204.52
Registered nurses (RN)0.580.500.67
Licensed practical nurses (LPN)1.031.20
Nurse aides2.632.65
All nurse staff, weekends3.933.804.09
Nurse staff turnover in a year
19.7%
Nurse staff turnover, California median
36.4%
RN turnover in a year
25.0%
Administrators who left in a year
0

Homes report the hours to CMS in the Payroll-Based Journal.

Quality measures

A figure that CMS calculates from the assessments of residents. One example is the percentage of long-stay residents with a fall and a major injury.

Quality measures of Sun Mar Nursing Center, average of four quarters (2025Q2-2026Q1)
Measure (CMS text)ResidentsThis homeCalifornia medianUS median
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increasedLong Stay3.4%8.9%12.6%
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladderLong Stay0.0%0.3%0.3%
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infectionLong Stay0.0%0.7%0.9%
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injuryLong Stay0.0%1.3%2.8%
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medicationShort Stay0.0%0.8%1.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsenedLong Stay6.2%8.6%12.5%
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcersLong Stay0.7%3.6%4.2%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medicationLong Stay0.7%9.1%13.4%

For each measure in this table, CMS gives more points in the quality measure rating for a lower percentage. The site calculates the medians from the CMS file. What the CMS star ratings measure

Ownership

An organisation in the CMS ownership file. CMS records its role, for example an ownership interest, operational or managerial control, or a mortgage interest.

Ownership type
For-profit, corporation
Legal business name
Sun Mar Healthcare, Inc
Chain
Chain name not shown
Organisations in the CMS ownership record of Sun Mar Nursing Center
OrganisationRole in the CMS recordInterestSince
Sun Mar Healthcare, Inc5% or greater direct ownership interest100%1 May 1987
Sun Mar Healthcare, IncOperational/managerial control1 May 1987
Sun Mar Management ServicesOperational/managerial control12 Oct 1989
Cibc Bank USAAdp of the snf8 Apr 2025
Ferszt Investments, A California CorporationAdp of the snf3 May 2016
Sun Mar Healthcare, IncAdp of the snf1 May 1987
Sun Mar Management ServicesAdp of the snf12 Oct 1989

The site shows organisations only. It does not show the names of persons. CMS lists this home in a chain that has the name of a person, so the site shows no chain name and no chain page.

Other homes in Orange County

The 12 nearest other nursing homes in Orange County, California
Nursing homeCityOverall ratingCitations, latest cycleFinesLast standard survey
Buena Vista Care CenterAnaheim3 of 519$018 Dec 2025
Harbor Villa Care CenterAnaheim2 of 523$010 Apr 2026
Coventry Court Health CenterAnaheim4 of 525$029 Jul 2025
La Palma Nursing CenterAnaheim5 of 527$015 Sep 2025
Leisure Court Nursing CenterAnaheim4 of 529$027 Jan 2025
Parkview Healthcare CenterAnaheim4 of 515$05 Jun 2026
Chapman Care CenterGarden Grove4 of 522$021 Jan 2026
Anaheim Healthcare Center, LLCAnaheim3 of 528$9,27814 Apr 2025
Beach Creek Post-AcuteAnaheim3 of 526$026 Jan 2026
Anaheim Crest Nursing CenterAnaheim3 of 529$021 May 2026
West Anaheim Medical Center D/P SNFAnaheim5 of 513$027 Mar 2026
St. Catherine HealthcareFullerton3 of 519$017 Mar 2026

All 72 nursing homes in Orange County

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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare. Record of Sun Mar Nursing Center (CCN 555266). Data processed 1 Aug 2026. Elder Care Record, https://eldercarerecord.com/facility/sun-mar-nursing-center-anaheim-ca-555266/

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Questions

When was Sun Mar Nursing Center last inspected?
The latest inspection with a citation in the CMS record was on 3 Feb 2026. It was a complaint investigation. It gave 1 citation. The standard survey before the last one was on 17 Jul 2024.
Who operates Sun Mar Nursing Center?
The CMS record gives the ownership type as for-profit, corporation. CMS lists the home in a chain that has the name of a person. This site does not show that name. The CMS ownership file names Sun Mar Healthcare, Inc and Sun Mar Management Services for operational or managerial control. This site does not show the names of persons.
Is Sun Mar Nursing Center a Special Focus Facility?
No. The CMS provider file lists no Special Focus status for this home. CMS lists 5 homes in California as Special Focus Facilities and 31 as candidates.
Where does the data on this page come from?
The data comes from the CMS Care Compare files for nursing homes. CMS processed the files on 1 Aug 2026. The Care Compare record on Medicare.gov is the official record of the home.