Sun Mar Nursing Center
1720 West Orange Avenue, Anaheim, CA 92804 · (714) 776-1720
For profit - Corporation · 69 certified beds
Sun Mar Nursing Center has a 5-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in June 2025, found 11 citations (the California average is 15.6). It hasn't been fined in the last three years.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on June 16, 2025 found 11 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.June 16, 2025 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.June 16, 2025 · F0605 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.June 16, 2025 · F0697 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.June 16, 2025 · F0755 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.June 16, 2025 · F0813 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.June 16, 2025 · F0847 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.June 16, 2025 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.June 16, 2025 · F0641 · Level of harm: Potential for minimal harm · Residents affected: Some
- Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.June 16, 2025 · F0656 · Level of harm: Potential for minimal harm · Residents affected: Some
- Keep all essential equipment working safely.June 16, 2025 · F0908 · Level of harm: Potential for minimal harm · Residents affected: Some
- Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.June 16, 2025 · F0921 · Level of harm: Potential for minimal harm · Residents affected: Some
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 4 citations.
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.July 9, 2026 · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.February 3, 2026 · F0656 · Level of harm: Potential for minimal harm · Residents affected: Some
- Keep all essential equipment working safely.June 16, 2025 · F0908 · Level of harm: Potential for minimal harm · Residents affected: Some
- Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.October 13, 2023 · F0842 · Level of harm: Potential for minimal harm · Residents affected: Some
Fines and payment denials
No fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | California average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 4.24 | 4.52 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.58 | 0.67 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 1.03 | 1.20 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.63 | 2.65 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 19.7% | 36.7% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 69 |
| Average residents per day | 60.4 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- West Anaheim Medical Center D/P SNF Anaheim · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- La Palma Nursing Center Anaheim · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Coventry Court Health Center Anaheim · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Parkview Healthcare Center Anaheim · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Beach Creek Post-Acute Anaheim · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Sun Mar Nursing Center on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.