Quick answers
- Where is Sun Mar Nursing Center?
- 1720 West Orange Avenue, Anaheim, CA 92804, in Orange County, California.
- What is the phone number of Sun Mar Nursing Center?
- (714) 776-1720, as listed by Medicare (CMS).
- What is the Medicare star rating of Sun Mar Nursing Center?
- Medicare overall rating: 5 out of 5 stars (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
- Has Sun Mar Nursing Center been fined?
- Medicare lists no fines for Sun Mar Nursing Center.
- What did inspectors find at Sun Mar Nursing Center?
- In its last three inspection cycles (October 13, 2023 to August 27, 2026), Medicare lists 28 health citations; the most serious was level E. See the list below (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
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Inspections, fines and staffing
In its last three inspection cycles (October 13, 2023 to August 27, 2026), Sun Mar Nursing Center had 28 health citations; the most serious was level E (no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm). Medicare lists no fines or payment denials for it in the last three years. Nurse staffing is 4.13 hours per resident per day; the California average is 4.54 and the national average is 3.90.
Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Data Catalog, data updated October 1, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026.
Inspection history: last three cycles
State inspectors visit about once a year and also investigate complaints. Each citation (deficiency) has a tag number and a letter, A to L. The letter shows how serious the problem was and how many residents it affected.
What the letters A to L mean
| Seriousness | Isolated (a few residents) | Pattern (some) | Widespread (many) |
|---|---|---|---|
| No actual harm, potential for minimal harm | A | B | C |
| No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | D | E | F |
| Actual harm to residents | G | H | I |
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J | K | L |
Source: the scope and severity grid Medicare (CMS) uses for nursing home citations.
Most recent cycle: August 27, 2026 — 15 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: February 3, 2026 (complaint investigation); July 9, 2026 (complaint investigation); August 27, 2026 (standard health inspection).
Show 15 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
F0908 Level E
“Keep all essential equipment working safely.”
F0550 Level D
“Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.”
F0552 Level D
“Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.”
F0578 Level D
“Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.”
F0656 Level D
“Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.”
F0657 Level D
“Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.”
F0688 Level D
“Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.”
F0756 Level D
“Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.”
F0803 Level D
“Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.”
F0805 Level D
“Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.”
F0880 Level D
“Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”
F0881 Level D
“Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.”
F0909 Level D
“Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame.”
F0689 Level D
“Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.”
F0656 Level B
“Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.”
Previous cycle: June 16, 2025 — 11 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: June 16, 2025 (complaint investigation); June 16, 2025 (standard health inspection).
Show 11 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
F0812 Level E
“Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.”
F0605 Level D
“Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.”
F0697 Level D
“Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.”
F0755 Level D
“Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.”
F0813 Level D
“Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.”
F0847 Level D
“Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.”
F0880 Level D
“Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”
F0641 Level B
“Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.”
F0656 Level B
“Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.”
F0908 Level B
“Keep all essential equipment working safely.”
F0921 Level B
“Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.”
Earlier cycle: July 17, 2024 — 2 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: October 13, 2023 (complaint investigation); July 17, 2024 (standard health inspection).
Show 2 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
F0645 Level D
“PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities”
F0842 Level B
“Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.”
Citation descriptions are Medicare’s official wording. “From a complaint” means the citation came from a complaint investigation instead of the regular yearly inspection.
Full inspection reports on Medicare Care Compare →
Fire safety citations (12)
K0351 Level E
“Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.”
K0353 Level D
“Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.”
K0712 Level F
“Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.”
K0161 Level D
“Use approved construction type or materials.”
K0353 Level D
“Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.”
K0100 Level F
“Meet other general requirements.”
K0353 Level F
“Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.”
K0345 Level D
“Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.”
K0355 Level D
“Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.”
K0363 Level D
“Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.”
K0753 Level D
“Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations.”
E0032 Level C
“Provide primary/alternate means for communication.”
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from the payroll records nursing homes send to Medicare, next to the state and national averages.
| Measure | This home | California | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day | 0.54 | 0.68 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurse (LPN) hours per resident per day | 1.01 | 1.20 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day | 2.57 | 2.66 | 2.35 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day | 4.13 | 4.54 | 3.90 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend | 3.81 | 4.10 | 3.43 |
| RN hours per resident per day on the weekend | 0.29 | 0.52 | 0.48 |
| Nursing staff turnover (per year) | 21.5% | 36.6% | 45.3% |
| RN turnover (per year) | 22.2% | 37.8% | 42.5% |
| Administrators who left in the last year | 0.0 | 0.4 | 0.5 |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Information and State US Averages, data updated October 1, 2026.
Owners and operator
Part of a group of 50 nursing homes: David Johnson.
Legal business name: Sun Mar Healthcare, Inc.
Owners and managers Medicare lists (3)
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun Mar Healthcare, Inc | Direct owner | 100% | May 1, 1987 |
| Sun Mar Healthcare, Inc | Management company (operational or managerial control) | NOT APPLICABLE | May 1, 1987 |
| Sun Mar Management Services | Management company (operational or managerial control) | NOT APPLICABLE | October 12, 1989 |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Ownership file, data updated October 1, 2026. Only owners with an ownership interest and management companies are shown.
Compare with other nursing homes
Key facts
| Type | Nursing home |
|---|---|
| Certified beds | 69 |
| Average residents per day | 63.1 |
| Takes part in | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Ownership | For profit – corporation |
| Group or chain (affiliated entity) | David Johnson |
| Legal business name | Sun Mar Healthcare, Inc |
| First approved by Medicare/Medicaid | 1987-06-04 |
| Resident and family councils | Resident and family councils |
| Sprinklers in all required areas | Yes |
| Changed ownership in the last 12 months | No |
| Address | 1720 West Orange Avenue, Anaheim, CA 92804 |
| County | Orange County |
| State | California |
| Phone | (714) 776‑1720 |
| CMS Certification Number | 555266 |
| Name in Medicare records | SUN MAR NURSING CENTER |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
What to ask when you call or visit
A general checklist for any nursing home, not advice about this one. Medicare also publishes guides on medicare.gov.
- Is the home certified by Medicare and/or Medicaid, and does it have a bed for the care you need (short-term rehab or long-term care)?
- Can you see the latest state inspection report? Ask how any problems found were fixed.
- How many nurses and aides work on each shift, at night and on weekends? Is there a registered nurse on site at all times?
- Which doctors see residents, and how often? What happens in a medical emergency, and which hospital is used?
- What therapy (physical, occupational, speech) is offered, and how many days a week?
- Are residents clean, dressed and taking part in activities? Do staff speak to them kindly and answer call lights quickly?
- What do the daily rate and extra services cost, and what do Medicare, Medicaid or your insurance pay? Ask for it in writing.
- Is there a resident council and a family council? How are complaints handled? Ask for the long-term care ombudsman’s contact.
- Are meals appetizing, and can the home meet special diets, language needs and religious or cultural preferences?
- Visit more than once, including at a mealtime or in the evening, without an appointment.
Other nursing homes nearby
By straight-line distance (not driving distance).
- Buena Vista Care Center0.9 mi · Anaheim, CA · 3 of 5 stars
- Harbor Villa Care Center1.2 mi · Anaheim, CA · 3 of 5 stars
- Coventry Court Health Center1.4 mi · Anaheim, CA · 4 of 5 stars
- La Palma Nursing Center1.6 mi · Anaheim, CA · 5 of 5 stars
- Leisure Court Nursing Center1.7 mi · Anaheim, CA · 3 of 5 stars
Nearest hospital emergency rooms
- AHMC Anaheim Regional Medical Center1.6 mi · Anaheim, CA · Acute Care Hospital
- Anaheim Global Medical Center1.8 mi · Anaheim, CA · Acute Care Hospital
- West Anaheim Medical Center3.3 mi · Anaheim, CA · Acute Care Hospital
Sources
- Provider Information — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare profile of this provider
- Health Deficiencies — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Fire Safety Deficiencies — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Penalties — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Ownership — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- State US Averages — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Survey Summary — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Citation Code Look-up — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Inspection Dates — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13