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Health Inspection

Sun Mar Nursing Center

August 27, 2026 · Anaheim, CA · 1720 West Orange Avenue
Citations 13
CMS Rating 5/5
Beds 69
Provider ID 555266
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Inspection Summary

SUN MAR NURSING CENTER in ANAHEIM, CA — inspection on August 27, 2026.

Found 13 citations. Severity: Standard violations.

Health inspections identify deficiencies that facilities must correct within required timeframes. Violations range from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns and are subject to follow-up verification.

Inspection Findings

FF0550
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited SUN MAR NURSING CENTER in ANAHEIM, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0550 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-08-27.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 13 deficiencies cited during this inspection of SUN MAR NURSING CENTER.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2026-09-14.

Federal health inspectors cited SUN MAR NURSING CENTER in ANAHEIM, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0552 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-08-27.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 13 deficiencies cited during this inspection of SUN MAR NURSING CENTER.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2026-09-14.

Federal health inspectors cited SUN MAR NURSING CENTER in ANAHEIM, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0578 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-08-27.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: 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.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 13 deficiencies cited during this inspection of SUN MAR NURSING CENTER.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2026-09-14.

Federal health inspectors cited SUN MAR NURSING CENTER in ANAHEIM, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0656 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-08-27.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 13 deficiencies cited during this inspection of SUN MAR NURSING CENTER.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2026-09-14.

Federal health inspectors cited SUN MAR NURSING CENTER in ANAHEIM, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0657 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-08-27.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 13 deficiencies cited during this inspection of SUN MAR NURSING CENTER.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2026-09-14.

Federal health inspectors cited SUN MAR NURSING CENTER in ANAHEIM, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0688 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-08-27.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: 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.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 13 deficiencies cited during this inspection of SUN MAR NURSING CENTER.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2026-09-14.

Federal health inspectors cited SUN MAR NURSING CENTER in ANAHEIM, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0756 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-08-27.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 13 deficiencies cited during this inspection of SUN MAR NURSING CENTER.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2026-09-14.

Federal health inspectors cited SUN MAR NURSING CENTER in ANAHEIM, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0803 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-08-27.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: 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.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 13 deficiencies cited during this inspection of SUN MAR NURSING CENTER.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2026-09-14.

Federal health inspectors cited SUN MAR NURSING CENTER in ANAHEIM, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0805 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-08-27.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 13 deficiencies cited during this inspection of SUN MAR NURSING CENTER.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2026-09-14.

Federal health inspectors cited SUN MAR NURSING CENTER in ANAHEIM, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0880 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-08-27.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 13 deficiencies cited during this inspection of SUN MAR NURSING CENTER.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2026-09-14.

Federal health inspectors cited SUN MAR NURSING CENTER in ANAHEIM, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0881 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-08-27.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 13 deficiencies cited during this inspection of SUN MAR NURSING CENTER.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2026-09-14.

Federal health inspectors cited SUN MAR NURSING CENTER in ANAHEIM, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0908 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-08-27.

Category: Environmental Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Keep all essential equipment working safely.

Scope/Severity Level E: pattern, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 13 deficiencies cited during this inspection of SUN MAR NURSING CENTER.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2026-09-14.

Federal health inspectors cited SUN MAR NURSING CENTER in ANAHEIM, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0909 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-08-27.

Category: Environmental Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: 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.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 13 deficiencies cited during this inspection of SUN MAR NURSING CENTER.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2026-09-14.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an F-tag violation?
F-tags are federal deficiency codes used by CMS to categorize nursing home violations. Each F-tag corresponds to a specific federal regulation (42 CFR Part 483). For example, F607 relates to abuse prevention policies, F880 relates to infection control.
Were these violations corrected?
Facilities must submit plans of correction and implement changes within required timeframes. CMS conducts follow-up inspections to verify corrections. Check the inspection report for specific correction dates and follow-up verification status.
How often do nursing home inspections happen?
CMS conducts unannounced inspections of all Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing homes at least once per year. Additional inspections may occur based on complaints, facility-reported incidents, or follow-up to verify previous violations were corrected.
What should families do about these violations?
Families should: (1) Review the full inspection report for details, (2) Ask facility administration about specific corrective actions taken, (3) Check if this represents a pattern by reviewing prior inspections, (4) Compare with other facilities in ANAHEIM, CA, (5) Report new concerns to state authorities.
Where can I see the full inspection report?
Complete inspection reports are available on Medicare.gov's Care Compare website (www.medicare.gov/care-compare). You can also request copies directly from SUN MAR NURSING CENTER or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.


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About This Inspection Report

Source: This inspection report was downloaded directly from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) via Medicare.gov. CMS releases nursing home inspection reports in bulk. The findings reflect what state surveyors documented in the official Form CMS-2567 Statement of Deficiencies on the date of the inspection.

Plan of correction not included: The CMS report we receive does not include the facility's plan of correction. Facilities submit plans of correction separately to their state survey agency and those responses may not appear in CMS public data at the time of release. The absence of a plan of correction in this report does not mean one was not filed. Readers who want information about corrective steps taken by the facility are encouraged to contact the facility or their state survey agency directly.

Corrections may have been made: This report reflects conditions observed on the date of the survey. The facility may have implemented staffing changes, additional training, policy revisions, or other corrective actions since this report was issued. We publish what CMS provides and encourage readers to seek current information from the facility.