About Sun Mar Nursing CenterSun Mar Nursing Center is located at 1720 West Orange Avenue, Anaheim, CA, reachable at (714) 776-1720. This For profit – Corporation facility operates 69.0 certified beds and serves an average of 63 residents per day. It is part of the David & Frank Johnson network (45 facilities nationwide). Medicare and Medicaid services have been provided since 1987-06-04. Notably, Sun Mar Nursing Center has maintained a perfect 5-star overall rating for all five years from 2022 to 2026, placing it among the top-performing facilities in CA.
#774 of 14703 nationally – #114 of 1162 in California
Who Is This Facility Best For?
Sun Mar Nursing Center is a strong choice for families in the Anaheim, CA area seeking a well-inspected, high-quality care environment. It scores well for both long-term residents and short-stay rehabilitation patients. Its clean five-year compliance record adds confidence for families making this important decision.
Overall Rating 2022-2026
Total Nurse Hours/Day 2022-2026
Current Ratings (2026)
Overall Rating
★★★★★5 / 5
Health Inspection
★★★★★5 / 5
Staffing Rating
★★★★★3 / 5
Quality Measures (QM)
★★★★★5 / 5
Long-Stay QM Rating
★★★★★5 / 5
Short-Stay QM Rating
★★★★★5 / 5
5-Year Rating Trends
Overall Rating
Health Inspection Rating
Quality of Care (QM)
Staffing Rating
Average Residents per Day
Occupancy % (Residents / Beds)
Staffing InsightSun Mar Nursing Center currently provides 4 hours 9 minutes of total nurse staffing per resident per day, including 35 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) coverage. The CMS Staffing Rating is 3 out of 5 (average). Total nursing staff turnover is low at 14.8%, suggesting a stable care team.
Current Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)
Total Nurse Staffing4 hours 9 minutes
Nurse Aide Hours2 hours 37 minutes
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours58 minutes
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours35 minutes
Physical Therapist Hours5 minutes
National average total nurse staffing is approximately 3.5 hours per day
Weekend Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)
Weekend Total Nurse Hours3 hours 51 minutes
Weekend Registered Nurse (RN) Hours16 minutes
Weekend staffing is typically lower than weekday levels. Ask the facility about their weekend nurse-to-resident ratios.
5-Year Staffing Trends
Total Nurse Hours/Day
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours/Day
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours/Day
Nurse Aide Hours/Day
Total Staff Turnover %
Registered Nurse (RN) Turnover %
Compliance SummarySun Mar Nursing Center has received zero fines across all five years of available data (2022–2026), reflecting a strong regulatory compliance record. 4 substantiated complaints were recorded across the 5-year period — families should request details from the facility or review CMS inspection findings.
Nationally, Sun Mar Nursing Center ranks 774th out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 88.5/100), placing it in the top 10% nationwide. Within CA, it ranks 114th out of 1,162 nursing homes. In Anaheim, it ranks 3rd out of 14 facilities. Among facilities sharing its ZIP code, it ranks 2nd of 8. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #3,873 nationally and RN hours rank #7,124 nationally (#414 in CA).
Total Nurse Staffing – Year-by-Year National and State Ranks
Year
Hours/Day
National Rank
CA State Rank
Note
2022
4.12
#3,644 / 14,703
#517 / 1,162
Top 25%
2023
4.12
#3,484 / 14,703
#524 / 1,162
Top 25%
2024
4.02
#4,103 / 14,703
#634 / 1,162
Above average
2025
4.14
#3,802 / 14,703
#585 / 1,162
Above average
2026
4.16
#3,873 / 14,703
#649 / 1,162
Above average
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours – Year-by-Year National and State Ranks
Year
Hours/Day
National Rank
CA State Rank
Note
2022
0.65
#5,981 / 14,703
#320 / 1,162
Above average
2023
0.61
#6,057 / 14,703
#289 / 1,162
Above average
2024
0.50
#8,171 / 14,703
#433 / 1,162
Below average
2025
0.56
#7,257 / 14,703
#373 / 1,162
Above average
2026
0.58
#7,124 / 14,703
#414 / 1,162
Above average
Total Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)
Registered Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)
Frequently Asked Questions
Sun Mar Nursing Center is certified as a Medicare and Medicaid facility and has been approved to provide these services since 1987-06-04. Medicare covers short-term skilled nursing care (typically up to 100 days after a qualifying hospital stay). Medicaid covers long-term care for residents who meet financial eligibility requirements. Contact the facility at (714) 776-1720 or your local Medicaid office to verify current eligibility.
Sun Mar Nursing Center holds an overall CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) rating of 5 out of 5 stars. This is made up of three components: Health Inspection (5★), Staffing (3★), and Quality of Resident Care (5★). Our independent composite quality score — which uses the raw underlying CMS numbers to break ties between similarly-rated facilities — is 88.5/100, placing it #774 of 14703 facilities nationally and #114 of 1162 in California. Star ratings are a useful starting point, but the composite score and individual sub-ratings give a more complete picture for families comparing facilities.
Each resident at Sun Mar Nursing Center receives a reported average of 4 hours 9 minutes of total nurse staffing per day. This breaks down as: Registered Nurse (RN) coverage — 35 minutes; Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) — 58 minutes; Nurse Aide — 2 hours 37 minutes. On weekends, total nurse staffing is 3 hours 51 minutes per resident per day. The CMS Staffing Rating for this facility is 3 out of 5. The national average for total nursing hours is approximately 3.5 hrs/day. Total nursing staff turnover is 14.8%. Families are encouraged to ask about current staffing schedules during their facility visit.
Sun Mar Nursing Center has received zero fines across all five years of available data (2022–2026), reflecting a strong regulatory compliance record. 4 substantiated complaints were recorded across the 5-year period — families should request details from the facility or review CMS inspection findings. In the most recent CMS reporting period, the facility received 0 fine(s) totaling $0, and 0 Medicare payment denial(s). Total penalties: 0. The Total Weighted Health Survey Score is 25.0 (lower scores are better). Full inspection history and complaint details are available at medicare.gov/care-compare.
Nationally, Sun Mar Nursing Center ranks 774th out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 88.5/100), placing it in the top 10% nationwide. Within CA, it ranks 114th out of 1,162 nursing homes. In Anaheim, it ranks 3rd out of 14 facilities. Among facilities sharing its ZIP code, it ranks 2nd of 8. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #3,873 nationally and RN hours rank #7,124 nationally (#414 in CA). Our composite quality score of 88.5/100 weighs health inspections, quality of resident care, staffing hours, compliance record, and five-year performance trends — giving a more complete picture than CMS star ratings alone, which can place hundreds of facilities in the same 5-star bucket. To browse and compare all nursing homes in Anaheim, visit: https://nursinghomesnearme.org/california/anaheim/
Data Disclaimer: All data on this page is sourced exclusively from the official CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services) Nursing Home Compare dataset, covering reporting periods from 2022 through 2026. This includes facility ratings, staffing hours, inspection scores, fines, complaints, and geographic coordinates. NursingHomesNearMe.org does not independently verify, collect, or alter this data. Composite scores and rankings are calculated by NursingHomesNearMe.org – learn how rankings are calculated. Information may not reflect current facility conditions. Always contact the facility directly and verify at medicare.gov/care-compare before making care decisions.