Worth Considering
1
Facilities graded B or better with zero fines
Best Nursing Homes in Sun Valley, California
1 of 3 nursing homes in Sun Valley (33%) meet our strict criteria. The California statewide average is 29%.
1 recommended · 1 caution · 1 avoid · data
City Average
2.7
★
+0.00 vs state
Total Beds
201
across 3 facilities
High Risk Facilities
1
1 Grade F
$65,373 in combined fines
Zero Fines
2
/3
passed all inspections
Nurse Availability
0 min
RN time per resident daily
Below CMS recommendation
Why This One?
The nursing home market in Sun Valley, California, is limited, with only 3 facilities available and just 1 recommended, indicating challenges for families seeking quality care. Notably, the top-rated facility, Totally Kids Specialty Healthcare, holds a 4-star rating, but families should be aware of one facility facing $65,373 in fines.
Qualified (Grade B, Trust Score 70-79)
- 1 TOTALLY KIDS SPECIALTY HEALTHCARE - SUN VALLEY (70) — Totally Kids Specialty Healthcare excels with a strong CMS rating of 4 stars and a solid B grade, making it a top choice for specialized care. With a Trust Score of 70/100 and no fines, this for-profit facility is dedicated to providing quality healthcare tailored to children's needs.
The other 2 Sun Valley facilities didn't qualify — 1 carries Grade D or F ratings and 1 has fines totaling $65K.
Recommended
Totally Kids Specialty Healthcare excels with a strong CMS rating of 4 stars and a solid B grade, making it a top choice for specialized care. With a Trust Score of 70/100 and no fines, this for-profit facility is dedicated to providing quality healthcare tailored to children's needs.
Proceed with Caution
These facilities don't meet our recommendation criteria but may still be viable options.
Best Available Alternative
Staffing Comparison
Staffing levels are the strongest predictor of care quality
| Metric | Top Facility | Sun Valley Avg | CMS Minimum |
|---|---|---|---|
| RN Hours / Resident / Day | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.75 |
| CMS Star Rating | 4 stars | 2.7 stars | — |
| Deficiencies / Inspection | 0 | 0.0 | — |
Facilities to Avoid
These facilities have significant quality concerns.
What Disqualified the Other 2?
Our criteria: Trust Grade B or better (score 70+) AND zero fines in 3 years
- Grade F facilities
- 1 Grade F — critical inspection failures
- Facilities with fines
- 1 Have fines totaling $65,373
- Low-scoring facilities
- 1 Scored below B — Trust Scores under 70
- Caution group
- 1 Had good grades but fines disqualified them
Questions Sun Valley Families Should Ask
Based on what we found in local inspection data
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1
"What is your current CMS star rating and Trust Score?"
Sun Valley's city average is 2.7 stars
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2
"Have you received any fines in the past 3 years?"
1 of 3 Sun Valley facilities have fines
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3
"How many RN hours per resident do you provide daily?"
CMS recommends 45 min; Sun Valley avg is 0 min
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4
"What were your most recent inspection findings?"
Sun Valley facilities average 0.0 deficiencies per inspection
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Houston at a Glance
Good News
- 12 facilities meet our strict criteria—20% of the market
- 3 exceptional A-grade facilities with 5-star CMS ratings
- 24 facilities with zero fines in the past 3 years
Be Aware
- 30 facilities carry Grade F—nearly half the market
- $3.2M+ in total fines across 37 facilities
- Worst facility has $448,216 in fines alone
Key Numbers
- Average Trust Score: 48.6 (dragged down by 30 F-grades)
- 82% for-profit, 13% non-profit, 5% government
- 9.4 average deficiencies per facility
Frequently Asked Questions
How many nursing homes in Sun Valley, CA are recommended?
1 of 3 nursing homes in Sun Valley (33%) meet our strict criteria of excellent inspection results and a clean record with no fines.
What makes a nursing home in Sun Valley "recommended"?
A facility earns our recommendation when it achieves a Trust Grade of B or better (score of 70+) AND has zero fines in the past three years. This combination indicates consistent quality care and regulatory compliance.
How should I evaluate nursing homes in Sun Valley?
Look beyond star ratings. Check for recent fines, abuse citations, staffing levels (especially RN hours), and inspection deficiencies. Visit in person during different times of day to observe care quality firsthand.