Sunrise of Hermosa Beach

Overview of Sunrise of Hermosa Beach

Situated in the lively city of Hermosa Beach, CA, Sunrise of Hermosa Beach is a warm and inviting retirement community offering both assisted living and memory care services. Dedicated to enhancing senior care, this community provides a supportive and nurturing environment for its residents. With a variety of floor plans, the beautifully designed studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments are tailored to meet diverse needs, ensuring comfort and convenience.

Sunrise of Hermosa Beach offers top-tier amenities, including nutritious and delicious meals customized to meet individual dietary needs, along with mobility assistance for safe and smooth transfers. Residents can also take part in a thoughtfully curated activity schedule that encourages social interaction and personal enrichment. With a focus on high-quality senior care and an improved quality of life, this community offers an exceptional home for residents.

Facility Direct Line (310) 937-0959

142-bed community

A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.

8 years in operation

An established community with some operational experience and growing routines.

Walk Score: 80 / 100

Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate

54%

Lower than the California average: 72.8%

Occupied beds

77 / 142

Average occupied beds in California homes 87 beds

Facility TypeResidential Care Elderly

IssuanceApril 24, 2018

CountyLos Angeles

Sunrise of Hermosa Beach is legally operated by Welltower Opco Group and Sunrise Senior Living Mgt, and administered by Judith Uy Villaruz.

Since 2020 · 6 years of data 6 citations 15 total visits 8 complaint visits 5 official inspections 5 complaint investigations

Inspection Score

4 points above the California average for assisted living residences (81/100)

Inspection Scorecard This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the California state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2020 vs. California state average

Overall vs. CA average

Citations Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.	This Facility	CA Average	vs. CA Avg
Total citations Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.	6	10	This facility has 40% fewer total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (6 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 40% better
Serious citations (Type A) Citations that pose an immediate risk to resident health or safety. Type A citations are the most serious and typically require prompt corrective action.	1	3	This facility has 67% fewer serious citations (type a) than a typical California assisted living residence (1 vs. CA avg 3).↓ 67% better Rank #412 / 1160 Serious citations (Type A) — State benchmarked This home is ranked 412th out of 1160 homes in California for # of serious citations. Shows this facility's # of serious citations compared to the California average among 1160 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.
Moderate citations (Type B) Citations that do not pose an immediate risk but still represent a departure from required care or operational standards.	5	4	This facility has 25% more moderate citations (type b) than a typical California assisted living residence (5 vs. CA avg 4).↑ 25% worse
Citations per year Average citations per year since 2020.	1	1.7	This facility has 41% fewer citations per year than a typical California assisted living residence (1 vs. CA avg 1.7).↓ 41% better
Citations per inspection Average citations per inspection.	0.4	3.3	This facility has 88% fewer citations per inspection than a typical California assisted living residence (0.4 vs. CA avg 3.3).↓ 88% better

Inspections & Visits State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.	This Facility	CA Average	vs. CA Avg
Total visits Combined count of complaint visits, other regulatory visits, and official scheduled inspections.	15	16	This facility has 6% fewer total visits than a typical California assisted living residence (15 vs. CA avg 16).↓ 6% better
Complaint visits On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff.	8	13	This facility has 38% fewer complaint visits than a typical California assisted living residence (8 vs. CA avg 13).↓ 38% better Rank #758 / 1388 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 758th out of 1388 homes in California for # of complaint visits. Shows this facility's # of complaint visits compared to the California average among 1388 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.
Other visits Regulatory visits that are neither routine inspections nor complaint investigations — administrative check-ins, follow-up reviews, licensing-related visits.	2	7	This facility has 71% fewer other visits than a typical California assisted living residence (2 vs. CA avg 7).↓ 71% better
Official inspections Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards.	5	4	This facility has 25% more official inspections than a typical California assisted living residence (5 vs. CA avg 4).↑ 25% worse
Complaint investigations On-site investigations triggered by complaints filed with California regulators.	5	10	This facility has 50% fewer complaint investigations than a typical California assisted living residence (5 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 50% better

Inspection Reports Summary An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

The most recent inspection on January 15, 2026 substantiated a lack of hot water from December 20 to 25, 2025, causing hygiene care deficiencies that were corrected by restoring hot water.
A December 19, 2025 complaint investigation substantiated failure to call 9-1-1 after a resident’s unwitnessed fall caused head injuries, showing serious lapses in emergency response.
A November 2, 2023 complaint investigation substantiated neglect causing a resident’s unstageable pressure injury due to inadequate wound care and repositioning, indicating ongoing resident care failures.

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What does this home offer?

Pets Allowed

Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

Building Type: 2-story

Transportation Services

Fitness and Recreation

Movie Theater

Parking Available

Type of Rooms Available

1 / 4

1 Bed

Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Sunrise of Hermosa Beach

0.5 miles from city center Estimated distance in miles from Hermosa Beach's city center to Sunrise of Hermosa Beach's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 4.96 miles to nearest hospital (Torrance Memorial Medical Center)

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The information below is reported by the California Department of Social Services and Department of Public Health.


Sunrise of Hermosa Beach	AL MC	Hermosa Beach (Pacific Coast Highway)	142 Facility 142 CA AVG 104 Rank #412 / 1648	Yes	80 Facility 80 CA AVG 57 Rank #416 / 2087	85 Facility 85 CA AVG 81 Rank #687 / 1399	5	8 Facility 8 CA AVG 13 Rank #758 / 1388	1 Facility 1 CA AVG 3 Rank #412 / 1160	8 Facility 8 CA AVG 13 Rank #746 / 1494	54.2%	Welltower Opco Group And Sunrise Senior Living Mgt	Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
The Kensington Redondo Beach	AL MC NH SNF	Redondo Beach (South Redondo)	132 Facility 132 CA AVG 104 Rank #475 / 1648	Yes	88 Facility 88 CA AVG 57 Rank #218 / 2087	91 Facility 91 CA AVG 81 Rank #355 / 1399	4	8 Facility 8 CA AVG 13 Rank #758 / 1388	0 Facility 0 CA AVG 3 Rank #1 / 1160	7 Facility 7 CA AVG 13 Rank #899 / 1494	88.6%	Kensington Redondo Owner LLC And Kensington Et Al	Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Multipurpose Senior Services Program

MSSP (Medi-Cal Waiver)

Age 65+

General California resident, Medi-Cal eligible, nursing home risk.

Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual

Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

County-managed; waitlists possible.

Benefits

In-home support (4-6 hours/day) Respite care (14 days/year) Meals (~$6/meal) Transportation (8 trips/month) Care management

In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS)

California IHSS

Age 65+

General California resident, Medicaid-eligible or low-income.

Income Limits ~$1,732/month individual, Medi-Cal threshold

Asset Limits $2,000 individual

Can hire family as caregivers.

Benefits

Personal care (up to 283 hours/month) Homemaker services Respite (varies)

Multipurpose Senior Services Program (MSSP)

CA MSSP

Age 65+

General California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible but community-capable.

Income Limits ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual

Asset Limits $2,000 individual

Available in 38 counties; waitlists common.

Benefits

Case management Respite care (up to 10 days/year) Minor home mods (avg. $500) Adult day care (~$50/day)

Property Tax Postponement Program (PTP)

CA PTP

Age 62+

General California resident, own and live in home, 40% equity.

Income Limits (2025) ~$51,500/year household, adjusted annually

Asset Limits Equity-based; no strict asset cap.

Deferred taxes accrue interest (5% as of 2024); repaid upon sale/death.

Benefits

Property tax deferral (avg. $1,000-$3,000/year, varies by county)

Assisted Living Waiver (ALW)

CA ALW

Age 65+ or disabled

General California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible.

Income Limits ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual

Asset Limits $2,000 individual

Available in 15 counties (e.g., LA, Sacramento); waitlists common.

Benefits

Personal care in ALFs (5-7 hours/day) Medication management Social services

California CARES Program

CA CARES

Age —

General Caregivers of California residents 60+ needing help with 3+ daily activities; no caregiver age limit.

Income Limits No strict limit; cost-sharing above ~$2,500/month threshold.

Asset Limits Not applicable; need-based.

High demand in urban areas; complements IHSS respite.

Benefits

Respite care (up to 10 days/year) Counseling (4-6 sessions/year) Training (2-3 workshops/year) Supplies (~$200/year)

What neighborhood is Sunrise of Hermosa Beach in?

Sunrise of Hermosa Beach is in the Pacific Coast Highway neighborhood of Hermosa Beach.

Who is the owner of Sunrise of Hermosa Beach?

Sunrise of Hermosa Beach is legally operated by Welltower Opco Group and Sunrise Senior Living Mgt, and administered by Judith Uy Villaruz.

Is Sunrise of Hermosa Beach in a walkable area?

Sunrise of Hermosa Beach has a walk score of 80. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

What is the occupancy rate at Sunrise of Hermosa Beach?

Sunrise of Hermosa Beach's occupancy is 54%.

Are pets allowed at Sunrise of Hermosa Beach?

Yes, Sunrise of Hermosa Beach allows residents to bring their pets.

Who is the administrator of Sunrise of Hermosa Beach?

Judith Uy Villaruz is the administrator of Sunrise of Hermosa Beach.

How many beds does Sunrise of Hermosa Beach have?

Sunrise of Hermosa Beach has 142 beds.

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