Hermosa Beach, California
Sunrise Of Hermosa Beach
Assisted Living · Memory Care
1837 Pacific Coast Highway, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
Sunrise of Hermosa Beach offers assisted living, memory care, and short-term stays near the Hermosa Beach Pier.
- Licensed capacity
- 142 residents
Maximum licensed size, not current occupancy.
- Licensed since
- April 2018
License history may include previous operators.
State inspections
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Findings to review
Complaint investigations · 3 years before our last check
- Type A citations
- 1
- Complaints with substantiated allegations
- 5
AI summary
Sunrise Of Hermosa Beach has 1 Type A finding and 6 Type B findings across 8.3 years of operation, with the Type A finding and all 5 substantiated allegations concentrated in the past three years rather than spread evenly over its history.
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- Track record — Over 8.3 years, the community has accumulated 1 Type A finding (the state's most severe class, tied to resident safety or care) and 6 Type B findings (administrative issues like paperwork or posting gaps), which is a modest but not negligible record for a 142-bed community.
- Recent 3 years — Nearly all activity is recent: the sole Type A finding and 4 of the 6 Type B findings occurred within the past three years, alongside a cluster of complaint investigations in late 2025 and early 2026, indicating the current period deserves closer attention rather than the full 8-year span.
- Complaints — Complaint investigations (10) outnumber routine inspections (5) over the licensed period, and 5 of the 10 investigated allegations were substantiated (about 50%), a notably high substantiation rate worth discussing directly.
- Operating tenure — More than 8 years of licensed operation gives a reasonable base of inspection cycles to judge the record by, and the recent uptick in findings and complaints stands out against that longer baseline rather than being explained away by limited history.
- 1.Can you walk through what was cited in the Type A finding and what corrective steps were taken and verified by the state?
- 2.Of the 5 substantiated allegations, which categories did they fall into, and what changes were made in response?
- 3.Given the cluster of complaint investigations in late 2025 and early 2026, what is driving the recent increase and how is it being addressed going forward?
Source: California Department of Social Services (CDSS)
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- License number
- License #198602887
- License status
- Licensed
Full history on file
These totals cover the available license history, including older findings. Citation totals include inspections, complaint visits, and other visits.
- Inspection visits
- 5
- Complaint investigation visits
- 10
- Type A citations · most severe class
- 1
- Type B citations · administrative
- 6
- Substantiated allegations
- 5
Available reports · 14
Complaint investigation
May 5, 2026
Facility evaluation
May 1, 2026
Complaint investigation
Jan 15, 2026
Complaint investigation
Dec 19, 2025
Complaint investigation
Nov 20, 2025
1–5 of 14 reports
Monthly pricing
Total monthly costs depend on room type, select services, and the level of care needed.
Assisted LivingStarting at$9,150 / mo
- Studios
- $9,150 / mo
Memory CareStarting at$11,248 / mo
- Shared Rooms
- $11,248 / mo
- Private Rooms
- $13,406 / mo
Care & support
Daily Care Services
9 services
- Medication management
- 24-hour supervision
- Activities of daily living (ADL) assistance
- Diabetes / insulin management
- Incontinence care
- Non-ambulatory care
- Bathing & dressing assistance
- Wheelchair accessible
- Mobility assistance
Specialized Care
4 services
- Hospice agency partnership
- Respite / Short-term care
- Dementia care
- Cognitive learning center
Memory Care
1 service
- Dementia-certified staff
Daily life & programs
Spaces & services
Amenities
21 features
- Furnished units
- Emergency call system
- Private bathroom
- Cable TV
- Kitchenette
- Air conditioning
- Wi-Fi / Internet
- Fitness center / Gym
- Spa services
- Game room / Billiards
- Movie theater / Media room
- Activity room
- Art studio / Craft room
- Library / Reading room
- Housekeeping Included
- Laundry service / Dry cleaning
- Pet Friendly
- Beauty salon / Barber
- Fireplace / Common fireplace
- Piano / Music room
- Café / Bistro
Outdoor Spaces
6 features
- Walking paths
- Garden / Courtyard
- Outdoor common space
- BBQ / Grill area
- Patio seating areas
- Raised garden beds
Dining Options
9 features
- Room service
- All-day / Flexible meal times
- Accommodates special diets
- Altered-texture food options
- Restaurant-style dining
- Professional chef
- Vegetarian/Vegan Options
- Private Dining Room
- International cuisine
Transportation
2 features- Scheduled transportation
- Personal Vehicle Parking
Family & Visitors
2 features- Family support services
- Guest meals available
Community Services
3 features- Move-in coordination
- Concierge services
- Grocery shopping & errands
Reviews
Online reputation
4.2Average RatingAveraged from 108 reviews published on other websites
AI review summary
Staff warmth, attentive care, and a vibrant activities calendar stand out, but families should ask about dining consistency, billing accuracy, and staffing during meal times.
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- Staff & care — Across many years of reviews, families and residents consistently describe the staff as warm, attentive, patient, and genuinely invested in residents' well-being, especially with dementia and memory care needs.
- Activities — Reviewers repeatedly highlight a lively activities calendar, including music, outings to the beach, and programs like the Reminiscence memory program, that keep residents engaged.
- Atmosphere & grounds — The community is frequently praised for its beautiful, resort-like setting, ocean views, and spotless, well-maintained grounds.
- Communication — Several families note that staff and directors provide thoughtful updates and are accessible, especially valuable for relatives living far away.
- Dining — Multiple reviews describe inconsistent dining experiences, including overcooked or dry food, unavailable menu items, and slow meal service tied to staffing shortages, so families should ask how dining operations have been improved.
- Financial transparency — Some residents report significant difficulty resolving billing errors and refunds through the offsite corporate accounting department, so it's worth clarifying how billing disputes are now handled.
- Staff & care — A few reviews mention staff feeling overwhelmed or understaffed at times, particularly during meal service, so families should ask about current staffing ratios and turnover.
- Value & pricing — Reviewers consistently note the community is expensive, so families should confirm how costs scale with higher levels of care and medication management fees.
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