Sunny Vista Living Center
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
Points to look into
- It owes more than it owns.
These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.
What it says it does
WE EXIST TO ENSURE THE ELDERLY OF OUR COMMUNITY, REGARDLESS OF THEIR ECONOMIC STATUS, HAVE DIGNIFIED ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE LONG TERM CARE AS WELL AS THE SHORT TERM REHABILITATIVE HEALTH CARE SERVICES IN A COMFORTABLE AND SAFE ENVIRONMENT.
- Income
- $19.9 million
- Spending
- $21.3 million
- Spent on programs
- 87%
- Reserves
- -20.4 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 99%
- Employees
- 282
- Volunteers
- 10
- Highest pay
- $167,272, executive director
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Weak: 34 out of 100. Higher than 11% of charities in its peer group (health care, $10m to $100m).
Reserves
0 of 35Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.
Debt
0 of 20It owes 123% of what it owns.
Living within its means
4 of 15Spending exceeded income by 7% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 5% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1587% of spending went to programs.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 52% of charities in its peer group (health care, $10m to $100m).
Independent board
25 of 258 of 8 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Impact evidence
Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.
Programs described in its return (3)
- $13.1 million spent. SUNNY VISTA LIVING CENTER PROVIDES SKILLED NURSING CARE FOR ELDERS; BOTH FOR LONG TERM AND SHORT TERM REHABILITATION. WE PROVIDE CARE TO MEDICAID RESIDENTS (A PROGRAM THAT SUPPORTS PEOPLE WHO ARE NOT ABLE TO PAY FOR SKILLED NURSING). THESE NEEDS OF ALL RESIDENTS ARE PROVIDED FOR: HEALTHCARE, ACTIVITIES, SOCIAL SERVICES, AND DINING SERVICES. THIS GROUP GENERALLY STAYS IN OUR COMMUNITY UNTIL THEIR DEATH. WE ALSO PROVIDE MEDICARE REHABILITATION. THESE RESIDENTS WORK WITH OUR THERAPISTS FOR A SHORT TIME TO ALLOW THEM TO RETURN HOME WELL AND STRONG. WE ALSO PROVIDE HOSPICE CARE THAT PROVIDES COMFORT SERVICES TO THOSE NEEDING END OF LIFE CARE. FINALLY, WE PROVIDE CARE FOR PRIVATE PAY RESIDENTS WHO ARE GENERALLY HERE FOR REGULAR SKILLED NURSING CARE AND HAVE THE ABILITY TO PAY FOR THAT CARE.
- $5.0 million spent. THE RETREAT AT SUNNY VISTA PROVIDES AN ASSISTED LIVING OPTION FOR ELDERS WHO NEED SOME ASSISTANCE WITH ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING AND MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION. SERVICES INCLUDE MEAL PREPARATION, HOUSEKEEPING, TRANSPORTATION, AND A LIFE ENRICHMENT PROGRAM FOR SOCIALIZATION. THE RETREAT ALSO PROVIDES MEMORY SUPPORT FOR THOSE SUFFERING FROM ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE AND DIMENTIA. SPECIAL PROGRAMMING IS PROVIDED TO ENGAGE RESIDENTS TO OPTIMIZE THEIR QUALITY OF LIFE, DESPITE THE DISEASE PROCESS.
- $447,192 spent. SENIOR LOW INCOME INDEPENDENT HOUSING - THE VILLA PROVIDES COORDINATION OF PROGRAMS, SUCH AS GOLDEN CIRCLE MEAL SERVICE, ANNUAL FLU VACCINES, AND OUTPATIENT THERAPY SERVICES WITH THE SKILLED NURSING FACILITY.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.
On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.
Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since July 1942.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.
Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.
Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.
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