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12 licensed nursing homes in Torrance, CA
Updated October 21, 2026
3.2Concerns

THE EARLWOOD

20820 EARL STREET, TORRANCE, CA 90503

THE EARLWOOD has 1 federal fine(s) on record and a Palmelle trust score of 32/100. We don't have date context on those fines, so ask when they visit.

2 doing well1 flaggedFull record ›
9.7Excellent

BEACHSIDE POST ACUTE

22520 MAPLE AVENUE, TORRANCE, CA 90505

BEACHSIDE POST ACUTE brings a 5.0-star CMS rating, strong inspection scores (4.0/5), above-average staffing (4.0/5), high quality measure scores (5.0/5), 0.66 RN hours per resident daily, low staff turnover (32%), and no federal fines on record. Worth asking: Pressure ulcer (bedsore) rate is 11.4% — well above the national median of about 7%.

3 doing wellFull record ›
0.0

BAY CREST CARE CENTER

3750 GARNET STREET, TORRANCE, CA 90503

BAY CREST CARE CENTER has a critical flag: cms has placed an abuse icon on this facility, indicating a substantiated finding of abuse, neglect, or exploitation of a resident. This designation is given to nursing homes with a history of serious quality problems.

1 doing well4 flaggedFull record ›
2.5Concerns

TORRANCE CARE CENTER WEST, INC

4333 TORRANCE BLVD, TORRANCE, CA 90503

TORRANCE CARE CENTER WEST, INC brings above-average staffing (4.0/5), high quality measure scores (5.0/5), and low staff turnover (26%). There are 3 federal fine(s) on record — no date context, so worth asking about directly.

3 doing well2 flaggedFull record ›
8.8Strong

HARBOR POST ACUTE CARE CENTER

21521 S. VERMONT AVENUE, TORRANCE, CA 90502

HARBOR POST ACUTE CARE CENTER brings above-average staffing (4.0/5), high quality measure scores (5.0/5), low staff turnover (20%), and no federal fines on record. Worth asking: Long-stay antipsychotic rate is just 4% — well below the national median of about 14%.

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3.2Concerns

HERITAGE REHABILITATION CENTER

21414 S. VERMONT AVENUE, TORRANCE, CA 90502

HERITAGE REHABILITATION CENTER brings above-average staffing (5.0/5), high quality measure scores (5.0/5), 0.69 RN hours per resident daily, and low staff turnover (30%). There are 4 federal fine(s) on record — no date context, so worth asking about directly.

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0.5Concerns

VERMONT HEALTHCARE CENTER

22035 S. VERMONT AVENUE, TORRANCE, CA 90502

VERMONT HEALTHCARE CENTER has 5 federal fine(s) on record and a Palmelle trust score of 5/100. We don't have date context on those fines, so ask when they visit.

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0.0

SUNNYSIDE NURSING CENTER

22617 S. VERMONT AVE, TORRANCE, CA 90502

SUNNYSIDE NURSING CENTER has a critical flag: cms has designated this facility as a special focus facility (sff candidate). Worth asking: Long-stay antipsychotic rate is just 4% — well below the national median of about 14%.

1 doing well1 flaggedFull record ›
7.5Strong

PROVIDENCE LITTLE CO OF MARY TRANSITIONAL CARE CTR

4320 MARICOPA STREET, TORRANCE, CA 90503

PROVIDENCE LITTLE CO OF MARY TRANSITIONAL CARE CTR brings a 5.0-star CMS rating, strong inspection scores (4.0/5), above-average staffing (5.0/5), 3.22 RN hours per resident daily, low staff turnover (24%), and no federal fines on record. Worth asking: This facility reports 5.0-star staffing levels but resident outcomes are only 3.0 stars.

2 doing well1 flaggedFull record ›
3.3Concerns

DRIFTWOOD HEALTHCARE CENTER

4109 EMERALD ST, TORRANCE, CA 90503

Driftwood Healthcare Center carries a 2 out of 5 overall federal rating, a score driven by significant problems in both health inspections and staffing levels. There are only 0.53 registered nurse hours per resident daily, a rate that falls below the national average of 0.78, meaning nurses are stretched thin.

1 doing well2 flaggedFull record ›
9.7Excellent

TORRANCE MEMORIAL MED CTR SNF/DP

3330 WEST LOMITA BLVD, TORRANCE, CA 90505

TORRANCE MEMORIAL MED CTR SNF/DP has earned five stars in every CMS category, a consistency that speaks volumes about their operation. Inspectors visiting unannounced found a clean facility, and staffing is equally strong, meaning you can press the call button at 2 am and someone is actually coming.

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7.8Strong

DEL AMO GARDENS CARE CENTER

22419 KENT AVENUE, TORRANCE, CA 90505

Del Amo Gardens Care Center shows a 4.0-star rating in health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, translating to prompt call light responses and familiar faces because staff turnover is low at 32%. Registered nurse hours per resident per day are 0.49, falling far below the national average of 0.78, meaning fewer RNs are present.

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