The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited July 2024 — limited pattern, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: K
Nursing home report
TORRANCE CARE CENTER WEST, INC
TORRANCE, CA · Medicare-certified · 195 beds
Needs attention
Abuse citationFor-profitChain member
2 of 5 overall
Torrance Care Center West has an overall 2-star rating, with a 1-star health inspection and a recent abuse citation plus $49,952 in fines over the last 24 months. Staffing is rated 4 stars, but reported nurse staffing is 3.88 hours per resident per day, below the federal benchmark of 4.1.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.8787 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: February 11, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $49,952recent abuse citation
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.8787.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.28
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.75
- Nurse aides
- 2.84
- Weekend nursing
- 3.64
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 31%
Registered nurse turnover: 25%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Residents with a fall causing major injury
0.6%1.2%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
3.6%0%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%0%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
0%0%No change
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
12.9%18.1%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
9.4%14%Worsening
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
9.2%6.5%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
—20%—
Residents with a long-term catheter
1.4%0.6%Improving
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
1.1%1.1%No change
Residents with depressive symptoms
0%0%No change
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—100%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%100%No change
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—100%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
96.4%100%Improving
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to protect residents from abuse and neglect by others. Cited July 2025 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 600 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: G
The home failed to ensure residents had reasonable access to and privacy when using communication methods. Cited August 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 576 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: F
The home failed to honor residents’ choices about treatment, research participation, and advance care instructions. Cited August 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 578 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: F
The home failed to ensure nurses and nurse aides had the needed skills to care for each resident and support their well-being. Cited August 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 726 — 42 CFR §483.35 — S/S: F
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- PENALTY
A federal fine of $14,015 was recorded.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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- PENALTY
A federal fine of $19,136 was recorded.
- PENALTY
A federal payment denial was recorded.
- PENALTY
A federal fine of $16,801 was recorded.
Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 3 fines · $49,952 in total fines · 1 payment denial.
- $14,015
Federal fine
Feb 11, 2026
- $19,136
Federal fine
Jul 15, 2025
- 39 days
Medicare/Medicaid payment denial
Jul 26, 2024
- $16,801
Federal fine
Jul 26, 2024
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Chain
- Part of ROLLINS-NELSON HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT · 10 homes · 2.2 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 177 residents on an average day (91% of 195 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 53 years
Things at a nursing home change — inspections, staffing, ownership, news.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.