Nursing Homes · Torrance, CA
Nursing Homes · Medicare certified
Bay Crest Care Center
3750 Garnet Street · Torrance, CA 90503 · 80 certified beds
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About Bay Crest Care Center
Bay Crest Care Center is a nursing home in Torrance, California. Its capacity is 80 beds, below the Los Angeles County median of 99 for nursing homes. It is run by a for-profit operator and is part of Genesis Healthcare. It is Medicare certified. Its public inspection record shows 128 citations, the most recent on March 18, 2026. CMS also lists 7 fines or payment denials against it. Nurse staffing averages 3.93 hours per resident per day. It is one of 12 nursing homes listed in Torrance. Residents and families can raise concerns with the Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman at 1-800-231-4024. Its public records were last updated in October 2026.
Public record
CMS Care Compare, updated October 2026
Special Focus Facility candidate
CMS lists this nursing home as a candidate for its Special Focus Facility program, which is for nursing homes with a history of serious quality issues. About the program.
Certification
Medicare-certified.
Ratings
Overall
1.0Staffing
2.0Quality measures
2.0CMS Care Compare, October 2026.
Inspection history (128)
Records from June 2023 to March 2026.
October 30, 2024
Tag F0553Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 1, 2024.
September 30, 2024
Tag F0732Post nurse staffing information every day.
Severity C: widespread, no actual harm, potential for minimal harm. Corrected September 30, 2024.
September 10, 2024
Tag F0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 12, 2024.
August 21, 2024
Tag F0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 9, 2024.
August 21, 2024
Tag F0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 9, 2024.
July 21, 2024
Tag F0804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 7, 2024.
July 21, 2024
Tag F0584Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 7, 2024.
May 6, 2024
Tag F0698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 24, 2024.
May 6, 2024
Tag F0688Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 24, 2024.
May 6, 2024
Tag F0725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 24, 2024.
May 6, 2024
Tag F0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 24, 2024.
May 6, 2024
Tag F0558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 24, 2024.
February 9, 2024
Tag F0697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Severity G: isolated, actual harm. Corrected March 5, 2024.
February 9, 2024
Tag F0710Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 5, 2024.
February 9, 2024
Tag F0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 5, 2024.
January 31, 2024
Tag F0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 20, 2024.
January 31, 2024
Tag F0580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 20, 2024.
January 31, 2024
Tag F0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 20, 2024.
January 31, 2024
Tag F0697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 20, 2024.
January 12, 2024
Tag F0692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Severity G: isolated, actual harm. Corrected February 8, 2024.
Penalties (7)
Total fines: $124,336
November 3, 2025 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $44,256 against this nursing home on November 3, 2025.
November 3, 2025 · Payment Denial
CMS recorded a Medicare/Medicaid payment denial for new admissions starting December 9, 2025, lasting 4 days (triggered by inspection on November 3, 2025).
October 15, 2025 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $12,425 against this nursing home on October 15, 2025.
August 19, 2025 · Payment Denial
CMS recorded a Medicare/Medicaid payment denial for new admissions starting September 18, 2025, lasting 1 days (triggered by inspection on August 19, 2025).
August 19, 2025 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $16,149 against this nursing home on August 19, 2025.
December 7, 2023 · Payment Denial
CMS recorded a Medicare/Medicaid payment denial for new admissions starting February 13, 2024, lasting 21 days (triggered by inspection on December 7, 2023).
December 7, 2023 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $51,506 against this nursing home on December 7, 2023.
Staffing
3.93 nurse hours per resident per day in Q2 2026, about the same as in Q4 2025.
From the payroll records nursing homes file with CMS.
Ownership
For profit
Part of Genesis Healthcare, a chain of 183 nursing homes.
Average CMS star ratings across the chain: 2.4 overall, 2.3 for health inspections, 2.6 for staffing, 3.6 for quality measures.
Typical cost
CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025
This provider's prices aren't public. Here is what the same care typically costs in California.
Nearby alternatives
Other licensed providers in Torrance.
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