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Driftwood Healthcare Center

4109 Emerald St · Torrance, CA 90503 · 99 certified beds

3103714628

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About Driftwood Healthcare Center

Driftwood Healthcare Center is a nursing home in Torrance, California, in Los Angeles County. Its reported capacity is 99 beds. Federal records list it as Medicare certified. It is recorded as a for-profit operator, part of Citrus Wellness Centre. Our copy of the inspection record holds 65 citations, the newest dated 25 November 2025. Federal enforcement records add 1 fine or payment denial action. Staffing reports put it at 3.92 nurse hours per resident per day. Every fact above comes from the public records listed in the sources section on this page. The newest source file we hold for this listing is dated August 2026.

Public record

CMS Care Compare · Source data August 2026

Certification

  • Medicare-certified (CMS Certification Number on file)

Ratings

2.0(CMS Care Compare)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026-07-01.GOV

Staffing rating

2.0

Quality-measure rating

3.0

Inspections on record

2

Cited deficiencies

45

Not yet ratedSource: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026Q1.GOV

Staffing rating

Not published

Quality-measure rating

Not published

Inspections on record

Not published

Cited deficiencies

Not published

1.0(CMS Care Compare)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026-06-01.GOV

Staffing rating

1.0

Quality-measure rating

4.0

Inspections on record

2

Cited deficiencies

45

2.0(CMS Care Compare)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026-08-01.GOV

Staffing rating

2.0

Quality-measure rating

3.0

Inspections on record

2

Cited deficiencies

45

Inspection history (65)

Records from December 2021 to November 2025.

  • March 6, 2025 · D

    Citation F0660

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-03-06 under CMS tag F0660 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-03-26. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-03-06.GOV

  • March 6, 2025 · D

    Citation F0689

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-03-06 under CMS tag F0689 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-03-26. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-03-06.GOV

  • December 9, 2024 · D

    Citation F0842

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-12-09 under CMS tag F0842 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-12-30. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-12-09.GOV

  • November 15, 2024 · D

    Citation F0657

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-11-15 under CMS tag F0657 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-12-03. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-11-15.GOV

  • October 11, 2024 · D

    Citation F0573

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-10-11 under CMS tag F0573 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Let each resident or the resident's legal representative access or purchase copies of all the resident's records. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-11-14. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-10-11.GOV

  • October 11, 2024 · E

    Citation F0689

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-10-11 under CMS tag F0689 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-11-14. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-10-11.GOV

  • October 11, 2024 · D

    Citation F0842

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-10-11 under CMS tag F0842 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-11-14. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-10-11.GOV

  • September 26, 2024 · D

    Citation F0626

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-09-26 under CMS tag F0626 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-10-24. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-09-26.GOV

  • August 19, 2024 · E

    Citation F0802

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-08-19 under CMS tag F0802 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-09-11. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-08-19.GOV

  • August 19, 2024 · D

    Citation F0578

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-08-19 under CMS tag F0578 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-09-11. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-08-19.GOV

  • August 19, 2024 · F

    Citation F0812

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-08-19 under CMS tag F0812 (CMS scope/severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-09-11. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-08-19.GOV

  • August 19, 2024 · F

    Citation F0837

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-08-19 under CMS tag F0837 (CMS scope/severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Establish a governing body that is legally responsible for establishing and implementing policies for managing and operating the facility and appoints a properly licensed administrator responsible for managing the facility. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-09-11. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-08-19.GOV

  • August 19, 2024 · E

    Citation F0745

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-08-19 under CMS tag F0745 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-09-11. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-08-19.GOV

  • August 19, 2024 · E

    Citation F0726

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-08-19 under CMS tag F0726 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-09-11. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-08-19.GOV

  • August 19, 2024 · K

    Citation F0805

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-08-19 under CMS tag F0805 (CMS scope/severity K: pattern, immediate jeopardy) for Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-09-11. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-08-19.GOV

  • August 19, 2024 · D

    Citation F0847

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-08-19 under CMS tag F0847 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-09-11. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-08-19.GOV

  • August 19, 2024 · F

    Citation F0867

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-08-19 under CMS tag F0867 (CMS scope/severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-09-11. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-08-19.GOV

  • May 8, 2024 · D

    Citation F0553

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-05-08 under CMS tag F0553 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-05-25. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-05-08.GOV

  • May 8, 2024 · D

    Citation F0685

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-05-08 under CMS tag F0685 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-05-25. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-05-08.GOV

  • March 26, 2024 · D

    Citation F0573

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-03-26 under CMS tag F0573 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Let each resident or the resident's legal representative access or purchase copies of all the resident's records. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-04-10. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-03-26.GOV

Penalties (1)

Total fines on file: $22,601

  • August 19, 2024 · Fine

    Citation FINE-130819

    CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $22,601 against this nursing home on 2024-08-19 (Fine ID: 130819). Source: CMS Care Compare Penalties (as of 2026-07-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-08-19.GOV

Staffing

Latest: 3.92 nurse staffing hours per resident per day (2026Q1)

Staffing trend (3 periods)

  1. 2026-07-013.92 hrs/resident/day
  2. 2026-08-013.92 hrs/resident/day
  3. 2026Q13.92 hrs/resident/day

Most recent period is about the same as 2026-07-01. Figures are CMS-reported nurse staffing hours, not our estimate.

Ownership

For profit

CMS Care Compare chain: Citrus Wellness Centre

Chain ID 849 · 5 facilities in chain (CMS)

  • Chain average overall rating: 2.6
  • Chain average health inspection rating: 2.6
  • Chain average staffing rating: 1.6
  • Chain average quality measure rating: 3.8

Chain averages are CMS-published figures for facilities sharing this Chain ID (formerly Affiliated Entity). They are not ElderCareCosts scores.

  1. Parent organization: Citrus Wellness Centre, LLC

    parent · PAC 7810037587

Recent changes to this listing

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  1. Sep 1, 2026Ownership changed

    The source now records ownership as "For profit".

    Reported by CMS nursing homes (ownership)

  2. Sep 1, 2026Ownership changed

    The source now records ownership as "For profit - Limited Liability company".

    Reported by CMS nursing homes (provider info)

  3. Aug 6, 2026Ownership changed

    The source now records ownership as "For profit".

    Reported by CMS nursing homes (ownership)

  4. Jul 24, 2026Ownership changed

    The source now records ownership as "For profit - Limited Liability company".

    Reported by CMS nursing homes (provider info)

  5. Jul 24, 2026Ownership changed

    The source now records ownership as "For profit".

    Reported by CMS nursing homes (ownership)

Ratings, inspections, and penalties are public records, reproduced in plain English without edits to their substance. View source records · What these measures mean.

Typical cost

Genworth CareScout Cost of Care Survey · 2025

This provider doesn't publish a specific price to us. Below is the typical CA range for the care type(s) it offers. Use it as context, not a quote.

Nursing Homes

Median · CA$12,167/mo
See full CA cost breakdownSource: Genworth CareScout Cost of Care Survey · Updated 2025

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Where this information came from

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CMS nursing homes (payroll-based journal staffing)as of June 2026
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