Nursing Homes · Medicare certified
Harbor Post Acute Care Center
21521 S. Vermont Avenue · Torrance, CA 90502 · 127 certified beds
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About Harbor Post Acute Care Center
Harbor Post Acute Care Center is a nursing home in Torrance, California. Its capacity is 127 beds, above the Los Angeles County median of 99 for nursing homes. It is run by a for-profit operator and is part of Charis Trust DTD 12/22/16. It is Medicare certified. Its public inspection record shows 57 citations, the most recent on April 2, 2026. Enforcement records show no fine or payment denial against it. Nurse staffing averages 3.89 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
Certification
Medicare-certified.
Ratings
Overall
3.0Staffing
4.0Quality measures
5.0CMS Care Compare, October 2026.
Inspection history (57)
Records from November 2021 to April 2026.
April 2, 2026
Tag F0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 29, 2026.
April 2, 2026
Tag F0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 29, 2026.
November 19, 2025
Tag F0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 11, 2025.
August 15, 2025
Tag F0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 8, 2025.
August 15, 2025
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 September 8, 2025.
August 15, 2025
Tag F0697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 8, 2025.
August 15, 2025
Tag F0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 8, 2025.
August 15, 2025
Tag F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 8, 2025.
August 15, 2025
Tag F0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 8, 2025.
August 15, 2025
Tag F0770Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 8, 2025.
August 15, 2025
Tag F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 8, 2025.
August 15, 2025
Tag F0641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 8, 2025.
August 15, 2025
Tag F0760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 8, 2025.
August 15, 2025
Tag F0679Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 8, 2025.
August 15, 2025
Tag F0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 8, 2025.
August 15, 2025
Tag F0582Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 8, 2025.
June 10, 2025
Tag F0692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 30, 2025.
June 10, 2025
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 June 30, 2025.
February 21, 2025
Tag F0626Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 14, 2025.
February 21, 2025
Tag F0919Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 14, 2025.
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this nursing home in the last three years.
Staffing
3.89 nurse hours per resident per day in Q2 2026, down from 4.06 in Q4 2025.
From the payroll records nursing homes file with CMS.
Ownership
For profit
Part of Charis Trust DTD 12/22/16, a chain of 6 nursing homes.
Average CMS star ratings across the chain: 3.2 overall, 2.0 for health inspections, 4.3 for staffing, 4.8 for quality measures.
Typical cost
CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025
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