Nursing Homes · Torrance, CA
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.
July 13, 2023
Tag F0758Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is l….
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 9, 2023.
November 5, 2021
Tag F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 29, 2021.
November 5, 2021
Tag F0574The resident has the right to receive notices in a format and a language he or she understands.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 29, 2021.
November 5, 2021
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 November 29, 2021.
November 5, 2021
Tag F0578Honor 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.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 29, 2021.
November 5, 2021
Tag F0655Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 29, 2021.
November 5, 2021
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 November 29, 2021.
November 5, 2021
Tag F0744Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 29, 2021.
November 5, 2021
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 November 29, 2021.
November 5, 2021
Tag F0585Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 29, 2021.
November 5, 2021
Tag F0761Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 29, 2021.
November 5, 2021
Tag F0808Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 29, 2021.
November 5, 2021
Tag F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 29, 2021.
November 5, 2021
Tag F0759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 29, 2021.
November 5, 2021
Tag F0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 29, 2021.
November 5, 2021
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 November 29, 2021.
November 5, 2021
Tag F0925Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 29, 2021.
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
This provider's prices aren't public. Here is what the same care typically costs in California.
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