Nursing Homes · Torrance, CA
Nursing Homes · Medicare certified
Heritage Rehabilitation Center
21414 S. Vermont Avenue · Torrance, CA 90502 · 161 certified beds
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About Heritage Rehabilitation Center
Heritage Rehabilitation Center is a nursing home in Torrance, California. Its capacity is 161 beds, above the Los Angeles County median of 98 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 59 citations, the most recent on July 24, 2025. CMS also lists 7 fines or payment denials against it. Nurse staffing averages 4.64 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
1.0Staffing
4.0Quality measures
4.0CMS Care Compare, October 2026.
Inspection history (59)
Records from July 2021 to July 2025.
July 24, 2025
Tag F0628Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 8, 2025.
July 23, 2025
Tag F0610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 8, 2025.
July 23, 2025
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 August 8, 2025.
June 13, 2025
Tag F0760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 13, 2025.
June 13, 2025
Tag F0925Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 13, 2025.
June 13, 2025
Tag F0558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 13, 2025.
June 13, 2025
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 D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 8, 2025.
June 13, 2025
Tag F0692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 13, 2025.
June 13, 2025
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 August 8, 2025.
June 13, 2025
Tag F0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity G: isolated, actual harm. Corrected July 13, 2025.
June 13, 2025
Tag F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity G: isolated, actual harm. Corrected July 13, 2025.
June 13, 2025
Tag F0759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 13, 2025.
June 13, 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 July 13, 2025.
June 13, 2025
Tag F0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 13, 2025.
June 13, 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 July 13, 2025.
June 13, 2025
Tag F0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 13, 2025.
June 13, 2025
Tag F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 8, 2025.
June 13, 2025
Tag F0641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 13, 2025.
June 13, 2025
Tag F0867Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 13, 2025.
June 13, 2025
Tag F0790Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 13, 2025.
Penalties (7)
Total fines: $179,687
July 23, 2026 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $27,378 against this nursing home on July 23, 2026.
June 13, 2025 · Payment Denial
CMS recorded a Medicare/Medicaid payment denial for new admissions starting July 15, 2025, lasting 24 days (triggered by inspection on June 13, 2025).
June 13, 2025 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $141,000 against this nursing home on June 13, 2025.
June 13, 2024 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $29,234 against this nursing home on June 13, 2024.
June 13, 2024 · Payment Denial
CMS recorded a Medicare/Medicaid payment denial for new admissions starting July 13, 2024, lasting 2 days (triggered by inspection on June 13, 2024).
October 26, 2023 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $3,728 against this nursing home on October 26, 2023.
October 26, 2023 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $5,725 against this nursing home on October 26, 2023.
Staffing
4.64 nurse hours per resident per day in Q2 2026, down from 4.80 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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