Nursing Homes · Torrance, CA
Nursing Homes · Medicare certified
The Earlwood
20820 Earl Street · Torrance, CA 90503 · 87 certified beds
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About The Earlwood
The Earlwood is a nursing home in Torrance, California. Its capacity is 87 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 92 citations, the most recent on January 8, 2026. CMS also lists 2 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
Certification
Medicare-certified.
Ratings
Overall
1.0Staffing
2.0Quality measures
4.0CMS Care Compare, October 2026.
Inspection history (92)
Records from June 2023 to January 2026.
November 20, 2025
Tag F0806Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 25, 2025.
September 3, 2025
Tag F0559Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 5, 2025.
August 15, 2025
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 August 20, 2025.
August 15, 2025
Tag F0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 20, 2025.
August 15, 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 August 20, 2025.
July 3, 2025
Tag F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 9, 2025.
July 3, 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 July 9, 2025.
July 3, 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 9, 2025.
June 6, 2025
Tag F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 11, 2025.
June 6, 2025
Tag F0865Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 11, 2025.
June 6, 2025
Tag F0580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 11, 2025.
June 6, 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 11, 2025.
May 29, 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 3, 2025.
May 29, 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 June 3, 2025.
May 29, 2025
Tag F0726Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 3, 2025.
May 4, 2025
Tag F0867Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 6, 2025.
May 4, 2025
Tag F0558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 6, 2025.
May 4, 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 May 6, 2025.
May 4, 2025
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 E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 6, 2025.
May 4, 2025
Tag F0925Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 6, 2025.
Penalties (2)
Total fines: $30,531
December 31, 2025 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $17,882 against this nursing home on December 31, 2025.
July 29, 2023 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $12,649 against this nursing home on July 29, 2023.
Staffing
3.93 nurse hours per resident per day in Q2 2026, up from 3.86 in Q4 2025.
From the payroll records nursing homes file with CMS.
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
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.
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