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Heritage Rehabilitation Center, Torrance, CA: 1 star rating, fined $147,115 across 5 fines and had 2 payment denials

Heritage Rehabilitation Center in Torrance, CA is owned by 2 individuals whom CMS lists (names not shown), is rated 1 of 5 stars by Medicare, and was fined $147,115 across 5 fines and had 2 payment denials in the three years to October 1, 2026. CMS lists 63 health citations from inspections in that time, the latest survey on August 28, 2026, and 6 of them found actual harm or immediate jeopardy.

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Address
21414 S. Vermont Avenue, Torrance, CA 90502
Overall rating
1 of 5 stars
Health inspection rating
1 of 5
Staffing rating
4 of 5
Quality measure rating
4 of 5
Certified beds
161
Residents per day
139 on average
Ownership type
For profit, limited liability company
Legal business name
Heritage Care, LLC
Chain
Charis Trust DTD 12/22/16, 6 facilities
Fines
$147,115 across 5 fines, three years to October 1, 2026
Payment denials
2
Health citations
63, of which 6 with actual harm or immediate jeopardy
Latest survey
August 28, 2026
CMS Certification Number
056308
On Care Compare
Medicare Care Compare

Fines and payment denials

Every fine and payment denial CMS lists for this facility in the three years, newest first.

DateTypeFine amountDenial startsDenial daysSource
July 23, 2026Fine$27,378Not listeddata.cms.gov
June 13, 2025Fine$81,050Not listeddata.cms.gov
June 13, 2025Payment denialNot listedJuly 15, 202524data.cms.gov
June 13, 2024Fine$29,234Not listeddata.cms.gov
June 13, 2024Payment denialNot listedJuly 13, 20242data.cms.gov
October 26, 2023Fine$5,725Not listeddata.cms.gov
October 26, 2023Fine$3,728Not listeddata.cms.gov

Recent health citations

Citations from health inspections, newest first.

Survey dateTagWhat CMS citedScope and severityStatusCorrected onSource
August 28, 2026F745Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmNo plan of correctiondata.cms.gov
August 28, 2026F697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmNo plan of correctiondata.cms.gov
July 23, 2026F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.G: isolated, actual harmCorrectedAugust 16, 2026data.cms.gov
July 23, 2026F881Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedAugust 16, 2026data.cms.gov
July 23, 2026F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedAugust 16, 2026data.cms.gov
July 23, 2026F865Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedAugust 16, 2026data.cms.gov
July 23, 2026F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedAugust 16, 2026data.cms.gov
July 23, 2026F761Ensure 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.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedAugust 16, 2026data.cms.gov
July 23, 2026F760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedAugust 16, 2026data.cms.gov
July 23, 2026F757Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedAugust 16, 2026data.cms.gov
July 23, 2026F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedAugust 16, 2026data.cms.gov
July 23, 2026F726Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedAugust 16, 2026data.cms.gov
July 23, 2026F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedAugust 16, 2026data.cms.gov
July 23, 2026F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedAugust 16, 2026data.cms.gov
July 23, 2026F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedAugust 16, 2026data.cms.gov
July 23, 2026F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedAugust 16, 2026data.cms.gov
July 23, 2026F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedAugust 16, 2026data.cms.gov
July 23, 2026F605Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedAugust 16, 2026data.cms.gov
July 23, 2026F561Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedAugust 16, 2026data.cms.gov
July 23, 2026F552Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedAugust 16, 2026data.cms.gov
July 24, 2025F628Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedAugust 8, 2025data.cms.gov
July 23, 2025F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedAugust 8, 2025data.cms.gov
July 23, 2025F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedAugust 8, 2025data.cms.gov
June 13, 2025F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.G: isolated, actual harmCorrectedJuly 13, 2025data.cms.gov
June 13, 2025F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.G: isolated, actual harmCorrectedJuly 13, 2025data.cms.gov
June 13, 2025F925Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJuly 13, 2025data.cms.gov
June 13, 2025F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedAugust 8, 2025data.cms.gov
June 13, 2025F867Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJuly 13, 2025data.cms.gov
June 13, 2025F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJuly 13, 2025data.cms.gov
June 13, 2025F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJuly 13, 2025data.cms.gov
June 13, 2025F790Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJuly 13, 2025data.cms.gov
June 13, 2025F761Ensure 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.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJuly 13, 2025data.cms.gov
June 13, 2025F760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJuly 13, 2025data.cms.gov
June 13, 2025F759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJuly 13, 2025data.cms.gov
June 13, 2025F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedAugust 8, 2025data.cms.gov
June 13, 2025F697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJuly 13, 2025data.cms.gov
June 13, 2025F692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJuly 13, 2025data.cms.gov
June 13, 2025F690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJuly 13, 2025data.cms.gov
June 13, 2025F688Provide 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.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedAugust 8, 2025data.cms.gov
June 13, 2025F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJuly 13, 2025data.cms.gov
June 13, 2025F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJuly 13, 2025data.cms.gov
June 13, 2025F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJuly 13, 2025data.cms.gov
June 13, 2025F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJuly 13, 2025data.cms.gov
June 13, 2025F558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJuly 13, 2025data.cms.gov
May 7, 2025F553Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMay 25, 2025data.cms.gov
October 22, 2024F912Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.B: pattern, minimal harm potentialCorrectedOctober 25, 2024data.cms.gov
August 26, 2024F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedSeptember 26, 2024data.cms.gov
June 13, 2024F697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.G: isolated, actual harmCorrectedJuly 13, 2024data.cms.gov
June 13, 2024F692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.G: isolated, actual harmCorrectedJuly 13, 2024data.cms.gov
June 13, 2024F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJuly 13, 2024data.cms.gov
June 13, 2024F867Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJuly 13, 2024data.cms.gov
June 13, 2024F761Ensure 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.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJuly 13, 2024data.cms.gov
June 13, 2024F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJuly 13, 2024data.cms.gov
June 13, 2024F725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJuly 13, 2024data.cms.gov
June 13, 2024F688Provide 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.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJuly 13, 2024data.cms.gov
June 13, 2024F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJuly 13, 2024data.cms.gov
June 13, 2024F645PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual DisabilitiesD: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJuly 13, 2024data.cms.gov
June 13, 2024F604Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJuly 13, 2024data.cms.gov
June 13, 2024F584Honor 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.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJuly 13, 2024data.cms.gov
June 13, 2024F558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJuly 13, 2024data.cms.gov
April 3, 2024F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedApril 22, 2024data.cms.gov
November 6, 2023F626Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedNovember 29, 2023data.cms.gov
October 26, 2023F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.G: isolated, actual harmCorrectedNovember 17, 2023data.cms.gov

Owners and managers

Organizations CMS lists as owners or managers of this facility, as CMS names them. CMS also lists 16 individual or personal trusts (2 owners, 7 managers, 2 officers, directors or trustees, 5 other disclosable parties). Their names are not shown on this page.

Also on SpecStream

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