Bay Crest Care Center
Torrance, CA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 055559) · 80 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: 4 totaling $124,336 · 3 payment denials
Phone: (310) 371-2431 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Bay Crest Care Center has a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below California's state average of 3.16. Its health inspection rating is 1 out of 5 and its staffing rating is 2 out of 5.
Bay Crest Care Center reports total nurse staffing of 3.81 hours per resident per day, including 0.40 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 2 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is 56.4%, according to CMS data.
Bay Crest Care Center has 4 federal fines on record totaling $124,336.00, plus 3 payment denials. CMS also displays its abuse warning icon for this facility and lists it as an SFF Candidate under the Special Focus program for persistently underperforming facilities.
About this facility
Bay Crest Care Center is a for-profit (limited liability company) nursing home in Torrance, California, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since March 1980. The facility is licensed for 80 beds and had an average daily census of 71.4 residents according to CMS Care Compare data.
CMS gives Bay Crest Care Center an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the California state average of 3.16. The health inspection rating is 1 out of 5, the quality measure (QM) rating is 2 out of 5, and the staffing rating is 2 out of 5.
Nurse staffing totals 3.81 hours per resident per day, including 0.40 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 56.4%.
On penalties, CMS records show 4 federal fines totaling $124,336.00, along with 3 payment denials on record.
CMS displays its abuse warning icon for Bay Crest Care Center. Families should review the facility's full inspection record on Care Compare before making decisions. CMS also lists this facility as an SFF Candidate under its Special Focus program, meaning it has a history of persistent quality problems and is subject to increased inspection frequency.
Bay Crest Care Center is part of the Genesis Healthcare chain, which operates 184 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 2.4 out of 5 stars. There has been no ownership change reported in the past 12 months.
Source: CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Bay Crest Care Center has an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below California's state average of 3.16.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, Bay Crest Care Center is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.81 hours per resident per day, including 0.40 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 2 out of 5 and a 56.4% turnover rate.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 4 fines totaling $124,336.00 and 3 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
Yes, CMS displays an abuse icon for this facility and lists it as an SFF Candidate, meaning it has a history of persistent quality problems under increased inspection.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 80 beds and had an average daily census of 71.4 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit LLC and part of the Genesis Healthcare chain, which operates 184 facilities nationally averaging 2.4 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since March 1980.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; Bay Crest Care Center scores 1, 1, 2, and 2 respectively out of 5.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service types; contact the facility at 3103712431 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data does not cover tour specifics; contact the facility at 3103712431 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
Visit https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/055559?state=CA for the most current CMS data.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.