Harbor Post Acute Care Center
Torrance, CA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 056192) · 127 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (310) 320-0961 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Harbor Post Acute Care Center holds a CMS overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is at the California state average of 3.16. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Harbor Post Acute Care Center reports 3.93 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.46 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 20.2%. CMS gives the facility a staffing rating of 4 out of 5 stars.
Harbor Post Acute Care Center has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials reported by CMS. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not part of CMS's Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Harbor Post Acute Care Center is a 127-bed skilled nursing facility in Torrance, California (Los Angeles County), with an average of 110.2 residents. It is organized as a for-profit corporation and has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since October 6, 1975.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the California state average of 3.16. Component ratings are: health inspection rating of 2 stars, quality measure (QM) rating of 5 stars, and staffing rating of 4 stars.
Nurse staffing levels are reported at 3.93 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.46 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 20.2%.
On penalties, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00, and 0 payment denials — that is, no federal fines on record for this facility. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not listed under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which is reserved for homes CMS identifies as persistently underperforming and subject to increased inspection frequency.
Harbor Post Acute Care Center is part of the Charis Trust Dtd 12/22/16 chain, which operates 6 facilities with an average CMS rating of 3.3 stars. Ownership has not changed in the last 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
Source: CMS Care Compare nursing home data.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
It has an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is at the California state average of 3.16.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.93 hours per resident per day, including 0.46 RN hours, with a 20.2% nursing turnover rate; CMS rates staffing 4 out of 5 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials — no federal fines on record.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not listed in the Special Focus Facility program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 127 beds and has an average of 110.2 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of the Charis Trust Dtd 12/22/16 chain, which operates 6 facilities with an average rating of 3.3 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since October 6, 1975.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspections (2 stars here), staffing (4 stars), and quality measures (5 stars) — which combine into the overall score.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided CMS data does not specify service types; contact the facility at 3103200961 and verify current offerings on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 3103200961 to arrange a visit and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the latest official data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/056192?state=CA.
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.