The Earlwood
Torrance, CA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 055032) · 87 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 1 totaling $17,882
Phone: (310) 371-1228 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
The Earlwood has a CMS overall rating of 1 star, which is below the California state average of 3.16 stars. Its health inspection rating is 1 star and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
The Earlwood reports total nurse staffing of 4.08 hours per resident per day, including 0.37 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 50.6%.
The Earlwood has 1 federal fine on record totaling $17,882.00, with 0 payment denials. CMS does not list an abuse icon or Special Focus designation for this facility in the available data.
About this facility
The Earlwood is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Torrance, Los Angeles County, California, first approved for certification in 1967. The facility is certified for 87 beds and reports an average of 75.9 residents. It operates as a for-profit Limited Liability Company and is part of the Genesis Healthcare chain, which includes 184 facilities nationwide with an average chain rating of 2.4 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare, The Earlwood holds an overall rating of 1 star, which is below the California state average of 3.16 stars. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 1 star, quality measure (QM) rating of 3 stars, and staffing rating of 3 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours per resident per day of 4.08, including 0.37 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 50.6%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $17,882.00 for this facility. There have been 0 payment denials on record. CMS does not list an abuse icon or a Special Focus Facility designation for The Earlwood in the provided data.
Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months according to the data provided.
This profile is based on data from CMS Medicare Care Compare. Families are encouraged to review the full inspection record directly on Care Compare for the most current details.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The Earlwood has an overall rating of 1 star, below the California state average of 3.16 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The Earlwood is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.08 hours per resident per day, with 0.37 RN hours per resident per day, and nursing staff turnover is 50.6%; the staffing star rating is 3.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $17,882.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for The Earlwood.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The Earlwood is certified for 87 beds and reports an average of 75.9 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
The Earlwood is a for-profit Limited Liability Company and is part of the Genesis Healthcare chain, which has 184 facilities with an average rating of 2.4 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for certification on January 1, 1967.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating along with three component ratings — health inspections, staffing, and quality measures — which combine to form the overall score; The Earlwood's ratings are 1 (health inspection), 3 (staffing), and 3 (QM).
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not available in the provided data; contact the facility at 3103711228 and verify current services 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 3103711228 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the facility's full current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/055032?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.