Torrance Care Center West, Inc
Torrance, CA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 055952) · 195 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 3 totaling $45,047 · 1 payment denial
Phone: (310) 370-4561 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Torrance Care Center West has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5, below the California state average of 3.16. Its health inspection rating is 1 out of 5, while its staffing rating is 4 out of 5.
Torrance Care Center West reports 4.14 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.32 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 4 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 25.8%.
Torrance Care Center West has 3 federal fines on record totaling $45,047, along with 1 payment denial. CMS does not list an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility based on the available data.
About this facility
Torrance Care Center West, Inc is a for-profit nursing home in Torrance, California, certified for Medicare and Medicaid since 1973. The facility maintains 195 certified beds with an average of 175.8 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, below the California state average of 3.16. This overall score reflects a health inspection rating of 1 out of 5, a staffing rating of 4 out of 5, and a quality measures rating of 5 out of 5.
Nurse staffing levels total 4.14 hours per resident per day, including 0.32 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 25.8%.
CMS records show 3 federal fines totaling $45,047, along with 1 payment denial on this facility's record.
This facility is part of the Rollins-Nelson Healthcare Management chain, which operates 8 facilities with an average CMS rating of 2.4 across the chain. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months.
Families should note that CMS's health inspection rating of 1 is the lowest possible score, indicating more inspection deficiencies than most facilities, even though the staffing and quality measure ratings are higher. Prospective residents and families are encouraged to review the full inspection history and quality details directly on Medicare Care Compare. Data reflects the most recent CMS Care Compare reporting cycle available at the time of this listing.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The overall rating is 2 out of 5, below 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 4.14 hours per resident per day, including 0.32 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 4 out of 5 and 25.8% nursing turnover.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records 3 fines totaling $45,047 and 1 payment denial.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The provided data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility has 195 certified beds with an average daily population of 175.8 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 Rollins-Nelson Healthcare Management chain, which operates 8 facilities with an average rating of 2.4.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since 1973.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 2 overall, 1 for health inspections, 4 for staffing, and 5 for quality measures.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service types; please contact the facility at 3103704561 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data does not include tour guidance; contact the facility at 3103704561 for details and review the inspection record on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the latest details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/055952?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.