Vermont Healthcare Center
Torrance, CA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 056433) · 200 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: 5 totaling $158,506 · 1 payment denial
Phone: (310) 328-0812 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Vermont Healthcare Center has a CMS overall star rating of 1 out of 5, below the California state average of 3.16. Its health inspection rating is 1 out of 5 and its staffing rating is 2 out of 5.
Vermont Healthcare Center reports total nurse staffing of about 4.31 hours per resident per day, including 0.57 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 2 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 51.1%.
Vermont Healthcare Center has 5 federal fines on record totaling $158,506.00, plus 1 payment denial. No abuse icon or Special Focus status is indicated in the available CMS data for this facility.
About this facility
Vermont Healthcare Center is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Torrance, California, operating in Los Angeles County since first approval on May 21, 1974. The facility is a for-profit limited liability company with 200 certified beds and an average daily census of 168.9 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Vermont Healthcare Center holds an Overall Star Rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the California state average of 3.16. The Health Inspection Rating is 1 out of 5, the Quality Measure (QM) Rating is 3 out of 5, and the Staffing Rating is 2 out of 5.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS show total nurse staffing of 4.30945 hours per resident per day, with registered nurse (RN) staffing of 0.57278 hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 51.1%.
On penalties, CMS records show 5 federal fines totaling $158,506.00, along with 1 payment denial for this facility. There is no chain affiliation, abuse icon flag, or Special Focus status listed in the provided data for this facility, and ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
Families considering this facility for a parent should review the full inspection history and quality measure detail directly on CMS Care Compare, as this profile reflects only the data fields provided and CMS's published data vintage at time of listing.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Vermont Healthcare Center has an overall rating of 1 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 about 4.31 hours per resident per day, with 0.57 RN hours per resident per day, and staffing is rated 2 out of 5. Nursing turnover is reported at 51.1%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 5 fines totaling $158,506.00 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 flag or Special Focus status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Vermont Healthcare Center has 200 certified beds with an average of 168.9 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit limited liability company, and no chain affiliation is listed in the available data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It was first approved for certification on May 21, 1974.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on Overall, Health Inspection, Staffing, and Quality Measures; this facility scores 1, 1, 2, and 3 out of 5 respectively.
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 3103280812 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 3103280812 for arrangements and review the inspection record on Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review current details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/056433?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.