Driftwood Healthcare Center in Torrance, CA

Driftwood Healthcare Center is a medicare and medicaid certified nursing home in Torrance, California. It is located in Los Angeles county at 4109 Emerald St, Torrance, California 90503. You can reach out to the office of Driftwood Healthcare Center via phone at (310) 371-4628. This skilled nursing facility has 99 federally certified beds with average occupancy rate of 94.04%. Its legal business name is Driftwood Healthcare & Wellness Center, LLC and has the following ownership type - For Profit - Limited Liability Company. It is part of Citrus Wellness Centre, a chain of 5 nursing homes.

Driftwood Healthcare Center (Medicare CCN 555114) is certified by CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) and participates in both medicare and medicaid program. This means if you are part of medicare or medicaid program, you may consider this nursing facility for your medical needs. It was first certified by CMS in 1979 (47 years certified) and the last quality survey was conducted in August, 2025.

Contact Information

Driftwood Healthcare Center
4109 Emerald St, Torrance, California 90503
(310) 371-4628

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Nursing Home Profile

NameDriftwood Healthcare Center
Location4109 Emerald St, Torrance, California
Certified ByMedicare and Medicaid
No. of Certified Beds99
Occupancy Rate94.04%
Medicare ID (CCN)555114
Legal Business NameDriftwood Healthcare & Wellness Center, LLC
Ownership TypeFor Profit - Limited Liability Company
ChainCitrus Wellness Centre (5 nursing homes)
Chain Average Overall Rating2.6 out of 5

NPI Associated with this Nursing Home:

Nursing homes may have several NPI numbers. NPIs marked Confirmed are listed with Driftwood Healthcare Center in Medicare enrollment records; Possible ones were matched in NPPES by name, address or phone number, so please use them accordingly.

NPI Number1790001212
MatchConfirmed listed in Medicare enrollment records
Organization NameDriftwood Healthcare & Wellness Center, LLC
Doing Business AsDriftwood Healthcare Center
Address4109 Emerald St, Torrance, CA 90503
Phone Number310-371-4628

NPI Number1679546915
MatchPossible same name, address or phone number
Organization NameGrancare LLC
Doing Business AsDriftwood Healthcare Center - Torrance
Address4109 Emerald St, Torrance, CA 90503
Phone Number310-371-4628

Quality Ratings:

Nursing homes vary in the quality of care and services they provide to their residents. The below quality ratings for Driftwood Healthcare Center are calculated from three sources - health inspection results, staffing data, and quality measure data. This information gives you an indication of the care Driftwood Healthcare Center give to their patients.
Ratings from Surveys (Inspections):
Ratings from Quality Measures:
Ratings from Staffing Data:
Overall Rating:

Staffing and Staff Turnover:

Staffing hours per resident per day and staff turnover of Driftwood Healthcare Center, from the payroll data it reports to CMS, are compared against the national average with the color code indicators: Better than National Average Worse than National Average

Staffing MeasureProviderNational Avg.
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day3.923.86
Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day0.530.69
Licensed practical nurse (LPN) hours per resident per day0.90.86
Nurse aide hours per resident per day2.52.32
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend3.683.42
RN hours per resident per day on the weekend0.330.48
Physical therapist hours per resident per day0.120.07
Total nursing staff turnoverNot available: the staffing data did not meet CMS's criteria for this measure45.8%
Registered nurse turnoverNot available: the staffing data did not meet CMS's criteria for this measure42.9%
Number of administrators who have left the nursing homeNot available: the staffing data did not meet CMS's criteria for this measure0.5

Complaints, Fines and Penalties:

Cited for abuse, neglect or exploitation of residents (Care Compare abuse icon)No
Number of Fines1
Total Amount of Fines in Dollars$22,601
Number of Payment Denials0
Total Number of Penalties1

Health Inspections:

In its most recent inspection cycle (standard health inspection in August, 2025, plus any complaint inspections), inspectors cited Driftwood Healthcare Center for 13 health deficiencies (national average: 9.3). The 30 most recent of its 65 citations since 2021 are listed below.

DateDeficiencyHarm LevelStatus
Nov 25, 2025Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
F0552, Resident Rights, Complaint inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Dec 15, 2025
Nov 25, 2025Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.
F0627, Resident Rights, Complaint inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Dec 15, 2025
Aug 8, 2025Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880, Infection Control, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, widespreadCorrected by Aug 28, 2025
Aug 8, 2025Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
F0761, Pharmacy Service, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, patternCorrected by Aug 28, 2025
Aug 8, 2025Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812, Nutrition and Dietary, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, patternCorrected by Aug 28, 2025
Aug 8, 2025Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
F0842, Resident Assessment and Care Planning, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, patternCorrected by Aug 28, 2025
Aug 8, 2025Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
F0558, Resident Rights, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Aug 28, 2025
Aug 8, 2025Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
F0584, Resident Rights, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Aug 28, 2025
Aug 8, 2025Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
F0605, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Aug 28, 2025
Aug 8, 2025Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
F0644, Resident Assessment and Care Planning, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Aug 28, 2025
Aug 8, 2025Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
F0656, Resident Assessment and Care Planning, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Aug 28, 2025
Aug 8, 2025Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
F0755, Pharmacy Service, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Aug 28, 2025
Aug 8, 2025Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
F0757, Pharmacy Service, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Aug 28, 2025
Jul 7, 2025Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
F0607, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation, Complaint inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Jul 11, 2025
Jun 11, 2025Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
F0557, Resident Rights, Complaint inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Jul 2, 2025
Jun 11, 2025Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.
F0627, Resident Rights, Complaint inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Jul 2, 2025
Apr 30, 2025Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
F0609, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation, Complaint inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by May 22, 2025
Apr 30, 2025Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
F0610, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation, Complaint inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by May 22, 2025
Mar 20, 2025Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
F0600, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation, Complaint inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Apr 10, 2025
Mar 20, 2025Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
F0610, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation, Complaint inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Apr 10, 2025
Mar 6, 2025Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.
F0660, Resident Assessment and Care Planning, Complaint inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Mar 26, 2025
Mar 6, 2025Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689, Quality of Life and Care, Complaint inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Mar 26, 2025
Dec 9, 2024Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
F0842, Resident Assessment and Care Planning, Complaint inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Dec 30, 2024
Nov 15, 2024Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
F0657, Resident Assessment and Care Planning, Complaint inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Dec 3, 2024
Oct 11, 2024Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689, Quality of Life and Care, Complaint inspection
Potential for harm, patternCorrected by Nov 14, 2024
Oct 11, 2024Let each resident or the resident's legal representative access or purchase copies of all the resident's records.
F0573, Resident Rights, Complaint inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Nov 14, 2024
Oct 11, 2024Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
F0842, Resident Assessment and Care Planning, Complaint inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Nov 14, 2024
Sep 26, 2024Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy.
F0626, Resident Rights, Complaint inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Oct 24, 2024
Aug 19, 2024Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
F0805, Nutrition and Dietary, Standard inspection, Complaint inspection
Immediate jeopardy, patternCorrected by Sep 11, 2024
Aug 19, 2024Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812, Nutrition and Dietary, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, widespreadCorrected by Sep 11, 2024

Quality of Resident Care:

These quality measures of Driftwood Healthcare Center, from the regular health assessments of its residents, are compared against the national average with the color code indicators: Better than National Average Worse than National Average

Quality MeasureProviderNational Avg.
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased16.1513.87
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight2.145.19
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder0.660.82
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection0.71.59
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms75.2712.8
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained00.13
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury0.963.23
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine10093.55
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine10082.04
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication2.541.56
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened12.2314.07
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication8.1219.52
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine10095.46
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine10079.75
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers10.084.62
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence4.8219.01
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication9.2415.38

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