Heritage Rehabilitation Center in Torrance, CA

Heritage Rehabilitation Center is a medicare and medicaid certified nursing home in Torrance, California. It is located in Los Angeles county at 21414 S. Vermont Avenue, Torrance, California 90502. You can reach out to the office of Heritage Rehabilitation Center via phone at (310) 320-8714. This skilled nursing facility has 161 federally certified beds with average occupancy rate of 81.86%. Its legal business name is Heritage Care, LLC and has the following ownership type - For Profit - Limited Liability Company. It is part of Charis Trust Dtd 12/22/16, a chain of 6 nursing homes.

Heritage Rehabilitation Center (Medicare CCN 056308) 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 1976 (50 years certified) and the last quality survey was conducted in June, 2025.

Contact Information

Heritage Rehabilitation Center
21414 S. Vermont Avenue, Torrance, California 90502
(310) 320-8714

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Nursing Home Profile

NameHeritage Rehabilitation Center
Location21414 S. Vermont Avenue, Torrance, California
Certified ByMedicare and Medicaid
No. of Certified Beds161
Occupancy Rate81.86%
Medicare ID (CCN)056308
Legal Business NameHeritage Care, LLC
Ownership TypeFor Profit - Limited Liability Company
ChainCharis Trust Dtd 12/22/16 (6 nursing homes)
Chain Average Overall Rating3.3 out of 5

NPI Associated with this Nursing Home:

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

NPI Number1164410783
MatchConfirmed listed in Medicare enrollment records
Organization NameHeritage Care, LLC
Doing Business AsHeritage Rehabilitation Center
Address21414 S Vermont Ave, Torrance, CA 90502
Phone Number310-320-8714

Quality Ratings:

Nursing homes vary in the quality of care and services they provide to their residents. The below quality ratings for Heritage Rehabilitation Center are calculated from three sources - health inspection results, staffing data, and quality measure data. This information gives you an indication of the care Heritage Rehabilitation 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 Heritage Rehabilitation 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 day4.653.86
Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day0.690.69
Licensed practical nurse (LPN) hours per resident per day1.220.86
Nurse aide hours per resident per day2.742.32
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend4.23.42
RN hours per resident per day on the weekend0.540.48
Physical therapist hours per resident per day0.070.07
Total nursing staff turnover30.5%45.8%
Registered nurse turnover33.3%42.9%
Number of administrators who have left the nursing home00.5

Complaints, Fines and Penalties:

Cited for abuse, neglect or exploitation of residents (Care Compare abuse icon)No
Number of Fines4
Total Amount of Fines in Dollars$179,687
Number of Payment Denials2
Total Number of Penalties6

Health Inspections:

In its most recent inspection cycle (standard health inspection in June, 2025, plus any complaint inspections), inspectors cited Heritage Rehabilitation Center for 21 health deficiencies (national average: 9.3). The 30 most recent of its 59 citations since 2021 are listed below.

DateDeficiencyHarm LevelStatus
Jul 24, 2025Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
F0628, Resident Rights, Complaint inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Aug 8, 2025
Jul 23, 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 Aug 8, 2025
Jul 23, 2025Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
F0610, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation, Complaint inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Aug 8, 2025
Jun 13, 2025Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection
Actual harm, isolatedCorrected by Jul 13, 2025
Jun 13, 2025Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection
Actual harm, isolatedCorrected by Jul 13, 2025
Jun 13, 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, widespreadCorrected by Jul 13, 2025
Jun 13, 2025Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
F0867, Administration, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, widespreadCorrected by Jul 13, 2025
Jun 13, 2025Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
F0925, Environmental, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, widespreadCorrected by Jul 13, 2025
Jun 13, 2025Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
F0558, Resident Rights, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, patternCorrected by Jul 13, 2025
Jun 13, 2025Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
F0697, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, patternCorrected by Jul 13, 2025
Jun 13, 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, patternCorrected by Aug 8, 2025
Jun 13, 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 Jul 13, 2025
Jun 13, 2025Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.
F0790, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, patternCorrected by Jul 13, 2025
Jun 13, 2025Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
F0641, Resident Assessment and Care Planning, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Jul 13, 2025
Jun 13, 2025Develop 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, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Jul 13, 2025
Jun 13, 2025Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
F0658, Resident Assessment and Care Planning, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Jul 13, 2025
Jun 13, 2025Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
F0686, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Jul 13, 2025
Jun 13, 2025Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
F0688, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Aug 8, 2025
Jun 13, 2025Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
F0690, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Jul 13, 2025
Jun 13, 2025Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
F0692, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Jul 13, 2025
Jun 13, 2025Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
F0759, Pharmacy Service, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Jul 13, 2025
Jun 13, 2025Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
F0760, Pharmacy Service, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Jul 13, 2025
Jun 13, 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, isolatedCorrected by Jul 13, 2025
Jun 13, 2025Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880, Infection Control, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Aug 8, 2025
May 7, 2025Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.
F0553, Resident Rights, Complaint inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by May 25, 2025
Oct 22, 2024Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
F0912, Environmental, Complaint inspection
Minimal harm potential, patternCorrected by Oct 25, 2024
Aug 26, 2024Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880, Infection Control, Complaint inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Sep 26, 2024
Jun 13, 2024Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
F0692, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection
Actual harm, isolatedCorrected by Jul 13, 2024
Jun 13, 2024Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
F0697, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection
Actual harm, isolatedCorrected by Jul 13, 2024
Jun 13, 2024Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880, Infection Control, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, widespreadCorrected by Jul 13, 2024

Quality of Resident Care:

These quality measures of Heritage Rehabilitation 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 increased3.213.87
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight2.85.19
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder0.910.82
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection01.59
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms5.4712.8
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained00.13
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury1.93.23
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine10093.55
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine99.8682.04
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication0.61.56
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened4.7614.07
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication14.0419.52
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 ulcers5.584.62
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence2.1519.01
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication3.1415.38

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