The Earlwood in Torrance, CA

The Earlwood is a medicare and medicaid certified nursing home in Torrance, California. It is located in Los Angeles county at 20820 Earl Street, Torrance, California 90503. You can reach out to the office of The Earlwood via phone at (310) 371-1228. This skilled nursing facility has 87 federally certified beds with average occupancy rate of 87.24%. Its legal business name is The Earlwood, LLC and has the following ownership type - For Profit - Limited Liability Company. It is part of Genesis Healthcare, a chain of 184 nursing homes.

The Earlwood (Medicare CCN 055032) 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 1967 (59 years certified) and the last quality survey was conducted in January, 2026.

Contact Information

The Earlwood
20820 Earl Street, Torrance, California 90503
(310) 371-1228

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Nursing Home Profile

NameThe Earlwood
Location20820 Earl Street, Torrance, California
Certified ByMedicare and Medicaid
No. of Certified Beds87
Occupancy Rate87.24%
Medicare ID (CCN)055032
Legal Business NameThe Earlwood, LLC
Ownership TypeFor Profit - Limited Liability Company
ChainGenesis Healthcare (184 nursing homes)
Chain Average Overall Rating2.4 out of 5

NPI Associated with this Nursing Home:

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

NPI Number1720153620
MatchConfirmed listed in Medicare enrollment records
Organization NameThe Earlwood, LLC
Doing Business AsThe Earlwood
Address20820 Earl St, Torrance, CA 90503
Phone Number310-371-1228

Quality Ratings:

Nursing homes vary in the quality of care and services they provide to their residents. The below quality ratings for The Earlwood are calculated from three sources - health inspection results, staffing data, and quality measure data. This information gives you an indication of the care The Earlwood 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 The Earlwood, 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 day4.083.86
Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day0.370.69
Licensed practical nurse (LPN) hours per resident per day1.260.86
Nurse aide hours per resident per day2.442.32
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend3.723.42
RN hours per resident per day on the weekend0.30.48
Physical therapist hours per resident per day0.070.07
Total nursing staff turnover50.6%45.8%
Registered nurse turnover71.4%42.9%
Number of administrators who have left the nursing home10.5

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$17,882
Number of Payment Denials0
Total Number of Penalties1

Health Inspections:

In its most recent inspection cycle (standard health inspection in January, 2026, plus any complaint inspections), inspectors cited The Earlwood for 28 health deficiencies (national average: 9.3). The 30 most recent of its 93 citations since 2023 are listed below.

DateDeficiencyHarm LevelStatus
Jun 6, 2026Protect 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 Jun 15, 2026
Jun 6, 2026Timely 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 Jun 15, 2026
Jun 6, 2026Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
F0610, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation, Complaint inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Jun 15, 2026
Jan 8, 2026Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection, Complaint inspection
Actual harm, isolatedCorrected by Jan 15, 2026
Jan 8, 2026Ensure 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, Complaint inspection
Actual harm, isolatedCorrected by Jan 15, 2026
Jan 8, 2026Procure 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 Jan 15, 2026
Jan 8, 2026Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880, Infection Control, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, patternCorrected by Jan 15, 2026
Jan 8, 2026Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
F0558, Resident Rights, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Jan 15, 2026
Jan 8, 2026Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
F0578, Resident Rights, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Jan 15, 2026
Jan 8, 2026Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.
F0627, Resident Rights, Standard inspection, Complaint inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Jan 15, 2026
Jan 8, 2026Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
F0628, Resident Rights, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Jan 15, 2026
Jan 8, 2026Coordinate 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 Jan 15, 2026
Jan 8, 2026Develop 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, Complaint inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Jan 15, 2026
Jan 8, 2026Develop 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 Jan 15, 2026
Jan 8, 2026Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
F0697, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection, Complaint inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Jan 15, 2026
Jan 8, 2026Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.
F0773, Administration, Standard inspection, Complaint inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Jan 15, 2026
Jan 8, 2026Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
F0804, Nutrition and Dietary, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Jan 15, 2026
Jan 8, 2026Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
F0806, Nutrition and Dietary, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Jan 15, 2026
Jan 8, 2026Provide specialized rehabilitative services by qualified personnel, when ordered for a resident by a doctor.
F0826, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Jan 15, 2026
Jan 8, 2026Set 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, isolatedCorrected by Jan 15, 2026
Jan 8, 2026Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
F0912, Environmental, Standard inspection
Minimal harm potential, patternCorrected by Jan 15, 2026
Dec 31, 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, Complaint inspection
Potential for harm, patternCorrected by Jan 6, 2026
Nov 20, 2025Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.
F0790, Quality of Life and Care, Complaint inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Nov 25, 2025
Nov 20, 2025Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
F0806, Nutrition and Dietary, Complaint inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Nov 25, 2025
Sep 3, 2025Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.
F0559, Resident Rights, Complaint inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Sep 5, 2025
Aug 15, 2025Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684, Quality of Life and Care, Complaint inspection
Potential for harm, patternCorrected by Aug 20, 2025
Aug 15, 2025Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
F0580, Resident Rights, Complaint inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Aug 20, 2025
Aug 15, 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, Complaint inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Aug 20, 2025
Jul 3, 2025Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880, Infection Control, Complaint inspection
Potential for harm, patternCorrected by Jul 9, 2025
Jul 3, 2025Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684, Quality of Life and Care, Complaint inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Jul 9, 2025

Quality of Resident Care:

These quality measures of The Earlwood, 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 increased6.4213.87
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight2.535.19
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder0.380.82
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection0.821.59
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms14.5412.8
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained00.13
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury0.43.23
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine98.8193.55
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine86.5382.04
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication3.531.56
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened2.5314.07
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication14.6319.52
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine95.4595.46
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine71.5379.75
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers4.994.62
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence16.3219.01
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication5.9915.38

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