Del Amo Gardens Care CenterCMS ratings, inspections and fines
- Address
- 22419 Kent Avenue, Torrance, CA 90505
- CCN
- 555706
- Ownership type
- For-profit, limited liability company
- Certified beds
- 94
- Chain
- None in the CMS record
- Residents per day
- 75
- CMS flags
- None in the CMS record
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CMS gives Del Amo Gardens Care Center an overall rating of 4 of 5 stars. The last standard survey was on 23 Jan 2026. The latest survey cycle has 7 health citations. The median for nursing homes in California is 14. CMS lists 1 fine of $8,018 for this home in its penalties file. CMS also lists 1 payment denial.
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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Five-Star Quality Rating System: Technical Users' Guide, July 2026. CMS processed this record on .
Since the last CMS update
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Changes in the CMS recordFeed of changes in California (RSS)
Ratings
CMS gives each home 1 to 5 stars for health inspections, for staffing and for quality measures, and one overall rating.
| Rating (1 to 5 stars) | This home | Los Angeles County median | California median | US average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4 | 2.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Health inspection rating | 4 | 2.0 | 3.0 | 2.8 |
| Staffing rating | 4 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 2.9 |
| Quality measure rating | 4 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 3.6 |
A median is the middle value of the homes in the group: 369 homes in the county, 1,165 homes in the state. What the CMS star ratings measure
Citations by survey cycle
CMS keeps the last three cycles, and cycle 1 is the latest. A cycle has one standard survey. Citations from complaint and infection control inspections go into cycles of 12 months.
| Survey cycle | Standard survey | Citations | California median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 (latest) | 23 Jan 2026 | 7 | 14 |
| Cycle 2 | 23 Nov 2024 | 19 | 14 |
| Cycle 3 | No date | 19 | 15 |
Health citations
The record of one deficiency in an inspection. One inspection can give many citations.
Scope and severity. A letter from A to L on each citation. Scope is the number of residents that the deficiency affected. Severity is the level of harm.
| Severity | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J0 | K0 | L0 |
| Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | H0 | I0 | |
| No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | |||
| No actual harm, potential for minimal harm | A0 | B0 | C0 |
Survey cycle 1 (latest): 7 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Jan 2026 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 15 Feb 2026 |
| 23 Jan 2026 | F0688 | Provide 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. | D | Standard survey | 15 Feb 2026 |
| 23 Jan 2026 | F0761 | Ensure 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. | D | Standard survey | 15 Feb 2026 |
| 23 Jan 2026 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 15 Feb 2026 |
| 23 Jan 2026 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 15 Feb 2026 |
| 23 Jan 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 15 Feb 2026 |
| 23 Jan 2026 | F0921 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | E | Standard survey | 15 Feb 2026 |
Survey cycle 2: 19 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Jul 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 16 Aug 2025 |
| 23 Nov 2024 | F0583 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | D | Standard survey | 22 Dec 2024 |
| 23 Nov 2024 | F0584 | Honor 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. | D | Standard survey | 22 Dec 2024 |
| 23 Nov 2024 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Standard survey | 22 Dec 2024 |
| 23 Nov 2024 | F0637 | Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition | D | Standard survey | 22 Dec 2024 |
| 23 Nov 2024 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 22 Dec 2024 |
| 23 Nov 2024 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard survey | 22 Dec 2024 |
| 23 Nov 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 22 Dec 2024 |
| 23 Nov 2024 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 22 Dec 2024 |
| 23 Nov 2024 | F0688 | Provide 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. | D | Standard survey | 22 Dec 2024 |
| 23 Nov 2024 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Standard survey | 22 Dec 2024 |
| 23 Nov 2024 | F0726 | Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. | E | Standard survey | 22 Dec 2024 |
| 23 Nov 2024 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | E | Standard survey | 22 Dec 2024 |
| 23 Nov 2024 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | E | Standard survey | 22 Dec 2024 |
| 23 Nov 2024 | F0803 | Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. | E | Standard survey | 22 Dec 2024 |
| 23 Nov 2024 | F0805 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. | D | Standard survey | 22 Dec 2024 |
| 23 Nov 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 22 Dec 2024 |
| 23 Nov 2024 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 22 Dec 2024 |
| 23 Nov 2024 | F0867 | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. | F | Standard survey | 22 Dec 2024 |
Survey cycle 3: 19 citations
The CMS provider file has no standard survey date for this cycle.
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 May 2024 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | G | Complaint investigation | 6 Jun 2024 |
| 3 Nov 2023 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 3 Dec 2023 |
| 3 Nov 2023 | F0604 | Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. | D | Standard survey | 3 Dec 2023 |
| 3 Nov 2023 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 3 Dec 2023 |
| 3 Nov 2023 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 3 Dec 2023 |
| 3 Nov 2023 | F0688 | Provide 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. | D | Standard survey | 3 Dec 2023 |
| 3 Nov 2023 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Standard survey | 3 Dec 2023 |
| 3 Nov 2023 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Standard survey | 3 Dec 2023 |
| 3 Nov 2023 | F0791 | Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. | D | Standard survey | 3 Dec 2023 |
| 3 Nov 2023 | F0802 | Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service. | E | Standard survey | 3 Dec 2023 |
| 3 Nov 2023 | F0803 | Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. | E | Standard survey | 3 Dec 2023 |
| 3 Nov 2023 | F0805 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. | D | Standard survey | 3 Dec 2023 |
| 3 Nov 2023 | F0809 | Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times. | E | Standard survey | 3 Dec 2023 |
| 3 Nov 2023 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 3 Dec 2023 |
| 3 Nov 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Standard survey | 3 Dec 2023 |
| 3 Nov 2023 | F0881 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | D | Standard survey | 3 Dec 2023 |
| 3 Nov 2023 | F0908 | Keep all essential equipment working safely. | D | Standard survey | 3 Dec 2023 |
| 3 Nov 2023 | F0921 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | D | Standard survey | 3 Dec 2023 |
| 3 Nov 2023 | F0924 | Put firmly secured handrails on each side of hallways. | E | Standard survey | 3 Dec 2023 |
The requirement text is the CMS summary of the F-tag. It is not the report of the surveyor. How to read an inspection report
Penalties
A fine, or a payment denial: a period in which Medicare or Medicaid does not pay for new admissions. The CMS penalties file holds three years.
| Date | Type | Fine | Days without payment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 May 2024 | Fine | $8,018 | |
| 7 May 2024 | Payment denial | 1 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day. The nurse hours for one resident on an average day. CMS calculates the figure from the hours that the home reports for a quarter.
| Staff | This home | California median | California average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nurse staff | 4.42 | 4.20 | 4.52 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.49 | 0.50 | 0.67 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 1.03 | 1.20 | |
| Nurse aides | 2.90 | 2.65 | |
| All nurse staff, weekends | 3.89 | 3.80 | 4.09 |
- Nurse staff turnover in a year
- 32.1%
- Nurse staff turnover, California median
- 36.4%
- RN turnover in a year
- 16.7%
- Administrators who left in a year
- 0
Homes report the hours to CMS in the Payroll-Based Journal.
Quality measures
A figure that CMS calculates from the assessments of residents. One example is the percentage of long-stay residents with a fall and a major injury.
| Measure (CMS text) | Residents | This home | California median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 11.4% | 8.9% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 2.2% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 0.8% | 1.3% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 4.8% | 8.6% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 3.0% | 3.6% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 7.0% | 9.1% | 13.4% |
For each measure in this table, CMS gives more points in the quality measure rating for a lower percentage. The site calculates the medians from the CMS file. What the CMS star ratings measure
Ownership
An organisation in the CMS ownership file. CMS records its role, for example an ownership interest, operational or managerial control, or a mortgage interest.
- Ownership type
- For-profit, limited liability company
- Legal business name
- Del Amo Gardens Convalescent
The CMS ownership record of this home lists no organisation.
The site shows organisations only. It does not show the names of persons.
Other homes in Los Angeles County
| Nursing home | City | Overall rating | Citations, latest cycle | Fines | Last standard survey | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Torrance Care Center West, Inc | Torrance | 2 of 5 | 35 | $45,047 | 14 Aug 2025 | |
| Providence Little Co of Mary Transitional Care Ctr | Torrance | 5 of 5 | 9 | $0 | 30 Apr 2026 | |
| The Earlwood | Torrance | 1 of 5 | 28 | $17,882 | 8 Jan 2026 | |
| Driftwood Healthcare Center | Torrance | 2 of 5 | 13 | $22,601 | 8 Aug 2025 | |
| Beachside Post Acute | Torrance | 5 of 5 | 7 | $0 | 19 Dec 2025 | |
| Bay Crest Care CenterSpecial Focus candidate | Torrance | 1 of 5 | 48 | $124,336 | 13 Mar 2026 | |
| Torrance Memorial Med Ctr SNF/DP | Torrance | 5 of 5 | 3 | $0 | 15 Mar 2026 | |
| Lomita Post-Acute Care Center | Lomita | 3 of 5 | 23 | $0 | 11 Dec 2025 | |
| Vermont Healthcare Center | Torrance | 1 of 5 | 26 | $158,506 | 24 Apr 2026 | |
| Sunnyside Nursing CenterSpecial Focus candidate | Torrance | 1 of 5 | 30 | $214,020 | 10 Apr 2026 | |
| Palos Verdes Health Care Center | Lomita | 2 of 5 | 22 | $97,006 | 12 Feb 2026 | |
| Harbor Post Acute Care Center | Torrance | 3 of 5 | 16 | $0 | 15 Aug 2025 |
Official channels
- Care Compare record of this nursing homeMedicare.gov. The official CMS record of this home.
- Contact information for State Survey AgenciesCMS. The web address and the telephone number of the State Survey Agency of each state. These agencies investigate complaints about nursing homes.
- Filing a complaintMedicare.gov. The page names the State Survey Agency as the place for a complaint about nursing home care or facility conditions.
- Eldercare LocatorAdministration for Community Living. A public service that connects older adults and their families to local services. Telephone: 1-800-677-1116.
Cite this page
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare. Record of Del Amo Gardens Care Center (CCN 555706). Data processed 1 Aug 2026. Elder Care Record, https://eldercarerecord.com/facility/del-amo-gardens-care-center-torrance-ca-555706/
Provenance
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- CMS processed the data on
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Questions
- When was Del Amo Gardens Care Center last inspected?
- The latest inspection with a citation in the CMS record was on 23 Jan 2026. It was a standard survey. It gave 7 citations. The standard survey before the last one was on 23 Nov 2024.
- Who operates Del Amo Gardens Care Center?
- The CMS record gives the ownership type as for-profit, limited liability company. CMS lists no chain for the home. The CMS ownership file names no organisation for this home. This site does not show the names of persons.
- Is Del Amo Gardens Care Center a Special Focus Facility?
- No. The CMS provider file lists no Special Focus status for this home. CMS lists 5 homes in California as Special Focus Facilities and 31 as candidates.
- Where does the data on this page come from?
- The data comes from the CMS Care Compare files for nursing homes. CMS processed the files on 1 Aug 2026. The Care Compare record on Medicare.gov is the official record of the home.