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Driftwood Healthcare Center
4109 Emerald St, Torrance, CA 90503
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Driftwood Healthcare Center, in Torrance, California, is certified for 99 beds under for-profit, limited liability company ownership and belongs to the Citrus Wellness Centre chain.
CMS gives it 2 of 5 stars overall, below the California median of 3; the health inspection rating is 2, staffing 2 and quality measures 3.
Inspectors recorded 65 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (13, 24, 28 by cycle, most recent first), 1 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 65.7 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 51.1.
CMS lists 1 penalty in the period covered: fines totalling $23K.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.9 hours per resident per day (0.5 RN), close to the California median of 4.2.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Los Angeles Co. median | California median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 65 | 61 | 44 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 65.7 | 69.1 | 51.1 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.9 | 4.3 | 4.2 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.5 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | — | 34.4% | 36.4% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $22,601 | $12,831 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (369 in the county, 1165 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: California average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 8 Aug 2025, 19 Aug 2024.
Severity mix: K ×1 D ×52 E ×8 F ×4
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Nov 2025 | F0552 | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. | D | Complaint investigation | 15 Dec 2025 |
| 25 Nov 2025 | F0627 | Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge. | D | Complaint investigation | 15 Dec 2025 |
| 8 Aug 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Standard survey | 28 Aug 2025 |
| 8 Aug 2025 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 28 Aug 2025 |
| 8 Aug 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 28 Aug 2025 |
| 8 Aug 2025 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 28 Aug 2025 |
| 8 Aug 2025 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Standard survey | 28 Aug 2025 |
| 8 Aug 2025 | 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 | 28 Aug 2025 |
| 8 Aug 2025 | F0605 | Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. | D | Standard survey | 28 Aug 2025 |
| 8 Aug 2025 | F0644 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | D | Standard survey | 28 Aug 2025 |
| 8 Aug 2025 | 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 | 28 Aug 2025 |
| 8 Aug 2025 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Standard survey | 28 Aug 2025 |
| 8 Aug 2025 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Standard survey | 28 Aug 2025 |
| 7 Jul 2025 | F0607 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | D | Complaint investigation | 11 Jul 2025 |
| 11 Jun 2025 | F0557 | Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. | D | Complaint investigation | 2 Jul 2025 |
| 11 Jun 2025 | F0627 | Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge. | D | Complaint investigation | 2 Jul 2025 |
| 30 Apr 2025 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 22 May 2025 |
| 30 Apr 2025 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Complaint investigation | 22 May 2025 |
| 20 Mar 2025 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | 10 Apr 2025 |
| 20 Mar 2025 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Complaint investigation | 10 Apr 2025 |
| 6 Mar 2025 | F0660 | Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs. | D | Complaint investigation | 26 Mar 2025 |
| 6 Mar 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 26 Mar 2025 |
| 9 Dec 2024 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Complaint investigation | 30 Dec 2024 |
| 15 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 | Complaint investigation | 3 Dec 2024 |
| 11 Oct 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | E | Complaint investigation | 14 Nov 2024 |
| 11 Oct 2024 | F0573 | Let each resident or the resident's legal representative access or purchase copies of all the resident's records. | D | Complaint investigation | 14 Nov 2024 |
| 11 Oct 2024 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Complaint investigation | 14 Nov 2024 |
| 26 Sep 2024 | F0626 | Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy. | D | Complaint investigation | 24 Oct 2024 |
| 19 Aug 2024 | F0805 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. | K | Complaint investigation | 11 Sep 2024 |
| 19 Aug 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 11 Sep 2024 |
| 19 Aug 2024 | F0837 | Establish a governing body that is legally responsible for establishing and implementing policies for managing and operating the facility and appoints a properly licensed administrator responsible for managing the facility. | F | Standard survey | 11 Sep 2024 |
| 19 Aug 2024 | F0867 | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. | F | Standard survey | 11 Sep 2024 |
| 19 Aug 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 | 11 Sep 2024 |
| 19 Aug 2024 | F0745 | Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life. | E | Complaint investigation | 11 Sep 2024 |
| 19 Aug 2024 | F0802 | Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service. | E | Standard survey | 11 Sep 2024 |
| 19 Aug 2024 | F0578 | Honor 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. | D | Standard survey | 11 Sep 2024 |
| 19 Aug 2024 | F0847 | Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse. | D | Standard survey | 11 Sep 2024 |
| 8 May 2024 | F0553 | Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care. | D | Complaint investigation | 25 May 2024 |
| 8 May 2024 | F0685 | Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. | D | Complaint investigation | 25 May 2024 |
| 26 Mar 2024 | F0573 | Let each resident or the resident's legal representative access or purchase copies of all the resident's records. | D | Complaint investigation | 10 Apr 2024 |
| 8 Mar 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Complaint investigation | 28 Mar 2024 |
| 22 Sep 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 | Complaint investigation | 13 Oct 2023 |
| 22 Sep 2023 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Complaint investigation | 13 Oct 2023 |
| 5 Aug 2023 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Complaint investigation | 21 Aug 2023 |
| 5 Aug 2023 | F0919 | Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. | D | Complaint investigation | 21 Aug 2023 |
| 6 Dec 2021 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 30 Dec 2021 |
| 6 Dec 2021 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Standard survey | 30 Dec 2021 |
| 6 Dec 2021 | F0582 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | D | Standard survey | 30 Dec 2021 |
| 6 Dec 2021 | F0583 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | D | Standard survey | 30 Dec 2021 |
| 6 Dec 2021 | F0585 | Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. | D | Standard survey | 30 Dec 2021 |
| 6 Dec 2021 | 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 | 30 Dec 2021 |
| 6 Dec 2021 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 30 Dec 2021 |
| 6 Dec 2021 | F0687 | Provide appropriate foot care. | D | Standard survey | 30 Dec 2021 |
| 6 Dec 2021 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Standard survey | 30 Dec 2021 |
| 6 Dec 2021 | F0694 | Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 30 Dec 2021 |
| 6 Dec 2021 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 30 Dec 2021 |
| 6 Dec 2021 | F0697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 30 Dec 2021 |
| 6 Dec 2021 | F0732 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | D | Standard survey | 30 Dec 2021 |
| 6 Dec 2021 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Standard survey | 30 Dec 2021 |
| 6 Dec 2021 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | Standard survey | 30 Dec 2021 |
| 6 Dec 2021 | 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 | 30 Dec 2021 |
| 6 Dec 2021 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 30 Dec 2021 |
| 6 Dec 2021 | F0881 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | D | Standard survey | 30 Dec 2021 |
| 6 Dec 2021 | F0886 | Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff. | D | Standard survey | 30 Dec 2021 |
| 6 Dec 2021 | F0908 | Keep all essential equipment working safely. | D | Standard survey | 30 Dec 2021 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Aug 2024 | Fine | $22,601 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the California average. Turnover: nursing staff —, RNs —; — administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | California median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 16.2% | 8.9% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 1.0% | 1.3% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 2.5% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 12.2% | 8.6% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 10.1% | 3.6% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 9.2% | 9.1% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, limited liability company. Legal business name: Driftwood Healthcare & Wellness Center, Llc. Chain: Citrus Wellness Centre (5 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Citrus Wellness Centre, LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 44% | 06/01/2010 |
| Rockport Administrative Services, LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/2010 |
| Rockport Administrative Services, LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/11/2025 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Los Angeles County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alcott Rehabilitation Hospital | Los Angeles | 121 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 42 | 34.7 | $9K | 23 Dec 2025 |
| Alden Terrace Convalescent Hospital | Los Angeles | 210 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 16.7 | — | 20 Nov 2025 |
| Angels Nursing Health Center | Los Angeles | 49 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 37 | 75.5 | $72K | 11 Jun 2026 |
| Ararat Post Acute | Glendale | 28 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 30 | 107.1 | $42K | 23 Jan 2026 |
| Atherton Baptist Home | Alhambra | 113 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 28 | 24.8 | — | 16 Jan 2026 |
| Atlantic Memorial Healthcare Center | Long Beach | 104 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 25 | 24.0 | — | 16 Jun 2026 |
| Beachside Post Acute | Torrance | 110 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 31 | 28.2 | — | 19 Dec 2025 |
| Beacon Healthcare Center | West Covina | 54 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 32 | 59.3 | — | 14 May 2026 |
All 369 facilities in Los Angeles County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Driftwood Healthcare Center been cited for?
65 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 1 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The California median is 44 per facility.
Has Driftwood Healthcare Center been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $23K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Driftwood Healthcare Center compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.9 hours per resident per day against a California median of 4.2 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Driftwood Healthcare Center?
It is part of the Citrus Wellness Centre chain. Ownership type is for-profit, limited liability company. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Citrus Wellness Centre, LLC and Rockport Administrative Services, LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Driftwood Healthcare Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 25 Nov 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 8 Aug 2025.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.