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DRIFTWOOD HEALTHCARE CENTER

Grade D 66/100 composite score

For profit - Limited Liability company

CMS Star Ratings

Overall
2/5
Health Insp.
2/5
Quality
4/5
Staffing
2/5
RN Staffing
Not rated

Certified Beds

99

Ownership

For profit - Limited Liability company

Total Fines

$24,349

Last Survey

N/A

4109 EMERALD ST, TORRANCE, CA 90503
3103714628

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Staffing Hours & Turnover

Hours per Resident per Day (PBJ)

RN
0.47h
LPN
0.70h
CNA
1.99h
Total
3.17h
Facility
State Average

Turnover Rates

RN Turnover
N/A
Total Nurse Turnover
N/A
Admin Turnover
N/A

Ownership

CITRUS WELLNESS CENTRE, LLC

Organization5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTSince Jun 2010

44%

PINSON, DEVORA

Individual5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTSince Jun 2012

44%

WEISS, JONATHAN

Individual5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTSince Jun 2010

13%

ROCKPORT ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES, LLC

OrganizationOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Jun 2010

BUTLIG, RICHARD

IndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Aug 2024

RECHNITZ, SHLOMO

IndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Dec 2010

WEISS, JONATHAN

IndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Oct 2010

Penalties & Fines (2)

$24,349total fines
DateTypeDescriptionAmount
Aug 19, 2024Fine$22,601
Jun 20, 2023Fine$1,748

Health Inspection Deficiencies (67)

November 25, 2025Health2 deficiencies
0552DMinimal harm, Isolated

Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

0627DMinimal harm, Isolated

Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

August 8, 2025Health11 deficiencies
0558DMinimal harm, Isolated

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected Aug 28, 2025
0584DMinimal harm, Isolated

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.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected Aug 28, 2025
0605DMinimal harm, Isolated

Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected Aug 28, 2025
0644DMinimal harm, Isolated

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected Aug 28, 2025
0656DMinimal harm, Isolated

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected Aug 28, 2025
0755DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected Aug 28, 2025
0757DMinimal harm, Isolated

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected Aug 28, 2025
0761EMinimal harm, Pattern

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.

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected Aug 28, 2025
0812EMinimal harm, Pattern

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected Aug 28, 2025
0842EMinimal harm, Pattern

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected Aug 28, 2025
0880FMinimal harm, Widespread

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected Aug 28, 2025
July 7, 2025Health1 deficiency
0607DMinimal harm, Isolated

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected Jul 11, 2025
June 11, 2025Health2 deficiencies
0557DMinimal harm, Isolated

Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected Jul 2, 2025
0627DMinimal harm, Isolated

Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected Jul 2, 2025
April 30, 2025Health2 deficiencies
0609DMinimal harm, Isolated

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected May 22, 2025
0610DMinimal harm, Isolated

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected May 22, 2025
March 20, 2025Health2 deficiencies
0600DMinimal harm, Isolated

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected Apr 10, 2025
0610DMinimal harm, Isolated

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected Apr 10, 2025
March 6, 2025Health2 deficiencies
0660DMinimal harm, Isolated

Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected Mar 26, 2025
0689DMinimal harm, Isolated

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Mar 26, 2025
December 9, 2024Health1 deficiency
0842DMinimal harm, Isolated

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected Dec 30, 2024
November 15, 2024Health1 deficiency
0657DMinimal harm, Isolated

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected Dec 3, 2024
October 11, 2024Health3 deficiencies
0573DMinimal harm, Isolated

Let each resident or the resident's legal representative access or purchase copies of all the resident's records.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected Nov 14, 2024
0689EMinimal harm, Pattern

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Nov 14, 2024
0842DMinimal harm, Isolated

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected Nov 14, 2024
September 26, 2024Health1 deficiency
0626DMinimal harm, Isolated

Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected Oct 24, 2024
August 19, 2024Health9 deficiencies1 severe
0578DMinimal harm, Isolated

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.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected Sep 11, 2024
0726EMinimal harm, Pattern

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.

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Corrected Sep 11, 2024
0802EMinimal harm, Pattern

Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected Sep 11, 2024
0812FMinimal harm, Widespread

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected Sep 11, 2024
0837FMinimal harm, Widespread

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.

Administration Deficiencies

Corrected Sep 11, 2024
0847DMinimal harm, Isolated

Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.

Administration Deficiencies

Corrected Sep 11, 2024
0867FMinimal harm, Widespread

Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

Administration Deficiencies

Corrected Sep 11, 2024
0745EMinimal harm, Pattern

Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Sep 11, 2024
0805KImmediate jeopardy, Pattern

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected Sep 11, 2024
May 8, 2024Health2 deficiencies
0553DMinimal harm, Isolated

Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected May 25, 2024
0685DMinimal harm, Isolated

Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected May 25, 2024
March 26, 2024Health1 deficiency
0573DMinimal harm, Isolated

Let each resident or the resident's legal representative access or purchase copies of all the resident's records.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected Apr 10, 2024
March 8, 2024Health1 deficiency
0880DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected Mar 28, 2024
September 22, 2023Health2 deficiencies
0656DMinimal harm, Isolated

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected Oct 13, 2023
0842DMinimal harm, Isolated

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected Oct 13, 2023
August 5, 2023Health2 deficiencies
0558DMinimal harm, Isolated

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected Aug 21, 2023
0919DMinimal harm, Isolated

Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.

Environmental Deficiencies

Corrected Aug 21, 2023
April 6, 2023Health2 deficiencies
0686DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected May 25, 2023
0692DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected May 25, 2023
December 6, 2021Health20 deficiencies
0558DMinimal harm, Isolated

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected Dec 30, 2021
0582DMinimal harm, Isolated

Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected Dec 30, 2021
0583DMinimal harm, Isolated

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected Dec 30, 2021
0585DMinimal harm, Isolated

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.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected Dec 30, 2021
0656DMinimal harm, Isolated

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected Dec 30, 2021
0684DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Dec 30, 2021
0687DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide appropriate foot care.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Dec 30, 2021
0692DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Dec 30, 2021
0694DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Dec 30, 2021
0695DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Dec 30, 2021
0697DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Dec 30, 2021
0732DMinimal harm, Isolated

Post nurse staffing information every day.

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Corrected Dec 30, 2021
0759DMinimal harm, Isolated

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected Dec 30, 2021
0760DMinimal harm, Isolated

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected Dec 30, 2021
0761DMinimal harm, Isolated

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.

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected Dec 30, 2021
0812DMinimal harm, Isolated

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected Dec 30, 2021
0880EMinimal harm, Pattern

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected Dec 30, 2021
0881DMinimal harm, Isolated

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected Dec 30, 2021
0886DMinimal harm, Isolated

Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff.

Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected Dec 30, 2021
0908DMinimal harm, Isolated

Keep all essential equipment working safely.

Environmental Deficiencies

Corrected Dec 30, 2021

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CareGrader rating for DRIFTWOOD HEALTHCARE CENTER?

DRIFTWOOD HEALTHCARE CENTER in TORRANCE, California has a CareGrader grade of D (Below Average), with a composite score of 66.3 out of 100. This grade is based on health inspections, staffing levels, quality measures, and penalty history from official CMS government data.

What is the CMS star rating for DRIFTWOOD HEALTHCARE CENTER?

DRIFTWOOD HEALTHCARE CENTER has an overall CMS star rating of 2 out of 5, a health inspection rating of 2/5, and a staffing rating of 2/5. CareGrader combines this with additional data to calculate an A-F grade.

How many health deficiencies does DRIFTWOOD HEALTHCARE CENTER have?

DRIFTWOOD HEALTHCARE CENTER has 67 health deficiencies on record from CMS health inspection surveys. Deficiencies are rated from A (minimal harm potential) to L (immediate jeopardy, widespread). View the full inspection timeline above for details on each deficiency.

Has DRIFTWOOD HEALTHCARE CENTER been fined?

Yes. DRIFTWOOD HEALTHCARE CENTER has $24,349 in total fines from CMS enforcement actions across 2 penalties.

How many beds does DRIFTWOOD HEALTHCARE CENTER have?

DRIFTWOOD HEALTHCARE CENTER has 99 certified beds with approximately 92 current residents (93% occupancy). The facility is located at 4109 EMERALD ST, TORRANCE, California 90503. It is a for profit - limited liability company facility.

Data Disclaimer

Inspection data, staffing levels, and star ratings are sourced from CMS Medicare Nursing Home Compare and are largely self-reported by facilities. A 2019 GAO study found that 43% of facilities under-reported falls. CareGrader provides this data for informational purposes only and is not affiliated with CMS or Medicare. Always visit facilities in person before making a decision.