Nursing home

Harbor Post Acute Care Center

21521 S. Vermont Avenue, Torrance, CA 90502

★★★★★Overall Medicare rating
★★★★★Health inspections
★★★★★Staffing
★★★★★Quality measures

Medicare rates every nursing home from 1 to 5 stars. 5 is much above average, 1 is much below.

Findings, latest cycle16
Findings with harm or immediate jeopardy, 3 cycles0
Fines, 3 years$0
Beds127

Inspection findings

Inspectors recorded 56 findings in the last three inspection cycles.

56 No harm, but a risk of harm

Each entry below is a requirement that inspectors found the home did not meet on that date, in the regulator's own English wording.

Inspection dateAreaRequirement the home did not meet (official wording, in English)SeverityCorrected
Apr 2, 2026Abuse, neglect and exploitationTimely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. (F0609)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated · from a complaint
Corrected: Apr 29, 2026
Apr 2, 2026Abuse, neglect and exploitationProtect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. (F0600)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated · from a complaint
Corrected: Apr 29, 2026
Nov 19, 2025Resident rightsHonor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. (F0550)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated · from a complaint
Corrected: Dec 11, 2025
Aug 15, 2025Infection controlProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (F0880)No harm, but a risk of harm
widespread
Corrected: Sep 8, 2025
Aug 15, 2025Food and nutritionProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. (F0812)No harm, but a risk of harm
widespread
Corrected: Sep 8, 2025
Aug 15, 2025AdministrationProvide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents. (F0770)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Sep 8, 2025
Aug 15, 2025Pharmacy and medicationsEnsure that residents are free from significant medication errors. (F0760)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Sep 8, 2025
Aug 15, 2025Quality of life and careProvide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. (F0698)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Sep 8, 2025
Aug 15, 2025Quality of life and careProvide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. (F0697)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Sep 8, 2025
Aug 15, 2025Quality of life and careProvide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. (F0695)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Sep 8, 2025
Aug 15, 2025Quality of life and careProvide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. (F0686)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Sep 8, 2025
Aug 15, 2025Quality of life and careProvide activities to meet all resident's needs. (F0679)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Sep 8, 2025
Aug 15, 2025Resident assessment and care planningEnsure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. (F0658)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Sep 8, 2025
Aug 15, 2025Resident assessment and care planningDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. (F0656)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Sep 8, 2025
Aug 15, 2025Resident assessment and care planningEnsure each resident receives an accurate assessment. (F0641)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Sep 8, 2025
Aug 15, 2025Resident rightsGive residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. (F0582)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Sep 8, 2025
Earlier inspections (40)
Inspection dateAreaRequirement the home did not meet (official wording, in English)SeverityCorrected
Jun 10, 2025Quality of life and careProvide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. (F0692)No harm, but a risk of harm
pattern · from a complaint
Corrected: Jun 30, 2025
Jun 10, 2025Quality of life and careProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. (F0684)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated · from a complaint
Corrected: Jun 30, 2025
Feb 21, 2025Building and environmentMake sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. (F0919)No harm, but a risk of harm
pattern · from a complaint
Corrected: Mar 14, 2025
Feb 21, 2025Resident rightsPermit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy. (F0626)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated · from a complaint
Corrected: Mar 14, 2025
Sep 19, 2024Abuse, neglect and exploitationRespond appropriately to all alleged violations. (F0610)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated · from a complaint
Corrected: Oct 2, 2024
Sep 19, 2024Abuse, neglect and exploitationTimely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. (F0609)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated · from a complaint
Corrected: Oct 2, 2024
Sep 3, 2024Resident assessment and care planningDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. (F0656)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated · from a complaint
Corrected: Sep 6, 2024
Aug 9, 2024Infection controlImplement a program that monitors antibiotic use. (F0881)No harm, but a risk of harm
pattern
Corrected: Aug 30, 2024
Aug 9, 2024Infection controlProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (F0880)No harm, but a risk of harm
pattern
Corrected: Aug 30, 2024
Aug 9, 2024Food and nutritionProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. (F0812)No harm, but a risk of harm
widespread
Corrected: Aug 30, 2024
Aug 9, 2024Food and nutritionEnsure 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. (F0803)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Aug 30, 2024
Aug 9, 2024Pharmacy and medicationsEnsure 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)No harm, but a risk of harm
pattern
Corrected: Aug 30, 2024
Aug 9, 2024Pharmacy and medicationsEnsure that residents are free from significant medication errors. (F0760)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Aug 30, 2024
Aug 9, 2024Pharmacy and medicationsEnsure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. (F0759)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Aug 30, 2024
Aug 9, 2024Pharmacy and medicationsImplement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. (F0758)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Aug 30, 2024
Aug 9, 2024Quality of life and careProvide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life. (F0745)No harm, but a risk of harm
pattern
Corrected: Aug 30, 2024
Aug 9, 2024Quality of life and careProvide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. (F0695)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Aug 30, 2024
Aug 9, 2024Quality of life and careProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. (F0684)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Aug 30, 2024
Aug 9, 2024Resident assessment and care planningEncode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. (F0640)No harm, but a risk of harm
pattern
Corrected: Aug 30, 2024
Aug 9, 2024Resident rightsReasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. (F0558)No harm, but a risk of harm
pattern
Corrected: Aug 30, 2024
Aug 9, 2024Resident rightsHonor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. (F0550)No harm, but a risk of harm
pattern
Corrected: Aug 30, 2024
Jun 28, 2024Resident rightsHonor 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. (F0585)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated · from a complaint
Corrected: Aug 2, 2024
Mar 20, 2024Resident rightsHonor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. (F0550)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated · from a complaint
Corrected: Apr 9, 2024
Dec 8, 2023Infection controlProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (F0880)No harm, but a risk of harm
pattern · from a complaint
Corrected: Dec 15, 2023
Nov 5, 2021Building and environmentMake sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. (F0925)No harm, but a risk of harm
pattern
Corrected: Nov 29, 2021
Nov 5, 2021Infection controlProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (F0880)No harm, but a risk of harm
pattern
Corrected: Nov 29, 2021
Nov 5, 2021Food and nutritionProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. (F0812)No harm, but a risk of harm
pattern
Corrected: Nov 29, 2021
Nov 5, 2021Food and nutritionEnsure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law. (F0808)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Nov 29, 2021
Nov 5, 2021Pharmacy and medicationsEnsure 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)No harm, but a risk of harm
pattern
Corrected: Nov 29, 2021
Nov 5, 2021Pharmacy and medicationsEnsure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. (F0759)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Nov 29, 2021
Nov 5, 2021Pharmacy and medicationsProvide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. (F0755)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Nov 29, 2021
Nov 5, 2021Quality of life and careProvide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia. (F0744)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Nov 29, 2021
Nov 5, 2021Quality of life and careProvide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. (F0677)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Nov 29, 2021
Nov 5, 2021Resident assessment and care planningDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. (F0656)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Nov 29, 2021
Nov 5, 2021Resident assessment and care planningCreate and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted (F0655)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Nov 29, 2021
Nov 5, 2021Abuse, neglect and exploitationProtect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. (F0600)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Nov 29, 2021
Nov 5, 2021Resident rightsHonor 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. (F0585)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Nov 29, 2021
Nov 5, 2021Resident rightsHonor 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)No harm, but a risk of harm
pattern
Corrected: Nov 29, 2021
Nov 5, 2021Resident rightsThe resident has the right to receive notices in a format and a language he or she understands. (F0574)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Nov 29, 2021
Nov 5, 2021Resident rightsHonor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. (F0550)No harm, but a risk of harm
pattern
Corrected: Nov 29, 2021

Fines and payment denials

No federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

Staffing

Nurse staff hours per resident per day3.89California median: 4.27
Registered nurse hours per resident per day0.48California median: 0.52
Nurse staff hours on weekends3.70California median: 3.85
Nursing staff who left within a year20.2%California median: 36.0%

About this home

Beds127
Residents per day, average114.9
OwnershipFor-profit, corporation
Legal business nameGeri-Care, Inc.
In Medicare/Medicaid sinceOct 6, 1975

Questions to ask when you call

Source. Medicare Care Compare (CMS Provider Data), data dated Oct 1, 2026. Open this home on Medicare.gov

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