Map showing the location of HARBOR POST ACUTE CARE CENTER in TORRANCE, California
21521 S. VERMONT AVENUE, TORRANCE, CA, 90502

Overall Score

CMS Five-Star Quality Rating
3/5AverageCMS Five-Star overall rating
  1. Much below average
  2. Below average
  3. Average
  4. Above average
  5. Much above average

Where it ranks

  • CaliforniaAbove only 37% of peers1,154 rated homes · average 3.2★
  • Los Angeles CountyAbove 57% of peers368 rated homes · average 2.5★
  • United StatesAbove only 41% of peers14,574 rated homes · average 3.0★

How the rating is built

  • Health inspectionsStarting point2★−0.8 vs CA avg
  • StaffingCan add or remove a star4★+0.9 vs CA avg
  • Quality measuresCan add or remove a star5★+0.9 vs CA avg

CMS starts from the health inspection stars, then adds or subtracts a star for staffing and for quality measures. Stars are assigned relative to other facilities in the same state.

Ratings & measures

Tap a row to see what it means
Health inspection ratingCMS stars from the last three on-site inspection cycles2★Above only 19% of peersCA avg2.8★U.S. avg2.8★
What is health inspection rating?

Stars assigned from the last three standard surveys and every complaint investigation in that window, weighted toward the most recent and the most serious findings. CMS assigns these stars relative to other facilities in the same state.

Why it matters

It carries the most weight in the overall rating and is the only domain based on what trained inspectors saw on site rather than what the facility reported.

Staffing ratingCMS stars from payroll-reported hours and turnover4★Above 60% of peersCA avg3.1★U.S. avg2.9★
What is staffing rating?

Nurse and aide hours per resident day from payroll records CMS collects every quarter, adjusted for how much care residents need, plus staff turnover and weekend coverage.

Why it matters

More hours and lower turnover are the strongest predictors of fewer falls, pressure sores, and avoidable hospital stays.

Quality measures ratingCMS stars from clinical outcomes and resident assessments5★Above 57% of peersCA avg4.1★U.S. avg3.6★
What is quality measures rating?

Clinical outcomes from resident assessments and Medicare claims: falls with injury, pressure ulcers, hospitalizations, antipsychotic use, and more, for both short-stay and long-stay residents.

Why it matters

It shows whether care is working, but part of it comes from the facility’s own assessments, so read it alongside the inspection results.

Total nurse hoursPer resident per day, all nursing staff4.09hrsAbove only 34% of peersCA avg4.51Benchmark4.10
What is total nurse hours?

All licensed nurse and aide hours worked, divided by the number of residents, on an average day. Reported from payroll, not self-reported.

Why it matters

Federal research links 4.1 hours a day to fewer avoidable harms. Below about 3 hours, residents wait longer for help with basics like toileting and repositioning.

RN hoursPer resident per day, registered nurses only0.53hrsAbove 57% of peersCA avg0.65Benchmark0.75
What is rn hours?

Registered nurse hours only. RNs assess residents, manage medications, and catch changes in condition; LPNs and aides deliver most hands-on care.

Why it matters

RN coverage is the staffing measure most tied to fewer hospital transfers and infections, and it is where thinly staffed facilities cut first.

Nursing staff turnoverShare of nursing staff who left within a year · lower is better23%Top 10%CA avg38%RN turnover31%
What is nursing staff turnover?

The share of nursing staff who left within the past year, from the same payroll data.

Why it matters

High turnover means residents are cared for by people who do not know them, and it is one of the strongest predictors of inspection problems.

Fines in the last three yearsCivil money penalties imposed by CMS · lower is better$0Above only 45% of peersCA avg$26,970Fines · denials0 · 0
What is fines in the last three years?

Civil money penalties CMS imposed after serious or uncorrected deficiencies, and denials of Medicare payment for new admissions.

Why it matters

Penalties follow the worst inspection findings. A recent fine is the clearest sign that inspectors found real harm.

Inspection history

Last three inspection cycles
58citations
13inspection dates
0actual harm (G–I)
0immediate jeopardy (J–L)
Nov 19, 2025most recent

Citations by monthNov 2021 – Nov 2025

  • No actual harm (D–F)
  • Actual harm (G–I)
  • Immediate jeopardy (J–L)
  • $Fine or payment denial

Click a month or a year to filter the findings below. Arrow keys move between months; Esc clears.

Nov 19, 20251 citationCycle 1worst D · no actual harm
  1. F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Dec 11, 2025
Oct 7, 20253 citationsCycle 1worst D · no actual harm
  1. F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrection pending
  2. F656Develop 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 PlanningD · isolatedCorrection pending
  3. F745Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrection pending
Aug 15, 202513 citationsCycle 1worst F · no actual harm
  1. F770Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.AdministrationD · isolatedCorrected Sep 8, 2025
  2. F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Infection ControlF · widespreadCorrected Sep 8, 2025
  3. F697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Sep 8, 2025
  4. F698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Sep 8, 2025
  5. F760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.Pharmacy ServiceD · isolatedCorrected Sep 8, 2025
  6. F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Nutrition and DietaryF · widespreadCorrected Sep 8, 2025
  7. F582Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Sep 8, 2025
  8. F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningD · isolatedCorrected Sep 8, 2025
  9. F656Develop 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 PlanningD · isolatedCorrected Sep 8, 2025
  10. F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningD · isolatedCorrected Sep 8, 2025
  11. F679Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Sep 8, 2025
  12. F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Sep 8, 2025
  13. F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Sep 8, 2025
Jun 10, 20252 citationsCycle 1worst E · no actual harm
  1. Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Jun 30, 2025
  2. F692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.Quality of Life and CareE · patternCorrected Jun 30, 2025
Feb 21, 20252 citationsCycle 1worst E · no actual harm
  1. F626Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Mar 14, 2025
  2. F919Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.EnvironmentalE · patternCorrected Mar 14, 2025
Sep 19, 20242 citationsCycle 2worst D · no actual harm
  1. F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationD · isolatedCorrected Oct 2, 2024
  2. F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationD · isolatedCorrected Oct 2, 2024
Sep 3, 20241 citationCycle 2worst D · no actual harm
  1. F656Develop 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 PlanningD · isolatedCorrected Sep 6, 2024
Aug 9, 202414 citationsCycle 2worst F · no actual harm
  1. F803Ensure 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.Nutrition and DietaryD · isolatedCorrected Aug 30, 2024
  2. Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningE · patternCorrected Aug 30, 2024
  3. Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Aug 30, 2024
  4. F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Resident RightsE · patternCorrected Aug 30, 2024
  5. F558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.Resident RightsE · patternCorrected Aug 30, 2024
  6. F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Aug 30, 2024
  7. F745Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.Quality of Life and CareE · patternCorrected Aug 30, 2024
  8. F758Implement 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.Pharmacy ServiceD · isolatedCorrected Aug 30, 2024
  9. F759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.Pharmacy ServiceD · isolatedCorrected Aug 30, 2024
  10. F760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.Pharmacy ServiceD · isolatedCorrected Aug 30, 2024
  11. F761Ensure 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 ServiceE · patternCorrected Aug 30, 2024
  12. F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Nutrition and DietaryF · widespreadCorrected Aug 30, 2024
  13. F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Infection ControlE · patternCorrected Aug 30, 2024
  14. F881Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.Infection ControlE · patternCorrected Aug 30, 2024
Jun 28, 20241 citationCycle 2worst D · no actual harm
  1. F585Honor 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 RightsD · isolatedCorrected Aug 2, 2024
Mar 20, 20241 citationCycle 2worst D · no actual harm
  1. F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Apr 9, 2024
Dec 8, 20231 citationCycle 3worst E · no actual harm
  1. F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Infection ControlE · patternCorrected Dec 15, 2023
Jul 13, 20231 citationCycle 3worst D · no actual harm
  1. F758Implement 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.Pharmacy ServiceD · isolatedCorrected Aug 9, 2023
Nov 5, 202116 citationsCycle 3worst E · no actual harm
  1. F578Honor 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 RightsE · patternCorrected Nov 29, 2021
  2. F585Honor 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 RightsD · isolatedCorrected Nov 29, 2021
  3. F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationD · isolatedCorrected Nov 29, 2021
  4. F655Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admittedResident Assessment and Care PlanningD · isolatedCorrected Nov 29, 2021
  5. F656Develop 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 PlanningD · isolatedCorrected Nov 29, 2021
  6. F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Nov 29, 2021
  7. F744Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Nov 29, 2021
  8. F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.Pharmacy ServiceD · isolatedCorrected Nov 29, 2021
  9. F759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.Pharmacy ServiceD · isolatedCorrected Nov 29, 2021
  10. F761Ensure 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 ServiceE · patternCorrected Nov 29, 2021
  11. F808Ensure 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.Nutrition and DietaryD · isolatedCorrected Nov 29, 2021
  12. F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Infection ControlE · patternCorrected Nov 29, 2021
  13. F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Nutrition and DietaryE · patternCorrected Nov 29, 2021
  14. F925Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.EnvironmentalE · patternCorrected Nov 29, 2021
  15. F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Resident RightsE · patternCorrected Nov 29, 2021
  16. F574The resident has the right to receive notices in a format and a language he or she understands.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Nov 29, 2021

Staffing

From quarterly payroll reports

Hours per resident per day

  • All nursing staffRNs, LPNs and aides combined4.09hrsAbove only 34% of peers−0.42 vs CA avg
  • Registered nursesRN hours only0.53hrsAbove 57% of peers−0.12 vs CA avg
  • Licensed practical nursesLPN hours0.87hrs
  • Nurse aidesCNA hours2.68hrs
  • Weekend nursingAll staff on Saturdays and Sundays3.75hrs
  • California average
  • Research benchmark (4.10 total, 0.75 RN)

Turnover & capacity

  • Nursing staff turnoverShare who left within a year · lower is better23%Top 10%CA avg 38%
  • RN turnoverRegistered nurses only31%Not ranked by CMS
  • Administrators who leftIn the past year0Stable leadership
  • Occupancy127 certified beds · ~107 residents a day84%Above only 22% of peersCA avg 88%

Fines & penalties

Roughly the past three years

Enforcement summary

  • $0In fines
  • 0Fines
  • 0Payment denials
  • $26,970CA avg in fines
Above only 45% of peersFewer fines than 45% of rated homes in California

Actions on record

No fines or payment denialsNothing on record in the current reporting window. California facilities average 1.3 penalties.

Ownership

As filed with CMS

Structure

Ownership type
For profit - Corporation
Chain
Charis Trust Dtd 12/22/167 facilities in the chain3.3★ chain average
Certification
Medicare and Medicaid
Location type
Urban
Ownership change
None in the last 12 months

People and entities on file

Direct owners (5%+)
  • Charis Tr Dtd 12/22/2016
Operational or managerial control
  • Angelica Domingo
  • Jed Padre
Corporate officers
  • Emmanuel David

Person Organization

Sources & notes

Public data, updated quarterly

Data sources

  • CMS Care Compare · Provider InformationStar ratings, staffing hours, turnover, penalties and flags · processed February 2026.
  • CMS Health CitationsEvery deficiency from the last three inspection cycles, with scope, severity and inspection cycle.
  • CMS Penalties and Ownership filesCivil money penalties, payment denials, and the owners and managers on file.

Notes

  • CMS Certification Number 056192 · 21521 S. VERMONT AVENUE, TORRANCE, CA, 90502.
  • Percentiles compare this facility with every rated nursing home in California and Los Angeles County. Turnover and fines are inverted so a high percentile is always good.
  • This is an informational summary of public data, not medical, legal, or placement advice. Facilities cannot pay to change it; a facility that believes a record is wrong can dispute it with CMS.

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