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DRIFTWOOD HEALTHCARE CENTER

4109 EMERALD ST
TORRANCE, CA 90503 · 3103714628 · Los Angeles County

CMS Star Ratings

Overall★★★★★
Health inspection★★★★★
Staffing★★★★★
Quality measures★★★★★

Facility Facts

Certified beds99
OwnershipFor profit - Limited Liability company
State rank#872

By the numbers

65
Health citations (3 cycles)
1
Immediate-jeopardy (J/K/L)
0
Actual-harm (G/H/I)
$22,601
Federal fines (CMPs)
The trend: Citations are trending down — 13 in the most recent cycle versus 28 two cycles ago.

Recent Health Citations

Nov 25, 2025 · Health survey · F-tag 0627
D — No actual harm
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.
Nov 25, 2025 · Health survey · F-tag 0552
D — No actual harm
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Aug 8, 2025 · Health survey · F-tag 0757
D — No actual harm
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Aug 8, 2025 · Health survey · F-tag 0755
D — No actual harm
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Aug 8, 2025 · Health survey · F-tag 0656
D — No actual harm
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Aug 8, 2025 · Health survey · F-tag 0644
D — No actual harm
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Aug 8, 2025 · Health survey · F-tag 0605
D — No actual harm
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Aug 8, 2025 · Health survey · F-tag 0584
D — No actual harm
Resident Rights Deficiencies
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.
Aug 8, 2025 · Health survey · F-tag 0558
D — No actual harm
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Aug 8, 2025 · Health survey · F-tag 0842
E — No actual harm
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Aug 8, 2025 · Health survey · F-tag 0812
E — No actual harm
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Aug 8, 2025 · Health survey · F-tag 0761
E — No actual harm
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
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.
Aug 8, 2025 · Health survey · F-tag 0880
F — No actual harm
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Jul 7, 2025 · Health survey · F-tag 0607
D — No actual harm
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Jun 11, 2025 · Health survey · F-tag 0627
D — No actual harm
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.
Jun 11, 2025 · Health survey · F-tag 0557
D — No actual harm
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
Apr 30, 2025 · Health survey · F-tag 0610
D — No actual harm
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Apr 30, 2025 · Health survey · F-tag 0609
D — No actual harm
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Mar 20, 2025 · Health survey · F-tag 0610
D — No actual harm
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Mar 20, 2025 · Health survey · F-tag 0600
D — No actual harm
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Showing the 20 most recent citations. View the full inspection record on CMS Care Compare →

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How to read this page. Star ratings and citation counts come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Care Compare August 2026 dataset, covering the three most recent inspection cycles. Scope/severity letters: D–F no actual harm, G–I actual harm, J–L immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.

Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026 dataset. Updated quarterly. Figures come from public CMS records; contact info@theskilledreport.com for corrections.