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HomeCaliforniaDriftwood Healthcare Center

Driftwood Healthcare Center

4109 Emerald St, Torrance, CA 905033103714628WebsiteGoogle Maps
3.3on Google(46 reviews)
2/5Below Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
2/5
Staffing
2/5
Quality
3/5
Beds
99
certified
1 fine(s) totaling $22,601

How Driftwood Healthcare Center Compares in California

Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in California. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.

CMS overall rating
2/5
CA average
3.2/5
Below state average
Health inspection rating
2/5
CA average
2.8/5
Below state average
Staffing rating
2/5
CA average
3.3/5
Below state average
Nursing hours per resident
3.92 hrs/day
CA average
4.52 hrs/day
Below state average
RN hours per resident
0.53 hrs/day
CA average
0.67 hrs/day
Below state average

Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.

What the Data Highlights

Its 2/5 overall CMS rating is below the California average of 3.2/5.
Its 2/5 health inspection rating is below the California average of 2.8/5.
Reported nursing time is 3.92 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 4.52.
Reported RN time is 0.53 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 0.67.

Health Inspection Trend

A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.

Previous cycle
31
deficiency citations
Inspected Aug 19, 2024
Most recent cycle
14
deficiency citations
Inspected Aug 8, 2025
The most recent cycle recorded 17 fewer deficiency citations than the previous cycle.

Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.

Cost & Demographics

Semi-Private Room
$11,476/mo
California median
Private Room
$13,870/mo
California median
Los Angeles County 65+
1,415,856
14.2% of county
County Population
9,936,690
Los Angeles County

Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).

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Driftwood Healthcare Center is a 2-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Torrance, California with 99 certified beds. It has been operating since 1979. Its overall CMS rating is 2 out of 5.

Beds
99
Avg Residents/Day
93.1
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Mar 14, 1979
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Los Angeles
Last Inspection
Aug 8, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
14
Weighted Score
128.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (65)

F0552Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Nov 25, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0627Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Nov 25, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Aug 8, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0761Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Aug 8, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0812Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Aug 8, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0842Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Aug 8, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0558Potential for Harm

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Survey: Aug 8, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0584Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Aug 8, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0605Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Aug 8, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0644Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Aug 8, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0656Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Aug 8, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0755Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Aug 8, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0757Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Aug 8, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0607Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jul 7, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0557Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jun 11, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0627Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jun 11, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0609Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Apr 30, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0610Potential for Harm

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Survey: Apr 30, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0600Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Mar 20, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0610Potential for Harm

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Survey: Mar 20, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0660Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Mar 6, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0689Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Mar 6, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0842Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Dec 9, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0657Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Nov 15, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0689Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Oct 11, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0573Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Oct 11, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0842Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Oct 11, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0626Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Sep 26, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0805Immediate Jeopardy

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

Survey: Aug 19, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0812Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Aug 19, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2

+ 35 more deficiencies

Total Fines
$22,601
Number of Fines
1
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
1

Penalty History

FineAug 19, 2024
$22,601

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide2.50 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN0.90 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.53 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing3.92 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total3.68 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.12 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
0.0%
RN Turnover
0.0%
Administrators Left
0

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
For profit - Limited Liability company
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (10)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
CITRUS WELLNESS CENTRE, LLC5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization44%Jun 1, 2010
PINSON, DEVORA5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividual44%Jun 28, 2012
ROCKPORT ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES, LLCOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AJun 1, 2010
BUTLIG, RICHARDOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AAug 1, 2024
RECHNITZ, SHLOMOOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ADec 28, 2010
WEISS, JONATHANOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AOct 1, 2010
ROCKPORT ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES, LLCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AApr 11, 2025
BUTLIG, RICHARDADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AAug 1, 2024
RECHNITZ, SHLOMOADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/ADec 28, 2010
WEISS, JONATHANADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AOct 1, 2010

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Driftwood Healthcare Center and nearby alternatives.

All California facilities
Driftwood Healthcare Center
Torrance, CACurrent facility
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: $22,601
The Earlwood
Torrance, CA0 ft
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $30,531
Providence Little Co of Mary Transitional Care Ctr
Torrance, CA528 ft
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
Torrance Care Center West, INC
Torrance, CA1,584 ftAbuse flag
CMS
2/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $45,047
Bay Crest Care Center
Torrance, CA3,168 ftAbuse flag
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: $124,336
Del Amo Gardens Care Center
Torrance, CA1.1 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $8,018
Beachside Post Acute
Torrance, CA1.7 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Driftwood Healthcare Center
Torrance, CA · Current facility
—2/52/52/5$22,601
The Earlwood
Torrance, CA
0 ft1/51/53/5$30,531
Providence Little Co of Mary Transitional Care Ctr
Torrance, CA
528 ft5/54/55/5None recorded
Torrance Care Center West, INC
Torrance, CA
1,584 ft2/51/54/5$45,047
Bay Crest Care Center
Torrance, CA
3,168 ft1/51/52/5$124,336
Del Amo Gardens Care Center
Torrance, CA
1.1 mi4/54/54/5$8,018
Beachside Post Acute
Torrance, CA
1.7 mi5/54/54/5None recorded

Distance is approximate. Ratings and enforcement data use the current CMS snapshot; recorded fines are not a complete measure of care quality. How nearby facilities are selected.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Driftwood Healthcare Center?▾
Driftwood Healthcare Center has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 2/5, staffing rating of 2/5, and quality measures rating of 3/5. This facility is rated below average.
How much does Driftwood Healthcare Center cost per month?▾
While individual facility pricing is not publicly available, the median nursing home cost in California is $11,476/month for a semi-private room and $13,870/month for a private room (Genworth/CareScout 2024). Driftwood Healthcare Center participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Driftwood Healthcare Center had any health inspection violations?▾
Driftwood Healthcare Center had 14 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Aug 8, 2025). The current CMS dataset records 1 fine(s) totaling $22,601.
What are the staffing levels at Driftwood Healthcare Center?▾
Driftwood Healthcare Center provides 3.92 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.53 RN hours, 0.90 LPN hours, and 2.50 nurse aide hours.
How many beds does Driftwood Healthcare Center have?▾
Driftwood Healthcare Center has 99 certified beds with an average of 93.1 residents per day, resulting in approximately 94% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Limited Liability company owned and is part of the Citrus Wellness Centre chain.
Are there other nursing homes near Driftwood Healthcare Center?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in California, including 6 in Torrance. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Driftwood Healthcare Center?▾
On Google Maps, Driftwood Healthcare Center has a rating of 3.3 out of 5 based on 46 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 2/5.

Part of Citrus Wellness Centre

This chain operates 5 facilities. View all →