DRIFTWOOD HEALTHCARE CENTER
4109 EMERALD ST
TORRANCE CA 90503
Phone: 3103714628
For profit - Limited Liability company
Official CMS provider data, processing date 2026-09-01. Not an endorsement.
- Overall rating vs. the California average: 1.2 star lower (3.2), below average
- Overall rating vs. the national average: 1.0 star lower (3.0), below average
- Overall rating vs. the Torrance average: 0.7 star lower (2.7), below average
CMS does not record an abuse citation or Special Focus designation for this facility in the current data.
Facility details
Size, ownership, and inspection history as reported to CMS.
| Certified beds | 99 |
| Average residents per day | 93.1 |
| Occupancy | 94% |
| Ownership | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Chain | CITRUS WELLNESS CENTRE (5 facilities) |
| County | Los Angeles |
| Provider type | Medicare and Medicaid |
| First certified for Medicare & Medicaid | 1979-03-14 |
| CMS certification number (CCN) | 555114 |
| Health deficiencies in the latest inspection cycle | 16 |
Staffing and turnover
Staffing hours and turnover are among the most predictive measures CMS publishes.
| Adjusted total nurse staffing hours per resident per day | 3.43 |
| Reported total nurse staffing hours per resident per day | 3.92 |
| Resident and family council | No |
Fines and penalties
Civil money penalties and payment denials on record, as published by CMS.
| Fines (count) | 1 |
| Fines (total value) | $22,601 |
| Payment denials | 0 |
| Total penalties | 1 |
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Is DRIFTWOOD HEALTHCARE CENTER highly rated?
CMS rates it 2 out of 5 overall, which CMS labels "Below average". Health inspections rate 2, staffing 2, and quality measures 3.
How many beds does DRIFTWOOD HEALTHCARE CENTER have?
CMS certifies 99 beds; the facility reports an average of 93.1 residents per day (about 94% occupancy).
Does DRIFTWOOD HEALTHCARE CENTER have any fines or citations?
Yes. CMS records $22,601 in fines and 0 payment denials for this facility.
Has DRIFTWOOD HEALTHCARE CENTER been cited for abuse?
CMS does not record an abuse citation or Special Focus designation for this facility in the current data.