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Nursing home · Medicare certified

The Earlwood

20820 Earl Street, Torrance, CA 90503

(310) 371-1228 Compare Map
Overall1★☆☆☆☆
Inspections1★☆☆☆☆
Staffing2★★☆☆☆
Quality4★★★★☆
Federal fines$17,8821 fine

Inspection citations

91 shown

DateSeverityWhat inspectors foundVisit
Aug 19, 2026 D · potential Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. Complaint
Aug 13, 2026 D · potential Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. Complaint
Aug 13, 2026 E · potential Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Complaint
Jun 6, 2026 D · potential Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Complaint
Jun 6, 2026 D · potential Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Complaint
Jun 6, 2026 D · potential Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. Complaint
Jan 8, 2026 D · potential Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. Routine
Jan 8, 2026 D · potential Honor 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. Routine
Jan 8, 2026 D · potential Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge. Complaint
Jan 8, 2026 D · potential Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. Routine
Jan 8, 2026 D · potential Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. Routine
Jan 8, 2026 D · potential Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Complaint
Jan 8, 2026 D · potential Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. Routine
Jan 8, 2026 G · harm Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Complaint
Jan 8, 2026 G · harm Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Complaint
Jan 8, 2026 D · potential Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. Complaint
Jan 8, 2026 D · potential Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results. Complaint
Jan 8, 2026 D · potential Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. Routine
Jan 8, 2026 D · potential Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. Routine
Jan 8, 2026 E · potential Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Routine
Jan 8, 2026 D · potential Provide specialized rehabilitative services by qualified personnel, when ordered for a resident by a doctor. Routine
Jan 8, 2026 D · potential Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. Routine
Jan 8, 2026 E · potential Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Routine
Jan 8, 2026 B · minimal Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms. Routine
Dec 31, 2025 E · potential 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. Complaint
Nov 20, 2025 D · potential Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident. Complaint
Nov 20, 2025 D · potential Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. Complaint
Sep 3, 2025 D · potential Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made. Complaint
Aug 15, 2025 D · potential Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. Complaint
Aug 15, 2025 E · potential Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Complaint
Aug 15, 2025 D · potential Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Complaint
Jul 3, 2025 D · potential Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Complaint
Jul 3, 2025 D · potential Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Complaint
Jul 3, 2025 E · potential Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Complaint
Jun 6, 2025 E · potential Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. Complaint
Jun 6, 2025 D · potential Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Complaint
Jun 6, 2025 E · potential Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. Complaint
Jun 6, 2025 E · potential Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities. Complaint
May 29, 2025 D · potential Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Complaint
May 29, 2025 D · potential Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Complaint
May 29, 2025 D · potential Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. Complaint
May 4, 2025 E · potential Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. Complaint
May 4, 2025 E · potential 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. Complaint
May 4, 2025 D · potential Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. Complaint
May 4, 2025 D · potential Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Complaint
May 4, 2025 D · potential Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. Complaint
May 4, 2025 D · potential Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. Complaint
Apr 24, 2025 E · potential Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. Complaint
Apr 24, 2025 E · potential Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. Complaint
Apr 24, 2025 E · potential Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Complaint
Apr 24, 2025 D · potential Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents. Complaint
Apr 24, 2025 E · potential Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Complaint
Apr 24, 2025 D · potential Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home. Complaint
Jan 30, 2025 D · potential Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Complaint
Nov 15, 2024 D · potential Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Routine
Nov 15, 2024 E · potential Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. Routine
Nov 15, 2024 E · potential Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. Routine
Nov 15, 2024 D · potential Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition Routine
Nov 15, 2024 D · potential PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities Routine
Nov 15, 2024 E · potential Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. Routine
Nov 15, 2024 D · potential Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Routine
Nov 15, 2024 E · potential Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Routine
Nov 15, 2024 E · potential Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. Routine
Nov 15, 2024 D · potential Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. Routine
Nov 15, 2024 D · potential Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. Routine
Nov 15, 2024 E · potential 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. Routine
Nov 15, 2024 F · potential Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Routine
Nov 15, 2024 D · potential Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Routine
Nov 15, 2024 E · potential Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Routine
Nov 15, 2024 D · potential Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. Routine
Nov 15, 2024 D · potential Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms. Routine
Sep 25, 2024 G · harm Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Complaint
Sep 25, 2024 D · potential Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Complaint
May 14, 2024 E · potential Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Complaint
Feb 8, 2024 D · potential 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. Complaint
Dec 21, 2023 D · potential Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Complaint
Oct 27, 2023 D · potential Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. Routine
Oct 27, 2023 D · potential Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. Routine
Oct 27, 2023 D · potential Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Routine
Oct 27, 2023 D · potential PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities Routine
Oct 27, 2023 E · potential Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Routine
Oct 27, 2023 E · potential Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. Routine
Oct 27, 2023 D · potential Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. Routine
Oct 27, 2023 D · potential Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. Routine
Oct 27, 2023 E · potential Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Routine
Oct 27, 2023 E · potential Implement 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. Routine
Oct 27, 2023 E · potential Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. Routine
Oct 27, 2023 F · potential Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Routine
Oct 27, 2023 E · potential Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Routine
Oct 27, 2023 E · potential Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Routine
Oct 27, 2023 D · potential Provide enough space and equipment to meet each resident's needs Routine

Medicare's severity letters: A–C minimal harm, D–F potential for more than minimal harm, G–L actual harm or immediate danger. Source: CMS health deficiencies file, processed October 1, 2026.

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Record on file

Certification
Medicare and Medi-Cal certified skilled nursing facility
Medicare number (CCN)
055032
Certified beds
87
Legal owner
The Earlwood, LLC
Part of
Genesis Healthcare

Full profile on Medicare's Care Compare. Source: CMS, processed October 1, 2026.

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