Torrance Memorial Med Ctr SNF/Dp
Scout 100Torrance, CA · 40 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
One of Torrance's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $11,400–$17,130/mo
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Colonial Care Center
1913 E 5TH Street, Long Beach, CA 90802 · Los Angeles County
We offer a range of rehabilitation therapies for seniors and sub acute care at our skilled nursing home in Long Beach. Learn more about our specialized services
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Availability outlook● Very limited availability
Typically 96% full (189 of 196 beds occupied on an average day). Openings here tend to go fast.
If this community is on your shortlist, checking current openings sooner rather than later genuinely matters here.
Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.
Our evaluation
An honest, data-grounded look at this community — every claim is drawn from public inspection data.
A low federal rating — review the details closely
Colonial Care Center is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in Long Beach, CA, with 196 certified beds and an average of about 189 residents per day. It operates as part of the Longwood Management Corporation network.
Medicare rates it 1 out of 5 stars overall — below the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 1/5 on health inspections, 2/5 on staffing, 2/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 4.25 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.41 of them from registered nurses), above the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 37.3%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 22 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey, and 4 federal fines totaling $140,904 in the recent record.
Strengths
- ✓Above-average nurse staffing (4.25 hrs/resident/day)
- ✓Low staff turnover (continuity of care)
- ✓Full sprinkler system
- ✓Active resident & family council
Things to ask about
- •Below-average 1-star overall CMS rating
- •Below-average health-inspection rating
- •22 deficiencies at last survey
- •$140,904 in federal fines
Best for: Families considering this community should tour in person, request the latest survey, and weigh it against higher-rated Long Beach options — our advisors can help you compare.
At a glance
- Certified beds
- 196
- Avg. residents/day
- 189
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Part of a chain
- Longwood Management Corporation
- Continuing care
- No
- CMS provider #
- 056043
Federal quality ratings
From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.
Overall rating
Health inspections
Staffing
Quality measures
Pricing & cost
We publish transparent estimates and verify exact pricing on request. No surprises.
| Level of care | Monthly cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Skilled Nursing | $11,400–$17,130/mo (median $13,790) | Local market estimate |
2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Los Angeles prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs
Staffing & care
More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.
- Total nurse hrs / resident / day
- 4.25
- National avg ≈ 3.9
- RN hrs / resident / day
- 0.41
- National avg ≈ 0.75
- Nursing staff turnover
- 37.3%
- National avg ≈ 52%
Safety & inspection record
Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.
- Health deficiencies (last survey)
- 22
- Federal fines
- 4 ($140,904)
- Total penalties
- 7
- Last standard survey
- 2026-02-12
- Sprinkler system
- Yes
- Resident & family council
- Both
What inspectors found
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (82 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
2026-02-12Severity F — potential for harmNutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
2026-02-12Severity E — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
2026-02-12Severity E — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
2026-02-12Severity E — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
2026-02-12Severity E — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed …
2026-02-12Severity E — potential for harmPharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
2026-02-12Severity E — potential for harmNutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
2026-02-12Severity E — potential for harmInfection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity uses the CMS scope/severity scale: D–F = potential for harm, G–I = actual harm, J–L = immediate jeopardy. Source: CMS Care Compare health citations; data as of the latest federal release. Discuss any finding directly with the community on a tour.
Penalty history
Federal fines and Medicare/Medicaid payment denials on record.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-29 | Fine | $14,505 |
| 2026-01-29 | Payment denial | — |
| 2025-11-06 | Fine | $12,438 |
| 2025-02-06 | Fine | $58,639 |
| 2025-02-06 | Payment denial | — |
| 2024-02-23 | Fine | $55,322 |
| 2024-02-23 | Payment denial | — |
Services & amenities
- ✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
- ✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
- ✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
- ✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
- ✓ Physical therapy
- ✓ Occupational therapy
- ✓ Rehabilitation services
- ✓ Memory care
- ✓ Respite / short-term stays
- ✓ 24-hour staff
- ✓ 24/7 staff
Location
1913 E 5TH Street, Long Beach, CA
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
Reviews & reputation
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Talk to an advisor about this communityCommon questions about Colonial Care Center
How much does Colonial Care Center cost?
Colonial Care Center does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Long Beach, CA area typically runs $11,400–$17,130 per month (median $13,790, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.
What is Colonial Care Center's Medicare rating?
Medicare (CMS) rates Colonial Care Center 1 out of 5 stars overall, including 1/5 for health inspections, 2/5 for staffing, 2/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
How is the staffing at Colonial Care Center?
Staff provide about 4.25 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 37.3% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
What did inspectors find at Colonial Care Center?
Colonial Care Center has 82 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2026-02-12). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Does Colonial Care Center have availability?
Typically 96% full (189 of 196 beds occupied on an average day). Openings here tend to go fast. Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
What types of care does Colonial Care Center offer?
Colonial Care Center in Long Beach, CA offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 196 beds.
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