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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Garden Crest Rehabilitation Center
909 Lucile Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90026 · Los Angeles County
63
GoodHaven Scout Score
Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates good.Photos via google places.
Availability outlookModerate availability
Typically 77% full — openings are usually available.
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 solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Los Angeles
Garden Crest Rehabilitation Center is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in Los Angeles, CA, with 72 certified beds and an average of about 55 residents per day.
Medicare rates it 3 out of 5 stars overall — right around the national average. Component ratings: 3/5 on health inspections, 3/5 on staffing, 4/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 3.96 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.57 of them from registered nurses), above the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. On the safety record, CMS notes 11 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey.
Strengths
- ✓Above-average nurse staffing (3.96 hrs/resident/day)
- ✓No federal fines on record
- ✓Full sprinkler system
- ✓Active resident & family council
Things to ask about
None noted in the public data.
Best for: Families weighing a dependable, mid-rated skilled nursing option in Los Angeles, especially when location or Medicaid acceptance matters.
At a glance
- Certified beds
- 72
- Avg. residents/day
- 55
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Part of a chain
- Independent
- Continuing care
- No
- CMS provider #
- 055161
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
- 3.96
- National avg ≈ 3.9
- RN hrs / resident / day
- 0.57
- National avg ≈ 0.75
Safety & inspection record
Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.
- Health deficiencies (last survey)
- 11
- Federal fines
- None on record
- Total penalties
- 0
- Last standard survey
- 2025-12-17
- Sprinkler system
- Yes
- Resident & family council
- Resident
What inspectors found
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (48 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
2026-01-13Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintResident Rights Deficiencies
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
2026-01-13Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
2025-12-17Severity E — potential for harmPharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
2025-12-17Severity E — potential for harmPharmacy 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, compar…
2025-12-17Severity 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.
2025-12-17Severity D — potential for harmFreedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
2025-12-17Severity B — minimalEnvironmental Deficiencies
Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
2025-08-28Severity E — potential for harmFrom a complaintQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
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.
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.
Services & amenities
- ✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
- ✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
- ✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
- ✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
Location
909 Lucile Ave., Los Angeles, CA
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Talk to an advisor about this communityCommon questions about Garden Crest Rehabilitation Center
How much does Garden Crest Rehabilitation Center cost?
Garden Crest Rehabilitation Center does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Los Angeles, 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 Garden Crest Rehabilitation Center's Medicare rating?
Medicare (CMS) rates Garden Crest Rehabilitation Center 3 out of 5 stars overall, including 3/5 for health inspections, 3/5 for staffing, 4/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
How is the staffing at Garden Crest Rehabilitation Center?
Staff provide about 3.96 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
What did inspectors find at Garden Crest Rehabilitation Center?
Garden Crest Rehabilitation Center has 48 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2025-12-17). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Does Garden Crest Rehabilitation Center have availability?
Typically 77% full — openings are usually available. Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
What types of care does Garden Crest Rehabilitation Center offer?
Garden Crest Rehabilitation Center in Los Angeles, CA offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 72 beds.
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Last verified 2026-07-06. We refresh inspection data monthly and reviews continuously.
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