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
View full evaluation →Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)CMS verified
La Brea Rehabilitation Center
505 N. La Brea Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90036 · Los Angeles County
The Rehabilitation Center of Los Angeles, Assisted Living, Skilled Nursing, Memory Care Retirement Community in Los Angeles
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Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates use caution.
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Availability outlook● Very limited availability
Typically 97% full (136 of 141 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
La Brea Rehabilitation Center is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in Los Angeles, CA, with 141 certified beds and an average of about 136 residents per day. It is part of a continuing care retirement community, so residents can often move between levels of care on one campus.
Medicare rates it 1 out of 5 stars overall — below the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 1/5 on health inspections, 4/5 on staffing, 2/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 4.40 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.33 of them from registered nurses), above the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 32%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 24 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey, and 1 federal fine totaling $33,091 in the recent record.
Strengths
- ✓Above-average nurse staffing (4.40 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
- •24 deficiencies at last survey
- •$33,091 in federal fines
Best for: Families considering this community should tour in person, request the latest survey, and weigh it against higher-rated Los Angeles options — our advisors can help you compare.
At a glance
- Certified beds
- 141
- Avg. residents/day
- 136
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Part of a chain
- Independent
- Continuing care
- Yes — multiple care levels
- CMS provider #
- 056195
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 |
| Continuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan) | $3,230–$7,730/mo (median $7,540) | 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
- 4.40
- National avg ≈ 3.9
- RN hrs / resident / day
- 0.33
- National avg ≈ 0.75
- Nursing staff turnover
- 32%
- 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)
- 24
- Federal fines
- 1 ($33,091)
- Total penalties
- 1
- Last standard survey
- 2025-06-19
- Sprinkler system
- Yes
- Resident & family council
- Resident
What inspectors found
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (100 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
2026-03-09Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
2025-12-17Severity G — actual harmFrom a complaintQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
2025-12-17Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
2025-09-11Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintFreedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
2025-09-11Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
2025-07-15Severity 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.
2025-06-19Severity E — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
2025-06-19Severity E — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-05-23 | Fine | $33,091 |
Services & amenities
- ✓ Continuing care community (multiple care levels on one campus)
- ✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
- ✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
- ✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
- ✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
- ✓ Physical therapy
- ✓ Occupational therapy
- ✓ Rehabilitation services
- ✓ Daily activities & events
- ✓ 24/7 staff
Location
505 N. La Brea Avenue, Los Angeles, 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 La Brea Rehabilitation Center
How much does La Brea Rehabilitation Center cost?
La Brea 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 La Brea Rehabilitation Center's Medicare rating?
Medicare (CMS) rates La Brea Rehabilitation Center 1 out of 5 stars overall, including 1/5 for health inspections, 4/5 for staffing, 2/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
How is the staffing at La Brea Rehabilitation Center?
Staff provide about 4.40 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 32% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
What did inspectors find at La Brea Rehabilitation Center?
La Brea Rehabilitation Center has 100 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2025-06-19). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Does La Brea Rehabilitation Center have availability?
Typically 97% full (136 of 141 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 La Brea Rehabilitation Center offer?
La Brea Rehabilitation Center in Los Angeles, CA offers skilled nursing, continuing care (ccrc / life plan) and is licensed for 141 beds.
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Last verified 2026-07-06. We refresh inspection data monthly and reviews continuously.
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