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 Crescenta Healthcare Center
3050 Montrose Ave, La Crescenta, CA 91214 · Los Angeles County
56
GoodHaven Scout Score
Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates good.
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Availability outlook● Fills quickly
Typically 94% full (86 of 92 beds occupied on an average day).
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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 below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in La Crescenta
La Crescenta Healthcare Center is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in La Crescenta, CA, with 92 certified beds and an average of about 86 residents per day. It operates as part of the Mariner Health Care network. It is part of a continuing care retirement community, so residents can often move between levels of care on one campus.
Medicare rates it 2 out of 5 stars overall — below the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 2/5 on health inspections, 4/5 on staffing, 4/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 4.26 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.61 of them from registered nurses), above the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 40.6%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 13 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey, and 1 federal fine totaling $17,122 in the recent record.
Strengths
- ✓Above-average nurse staffing (4.26 hrs/resident/day)
- ✓Full sprinkler system
Things to ask about
- •Below-average 2-star overall CMS rating
- •Below-average health-inspection rating
- •13 deficiencies at last survey
Best for: Families considering this community should tour in person, request the latest survey, and weigh it against higher-rated La Crescenta options — our advisors can help you compare.
At a glance
- Certified beds
- 92
- Avg. residents/day
- 86
- Ownership
- For profit - Partnership
- Part of a chain
- Mariner Health Care
- Continuing care
- Yes — multiple care levels
- CMS provider #
- 055960
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
- 4.26
- National avg ≈ 3.9
- RN hrs / resident / day
- 0.61
- National avg ≈ 0.75
- Nursing staff turnover
- 40.6%
- 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)
- 13
- Federal fines
- 1 ($17,122)
- Total penalties
- 1
- Last standard survey
- 2025-04-25
- Sprinkler system
- Yes
- Resident & family council
- None
What inspectors found
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (56 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
2025-07-19Severity J — immediate jeopardyFrom 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.
2025-07-10Severity 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.
2025-04-25Severity E — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
2025-04-25Severity E — potential for harmNutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
2025-04-25Severity E — potential for harmInfection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
2025-04-25Severity E — potential for harmEnvironmental Deficiencies
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
2025-04-25Severity D — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
2025-04-25Severity D — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-10 | Fine | $17,122 |
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
- ✓ Rehabilitation services
- ✓ Restaurant-style dining
- ✓ Daily activities & events
- ✓ 24-hour staff
Location
3050 Montrose Ave, La Crescenta, 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 Crescenta Healthcare Center
How much does La Crescenta Healthcare Center cost?
La Crescenta Healthcare Center does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the La Crescenta, 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 Crescenta Healthcare Center's Medicare rating?
Medicare (CMS) rates La Crescenta Healthcare Center 2 out of 5 stars overall, including 2/5 for health inspections, 4/5 for staffing, 4/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
How is the staffing at La Crescenta Healthcare Center?
Staff provide about 4.26 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 40.6% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
What did inspectors find at La Crescenta Healthcare Center?
La Crescenta Healthcare Center has 56 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2025-04-25). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Does La Crescenta Healthcare Center have availability?
Typically 94% full (86 of 92 beds occupied on an average day). Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
What types of care does La Crescenta Healthcare Center offer?
La Crescenta Healthcare Center in La Crescenta, CA offers skilled nursing, continuing care (ccrc / life plan) and is licensed for 92 beds.
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Last verified 2026-07-06. We refresh inspection data monthly and reviews continuously.
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