Del Amo Gardens Care Center
22419 Kent Avenue · Torrance, CA · 90505 · 3103784233
94 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
The composite number cleared 72 points, but Recommended is gated: inspection record below the Recommended bar. That rule is part of the published method.
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Red flags
Medicare/Medicaid payments were denied
CMS refused payment for new admissions for a period — one of its strongest enforcement tools.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.27 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.42 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.82 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 36% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $8,018 |
Inspection citations (45 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D January 23, 2026
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected February 15, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 23, 2026
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.
Corrected February 15, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 23, 2026
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.
Corrected February 15, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D January 23, 2026
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected February 15, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E January 23, 2026
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected February 15, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 23, 2026
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected February 15, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E January 23, 2026
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected February 15, 2026 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D July 23, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected August 16, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 23, 2024
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected December 22, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 23, 2024
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.
Corrected December 22, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 23, 2024
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected December 22, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D November 23, 2024
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
Corrected December 22, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 23, 2024
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected December 22, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 23, 2024
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected December 22, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 23, 2024
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected December 22, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 23, 2024
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected December 22, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 23, 2024
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.
Corrected December 22, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 23, 2024
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected December 22, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E November 23, 2024
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.
Corrected December 22, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E November 23, 2024
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected December 22, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E November 23, 2024
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected December 22, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E November 23, 2024
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Corrected December 22, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D November 23, 2024
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Corrected December 22, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E November 23, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected December 22, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D November 23, 2024
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected December 22, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| May 7, 2024 | Fine | $8,018 |
| May 7, 2024 | Payment Denial | 1 days |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 555706 · certified since June 29, 1997. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.