Torrance Care Center East Review Nursing Home Torrance, CA

Torrance Care Center East
Category: Nursing Home
4315 Torrance Boulevard
Torrance, CA 90503

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(Provided by Gilbert Guide's on-site reviewer)

This block building is hemmed in by a parking lot and driveway. Older commercial and medical buildings make up the surrounding area. Torrance Care Center West, a sister facility, sits adjacent. Torrance Care Center East has a young population of patients with disabilities and those requiring rehab as well as a number of elderly residents. A diminutive patio behind the facility features benches, small trees and colorful flowers. Many visitors enter through the rear doorway closest to the patio. The interior collates beige and off-white colors into simple patterns in the walls and floors. Some slight wear is noticeable on the walls; however, the entire facility is impeccably clean. Walls are cheered by eye-catching prints and plastic flower arrangements. Seating areas near the entrance have comfortable and well-maintained furnishings. Remodeling has been ongoing since 2000. Residents' rooms are moderately sized to large; all have windows overlooking the patio, or sliding glass doors leading outside. Closets are shared, but there are shelves to house additional personal items. During our tour, residents were heading into the activity room for an afternoon activity; the room also doubles as the dining area. The utilitarian furnishings and décor make certain that the room is made to withstand wear-and-tear. The outdoor patios are quite pleasant. One is reserved solely for smoking; as such, smoking on other patios is banned. The "fresh air" patios sport seating areas with potted trees and flowers dotted throughout. Security cameras are trained on all exits, and all doors and gates have electromagnetic locks. The facility also utilizes Wanderguard devices. The day of our visit was particularly pleasant—many residents were seated in these safe and comfortable patio areas chatting with one another and enjoying the weather. Activities center on birthday celebrations and ice cream socials. Movies tend to draw in a large audience. Staff was seen throughout the facility being helpful and friendly to residents. Many staffers have been working at the facility for ten to fifteen years; one has worked here for forty! Transportation to appointments is arranged with outside vendors for a fee.

Details

Year Built:	1966
Year Remodeled:	2000
Current Mgmt. Since:	2000
No. of Floors:	1
Resident Capacity:	99
Facility Type:	Long-term Care, Short-term Rehab

Special

Family Included in Care Planning:	Yes
Special Diets Accommodated: Yes
Proximity to Emergency Svcs.:	Under 8 miles
Nearby Shopping and Entertainment:	Yes

Staff

Registered Dietician on Staff:	Yes
Caregiver Training:	Dementia, Ethics, Family Communication, Grief, Pain Management, Patient Transfers, Stress Management, Transition Issues, Universal Precautions, Wound Care
Criminal Background Check: Yes
Principal Staff Language(s):	English
Language(s) Spoken:	Spanish, Tagalog

Facility Features

Activities/Recreation
Beauty/Barber Shop ($)
Chapel Services
Guest Meals ($)
Outside Patio/Gardens
Private Visiting Room
Separate Therapy Room
24-hour Security
Wanderguard

Room Features

Cable TV Ready ($)
Space for personal items
Shared Bathrooms
Telephone Ready ($)

Costs

PRICES MAY INCREASE. PLEASE CALL FOR MOST CURRENT INFORMATION.
Shared Room:	$175-$182/day
Private Room:	$300/day
Respite Stays:
Shared Room (Respite):	$175-$182/day

Private room	$300/day
Rate Increase:	Periodically
Reimbursement:	Medicare, Medicaid, LTCI, HMO, Private, SSI

CMS Inspection Results

The Center for Medicare & Medcaid Services (CMS) contracts with each state to conduct inspections once every 9-15 months to assure that certified facilities meet the minimum Medicare and Medicaid quality and performance standards.

01/31/2007 Health Survey for Torrance Care Center East

Environmental
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause accidents.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Move, clean and store sheets, towels and other linens in a way that prevents the spread of infection.	Widespread	Potential for minimal harm
Provide needed housekeeping and maintenance.	Pattern	Potential for minimal harm
Pharmacy Service
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
At least once a month, have a licensed pharmacist check the drugs that each resident takes.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
1) Make sure that residents who take drugs are not given too many doses or for too long; 2) make sure that the use of drugs is carefully watched; or 3) stop or change drugs that cause unwanted effects.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Quality Care
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
Provide social services for related medical problems to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Make sure that residents with reduced range of motion get proper treatment and services to increase range of motion.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Make sure that each resident who enters the nursing home without a catheter is not given a catheter, unless it is necessary.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Give each resident care and services to get or keep the highest quality of life possible.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Provide activities to meet the needs of each resident.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Resident Assessment
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
Develop a complete care plan that meets all of a resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Make sure all assessments are accurate, coordinated by an RN, done by the right professional, and are signed by the person completing them.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Make a complete assessment that covers all questions for areas that are listed in official regulations.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

12/27/2005 Fire Safety Survey for Torrance Care Center East

Electrical
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
a separate and independent backup electrical power source.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm

12/21/2005 Health Survey for Torrance Care Center East

Pharmacy Service
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
Properly mark drugs and other similar products.	Pattern	Potential for minimal harm
Resident Assessment
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
Make sure all assessments are accurate, coordinated by an RN, done by the right professional, and are signed by the person completing them.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Resident Rights
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
Keep each resident's personal and medical records private and confidential.	Pattern	Potential for minimal harm

11/10/2004 Fire Safety Survey for Torrance Care Center East

Corridor Walls and Doors
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.	Pattern	Potential for minimal harm
Emergency Plans and Fire Drills
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
did not have a written emergency evacuation plan.	Widespread	Potential for minimal harm
Fire Alarm Systems
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
properly maintained smoke detectors.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Hazardous Area
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
construction that can resist fire for one hour or an approved fire extinguishing system.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Miscellaneous
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
fire safety features required by current fire safety codes.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Smoking Regulations
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
posted No-smoking signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or did not provide ashtrays where smoking was allowed.	Pattern	Potential for minimal harm

10/28/2004 Health Survey for Torrance Care Center East

Environmental
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
Make sure that the nursing home area is free of dangers that cause accidents.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Provide needed housekeeping and maintenance.	Pattern	Potential for minimal harm
Keep sound levels comfortable.	Pattern	Potential for minimal harm
Quality Care
Deficiency	Scope	Level of Harm
Make sure that each resident who enters the nursing home without a catheter is not given a catheter, unless it is necessary.	Pattern	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Give each resident care and services to get or keep the highest quality of life possible.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores.	Isolated	Minimal harm or potential for actual harm