Starfile / California

DRIFTWOOD HEALTHCARE CENTER

4109 EMERALD ST, TORRANCE, CA 90503 · CCN 555114

Inspection history vs California & national averages

Cycle 1 is the most recent standard health inspection. Lower total deficiency counts are better.

Cycle 1 deficiencies by category

Staffing (hours per resident per day)

Fines & penalties

Total fines

$24,349

Number of fines

2

Number of penalties

2

Payment denials

0

Inspection citations (67)1 immediate jeopardy

1. DF0552Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.2025-11-25 · Health · corrected 2025-12-15

   Potential for more than minimal harm

2. DF0627Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.2025-11-25 · Health · corrected 2025-12-15

   Potential for more than minimal harm

3. DF0558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.2025-08-08 · Health · corrected 2025-08-28

   Potential for more than minimal harm

4. DF0584Honor 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.2025-08-08 · Health · corrected 2025-08-28

   Potential for more than minimal harm

5. DF0605Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.2025-08-08 · Health · corrected 2025-08-28

   Potential for more than minimal harm

6. DF0644Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.2025-08-08 · Health · corrected 2025-08-28

   Potential for more than minimal harm

7. DF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2025-08-08 · Health · corrected 2025-08-28

   Potential for more than minimal harm

8. DF0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.2025-08-08 · Health · corrected 2025-08-28

   Potential for more than minimal harm

9. DF0757Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.2025-08-08 · Health · corrected 2025-08-28

   Potential for more than minimal harm

10. EF0761Ensure 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.2025-08-08 · Health · corrected 2025-08-28

    Potential for more than minimal harm

11. EF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2025-08-08 · Health · corrected 2025-08-28

    Potential for more than minimal harm

12. EF0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.2025-08-08 · Health · corrected 2025-08-28

    Potential for more than minimal harm

13. FF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2025-08-08 · Health · corrected 2025-08-28

    Potential for more than minimal harm

14. DF0607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.2025-07-07 · Health · corrected 2025-07-11

    Potential for more than minimal harm

15. DF0557Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.2025-06-11 · Health · corrected 2025-07-02

    Potential for more than minimal harm

16. DF0627Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.2025-06-11 · Health · corrected 2025-07-02

    Potential for more than minimal harm

17. DF0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.2025-04-30 · Health · corrected 2025-05-22

    Potential for more than minimal harm

18. DF0610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.2025-04-30 · Health · corrected 2025-05-22

    Potential for more than minimal harm

19. DF0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.2025-03-20 · Health · corrected 2025-04-10

    Potential for more than minimal harm

20. DF0610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.2025-03-20 · Health · corrected 2025-04-10

    Potential for more than minimal harm

21. DF0660Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.2025-03-06 · Health · corrected 2025-03-26

    Potential for more than minimal harm

22. DF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2025-03-06 · Health · corrected 2025-03-26

    Potential for more than minimal harm

23. DF0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.2024-12-09 · Health · corrected 2024-12-30

    Potential for more than minimal harm

24. DF0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.2024-11-15 · Health · corrected 2024-12-03

    Potential for more than minimal harm

25. DF0573Let each resident or the resident's legal representative access or purchase copies of all the resident's records.2024-10-11 · Health · corrected 2024-11-14

    Potential for more than minimal harm

26. EF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2024-10-11 · Health · corrected 2024-11-14

    Potential for more than minimal harm

27. DF0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.2024-10-11 · Health · corrected 2024-11-14

    Potential for more than minimal harm

28. DF0626Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy.2024-09-26 · Health · corrected 2024-10-24

    Potential for more than minimal harm

29. DF0578Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.2024-08-19 · Health · corrected 2024-09-11

    Potential for more than minimal harm

30. EF0726Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.2024-08-19 · Health · corrected 2024-09-11

    Potential for more than minimal harm

31. EF0745Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.2024-08-19 · Health · corrected 2024-09-11

    Potential for more than minimal harm

32. EF0802Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.2024-08-19 · Health · corrected 2024-09-11

    Potential for more than minimal harm

33. KF0805Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.2024-08-19 · Health · corrected 2024-09-11

    Immediate jeopardy

34. FF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2024-08-19 · Health · corrected 2024-09-11

    Potential for more than minimal harm

35. FF0837Establish a governing body that is legally responsible for establishing and implementing policies for managing and operating the facility and appoints a properly licensed administrator responsible for managing the facility.2024-08-19 · Health · corrected 2024-09-11

    Potential for more than minimal harm

36. DF0847Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.2024-08-19 · Health · corrected 2024-09-11

    Potential for more than minimal harm

37. FF0867Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.2024-08-19 · Health · corrected 2024-09-11

    Potential for more than minimal harm

38. DF0553Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.2024-05-08 · Health · corrected 2024-05-25

    Potential for more than minimal harm

39. DF0685Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.2024-05-08 · Health · corrected 2024-05-25

    Potential for more than minimal harm

40. DF0573Let each resident or the resident's legal representative access or purchase copies of all the resident's records.2024-03-26 · Health · corrected 2024-04-10

    Potential for more than minimal harm

41. DF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2024-03-08 · Health · corrected 2024-03-28

    Potential for more than minimal harm

42. DF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2023-09-22 · Health · corrected 2023-10-13

    Potential for more than minimal harm

43. DF0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.2023-09-22 · Health · corrected 2023-10-13

    Potential for more than minimal harm

44. DF0558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.2023-08-05 · Health · corrected 2023-08-21

    Potential for more than minimal harm

45. DF0919Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.2023-08-05 · Health · corrected 2023-08-21

    Potential for more than minimal harm

46. DF0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.2023-04-06 · Health · corrected 2023-05-25

    Potential for more than minimal harm

47. DF0692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.2023-04-06 · Health · corrected 2023-05-25

    Potential for more than minimal harm

48. DF0558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.2021-12-06 · Health · corrected 2021-12-30

    Potential for more than minimal harm

49. DF0582Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.2021-12-06 · Health · corrected 2021-12-30

    Potential for more than minimal harm

50. DF0583Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.2021-12-06 · Health · corrected 2021-12-30

    Potential for more than minimal harm

51. DF0585Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.2021-12-06 · Health · corrected 2021-12-30

    Potential for more than minimal harm

52. DF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2021-12-06 · Health · corrected 2021-12-30

    Potential for more than minimal harm

53. DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2021-12-06 · Health · corrected 2021-12-30

    Potential for more than minimal harm

54. DF0687Provide appropriate foot care.2021-12-06 · Health · corrected 2021-12-30

    Potential for more than minimal harm

55. DF0692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.2021-12-06 · Health · corrected 2021-12-30

    Potential for more than minimal harm

56. DF0694Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.2021-12-06 · Health · corrected 2021-12-30

    Potential for more than minimal harm

57. DF0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.2021-12-06 · Health · corrected 2021-12-30

    Potential for more than minimal harm

58. DF0697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.2021-12-06 · Health · corrected 2021-12-30

    Potential for more than minimal harm

59. DF0732Post nurse staffing information every day.2021-12-06 · Health · corrected 2021-12-30

    Potential for more than minimal harm

60. DF0759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.2021-12-06 · Health · corrected 2021-12-30

    Potential for more than minimal harm

61. DF0760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.2021-12-06 · Health · corrected 2021-12-30

    Potential for more than minimal harm

62. DF0761Ensure 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.2021-12-06 · Health · corrected 2021-12-30

    Potential for more than minimal harm

63. DF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2021-12-06 · Health · corrected 2021-12-30

    Potential for more than minimal harm

64. EF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2021-12-06 · Health · corrected 2021-12-30

    Potential for more than minimal harm

65. DF0881Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.2021-12-06 · Health · corrected 2021-12-30

    Potential for more than minimal harm

66. DF0886Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff.2021-12-06 · Health · corrected 2021-12-30

    Potential for more than minimal harm

67. DF0908Keep all essential equipment working safely.2021-12-06 · Health · corrected 2021-12-30

    Potential for more than minimal harm

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Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, Nursing Home Care Compare files (processed 2026-03-01). Citations show the 3 most recent inspection cycles.