Starfile / California

VERMONT HEALTHCARE CENTER

22035 S. VERMONT AVENUE, TORRANCE, CA 90502 · CCN 056433

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

$159,066

Number of fines

4

Number of penalties

5

Payment denials

1

Inspection citations (96)6 actual harm

1. DF0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.2025-12-17 · Health · corrected 2026-01-07

   Potential for more than minimal harm

2. DF0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.2025-12-17 · Health · corrected 2026-01-07

   Potential for more than minimal harm

3. GF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2025-10-30 · Health · corrected 2025-11-24

   Actual harm

4. DF0627Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.2025-07-31 · Health · corrected 2025-08-07

   Potential for more than minimal harm

5. DF0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.2025-07-29 · Health · corrected 2025-08-07

   Potential for more than minimal harm

6. 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.2025-07-29 · Health · corrected 2025-08-07

   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.2025-07-17 · Health · corrected 2025-08-01

   Potential for more than minimal harm

8. DF0580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.2025-05-01 · Health · corrected 2025-05-16

   Potential for more than minimal harm

9. GF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2025-05-01 · Health · corrected 2025-05-16

   Actual harm

10. EF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2025-03-26 · Health · corrected 2025-04-09

    Potential for more than minimal harm

11. EF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2025-03-26 · Health · corrected 2025-04-09

    Potential for more than minimal harm

12. EF0580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.2025-03-14 · Health · corrected 2025-04-07

    Potential for more than minimal harm

13. DF0644Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.2025-03-14 · Health · corrected 2025-04-07

    Potential for more than minimal harm

14. DF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2025-03-14 · Health · corrected 2025-04-07

    Potential for more than minimal harm

15. DF0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.2025-03-14 · Health · corrected 2025-04-07

    Potential for more than minimal harm

16. DF0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.2025-03-14 · Health · corrected 2025-04-07

    Potential for more than minimal harm

17. DF0685Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.2025-03-14 · Health · corrected 2025-04-07

    Potential for more than minimal harm

18. GF0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.2025-03-14 · Health · corrected 2025-04-07

    Actual harm

19. EF0688Provide 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.2025-03-14 · Health · corrected 2025-04-07

    Potential for more than minimal harm

20. DF0694Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.2025-03-14 · Health · corrected 2025-04-07

    Potential for more than minimal harm

21. DF0698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.2025-03-14 · Health · corrected 2025-04-07

    Potential for more than minimal harm

22. EF0725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.2025-03-14 · Health · corrected 2025-04-07

    Potential for more than minimal harm

23. DF0732Post nurse staffing information every day.2025-03-14 · Health · corrected 2025-04-07

    Potential for more than minimal harm

24. DF0740Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.2025-03-14 · Health · corrected 2025-04-07

    Potential for more than minimal harm

25. FF0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.2025-03-14 · Health · corrected 2025-04-07

    Potential for more than minimal harm

26. DF0758Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.2025-03-14 · Health · corrected 2025-04-07

    Potential for more than minimal harm

27. EF0759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.2025-03-14 · Health · corrected 2025-04-07

    Potential for more than minimal harm

28. FF0760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.2025-03-14 · Health · corrected 2025-04-07

    Potential for more than minimal harm

29. 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.2025-03-14 · Health · corrected 2025-04-07

    Potential for more than minimal harm

30. DF0791Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.2025-03-14 · Health · corrected 2025-04-07

    Potential for more than minimal harm

31. EF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2025-03-14 · Health · corrected 2025-04-07

    Potential for more than minimal harm

32. EF0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.2025-03-14 · Health · corrected 2025-04-07

    Potential for more than minimal harm

33. DF0867Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.2025-03-14 · Health · corrected 2025-04-07

    Potential for more than minimal harm

34. EF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2025-03-14 · Health · corrected 2025-04-07

    Potential for more than minimal harm

35. DF0881Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.2025-03-14 · Health · corrected 2025-04-07

    Potential for more than minimal harm

36. EF0908Keep all essential equipment working safely.2025-03-14 · Health · corrected 2025-04-07

    Potential for more than minimal harm

37. DF0919Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.2025-03-14 · Health · corrected 2025-04-07

    Potential for more than minimal harm

38. DF0641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.2025-02-05 · Health · corrected 2025-03-02

    Potential for more than minimal harm

39. GF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2025-02-05 · Health · corrected 2025-03-02

    Actual harm

40. DF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2025-02-05 · Health · corrected 2025-03-02

    Potential for more than minimal harm

41. DF0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.2024-10-17 · Health · corrected 2024-11-10

    Potential for more than minimal harm

42. DF0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.2024-09-27 · Health · corrected 2024-10-19

    Potential for more than minimal harm

43. DF0580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.2024-08-29 · Health · corrected 2024-09-20

    Potential for more than minimal harm

44. DF0626Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy.2024-07-25 · Health · corrected 2024-08-16

    Potential for more than minimal harm

45. EF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2024-05-24 · Health · corrected 2024-06-07

    Potential for more than minimal harm

46. DF0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.2024-05-15 · Health · corrected 2024-06-07

    Potential for more than minimal harm

47. DF0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.2024-05-15 · Health · corrected 2024-06-07

    Potential for more than minimal harm

48. DF0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.2024-04-30 · Health · corrected 2024-05-24

    Potential for more than minimal harm

49. DF0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.2024-04-30 · Health · corrected 2024-05-24

    Potential for more than minimal harm

50. DF0943Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.2024-04-30 · Health · corrected 2024-05-24

    Potential for more than minimal harm

51. EF0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.2024-03-08 · Health · corrected 2024-04-01

    Potential for more than minimal harm

52. 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.2024-03-08 · Health · corrected 2024-04-01

    Potential for more than minimal harm

53. DF0604Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.2024-03-08 · Health · corrected 2024-04-01

    Potential for more than minimal harm

54. DF0637Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition2024-03-08 · Health · corrected 2024-04-01

    Potential for more than minimal harm

55. DF0644Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.2024-03-08 · Health · corrected 2024-04-01

    Potential for more than minimal harm

56. EF0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.2024-03-08 · Health · corrected 2024-04-01

    Potential for more than minimal harm

57. DF0688Provide 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.2024-03-08 · Health · corrected 2024-04-01

    Potential for more than minimal harm

58. DF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2024-03-08 · Health · corrected 2024-04-01

    Potential for more than minimal harm

59. GF0690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.2024-03-08 · Health · corrected 2024-04-01

    Actual harm

60. DF0697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.2024-03-08 · Health · corrected 2024-04-01

    Potential for more than minimal harm

61. EF0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.2024-03-08 · Health · corrected 2024-04-01

    Potential for more than minimal harm

62. DF0757Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.2024-03-08 · Health · corrected 2024-04-01

    Potential for more than minimal harm

63. EF0759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.2024-03-08 · Health · corrected 2024-04-01

    Potential for more than minimal harm

64. 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.2024-03-08 · Health · corrected 2024-04-01

    Potential for more than minimal harm

65. DF0790Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.2024-03-08 · Health · corrected 2024-04-01

    Potential for more than minimal harm

66. FF0801Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.2024-03-08 · Health · corrected 2024-04-01

    Potential for more than minimal harm

67. FF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2024-03-08 · Health · corrected 2024-04-01

    Potential for more than minimal harm

68. GF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2024-01-31 · Health · corrected 2024-02-23

    Actual harm

69. DF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2024-01-17 · Health · corrected 2024-02-08

    Potential for more than minimal harm

70. DF0626Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy.2023-10-03 · Health · corrected 2023-10-27

    Potential for more than minimal harm

71. DF0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.2023-09-08 · Health · corrected 2023-09-29

    Potential for more than minimal harm

72. DF0558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.2023-09-06 · Health · corrected 2023-09-27

    Potential for more than minimal harm

73. DF0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.2023-07-27 · Health · corrected 2023-08-18

    Potential for more than minimal harm

74. DF0908Keep all essential equipment working safely.2023-06-21 · Health · corrected 2023-07-14

    Potential for more than minimal harm

75. DF0726Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.2023-06-16 · Health · corrected 2023-07-13

    Potential for more than minimal harm

76. DF0644Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.2023-06-07 · Health · corrected 2023-06-30

    Potential for more than minimal harm

77. DF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2023-06-01 · Health · corrected 2023-06-24

    Potential for more than minimal harm

78. DF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2023-05-17 · Health · corrected 2023-06-08

    Potential for more than minimal harm

79. DF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2023-05-17 · Health · corrected 2023-06-08

    Potential for more than minimal harm

80. EF0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.2023-04-05 · Health · corrected 2023-05-01

    Potential for more than minimal harm

81. DF0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.2023-04-05 · Health · corrected 2023-05-01

    Potential for more than minimal harm

82. DF0610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.2023-04-05 · Health · corrected 2023-05-01

    Potential for more than minimal harm

83. DF0580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.2023-04-03 · Health · corrected 2023-05-03

    Potential for more than minimal harm

84. EF0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.2023-03-28 · Health · corrected 2023-04-20

    Potential for more than minimal harm

85. DF0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.2022-02-28 · Health · corrected 2022-03-23

    Potential for more than minimal harm

86. DF0557Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.2022-02-28 · Health · corrected 2022-03-23

    Potential for more than minimal harm

87. DF0580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.2022-02-28 · Health · corrected 2022-03-23

    Potential for more than minimal harm

88. EF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2022-02-28 · Health · corrected 2022-03-23

    Potential for more than minimal harm

89. DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2022-02-28 · Health · corrected 2022-03-23

    Potential for more than minimal harm

90. DF0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.2022-02-28 · Health · corrected 2022-03-23

    Potential for more than minimal harm

91. DF0725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.2022-02-28 · Health · corrected 2022-03-23

    Potential for more than minimal harm

92. DF0740Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.2022-02-28 · Health · corrected 2022-03-23

    Potential for more than minimal harm

93. 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.2022-02-28 · Health · corrected 2022-03-23

    Potential for more than minimal harm

94. DF0791Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.2022-02-28 · Health · corrected 2022-03-23

    Potential for more than minimal harm

95. DF0850Hire a qualified full-time social worker in a facility with more than 120 beds.2022-02-28 · Health · corrected 2022-03-23

    Potential for more than minimal harm

96. EF0865Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.2022-02-28 · Health · corrected 2022-03-23

    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.