Heritage Rehabilitation Center
Torrance, CA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 056308) · 161 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: 4 totaling $179,687 · 2 payment denials
Phone: (310) 320-8714 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Heritage Rehabilitation Center has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5, below the California state average of 3.16. Its health inspection rating is 1 out of 5, while its staffing rating is 5 out of 5.
Heritage Rehabilitation Center reports total nurse staffing of 4.65 hours per resident per day, including 0.69 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 5 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 30.5%.
Heritage Rehabilitation Center has 4 federal fines on record totaling $179,687.00, along with 2 payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon or a Special Focus designation for this facility.
About this facility
Heritage Rehabilitation Center is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Torrance, California (Los Angeles County), operating under a for-profit limited liability company ownership structure. The facility has been certified since July 1976 and holds 161 certified beds, with an average of 131.8 residents at a time.
According to CMS Care Compare, Heritage Rehabilitation Center has an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which falls below the California state average of 3.16. This overall score is composed of a health inspection rating of 1 out of 5, a staffing rating of 5 out of 5, and a quality measure (QM) rating of 5 out of 5. Nurse staffing data shows total nurse hours of 4.65 per resident per day, including 0.69 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 30.5%.
On the penalty record, CMS reports 4 federal fines totaling $179,687.00, along with 2 payment denials on file for this facility.
Heritage Rehabilitation Center is part of the Charis Trust Dtd 12/22/16 chain, which includes 6 facilities with an average CMS rating of 3.3. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
Families evaluating this facility should note the low health inspection rating relative to the state and the fines on record when reviewing the full inspection history on Medicare Care Compare. Data reflects the most recent CMS Care Compare release.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Heritage Rehabilitation Center has an overall rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the California state average of 3.16.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.65 hours per resident per day, including 0.69 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 5 out of 5 and a nursing turnover rate of 30.5%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS lists 4 fines totaling $179,687.00 and 2 payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon or Special Focus status is recorded for this facility in the provided data.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility has 161 certified beds and an average daily population of 131.8 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the Charis Trust Dtd 12/22/16 chain, which includes 6 facilities with an average rating of 3.3.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since July 1, 1976.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; Heritage Rehabilitation Center scores 2 overall, 1 on health inspection, 5 on staffing, and 5 on quality measures.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service types; contact the facility at (310) 320-8714 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data does not cover tour specifics; contact the facility at (310) 320-8714 to arrange a visit and review details.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the full and most current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/056308?state=CA.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.