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Driftwood Healthcare Center

4109 Emerald ST
Torrance, CA 90503
(310) 371-4628

CCN
555114
Certified beds
99
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Chain
Citrus Wellness Centre

Inspection history

Inspected November 25, 2025

2 citations · from a complaint investigation · Health
D
F0552 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected December 15, 2025
D
F0627 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected December 15, 2025

Inspected August 8, 2025

11 citations · Health
D
F0558 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected August 28, 2025
D
F0584 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

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.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected August 28, 2025
D
F0605 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected August 28, 2025
D
F0644 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected August 28, 2025
D
F0656 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected August 28, 2025
D
F0755 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected August 28, 2025
D
F0757 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected August 28, 2025
E
F0761 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern

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.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected August 28, 2025
E
F0812 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected August 28, 2025
E
F0842 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected August 28, 2025
F
F0880 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Widespread

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected August 28, 2025

Inspected July 7, 2025

1 citation · from a complaint investigation · Health
D
F0607 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected July 11, 2025

Inspected June 11, 2025

2 citations · from a complaint investigation · Health
D
F0557 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected July 2, 2025
D
F0627 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected July 2, 2025

Inspected April 30, 2025

2 citations · from a complaint investigation · Health
D
F0609 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected May 22, 2025
D
F0610 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected May 22, 2025

Inspected March 20, 2025

2 citations · from a complaint investigation · Health
D
F0600 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected April 10, 2025
D
F0610 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected April 10, 2025

Inspected March 6, 2025

2 citations · from a complaint investigation · Health
D
F0660 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected March 26, 2025
D
F0689 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected March 26, 2025

Inspected December 9, 2024

1 citation · from a complaint investigation · Health
D
F0842 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected December 30, 2024

Inspected November 15, 2024

1 citation · from a complaint investigation · Health
D
F0657 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected December 3, 2024

Inspected October 11, 2024

3 citations · from a complaint investigation · Health
D
F0573 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Let each resident or the resident's legal representative access or purchase copies of all the resident's records.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected November 14, 2024
D
F0842 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected November 14, 2024
E
F0689 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected November 14, 2024

Inspected September 26, 2024

1 citation · from a complaint investigation · Health
D
F0626 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected October 24, 2024

Inspected August 19, 2024

9 citations · from a complaint investigation · Health
D
F0578 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Honor 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.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected September 11, 2024
D
F0847 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected September 11, 2024
E
F0726 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern

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.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected September 11, 2024
E
F0745 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern

Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected September 11, 2024
E
F0802 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern

Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected September 11, 2024
F
F0812 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Widespread

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected September 11, 2024
F
F0837 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Widespread

Establish 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.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected September 11, 2024
F
F0867 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Widespread

Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected September 11, 2024
K
F0805 Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Pattern

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected September 11, 2024

Inspected May 8, 2024

2 citations · from a complaint investigation · Health
D
F0553 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected May 25, 2024
D
F0685 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected May 25, 2024

Inspected March 26, 2024

1 citation · from a complaint investigation · Health
D
F0573 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Let each resident or the resident's legal representative access or purchase copies of all the resident's records.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected April 10, 2024

Inspected March 8, 2024

1 citation · from a complaint investigation · Health
D
F0880 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected March 28, 2024

Inspected September 22, 2023

2 citations · from a complaint investigation · Health
D
F0656 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected October 13, 2023
D
F0842 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected October 13, 2023

Inspected August 5, 2023

2 citations · from a complaint investigation · Health
D
F0558 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected August 21, 2023
D
F0919 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected August 21, 2023

Inspected December 6, 2021

20 citations · Health
D
F0558 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected December 30, 2021
D
F0582 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected December 30, 2021
D
F0583 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected December 30, 2021
D
F0585 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Honor 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.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected December 30, 2021
D
F0656 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected December 30, 2021
D
F0684 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected December 30, 2021
D
F0687 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Provide appropriate foot care.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected December 30, 2021
D
F0692 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected December 30, 2021
D
F0694 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected December 30, 2021
D
F0695 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected December 30, 2021
D
F0697 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected December 30, 2021
D
F0732 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Post nurse staffing information every day.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected December 30, 2021
D
F0759 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected December 30, 2021
D
F0760 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected December 30, 2021
D
F0761 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

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.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected December 30, 2021
D
F0812 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected December 30, 2021
D
F0881 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected December 30, 2021
D
F0886 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected December 30, 2021
D
F0908 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Keep all essential equipment working safely.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected December 30, 2021
E
F0880 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected December 30, 2021

Penalties

DateTypeAmount
August 19, 2024Fine$22,601
June 20, 2023Fine$1,748