BAY CREST CARE CENTER

Bay Crest Care Center is a skilled nursing facility located at 3750 Garnet Street in Torrance, California 90503, within Los Angeles County. The facility operates 80 certified beds and is classified as a for-profit limited liability company. It is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid residents. Bay Crest Care Center holds an overall CMS star rating of 1 out of 5, which falls below the national average of 3.0 stars. CMS star ratings are calculated using data from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. The facility's health inspection rating is 1 out of 5, reflecting findings from standard and complaint inspections conducted by state surveyors. The staffing rating is 3 out of 5, which is consistent with the national average and reflects the reported levels of nursing staff relative to resident census. The quality measure rating is 2 out of 5, which is derived from clinical data indicators such as hospitalization rates, use of antipsychotic medications, and functional status measures for residents. Bay Crest Care Center is certified to participate in both the Medicare and Medicaid programs. Medicare coverage at skilled nursing facilities generally applies to short-term stays following a qualifying hospital admission, subject to federal guidelines and duration limits. Medicaid coverage is available for eligible long-term residents whose care costs are covered through California's Medi-Cal program. Prospective residents and their families are advised to verify current payment policies and bed availability directly with the facility by calling 310-372-2431. When compared to national averages, Bay Crest Care Center's overall CMS rating of 1 star and health inspection rating of 1 star place it below the national benchmark in those categories. Its staffing rating of 3 stars is on par with the national average, while its quality measure rating of 2 stars falls below the national average. These ratings are based on data compiled and published by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and are updated periodically to reflect the most recent inspection and staffing reports. The ratings provide a standardized reference point for comparing facilities but do not account for all factors that may influence care quality or resident experience.