DRIFTWOOD HEALTHCARE CENTER

Driftwood Healthcare Center is a skilled nursing facility located at 4109 Emerald St in Torrance, California, within Los Angeles County. The facility operates with 99 certified beds and is classified as a for-profit limited liability company. It is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid residents. The facility holds an overall CMS star rating of 1 out of 5, which falls below the national average of 3.0 stars. CMS assigns these ratings based on three component categories: health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Driftwood Healthcare Center received a health inspection rating of 2 out of 5, a staffing rating of 1 out of 5, and a quality measure rating of 4 out of 5. The quality measure rating, which reflects clinical outcome data such as rates of hospital readmission and resident functional decline, represents the strongest performance area for this facility. The staffing and health inspection ratings, however, are both at or below the lower range of the national distribution. Driftwood Healthcare Center accepts Medicare and Medicaid as payment sources, making it accessible to beneficiaries enrolled in federal health coverage programs. Prospective residents and their families are encouraged to contact the facility directly at (310) 371-4628 to inquire about current availability, private pay rates, and any additional payment options that may be offered. When compared to national benchmarks, the overall 1-star rating places Driftwood Healthcare Center in the lowest tier of CMS-rated facilities. The national average overall rating is 3.0 stars. The staffing rating of 1 star is notably below average, which may reflect lower nurse-to-resident ratios or reduced hours of direct care relative to peer facilities. The health inspection rating of 2 stars also falls below the national midpoint. In contrast, the quality measure rating of 4 stars is above the national average, suggesting that on certain tracked clinical metrics, outcomes at this facility compare favorably to many others nationwide. Those researching care options in the Torrance area may find it useful to review the full CMS inspection reports and staffing data available through the Medicare Care Compare tool for a more detailed picture of this facility's performance history.