HARBOR POST ACUTE CARE CENTER
21521 S. VERMONT AVENUE, TORRANCE, CA, 90502 · 3103200961
Nursing HomeMedicare CertifiedMedicaid CertifiedUpdated 2026-06-06
3.0
★★★☆☆
Overall Rating
Health Inspection
2.0
Staffing
4.0
Quality Measures
5.0
127
Licensed Beds
4.0
Staffing Rating
Harbor Post Acute Care Center is a skilled nursing facility located at 21521 S. Vermont Avenue in Torrance, California 90502, within Los Angeles County. The facility operates 127 certified beds and is classified as a for-profit corporation. It is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid residents.
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) assigns star ratings to nursing facilities on a scale of 1 to 5 stars across multiple categories. Harbor Post Acute Care Center holds an overall CMS rating of 3 stars, which is equal to the national average of 3.0 stars. The health inspection rating stands at 2 stars, indicating performance below the national average in this category. The staffing rating is 4 stars, reflecting above-average staffing levels relative to national benchmarks. The quality measure rating is 5 stars, the highest possible score, indicating strong performance on clinical quality indicators tracked by CMS. These ratings are derived from health inspection records, staffing data submitted to CMS, and standardized quality measures based on resident assessments.
Harbor Post Acute Care Center is certified to accept payment through both Medicare and Medicaid programs. This dual certification means the facility is eligible to provide covered services to residents who qualify for either federal program. Individuals seeking placement should contact the facility directly at (310) 320-0961 to inquire about current bed availability, private pay options, and any additional accepted insurance arrangements.
When viewed against national averages, Harbor Post Acute Care Center presents a mixed profile. Its overall 3-star rating places it at the national midpoint. The 2-star health inspection rating falls below the national average, which may reflect findings from state and federal inspection surveys conducted at the facility. In contrast, the 4-star staffing rating suggests the facility employs nursing staff at levels above what is typical nationally, a factor that can be relevant when evaluating day-to-day resident care capacity. The 5-star quality measure rating is notable, as it represents the top tier of performance among CMS-rated facilities on clinical outcome metrics such as rates of hospital readmission, medication management, and resident functional status. Taken together, these individual ratings offer a data-based reference point for those researching post-acute and long-term care options in the Torrance, California area.
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About CMS Star Ratings
CMS assigns 1–5 star ratings to Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing homes based on three domains: health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. The overall rating is a weighted composite.
A 5-star overall rating does not guarantee excellence in every domain — inspect each sub-rating independently. Data is updated quarterly.
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