HERITAGE REHABILITATION CENTER

Heritage Rehabilitation Center is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility located at 21414 S. Vermont Avenue in Torrance, California 90502, within Los Angeles County. The facility operates with 161 certified beds and is structured as a for-profit limited liability company. It is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid residents. The facility has received an overall CMS star rating of 2 out of 5, which falls below the national average of 3.0 stars. CMS ratings are based on three primary domains: health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Heritage Rehabilitation Center received a 1-star rating in health inspections, indicating performance that is among the lower tier of facilities nationally in this category. The staffing rating of 4 stars reflects above-average staffing levels relative to national benchmarks. The quality measure rating of 5 stars represents the highest rating available and indicates that the facility performs at a strong level across the clinical quality indicators tracked by CMS, including outcomes related to resident health and care management. Heritage Rehabilitation Center accepts both Medicare and Medicaid as forms of payment. This dual certification makes the facility accessible to a broader range of residents, including those who qualify for Medicare-covered short-term rehabilitation stays and those who rely on Medicaid for long-term care funding. Individuals seeking admission should contact the facility directly at (310) 320-8714 to confirm current payment options and availability. When compared to national averages, Heritage Rehabilitation Center presents a mixed profile across its CMS rating categories. The overall 2-star rating places the facility below the national average of 3.0 stars, driven in part by its 1-star health inspection score. However, the facility notably outperforms national averages in both staffing, rated at 4 stars, and quality measures, rated at 5 stars. This contrast suggests that while the facility demonstrates strong clinical outcomes and adequate staffing levels, its health inspection record represents an area of lower performance. Prospective residents and their families are encouraged to review the full CMS inspection reports, available through the Medicare Care Compare tool, to better understand the specific findings that contributed to the facility's inspection rating.