THE EARLWOOD

The Earlwood is a skilled nursing facility located at 20820 Earl Street in Torrance, California, within Los Angeles County. The facility operates with 87 certified beds and is classified as a for-profit limited liability company. 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, with 5 representing the highest performance. The Earlwood holds an overall CMS star rating of 1, which falls below the national average of 3.0 stars. The health inspection rating is also 1 star, reflecting findings from state and federal inspections conducted at the facility. The staffing rating is 2 stars, indicating staffing levels and nursing hours that are below the national norm. The quality measure rating, which is based on clinical data such as resident health outcomes and care processes, is 4 stars, placing that particular domain above average compared to facilities nationwide. The Earlwood is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid, meaning it is able to serve residents who rely on federal health insurance through Medicare as well as those who qualify for the joint federal and state Medicaid program. Prospective residents and their families are encouraged to contact the facility directly at (310) 371-1228 to confirm current bed availability, accepted insurance plans, and any private pay arrangements. When assessed against national benchmarks, The Earlwood presents a mixed profile. The overall rating of 1 star and the health inspection rating of 1 star both fall notably below the national average of 3.0 stars, indicating areas of concern in those domains as measured by CMS. The staffing rating of 2 stars also falls below the national average, though to a lesser degree. In contrast, the quality measure rating of 4 stars suggests that on certain resident health outcome indicators, the facility performs above the national average. Individuals researching nursing facilities in the Torrance area may use these CMS ratings as one component of a broader evaluation that could include direct facility visits, consultation with healthcare providers, and review of detailed inspection reports available through the CMS Care Compare database.