VERMONT HEALTHCARE CENTER

Vermont Healthcare Center is a skilled nursing facility located at 22035 S. Vermont Avenue in Torrance, California, within Los Angeles County. The facility operates 200 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 based on three primary domains: health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Vermont Healthcare Center holds an overall CMS star rating of 1 out of 5, which falls below the national average of 3.0 stars. The health inspection rating is 1 out of 5, reflecting findings from state inspection surveys conducted at the facility. The staffing rating is 2 out of 5, indicating staffing levels that are below the national average across nursing and aide categories. The quality measure rating is 4 out of 5, which is above the national average and reflects performance on clinical indicators such as rates of hospitalizations, falls, pressure ulcers, and other resident health outcomes tracked by CMS. Vermont Healthcare Center is certified to accept payment through both Medicare and Medicaid programs. Medicare typically covers short-term skilled nursing care following a qualifying hospital stay, subject to specific eligibility and duration requirements. Medicaid may cover long-term custodial care for residents who meet the financial and clinical eligibility criteria established by California's Medi-Cal program. Individuals and families seeking placement at this facility are advised to verify current bed availability and insurance acceptance directly with the facility by contacting them at (310) 328-0812. When compared to national benchmarks, Vermont Healthcare Center presents a mixed profile. The overall 1-star rating and the individual health inspection and staffing ratings are each below the national average of 3.0 stars, indicating areas where the facility's performance, as measured by CMS, does not meet typical national standards. The quality measure rating of 4 stars, however, is notably higher than the national average, suggesting stronger performance on certain clinical outcome indicators. Prospective residents and their representatives are encouraged to review the full CMS Nursing Home Care Compare report for detailed inspection findings and staffing data when evaluating this or any skilled nursing facility.