The Earlwood
20820 Earl Street · Torrance, CA · 90503 · 3103711228
87 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Genesis Healthcare
Why this verdict
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- 3 citations involved actual harm to residents.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
2 actual-harm citations in the most recent cycle
Inspectors found deficiencies that caused real harm to residents, beyond potential-harm paperwork findings.
RN staffing in the bottom 10% nationally
0.30 registered-nurse hours per resident per day, vs a 0.58 national median and 0.75 benchmark.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.86 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.30 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.59 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 49% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 2 · $30,531 |
Inspection citations (92 in the current record)
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Actual harm · G January 8, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected January 15, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G January 8, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected January 15, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 8, 2026
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected January 15, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 8, 2026
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Corrected January 15, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 8, 2026
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected January 15, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 8, 2026
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected January 15, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 8, 2026
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected January 15, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 8, 2026
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected January 15, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D January 8, 2026
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Corrected January 15, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E January 8, 2026
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected January 15, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D January 8, 2026
Provide specialized rehabilitative services by qualified personnel, when ordered for a resident by a doctor.
Corrected January 15, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 8, 2026
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Corrected January 15, 2026 · Administration
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Potential for harm · E January 8, 2026
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected January 15, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D January 8, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.
Corrected January 15, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 8, 2026 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected January 15, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 8, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected January 15, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 8, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.
Corrected January 15, 2026 · Administration
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No harm found · B January 8, 2026
Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
Corrected January 15, 2026 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · E December 31, 2025 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected January 6, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 20, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.
Corrected November 25, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 20, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Corrected November 25, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D September 3, 2025 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.
Corrected September 5, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 15, 2025 · found via complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected August 20, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E August 15, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected August 20, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 15, 2025 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected August 20, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| December 31, 2025 | Fine | $17,882 |
| July 29, 2023 | Fine | $12,649 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 055032 · certified since January 1, 1967. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.