Cycle 1
Health 2025-03-28 · Fire 2025-03-28
12 health deficiencies
Top issue: Pharmacy Service (4 deficiencies)
0 fire-safety deficiencies
No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.
Torrance, CA
Providence Little Co Of Mary Transitional Care Ctr
4-star overall rating with 4-star inspections with 12 recent health deficiencies
4320 Maricopa Street, Torrance, CA
(310) 303-5900
Overall
4 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
4 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
4 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
3 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Facility snapshot
Beds
115
Certified beds
Average residents
67
Average occupied residents
Ownership
Non-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
Providence Health & Services
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1980-02-08
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Chain footprint
7 facilities
Chain averages 2 overall / 2 health / 4 staffing / 4 quality stars
Changed ownership
No
Within the last 12 months
Family council
No
Resident and family council reported
Sprinklers
Yes
Automatic sprinklers in all required areas
Hospital-based
Yes
CMS reports the provider resides in a hospital
Staffing
Hours and turnover
RN hours / resident day
2.85
Registered nurse staffing · state 0.65 · national 0.68
LPN hours / resident day
0.67
Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 1.22 · national 0.87
Aide hours / resident day
2.57
Nurse aide staffing · state 2.64 · national 2.35
Total nurse hours
6.09
All reported nurse hours · state 4.51 · national 3.89
Licensed hours
3.52
RN + LPN hours · state 1.87 · national 1.54
Weekend hours
5.62
Weekend nurse staffing · state 4.08 · national 3.43
Weekend RN hours
2.52
Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.50 · national 0.47
Physical therapist
0.49
Reported PT staffing · state 0.10 · national 0.07
Adjusted RN hours
2.68
CMS adjusted RN staffing hours
Adjusted total hours
5.75
CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours
Case-mix index
1.45
Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity
RN turnover
0%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
0%
Annual nurse turnover
SNF VBP
Value-based purchasing
Program rank
226
Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.
Performance score
77.14
Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.
Payment multiplier
1.0251
Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.
Program components
How the VBP score is built
Readmission
5.99
Baseline 23.95% · Performance 19.46% · Measure score 5.99 · Achievement 4.26 · Improvement 5.99
Healthcare-associated infections
10
Baseline 4.68% · Performance 4.15% · Measure score 10 · Achievement 10 · Improvement 9
Total nurse turnover
4.86
Baseline 27.27% · Performance 43.80% · Measure score 4.86 · Achievement 4.86 · Improvement 0
Adjusted total nurse staffing
10
Baseline 6.78 hours · Performance 6.50 hours · Measure score 10 · Achievement 10 · Improvement 0
SNF QRP
Medicare quality reporting measures
| Measure | Facility | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potentially preventable 30-day readmission | 11.23% |
10.72%
0.5 pts worse
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 776 · Observed rate 9.66% · Lower 95% interval 9.59% |
| Discharge to community | 72.33% |
50.57%
21.8 pts better
|
Better than the National Rate · Eligible stays 751 · Observed rate 69.51% · Lower 95% interval 69.12% |
| Medicare spending per beneficiary | 0.72 |
1.02
0.3 pts better
|
|
| Drug regimen review with follow-up | 99.83% |
95.27%
4.6 pts better
|
Numerator 587 · Denominator 588 |
| Falls with major injury | 0% |
0.77%
0.8 pts better
|
Numerator 0 · Denominator 588 |
| Discharge self-care score | 21.01% |
53.69%
32.7 pts worse
|
Numerator 96 · Denominator 457 |
| Discharge mobility score | 21.88% |
50.94%
29.1 pts worse
|
Numerator 100 · Denominator 457 |
| Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened | 2.38% |
2.29%
0.1 pts worse
|
Numerator 14 · Denominator 588 · Adjusted rate 2.86% |
| Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization | 4.16% |
7.12%
3 pts better
|
Better than the National Rate · Eligible stays 456 · Observed rate 2.41% · Lower 95% interval 2.99% |
| Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage | 20.95% |
8.2%
12.8 pts better
|
Numerator 31 · Denominator 148 |
| Staff flu vaccination coverage | 64.36% |
42%
22.4 pts better
|
Numerator 65 · Denominator 101 |
| Discharge function score | 21.88% |
56.45%
34.6 pts worse
|
Numerator 100 · Denominator 457 |
| Transfer of health information to provider | 97.06% |
95.95%
1.1 pts better
|
Numerator 561 · Denominator 578 |
| Transfer of health information to patient | Not Available |
96.28%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 10 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date | 26.85% |
25.2%
1.7 pts better
|
Numerator 80 · Denominator 298 |
Quality measures
Resident outcomes and process scores
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 98.1% |
94.0%
4.1 pts better
|
81.7%
16.4 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 98.4% · Q2 97.6% · Q3 97.7% · Q4 98.7% · 4Q avg 98.1% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 5.7% |
11.2%
5.5 pts better
|
12.0%
6.3 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 5.7% · Observed 5.6% · Expected 10.8% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 1.9% |
1.5%
0.4 pts worse
|
1.6%
0.3 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 2.3% · Q2 2.7% · Q3 1.8% · Q4 0.9% · 4Q avg 1.9% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 96.5% |
93.2%
3.3 pts better
|
79.7%
16.8 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 96.5% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 25.5% |
23.2%
2.3 pts worse
|
23.9%
1.6 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 25.5% · Observed 21.6% · Expected 20.2% · Used in QM five-star |
Survey summary
Recent inspection cycles
Cycle 2
Health 2024-03-15 · Fire 2024-03-15
7 health deficiencies
Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (2 deficiencies)
1 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Miscellaneous (1 deficiency)
Cycle 3
Health 2019-05-24 · Fire 2019-05-24
4 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (2 deficiencies)
2 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (1 deficiency)
Fire safety
Fire-safety citations
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-15
K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2024-04-01
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2019-05-24
K331 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Construct fire resistant interior walls.
Corrected 2019-06-24
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2019-05-24
K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2019-06-24
Inspection history
Recent health citations
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-09-22
F559 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
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 2026-01-17
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-28
F578 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
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 2025-04-21
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-28
F726 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Corrected 2025-04-21
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-28
F755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2025-04-21
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-28
F759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected 2025-04-21
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-28
F583 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected 2025-04-21
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-28
F604 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Corrected 2025-04-21
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-28
F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2025-04-21
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-28
F740 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
Corrected 2025-04-21
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-28
F758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected 2025-04-21
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-28
F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected 2025-04-21
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-28
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-04-21
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-11-18
F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2025-01-27
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-15
F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2024-04-08
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-15
F694 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2024-04-08
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-15
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-04-08
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-15
F557 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
Corrected 2024-04-08
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-15
F558 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected 2024-04-08
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-15
F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2024-04-08
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-12-20
F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2024-01-23
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2019-05-24
F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2019-06-24
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2019-05-24
F694 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2019-06-24
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2019-05-24
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2019-06-24
Penalties and ownership
What sits behind the stars
Ownership
Providence Health System-Southern California
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
Anderson, Donald
Corporate Officer · Individual
Blair, Richard
Corporate Director · Individual
Crawford, Isiaah
Corporate Director · Individual
Goeders, John
W-2 Managing Employee · Individual
Hejna, Diane
Corporate Director · Individual
Hoffman, Gregory
Corporate Officer · Individual
Hughes, Phyllis
Corporate Director · Individual
Kingston, Mary Beth
Corporate Director · Individual
Lyons, Mary
Corporate Director · Individual
Markham, Donna
Corporate Director · Individual
Martin, James
Corporate Officer · Individual
Murphy, Michael
Corporate Director · Individual
Newsom, Anna
Corporate Officer · Individual
O'quinn, Marvin
Corporate Director · Individual
Pacini, Carol
Corporate Director · Individual
Providence Health & Services - Washington
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
Ricks, Michael
W-2 Managing Employee · Individual
Sonka-Maarek, Sherry
W-2 Managing Employee · Individual
Sorenson, Charles
Corporate Director · Individual
Sprunk, Eric
Corporate Director · Individual
Watson, James
Corporate Officer · Individual
Wexler, Erik
Corporate Officer · Individual
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