Public Record
Del Amo Gardens Care Center
From CMS
Facility profile
- CMS overall rating
- 4 / 5
- Certified beds
- 94
- Avg. residents per day
- 75.4
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Inspection record
On record from CMS
- Health citations
- 45
- Fire safety findings
- 11
- Inspections on file
- 8
- Last inspection
- 2026-01-23
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Citations
45 citations on record
Each deficiency cited on a CMS health inspection of this facility, sourced from the federal record. Open a report for the raw CMS Scope and Severity grade on each finding.
What do CMS severity letters mean?
Serious (G-L). Actual harm to a resident, or immediate jeopardy. Codes G through I indicate actual harm; J through L indicate immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.
General (A-F). No actual harm found, or harm that is minimal. The facility must still submit a Plan of Correction. Most CMS citations land here.
Each letter combines severity with scope: how many residents the deficiency affected.
- 0921Generalpotential for harm
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
- 0656Generalpotential for harm
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
- 0688Generalpotential for harm
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
- 0761Generalpotential for harm
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.
- 0812Generalpotential for harm
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
- 0842Generalpotential for harm
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
- 0880Generalpotential for harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- 0689Generalpotential for harm
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- 0755Generalpotential for harm
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
- 0688Generalpotential for harm
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
- 0583Generalpotential for harm
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
- 0584Generalpotential for harm
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.
- 0609Generalpotential for harm
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
- 0637Generalpotential for harm
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
- 0641Generalpotential for harm
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
- 0657Generalpotential for harm
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
- 0684Generalpotential for harm
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
- 0686Generalpotential for harm
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
- 0692Generalpotential for harm
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
- 0726Generalpotential for harm
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.
- 0759Generalpotential for harm
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
- 0803Generalpotential for harm
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
- 0805Generalpotential for harm
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
- 0812Generalpotential for harm
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
- 0842Generalpotential for harm
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
- 0867Generalpotential for harm
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
- 0686Seriousactual harm
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
- 0604Generalpotential for harm
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
- 0656Generalpotential for harm
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
- 0658Generalpotential for harm
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
- 0688Generalpotential for harm
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
- 0757Generalpotential for harm
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
- 0802Generalpotential for harm
Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.
- 0805Generalpotential for harm
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
- 0809Generalpotential for harm
Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.
- 0812Generalpotential for harm
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
- 0880Generalpotential for harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- 0881Generalpotential for harm
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
- 0908Generalpotential for harm
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
- 0921Generalpotential for harm
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
- 0924Generalpotential for harm
Put firmly secured handrails on each side of hallways.
- 0759Generalpotential for harm
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
- 0791Generalpotential for harm
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
- 0550Generalpotential for harm
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
- 0803Generalpotential for harm
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Inspection history
Every health inspection on record
Each CMS health inspection of this facility, and the deficiencies the surveyors cited. Where the verbatim Form 2567 statement of deficiencies is on file, it links to the full report.
- View inspection reportInspectionFire Safety7 deficiencies
- Inspection7 deficiencies
F 0656 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based…
Read full statement of deficiencies - Inspection1 deficiency
F 0689 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview…
Read full statement of deficiencies - Inspection18 deficiencies
F 0583 Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to maintain right…
Read full statement of deficiencies - View inspection reportInspectionFire Safety3 deficiencies
- Inspection1 deficiency
F 0686 Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Level of Harm - Actual harm **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review the facility failed to ensure the resident, who was assessed as a high risk…
Read full statement of deficiencies - Inspection18 deficiencies
F 0550 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on…
Read full statement of deficiencies - View inspection reportInspectionFire Safety1 deficiency
FAQ
Questions and answers
- What is Del Amo Gardens Care Center?
- Del Amo Gardens Care Center is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Torrance, CA, tracked by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Its CMS Certification Number (CCN) is 555706.
- What is the CMS rating for Del Amo Gardens Care Center?
- Del Amo Gardens Care Center has a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars. CMS rates nursing homes on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
- How many beds does Del Amo Gardens Care Center have?
- Del Amo Gardens Care Center is certified for 94 beds. It serves an average of 75.4 residents per day.
- How many citations does Del Amo Gardens Care Center have?
- Del Amo Gardens Care Center has 45 citations on record from CMS health inspections, each tied to a federal deficiency tag.
- When was Del Amo Gardens Care Center last inspected?
- Del Amo Gardens Care Center was last inspected on January 23, 2026. CMS surveys nursing homes about once a year and after complaints.
- What can I do if I have concerns about care at this facility?
- Start by raising the concern with the facility administrator or director of nursing. Every state also runs a free long-term care ombudsman program that advocates for residents and families; the federal Eldercare Locator at eldercare.acl.gov can connect you with yours. Complaints about quality of care can also be filed with your state survey agency.
*Sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). See the official record on CMS Care Compare. If you believe any information is inaccurate, report it here.
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