Harbor Post Acute Care Center
Inspection Findings
F-Tag F0582
Federal health inspectors cited HARBOR POST ACUTE CARE CENTER in TORRANCE, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0582 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-08-15.
Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.
While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.
This was one of 13 deficiencies cited during this inspection of HARBOR POST ACUTE CARE CENTER.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2025-09-08.
F-Tag F0641
Federal health inspectors cited HARBOR POST ACUTE CARE CENTER in TORRANCE, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0641 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-08-15.
Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.
While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.
This was one of 13 deficiencies cited during this inspection of HARBOR POST ACUTE CARE CENTER.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2025-09-08.
F-Tag F0656
Federal health inspectors cited HARBOR POST ACUTE CARE CENTER in TORRANCE, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0656 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-08-15.
Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.
While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.
This was one of 13 deficiencies cited during this inspection of HARBOR POST ACUTE CARE CENTER.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2025-09-08.
F-Tag F0658
Federal health inspectors cited HARBOR POST ACUTE CARE CENTER in TORRANCE, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0658 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-08-15.
Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.
While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.
This was one of 13 deficiencies cited during this inspection of HARBOR POST ACUTE CARE CENTER.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2025-09-08.
F-Tag F0679
Federal health inspectors cited HARBOR POST ACUTE CARE CENTER in TORRANCE, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0679 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-08-15.
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.
While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.
This was one of 13 deficiencies cited during this inspection of HARBOR POST ACUTE CARE CENTER.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2025-09-08.
F-Tag F0686
Federal health inspectors cited HARBOR POST ACUTE CARE CENTER in TORRANCE, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0686 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-08-15.
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.
While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.
This was one of 13 deficiencies cited during this inspection of HARBOR POST ACUTE CARE CENTER.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2025-09-08.
F-Tag F0695
Federal health inspectors cited HARBOR POST ACUTE CARE CENTER in TORRANCE, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0695 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-08-15.
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.
While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.
This was one of 13 deficiencies cited during this inspection of HARBOR POST ACUTE CARE CENTER.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2025-09-08.
F-Tag F0697
Federal health inspectors cited HARBOR POST ACUTE CARE CENTER in TORRANCE, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0697 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-08-15.
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.
While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.
This was one of 13 deficiencies cited during this inspection of HARBOR POST ACUTE CARE CENTER.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2025-09-08.
F-Tag F0698
Federal health inspectors cited HARBOR POST ACUTE CARE CENTER in TORRANCE, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0698 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-08-15.
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.
While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.
This was one of 13 deficiencies cited during this inspection of HARBOR POST ACUTE CARE CENTER.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2025-09-08.
F-Tag F0760
Federal health inspectors cited HARBOR POST ACUTE CARE CENTER in TORRANCE, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0760 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-08-15.
Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.
While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.
This was one of 13 deficiencies cited during this inspection of HARBOR POST ACUTE CARE CENTER.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2025-09-08.
F-Tag F0770
Federal health inspectors cited HARBOR POST ACUTE CARE CENTER in TORRANCE, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0770 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-08-15.
Category: Administration Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.
Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.
While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.
This was one of 13 deficiencies cited during this inspection of HARBOR POST ACUTE CARE CENTER.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2025-09-08.
F-Tag F0812
Federal health inspectors cited HARBOR POST ACUTE CARE CENTER in TORRANCE, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0812 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-08-15.
Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Scope/Severity Level F: widespread, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.
While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.
This was one of 13 deficiencies cited during this inspection of HARBOR POST ACUTE CARE CENTER.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2025-09-08.
F-Tag F0880
Federal health inspectors cited HARBOR POST ACUTE CARE CENTER in TORRANCE, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0880 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-08-15.
Category: Infection Control Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Scope/Severity Level F: widespread, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.
While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.
This was one of 13 deficiencies cited during this inspection of HARBOR POST ACUTE CARE CENTER.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2025-09-08.
HARBOR POST ACUTE CARE CENTER in TORRANCE, CA inspection on recent inspection.
Found 0 violation(s). Severity: Standard violations. Status: 0 corrected, 0 pending.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is an F-tag violation?
- F-tags are federal deficiency codes used by CMS to categorize nursing home violations. Each F-tag corresponds to a specific federal regulation (42 CFR Part 483). For example, F607 relates to abuse prevention policies, F880 relates to infection control.
- Were these violations corrected?
- Facilities must submit plans of correction and implement changes within required timeframes. CMS conducts follow-up inspections to verify corrections. Check the inspection report for specific correction dates and follow-up verification status.
- How often do nursing home inspections happen?
- CMS conducts unannounced inspections of all Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing homes at least once per year. Additional inspections may occur based on complaints, facility-reported incidents, or follow-up to verify previous violations were corrected.
- What should families do about these violations?
- Families should: (1) Review the full inspection report for details, (2) Ask facility administration about specific corrective actions taken, (3) Check if this represents a pattern by reviewing prior inspections, (4) Compare with other facilities in TORRANCE, CA, (5) Report new concerns to state authorities.
- Where can I see the full inspection report?
- Complete inspection reports are available on Medicare.gov's Care Compare website (www.medicare.gov/care-compare). You can also request copies directly from HARBOR POST ACUTE CARE CENTER or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.