Complaint Investigation

The Earlwood

August 15, 2025 · Torrance, CA · 20820 Earl Street

Citations 3

CMS Rating 1/5

Beds 87

Provider ID 055032

Healthcare Facility

The Earlwood

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Source Document

Official CMS Inspection Report (Medicare.gov)

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Inspection Summary

THE EARLWOOD in TORRANCE, CA — inspection on August 15, 2025.

Found 3 citations. Severity: Standard violations.

Health inspections identify deficiencies that facilities must correct within required timeframes. Violations range from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns and are subject to follow-up verification.

Inspection Findings

FF0580

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

Change in Condition: Notification of dated 8/25/2021, the P/P indicated the facility should consult with the resident's physician and/or Nurse Practitioner (NP) where there is a need to alter treatment significantly.

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COMPLETED

08/15/2025

STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE

The Earlwood

20820 Earl Street Torrance, CA 90503

SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES

FF0684

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

During a review of the facility's Policy and Procedure (P/P) titled Physician Orders dated 3/22/2022, the P/P indicated whenever possible, the licensed nurse receiving the order will be responsible for documenting and implementing the order.

The P/P indicated an order pertaining to other health care disciplines will be transcribed onto the appropriate communication system for that discipline.

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Building

COMPLETED

08/15/2025

STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE

The Earlwood

20820 Earl Street Torrance, CA 90503

SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES

FF0842

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

During a review of the facility's Policy and Procedure (P/P) titled Location and Storage of Medical Records dated 12/2006, the P/P indicated all current medical records are filed in the Medical Records Department and maintained by the Medical Records Clerk.

During a review of the facility's undated P/P titled Appointments the P/P indicated any orders and follow up appointment are to be documented in the electronic record and the MD progress notes to be included in the resident's

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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 THE EARLWOOD or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.

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About This Inspection Report

Source: This inspection report was downloaded directly from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) via Medicare.gov. CMS releases nursing home inspection reports in bulk. The findings reflect what state surveyors documented in the official Form CMS-2567 Statement of Deficiencies on the date of the inspection.

Plan of correction not included: The CMS report we receive does not include the facility's plan of correction. Facilities submit plans of correction separately to their state survey agency and those responses may not appear in CMS public data at the time of release. The absence of a plan of correction in this report does not mean one was not filed. Readers who want information about corrective steps taken by the facility are encouraged to contact the facility or their state survey agency directly.

Corrections may have been made: This report reflects conditions observed on the date of the survey. The facility may have implemented staffing changes, additional training, policy revisions, or other corrective actions since this report was issued. We publish what CMS provides and encourage readers to seek current information from the facility.