Vermont Healthcare Center
VERMONT HEALTHCARE CENTER in TORRANCE, CA — inspection on April 24, 2026.
Found 22 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
Federal health inspectors cited VERMONT HEALTHCARE CENTER in TORRANCE, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0605 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-04-24.
Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
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 22 deficiencies cited during this inspection of VERMONT HEALTHCARE CENTER.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2026-05-20.
Federal health inspectors cited VERMONT HEALTHCARE CENTER in TORRANCE, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0641 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-04-24.
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 22 deficiencies cited during this inspection of VERMONT HEALTHCARE CENTER.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2026-05-20.
Federal health inspectors cited VERMONT HEALTHCARE CENTER in TORRANCE, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0644 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-04-24.
Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as 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 22 deficiencies cited during this inspection of VERMONT HEALTHCARE CENTER.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2026-05-24.
Federal health inspectors cited VERMONT HEALTHCARE CENTER in TORRANCE, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0656 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-04-24.
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 22 deficiencies cited during this inspection of VERMONT HEALTHCARE CENTER.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2026-05-20.
Federal health inspectors cited VERMONT HEALTHCARE CENTER in TORRANCE, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0676 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-04-24.
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
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 22 deficiencies cited during this inspection of VERMONT HEALTHCARE CENTER.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2026-05-20.
Federal health inspectors cited VERMONT HEALTHCARE CENTER in TORRANCE, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0677 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-04-24.
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
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 22 deficiencies cited during this inspection of VERMONT HEALTHCARE CENTER.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2026-05-20.
Federal health inspectors cited VERMONT HEALTHCARE CENTER in TORRANCE, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0689 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-04-24.
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
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 22 deficiencies cited during this inspection of VERMONT HEALTHCARE CENTER.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2026-05-20.
Federal health inspectors cited VERMONT HEALTHCARE CENTER in TORRANCE, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0690 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-04-24.
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
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 22 deficiencies cited during this inspection of VERMONT HEALTHCARE CENTER.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2026-05-20.
Federal health inspectors cited VERMONT HEALTHCARE CENTER in TORRANCE, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0692 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-04-24.
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
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 22 deficiencies cited during this inspection of VERMONT HEALTHCARE CENTER.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2026-05-20.
Federal health inspectors cited VERMONT HEALTHCARE CENTER in TORRANCE, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0693 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-04-24.
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
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 22 deficiencies cited during this inspection of VERMONT HEALTHCARE CENTER.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2026-05-24.
Federal health inspectors cited VERMONT HEALTHCARE CENTER in TORRANCE, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0694 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-04-24.
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids 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 22 deficiencies cited during this inspection of VERMONT HEALTHCARE CENTER.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2026-05-20.
Federal health inspectors cited VERMONT HEALTHCARE CENTER in TORRANCE, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0695 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-04-24.
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 22 deficiencies cited during this inspection of VERMONT HEALTHCARE CENTER.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2026-05-20.
Federal health inspectors cited VERMONT HEALTHCARE CENTER in TORRANCE, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0698 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-04-24.
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 22 deficiencies cited during this inspection of VERMONT HEALTHCARE CENTER.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2026-05-20.
Federal health inspectors cited VERMONT HEALTHCARE CENTER in TORRANCE, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0755 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-04-24.
Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Scope/Severity Level E: pattern, 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 22 deficiencies cited during this inspection of VERMONT HEALTHCARE CENTER.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2026-05-20.
Federal health inspectors cited VERMONT HEALTHCARE CENTER in TORRANCE, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0756 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-04-24.
Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
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 22 deficiencies cited during this inspection of VERMONT HEALTHCARE CENTER.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2026-05-20.
Federal health inspectors cited VERMONT HEALTHCARE CENTER in TORRANCE, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0757 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-04-24.
Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
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 22 deficiencies cited during this inspection of VERMONT HEALTHCARE CENTER.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2026-05-20.
Federal health inspectors cited VERMONT HEALTHCARE CENTER in TORRANCE, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0759 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-04-24.
Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
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 22 deficiencies cited during this inspection of VERMONT HEALTHCARE CENTER.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2026-05-20.
Federal health inspectors cited VERMONT HEALTHCARE CENTER in TORRANCE, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0760 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-04-24.
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 22 deficiencies cited during this inspection of VERMONT HEALTHCARE CENTER.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2026-05-20.
Federal health inspectors cited VERMONT HEALTHCARE CENTER in TORRANCE, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0761 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-04-24.
Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: 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.
Scope/Severity Level E: pattern, 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 22 deficiencies cited during this inspection of VERMONT HEALTHCARE CENTER.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2026-05-20.
Federal health inspectors cited VERMONT HEALTHCARE CENTER in TORRANCE, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0812 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-04-24.
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 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 22 deficiencies cited during this inspection of VERMONT HEALTHCARE CENTER.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2026-05-20.
Federal health inspectors cited VERMONT HEALTHCARE CENTER in TORRANCE, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0842 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-04-24.
Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
The facility was found deficient in the following area: Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
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 22 deficiencies cited during this inspection of VERMONT HEALTHCARE CENTER.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2026-05-20.
Federal health inspectors cited VERMONT HEALTHCARE CENTER in TORRANCE, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0880 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2026-04-24.
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 E: pattern, 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 22 deficiencies cited during this inspection of VERMONT HEALTHCARE CENTER.
Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.
The facility reported correction as of 2026-05-20.