F

BAY CREST CARE CENTER

3750 GARNET STREET, TORRANCE, CA 90503
Score: 2 / 100
⚠️ SFF Candidate

Bay Crest Care Center has received an F grade based on CMS data, with a score of 2/100 — placing it among the lowest-rated nursing facilities in California. Families considering this Torrance facility should carefully review its inspection history and quality metrics.

Staffing at Bay Crest Care Center is near the national average, with 3.76 total nursing hours per resident per day (national average: 3.8 hours).

Recent CMS inspections identified 132 deficiencies at Bay Crest Care Center, including 3 classified as serious — among the most concerning citation levels. The most notable finding involved: provide and implement an infection prevention and control program..

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 8 / 40 pts
1 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 5 / 25 pts
1 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 8 / 20 pts
2 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 6 / 15 pts
2 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 3.76 3.8 Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.33 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.99 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.44 2.4 Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.53 3.8 Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.25 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

132
Total Deficiencies
Jan 29, 2026
Most Recent Inspection
⚪ 1 Minor 🟠 128 Moderate 🔴 3 Serious
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0880 Severity E
    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    Jan 29, 2026 · Infection Control Deficiencies
  • Tag 0565 Severity D
    Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
    Dec 16, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0550 Severity E
    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
    Dec 11, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0658 Severity E
    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
    Dec 11, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0760 Severity E
    Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
    Dec 11, 2025 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 5.2% 4.5% Worse
Falls with major injury 0.4% 3.0% Better
On antipsychotic medication 18.5% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 0.8% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 7.2% 14.0% Better
Excessive weight loss 5.8% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 22.3% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

5 penalties recorded by CMS

Total fines: $156,358

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of F is based on a score of 2 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 1★ → 8 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 1★ → 5 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 2★ → 8 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 2★ → 6 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -15 pts
  • Fine deductions: -10 pts

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Certified Beds
80
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Jan 30, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
60