Vermont Healthcare Center
Nursing Home · Torrance, CA
CMS certification number056433
Contact & location
22035 S. Vermont AvenueTorrance, CA 90502
Los Angeles County
- Phone
- (310) 328-0812
- ZIP code
- 90502 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 200
- Residents per day
- 168.9 (84% occupied)
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Legal name
- Vermont Healthcare Center LLC
- Medicare certified since
- May 21, 1974
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
CMS star ratings
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.
- Total nurse staffing
- 4.31 (state 4.52 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 0.57 (state 0.67 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 1.41 (state 1.20 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 2.32 (state 2.65 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 4.10 (state 4.09 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 51.1 (state 36.7 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 46.4 (state 38.1 · U.S. 42.9)%
- Administrators who left
- 1 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- April 24, 2026
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 26.0 (state 15.7 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 4
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 69 health · 11 fire safety · includes immediate jeopardy
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-24 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. F0755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-05-20 |
| 2026-04-24 | 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. F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-05-20 |
| 2026-04-24 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-05-20 |
| 2026-04-24 | Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. F0605 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-05-20 |
| 2026-04-24 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. F0641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-05-20 |
| 2026-04-24 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. F0644 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-05-24 |
| 2026-04-24 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-05-20 |
| 2026-04-24 | Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. F0676 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-05-20 |
| 2026-04-24 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. F0677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-05-20 |
| 2026-04-24 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-05-20 |
| 2026-04-24 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. F0690 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-05-20 |
| 2026-04-24 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. F0692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-05-20 |
| 2026-04-24 | 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. F0693 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-05-24 |
| 2026-04-24 | Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed. F0694 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-05-20 |
| 2026-04-24 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-05-20 |
| 2026-04-24 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. F0698 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-05-20 |
| 2026-04-24 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. F0756 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-05-20 |
| 2026-04-24 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. F0757 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-05-20 |
| 2026-04-24 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. F0759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-05-20 |
| 2026-04-24 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. F0760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-05-20 |
| 2026-04-24 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-05-20 |
| 2026-04-24 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. F0842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-05-20 |
| 2026-02-06 | Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge. F0627 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
J Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety |
Corrected 2026-03-03 |
| 2025-12-17 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-01-07 |
| 2025-12-17 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. F0657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-01-07 |
| 2025-10-30 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
G Actual harm |
Corrected 2025-11-24 |
| 2025-07-31 | Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge. F0627 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-08-07 |
| 2025-07-29 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. F0677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-08-07 |
| 2025-07-29 | 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. F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-08-07 |
| 2025-07-17 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-08-01 |
| 2025-05-01 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
G Actual harm |
Corrected 2025-05-16 |
| 2025-05-01 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. F0580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-05-16 |
| 2025-03-26 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-04-09 |
| 2025-03-26 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-04-09 |
| 2025-03-14 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. F0686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
G Actual harm |
Corrected 2025-04-07 |
| 2025-03-14 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. F0755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-04-07 |
| 2025-03-14 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. F0760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-04-07 |
| 2025-03-14 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. F0580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-04-07 |
| 2025-03-14 | 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. F0688 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-04-07 |
| 2025-03-14 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. F0725 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-04-07 |
| 2025-03-14 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. F0759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-04-07 |
| 2025-03-14 | 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. F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-04-07 |
| 2025-03-14 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-04-07 |
| 2025-03-14 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. F0842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-04-07 |
| 2025-03-14 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-04-07 |
| 2025-03-14 | Keep all essential equipment working safely. F0908 · Environmental Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-04-07 |
| 2025-03-14 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. F0644 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-04-07 |
| 2025-03-14 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-04-07 |
| 2025-03-14 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. F0657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-04-07 |
| 2025-03-14 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. F0677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-04-07 |
Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results
Fines & penalties
6 penalties in the last three years, including $158,506 in fines.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-06 | Fine | $16,149 |
| 2025-10-30 | Fine | $31,031 |
| 2025-05-01 | Fine | $12,438 |
| 2025-02-05 | Payment Denial | 33 days payment denial |
| 2025-02-05 | Fine | $72,036 |
| 2024-03-08 | Fine | $26,852 |
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Brion, Alger (individual) | 5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 15% | |
| Hendeles, Eliyahu (individual) | 5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 15% | |
| Hendeles, Moise (individual) | 5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 70% | |
| Avila, Fe (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Brion, Alger (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Ghanian, Reza (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Hefner, Curtis (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Hendeles, Eliyahu (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Hendeles, Moise (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Jiratjintana, Prapaporn (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Pesquiza, Renalyn (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Ramirez, Ismael (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Rivera, Migdalia (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Tandoc, Jojo (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Brion, Alger (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Hendeles, Eliyahu (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Hendeles, Moise (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Avila, Fe (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Brion, Alger (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Ghanian, Reza (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Hefner, Curtis (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Hendeles, Eliyahu (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Hendeles, Moise (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Jiratjintana, Prapaporn (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Pesquiza, Renalyn (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Ramirez, Ismael (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Rivera, Migdalia (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Tandoc, Jojo (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Vermont Healthcare Center?
Vermont Healthcare Center has a 1-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.2-star average in California.
How many beds does Vermont Healthcare Center have?
It has 200 certified beds and cares for about 169 residents per day.
Has Vermont Healthcare Center been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 6 penalties totaling $158,506 in the last three years.
What is the phone number of Vermont Healthcare Center?
(310) 328-0812. The facility is located at 22035 S. Vermont Avenue, Torrance, CA 90502.
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