Bay Crest Care Center

TORRANCE, CA • CMS Certification: 055559

  • Date Updated: May 01, 2026
  • Overall Rating: 1 Stars
  • Address: 3750 GARNET STREET, TORRANCE CA 90503
  • Phone: 3103712431

About Bay Crest Care Center

Bay Crest Care Center, located in TORRANCE, CA, is a for-profit organization that accepts Medicare and Medicaid.

Why Families Choose Bay Crest Care Center

  • More Nursing Time: Staff spends 3.90 hours per resident daily (National Avg: 3.87).

Key Performance Indicators

  • CMS Overall Rating 1 Stars
  • Nursing Hours 3.90 hrs
  • Safety Record Issues

Chain Affiliations & Network

This facility is part of the GENESIS HEALTHCARE network. This chain operates 187 facilities.

Chain Performance Overview

Inspection
2.3
Staffing
2.5
Quality
3.6

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Nursing Staff Analysis

Staffing levels are a critical indicator of quality care. We analyze the daily hours of care provided by Registered Nurses (RNs), Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), and Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs).

Mixed Staffing Levels

Bay Crest Care Center provides less care hours than the state average and more than the national average.

Registered Nurses (RN)

0.24 hrs/day
State: 0.67 US: 0.68
Case Mix Adj: 0.71
Quality Adj: 0.23

Licensed Practical Nurses

1.37 hrs/day
State: 1.88 US: 1.54
Case Mix Adj: 0.90
Quality Adj: 1.08

Certified Assistants

2.53 hrs/day
State: 2.65 US: 2.33
Case Mix Adj: 2.44
Quality Adj: 2.40

CMS Quality Ratings

Category Rating Stars
Overall Rating 1
Health Inspection 1
Quality Measures 2
Staffing 3

Health Inspection History

Inspection Cycle Score Date
Cycle 1 (Most Recent) 430 Mar 13, 2026
Weighted Average 453 Combined Score
Lower scores are better. Scores are based on health inspections and complaint investigations.

Detailed Quality Measures

Rates are from CMS quality measures (claims-based and MDS-based) for the reporting period ending May 01, 2026. Some measures may be omitted when CMS does not report a numeric rate for this facility.

Medicare claims-based measures

Typically includes short-stay outcomes, hospitalizations, and ED use from Medicare claims.

Measure Rate
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursi... (QM521) 25.6%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency depar... (QM522) 16.8%
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days (QM551) N/A
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resi... (QM552) N/A

MDS-based measures

Resident assessment data; often used for long-stay care quality.

Measure Rate
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activit... (QM401) 7.7%
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight (QM404) 6.6%
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in t... (QM406) 0.8%
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (QM407) 0.4%
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms (QM408) 42.8%
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained (QM409) 0.8%
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with ma... (QM410) 0.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the p... (QM415) 99.2%
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the... (QM430) 75.4%
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic m... (QM434) 2.9%
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently wo... (QM451) 8.3%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnoti... (QM452) 13.3%
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the s... (QM454) 97.2%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately g... (QM472) 93.3%
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (QM479) 5.8%
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder... (QM480) 15.6%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medicati... (QM481) 18.8%

Complaints & Deficiencies

Complaint History by Year

This chart shows the number of complaints filed each year.

Summary:

  • 2023: 27 complaints
  • 2024: 25 complaints
  • 2025: 42 complaints
  • 2026: 7 complaints
  • Total: 101 complaints on record

Recent Complaints (Since Jan 2023)

Date Description
Apr 10, 2026 Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Apr 10, 2026 Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Mar 10, 2026 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Mar 10, 2026 Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
Mar 02, 2026 Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Mar 02, 2026 Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Feb 04, 2026 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Dec 24, 2025 Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Dec 13, 2025 Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Dec 13, 2025 Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Dec 13, 2025 Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Dec 13, 2025 Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Nov 11, 2025 Provide doctor's orders for the resident's immediate care at the time the resident was admitted.
Nov 11, 2025 Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Nov 11, 2025 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Nov 11, 2025 Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Nov 11, 2025 Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
Nov 07, 2025 Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Nov 07, 2025 Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Nov 07, 2025 Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Oct 20, 2025 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Oct 20, 2025 Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Oct 16, 2025 Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Oct 16, 2025 Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Oct 16, 2025 Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Sep 19, 2025 Let each resident or the resident's legal representative access or purchase copies of all the resident's records.
Sep 08, 2025 Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Sep 08, 2025 Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident?s advance directives.
Sep 08, 2025 Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.
Sep 08, 2025 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals.
Sep 08, 2025 Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Sep 08, 2025 Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
Sep 08, 2025 Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Sep 08, 2025 Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Sep 08, 2025 Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Jul 14, 2025 Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Jul 14, 2025 Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Jul 14, 2025 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.
Jul 14, 2025 Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Jul 14, 2025 Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.
Jun 20, 2025 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.
May 20, 2025 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals.
May 20, 2025 Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Apr 21, 2025 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Apr 21, 2025 Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Feb 20, 2025 Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Feb 20, 2025 Ensure the facility is licensed under applicable State and local law and operates and provides services in compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and codes, and with accepted professional standards.
Feb 20, 2025 Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Jan 07, 2025 Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Nov 01, 2024 Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.
Sep 30, 2024 Post nurse staffing information every day.
Sep 12, 2024 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals.
Sep 09, 2024 Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Sep 09, 2024 Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Aug 07, 2024 Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Aug 07, 2024 Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
May 24, 2024 Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
May 24, 2024 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.
May 24, 2024 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals.
May 24, 2024 Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
May 24, 2024 Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Mar 05, 2024 Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Mar 05, 2024 Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Mar 05, 2024 Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care.
Feb 20, 2024 Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Feb 20, 2024 Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Feb 20, 2024 Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Feb 20, 2024 Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Feb 08, 2024 Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Feb 08, 2024 Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Feb 08, 2024 Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.
Feb 08, 2024 Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Feb 08, 2024 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Jan 15, 2024 Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Dec 28, 2023 Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Dec 05, 2023 Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Dec 05, 2023 Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Dec 05, 2023 Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Dec 05, 2023 Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Oct 27, 2023 Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Oct 27, 2023 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals.
Oct 27, 2023 Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Aug 22, 2023 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals.
Aug 22, 2023 Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Aug 14, 2023 Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Jul 19, 2023 Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Jul 19, 2023 Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Jul 11, 2023 Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Jul 09, 2023 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Jun 14, 2023 Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Jun 14, 2023 Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Jun 14, 2023 Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
May 30, 2023 Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
May 30, 2023 Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
May 30, 2023 Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
May 30, 2023 Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
May 30, 2023 Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
May 30, 2023 Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
May 30, 2023 Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
May 30, 2023 Ensure each resident?s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
May 30, 2023 Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Note: Table shows only complaints filed since Jan 1, 2023. See chart for historical trends.

Owner & Operator Information

Business Entity

BAY CREST CARE CENTER, LLC

Ownership Structure

Management & Direction

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Frequently Asked Questions

Bay Crest Care Center has a 1-star CMS overall rating out of 5, which indicates care quality that may need improvement. The nursing staff spends 3.90 hours per resident daily, compared to the national average of 3.87 hours.

Bay Crest Care Center is certified to accept Medicare and Medicaid and provides comprehensive nursing home services including:
  • Skilled Nursing Care: 24/7 medical supervision and complex medical treatments
  • Long-term Residential Care: Assistance with daily living activities for extended stays
  • Short-term Rehabilitation: Recovery services after hospital stays or surgeries
  • Memory Care: Specialized programs for residents with dementia and Alzheimer's disease
The facility has 80 certified beds.

Bay Crest Care Center accepts Medicare and Medicaid, which helps cover costs for eligible residents. Specific pricing varies based on:
  • Level of care needed (skilled nursing vs. long-term care)
  • Room type (private vs. semi-private)
  • Insurance coverage (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance)
  • Length of stay and specific services required

For current rates and to discuss payment options, contact Bay Crest Care Center directly at 3103712431. Their admissions team can help determine coverage and out-of-pocket expenses.

When visiting Bay Crest Care Center, pay attention to these important factors:

Environment & Cleanliness

  • Overall cleanliness and odors
  • Resident room conditions
  • Common area maintenance
  • Safety features and accessibility

Staff & Care Quality

  • Staff-to-resident ratios
  • How staff interact with residents
  • Response time to resident needs
  • Staff knowledge and professionalism

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