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1 / 5Quick Facts
- Total units
- 127
- Medicare rating
- 3 of 5
- Ownership
- For profit, Corporation
- Certified beds
- 127
- Inspections
- View history (63 citations)
- Facility size
- Licensed for up to 127 residents
CMS Care Compare
What Families Think
Reviewers of Harbor Post Acute Care Center offer sharply divided experiences: some praise long-term relationships and attentive, warm staff, while at least one serious account describes neglect, medication errors, and a fatal fall. With only 29 reviews and no published pricing, families should investigate care quality closely before committing.
The Good
- Staff described as warm and attentive by several
- Long-term residents formed lasting bonds with staff
- Staff available around the clock per one reviewer
- Spacious, well-kept building noted by a reviewer
The Bad
- One report of missed diabetic medication doses
- One serious report of neglect leading to a fatal fall
- One reviewer described food as nutritionally inadequate for diabetics
- No published pricing information available
AI-generated from reviews and community data.
Harbor Post Acute Care Center is a senior living community in Torrance, California offering Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Restaurant style Dining Room, Gathering / Activity Spaces and Housekeeping. Families rate it 3.7 out of 5 across 29 reviews.
About Harbor Post Acute Care Center
Harbor Post Acute Care Center is a skilled nursing and long-term care facility in Torrance, California, with a licensed capacity of 127 residents. The community serves patients with complex medical needs across both short-term rehabilitation and extended stays.
Family experiences at Harbor vary noticeably. Some describe staff who form genuine relationships with residents, calling them by warm nicknames and providing consistent emotional support throughout the day. One family noted their loved one has lived there for over two decades and maintained close bonds with caregivers who mourned her deeply when she passed. Families also highlight the facility's spacious, well-maintained building and responsive staff when questions arise. However, other families have raised serious concerns about medication management, specifically missed doses that required family reminders, and dietary choices that may not align with residents' medical requirements, such as meals unsuitable for diabetic patients on dialysis.
Harbor Post Acute Care Center holds a 3.7 out of 5 Google rating based on 29 reviews, reflecting this range of experiences. Prospective families should weigh the warm, attentive care some describe against documented gaps in medication oversight and nutritional planning that others have experienced.
Types of Care at Harbor Post Acute Care Center
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Amenities
Room Amenities
- Cable or Satellite TV
- Emergency Call System
- Private Bathroom
- Private Rooms
- Wheelchair Accessible
Meals & Dining
- Dietary Accommodations (Gluten-Free, Low / No Sodium, No Sugar, Vegan)
- Restaurant style Dining Room
Community Amenities
- 24-Hour Staff
- Chapel / Religious Services
- Gathering / Activity Spaces
- Housekeeping
- Laundry Service
- Medication Management
- On-Site Nurse (RN)
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Help Me ChooseReviews of Harbor Post Acute Care Center
3.7overall · 29 ratings combined
3.7★ on Google (29)
Carol Hawes
Oct 2025
For over two decades, my mother Beverly Hooks lived there and was thoroughly knowledgeable about her surroundings, and she maintained a warm relationship with the staff members, who admired her greatly. When she passed away last November on her 73rd birthday, the staff members were deeply saddened, just as we were, and both staff and patients paid their respects at her funeral.
pamela hensley
Sep 2025
I highly recommend Harbor. We had a wonderful experience there. The building is beautiful place and spacious. The staff was amazing and so helpful as I navigated through an unexpected situation. They were always there when I called to ask questions. I highly recommend them!
Nancy C
Aug 2025
Horrible place, they never took good care of my diabetic more who was on dialysis. Many times they forgot to give her medication. Many times we would have to remind them and they were rude to answer. The food does not meet any nutritional needs. Hotdogs, grilled cheese and white rice is Horrible for a diabetic on dialysis. They would use towels to dry the floors and not pick up the towels. My mother was on oxygen and a walker and never took her to the bathroom and it caused her life. She fell in the bathroom because there was a towel on the floor and had an open fracture that caused her death. I tried to get her discharged and they said no. This is a horrible place that I would never recommend to anyone. This place should be shut down.
PENINA THOMAS
Oct 2024
I'm giving a 5 star rating because my family member being cared for here gives them a 5 star rating. The staff calls her "mama" and gives her hugs throughout the day. It takes special people to care for patients with a miriad of medical conditions. But they show up 24/7 to care for my loved one. A real blessing for our family. I give thanks every day for the loving care being given.
Government Inspection History
13 inspection visits in the last three years, 63 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
Apr 2, 2026Health Complaint2 citations
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 29, 2026
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 29, 2026
Nov 19, 2025Health Complaint1 citation
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Dec 11, 2025
Aug 15, 2025Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard17 citations
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Sep 8, 2025
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Sep 8, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Sep 8, 2025
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 8, 2025
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 8, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 8, 2025
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 8, 2025
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 8, 2025
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 8, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 8, 2025
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 8, 2025
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 8, 2025
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 8, 2025
Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 8, 2025
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 8, 2025
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 8, 2025
Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 8, 2025
Jun 10, 2025Health Complaint2 citations
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jun 30, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jun 30, 2025
Feb 21, 2025Health Complaint2 citations
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Mar 14, 2025
Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Mar 14, 2025
Sep 19, 2024Health Complaint2 citations
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Oct 2, 2024
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Oct 2, 2024
Sep 3, 2024Health Complaint1 citation
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Sep 6, 2024
Aug 9, 2024Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard15 citations
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Aug 30, 2024
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.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Aug 30, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Aug 30, 2024
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Aug 30, 2024
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Aug 15, 2024
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Aug 30, 2024
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Aug 30, 2024
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Aug 30, 2024
Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Aug 30, 2024
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 30, 2024
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 30, 2024
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 30, 2024
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 30, 2024
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 30, 2024
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 30, 2024
Jun 28, 2024Health Complaint1 citation
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Aug 2, 2024
Mar 20, 2024Health Complaint1 citation
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 9, 2024
Dec 8, 2023Health Complaint1 citation
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Dec 15, 2023
Jul 13, 2023Health Complaint1 citation
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Aug 9, 2023
Nov 5, 2021Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard17 citations
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Dec 1, 2021
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Nov 29, 2021
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.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Nov 29, 2021
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Nov 29, 2021
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Nov 29, 2021
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Nov 29, 2021
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Nov 29, 2021
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 29, 2021
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 29, 2021
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 29, 2021
Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 29, 2021
The resident has the right to receive notices in a format and a language he or she understands.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 29, 2021
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 29, 2021
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 29, 2021
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 29, 2021
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 29, 2021
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 29, 2021
Source: CMS Care Compare, public federal data covering certified nursing facilities, refreshed monthly. Citations range from A (least serious) to L (most serious) on the federal scope and severity scale. Most citations are corrected quickly; review the details and ask the community about anything that concerns you.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of care does Harbor Post Acute Care Center offer?
Harbor Post Acute Care Center offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.
Where is Harbor Post Acute Care Center located?
Harbor Post Acute Care Center is located at 21521 S. Vermont Avenue in Torrance, California.
What do families say about Harbor Post Acute Care Center?
Reviewers of Harbor Post Acute Care Center offer sharply divided experiences: some praise long-term relationships and attentive, warm staff, while at least one serious account describes neglect, medication errors, and a fatal fall. With only 29 reviews and no published pricing, families should investigate care quality closely before committing.
How did Harbor Post Acute Care Center do on recent health and safety inspections?
Harbor Post Acute Care Center had 13 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 63 citations on file according to CMS Care Compare data. The full history, including what each citation was for and whether it was corrected, is in the inspection section on this page.
How can families visit Harbor Post Acute Care Center?
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