Federal nursing home survey record · CMS-certified nursing home· Not a state assisted-living licensing record
PROVIDENCE LITTLE CO OF MARY TRANSITIONAL CARE CTR
TORRANCE, CA · 115 certified beds · Last Life Safety survey July 21, 2026
CMS Certification Number 056499 · first certified February 1980
Ownership
Operated by PROVIDENCE HEALTH & SERVICES · Non profit - Church related
No change of ownership on CMS record since January 1, 2016, when the records begin.
Position within CA
10 citations — more than 10% of the 1,165 certified nursing homes in CA. Compared within CA rather than nationally because which state a facility is in explains about 30% of the variation in citation counts between facilities, while bed count explains under 1%. State survey agencies differ far more than the buildings do. How this is calculated
The latest survey found 1 citation; the earlier surveys on file averaged 3. With 4 surveys on file this is a direction of travel, not a conclusion.
When is the next survey likely?
The window opens July 2027 — about 8 months from now. This facility’s last Life Safety survey was July 2026. Facilities in CA are typically surveyed 12–16 months after the last one (median 14), measured over 1,814 consecutive surveys in the last two years of CMS records.
A range the record supports, not a prediction of a date. State agencies vary widely — from about 11 months in Pennsylvania to about three years in Virginia. How the window is measured
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2 inspection-and-testing tags have been cited here at more than one survey. Nationally, that pattern is common: about three quarters of cited facilities have at least one repeated tag, and half of the facilities cited for sprinkler inspection and testing in CMS’s current file are cited for it again. A repeat is usually a recordkeeping gap rather than a new hazard.
Emergency preparedness
2 of the 10 citations on file are Emergency Preparedness E-tags. E-tags are cited under 42 CFR §483.73 and concern the emergency plan, training, drills, communications and supplies. Nationally about half of certified facilities have at least one. The Emergency Preparedness Index
Physical environment (health survey)
4 physical-environment citations on the health survey. Cited by the health surveyors under Appendix PP, not the Life Safety Code surveyor: equipment in safe operating condition, the call system, bed rails, pest control, hazards, the environment. Counted separately from the 10 Life Safety citations above. The Physical Environment Index
How that compares
Compared with the median facility in CA, and nationally. Surveyors differ markedly between states, so the CA figure is the meaningful one.
| Measure | Citations |
|---|---|
| This facility | 10 |
| Median facility in CA | 19 |
| Median facility nationally | 11 |
Survey history
| Survey date | Citations |
|---|---|
| March 15, 2024 | 1 |
| March 28, 2025 | 0 |
| April 30, 2026 | 8 |
| July 21, 2026 | 1 |
Most-cited tags
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Times cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| K-0712 | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | 2 | 2026-04-30 |
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | 2 | 2026-07-21 |
| K-0346 | Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours. | 1 | 2026-04-30 |
| K-0920 | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | 1 | 2026-04-30 |
| K-0223 | Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector. | 1 | 2026-04-30 |
| E-0025 | Create arrangements with other facilities to receive patients. | 1 | 2026-04-30 |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | 1 | 2026-04-30 |
| E-0032 | Provide primary/alternate means for communication. | 1 | 2026-04-30 |
What the citations cover
- Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies 3
- Miscellaneous Deficiencies 2
- Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies 2
- Smoke Deficiencies 2
- Other 1
| Category | Citations |
|---|---|
| Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | 3 |
| Miscellaneous Deficiencies | 2 |
| Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | 2 |
| Smoke Deficiencies | 2 |
| Egress Deficiencies | 1 |
Every citation on file
As published by CMS, newest survey first. Descriptions are CMS’s own wording.
July 21, 2026 — 1 citation
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 21, 2026) |
April 30, 2026 — 8 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| E-0025 | Create arrangements with other facilities to receive patients. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 21, 2026) |
| E-0032 | Provide primary/alternate means for communication. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 21, 2026) |
| K-0223 | Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 21, 2026) |
| K-0346 | Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 21, 2026) |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 21, 2026) |
| K-0712 | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 21, 2026) |
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 21, 2026) |
| K-0920 | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 21, 2026) |
March 15, 2024 — 1 citation
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0712 | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 1, 2024) |
Reflects the CMS posting of October 1, 2026. Surveys conducted in the last few months may not appear yet.