Federal nursing home survey record · CMS-certified nursing home· Not a state assisted-living licensing record
VERMONT HEALTHCARE CENTER
TORRANCE, CA · 200 certified beds · Last Life Safety survey April 24, 2026
CMS Certification Number 056433 · first certified May 1974
Ownership
Independently operated (no chain recorded by CMS) · For profit - Limited Liability company
No change of ownership on CMS record since January 1, 2016, when the records begin.
Position within CA
13 citations — more than 21% 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 3 citations; the earlier surveys in the window averaged 5. With 3 surveys on file this is a direction of travel, not a conclusion.
When is the next survey likely?
The window opens April 2027 — about 7 months from now. This facility’s last Life Safety survey was April 2026. Facilities in CA are typically surveyed 12–18 months after the last one (median 14), measured over 1,766 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 three years in Maryland. How the window is measured
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1 inspection-and-testing tag has 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 ever cited for sprinkler inspection and testing are cited for it again. A repeat is usually a recordkeeping gap rather than a new hazard.
Emergency preparedness
1 of the 13 citations on file is 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)
13 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 13 Life Safety citations above. The Physical Environment Index
- F-0689 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- F-0880 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- F-0908 Keep all essential equipment working safely.
- F-0919 Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
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 | 13 |
| Median facility in CA | 19 |
| Median facility nationally | 11 |
Survey history
| Survey date | Citations |
|---|---|
| March 8, 2024 | 2 |
| March 14, 2025 | 8 |
| April 24, 2026 | 3 |
Most-cited tags
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Times cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| K-0511 | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | 2 | 2026-04-24 |
| K-0355 | Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | 1 | 2026-04-24 |
| K-0912 | Have power receptacles that are properly grounded. | 1 | 2024-03-08 |
| K-0741 | Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. | 1 | 2025-03-14 |
| K-0321 | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. | 1 | 2024-03-08 |
| K-0712 | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | 1 | 2025-03-14 |
| K-0920 | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | 1 | 2025-03-14 |
| K-0324 | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | 1 | 2025-03-14 |
What the citations cover
- Smoke Deficiencies 5
- Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies 2
- Miscellaneous Deficiencies 2
- Services Deficiencies 2
- Other 2
| Category | Citations |
|---|---|
| Smoke Deficiencies | 5 |
| Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | 2 |
| Miscellaneous Deficiencies | 2 |
| Services Deficiencies | 2 |
| Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | 1 |
| Egress Deficiencies | 1 |
Every citation on file
As published by CMS, newest survey first. Descriptions are CMS’s own wording.
April 24, 2026 — 3 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0225 | Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 18, 2026) |
| K-0355 | Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 18, 2026) |
| K-0511 | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 18, 2026) |
March 14, 2025 — 8 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| E-0032 | Provide primary/alternate means for communication. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 7, 2025) |
| K-0324 | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 7, 2025) |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 7, 2025) |
| K-0363 | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 7, 2025) |
| K-0511 | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 7, 2025) |
| K-0712 | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 7, 2025) |
| K-0741 | Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 7, 2025) |
| K-0920 | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 7, 2025) |
March 8, 2024 — 2 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0321 | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 1, 2024) |
| K-0912 | Have power receptacles that are properly grounded. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 1, 2024) |
Reflects the CMS posting of August 1, 2026. Surveys conducted in the last few months may not appear yet.