nursing home in Torrance, CA
Providence Little Co of Mary Transitional Care Ctr
4320 Maricopa Street, Torrance, CA 90503 · (310) 303-5900
★★★★★5
Much above average
CMS overall star rating
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★4
- Staffing★★★★★5
- Quality measures★★★★★3
- CMS high performer
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Providence Little Co of Mary Transitional Care Ctr at a glance
Providence Little Co of Mary Transitional Care Ctr is a 115-bed non-profit nursing home in Torrance, California (Los Angeles County).
CMS gives it 5 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, better than the California average of 3.2.
Residents receive about 6.9 hours of nursing care per day (3.2 of them from registered nurses), better than the state average of 4.5 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (April 30, 2026) found 9 health citations. The California average is 15.5.
It has not received a federal fine in the past three years.
Nursing staff turnover is 24.5% per year (state average 36.7%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- Non Profit - Church Related
- Beds
- 115
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Chain / affiliated entity
- Providence Health & Services
- Medicare-certified since
- February 8, 1980
- Resident/family council
- None
- County
- Los Angeles County
- CMS Certification Number
- 056499
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | California avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Better |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Better |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Better |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 4.1 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Worse |
| Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Average |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | California avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 6.85 hrs | 4.52 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Better |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 3.22 hrs | 0.67 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Better |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.89 hrs | 2.65 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Better |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 6.17 hrs | 4.09 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Better |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 24.5% | 36.7% | 45.8% | Better |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 27.1% | 38.1% | 42.9% | Better |
Inspections
| Measure | This facility | California avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better) | 9 | 16 | 9 | Average |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 3 | 4 | 3 | Worse |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 44 | 105.8 | 80.6 | Better |
Penalties
| Measure | This facility | California avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $0 | $23,986 | $30,972 | Better |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
Size
| Measure | This facility | California avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 115 | 99 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 55 | 88 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 47.9% | 88.4% | 80.9% |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | California avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 1.4% | 1.5% | 1.6% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 96.5% | 93.2% | 79.8% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 99.1% | 94.4% | 82% | Better |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 28 health deficiencies and 10 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. None were rated as causing actual harm to residents.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 21, 2026 Fire safety | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0918 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected July 21, 2026 |
| April 30, 2026 Fire safety | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected May 21, 2026 |
| April 30, 2026 Fire safety | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0712 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected May 21, 2026 |
| April 30, 2026 Fire safety | Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0346 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected May 21, 2026 |
| April 30, 2026 Fire safety | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0918 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected May 21, 2026 |
| April 30, 2026 Fire safety | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0920 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 21, 2026 |
| April 30, 2026 Fire safety | Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0223 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 21, 2026 |
| April 30, 2026 Fire safety | Create arrangements with other facilities to receive patients. Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0025 | C No harm, widespread | Corrected May 21, 2026 |
| April 30, 2026 Fire safety | Provide primary/alternate means for communication. Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0032 | C No harm, widespread | Corrected May 21, 2026 |
| April 30, 2026 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 21, 2026 |
| April 30, 2026 Standard | Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. Environmental Deficiencies · Tag F0919 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 21, 2026 |
| April 30, 2026 Standard | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0697 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 21, 2026 |
| April 30, 2026 Standard | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0580 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 21, 2026 |
| April 30, 2026 Standard | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0558 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 21, 2026 |
| April 30, 2026 Standard | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0554 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 21, 2026 |
| March 5, 2026 Complaint | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0628 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 7, 2026 |
| March 5, 2026 Complaint | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0657 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 7, 2026 |
| September 22, 2025 Complaint | Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0559 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 17, 2026 |
| March 28, 2025 Standard | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0759 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected April 21, 2025 |
| March 28, 2025 Standard | 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. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0726 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected April 21, 2025 |
| March 28, 2025 Standard | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0755 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected April 21, 2025 |
| March 28, 2025 Standard | 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. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0578 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected April 21, 2025 |
| March 28, 2025 Standard | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0583 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 21, 2025 |
| March 28, 2025 Standard | Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0604 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 21, 2025 |
| March 28, 2025 Standard | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0658 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 21, 2025 |
| March 28, 2025 Standard | Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0740 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 21, 2025 |
| March 28, 2025 Standard | 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. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0758 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 21, 2025 |
| March 28, 2025 Standard | 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. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0761 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 21, 2025 |
| March 28, 2025 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 21, 2025 |
| November 18, 2024 Complaint | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0641 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 27, 2025 |
| March 15, 2024 Fire safety | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0712 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected April 1, 2024 |
| March 15, 2024 Standard | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected April 8, 2024 |
| March 15, 2024 Standard | Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0694 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected April 8, 2024 |
| March 15, 2024 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected April 8, 2024 |
| March 15, 2024 Standard | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0658 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 8, 2024 |
| March 15, 2024 Standard | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0558 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 8, 2024 |
| March 15, 2024 Standard | Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0557 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 8, 2024 |
| December 20, 2023 Complaint | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0695 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 23, 2024 |
Severity letters follow the CMS scope-and-severity grid: A–C no actual harm with potential for minimal harm; D–F potential for more than minimal harm; G–I actual harm; J–L immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. How to read inspection citations.
Fines and payment denials
CMS reports no federal fines or payment denials in the past three years.
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANDERSON, DONALD Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/20/2016 |
| ELMOUCHI, DARRYL Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/01/2025 |
| HOFFMAN, GREGORY Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2020 |
| KELL, JASON Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2026 |
| MARTIN, JAMES Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/13/2023 |
| NEWSOM, ANNA Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/13/2022 |
| RICKS, MICHAEL Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/05/2023 |
| SONKA-MAAREK, SHERRY Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2024 |
| BLAIR, RICHARD Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2016 |
| BUCK, LINDA Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
| CRAWFORD, ISIAAH Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2012 |
| DUFAULT, KARIN Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
| HEJNA, DIANE Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2016 |
| HUGHES, PHYLLIS Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2014 |
| KINGSTON, MARY BETH Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2022 |
| LYONS, MARY Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2016 |
| MARKHAM, DONNA Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2024 |
| MURPHY, MICHAEL Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2020 |
| O'QUINN, MARVIN Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2024 |
| RIOJAS, ROGELIO Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
| SORENSON, CHARLES Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2019 |
| SPRUNK, ERIC Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2022 |
| ANDERSON, DONALD Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/20/2016 |
| ELMOUCHI, DARRYL Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/01/2025 |
| HOFFMAN, GREGORY Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2020 |
| MARTIN, JAMES Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/13/2023 |
| NEWSOM, ANNA Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/13/2022 |
| ANDERSON, DONALD Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/20/2016 |
| BLAIR, RICHARD Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2016 |
| BUCK, LINDA Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
| CRAWFORD, ISIAAH Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2012 |
| DUFAULT, KARIN Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
| ELMOUCHI, DARRYL Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/01/2025 |
| HEJNA, DIANE Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2016 |
| HOFFMAN, GREGORY Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2020 |
| HUGHES, PHYLLIS Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2014 |
| KELL, JASON Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2026 |
| KINGSTON, MARY BETH Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2022 |
| LYONS, MARY Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2016 |
| MARKHAM, DONNA Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2024 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Providence Little Co of Mary Transitional Care Ctr's rating?
Providence Little Co of Mary Transitional Care Ctr has 5 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for California nursing homes is 3.2 stars.
How many inspection citations did Providence Little Co of Mary Transitional Care Ctr receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 9 citations, compared with a California average of 15.5. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Providence Little Co of Mary Transitional Care Ctr accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for: Medicare and Medicaid. Call the facility to confirm bed availability and whether it accepts your specific plan.
Who owns Providence Little Co of Mary Transitional Care Ctr?
It is non profit - church related and part of Providence Health & Services. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Providence Little Co of Mary Transitional Care Ctr and how do I contact it?
Providence Little Co of Mary Transitional Care Ctr is at 4320 Maricopa Street, Torrance, CA 90503. Phone: (310) 303-5900.
About this data
Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.