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Providence Little Co of Mary Transitional Care Ctr

4320 Maricopa Street, Torrance, CA 90503

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Providence Little Co of Mary Transitional Care Ctr is a nursing home in Torrance, California. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.

This page uses data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), published on October 28, 2026. CMS updates its data about once a month.

CMS star ratings

Facts from CMS

Phone
(310) 303-5900
Last standard health inspection
April 30, 2026 (6 months ago)
Certified beds
115
Residents per day, on average
55.3
Ownership type
Non profit - Church related
Legal business name
Providence Health System Southern California
Chain
Providence Health & Services
Takes part in
Medicare and Medicaid

Fewer health citations than the California average (28 vs 50).

Inspections, fines and changes

This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.

  1. CMS update of October 28, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 3 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 1 of 5.

    • Staffing

      Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 6.9 to 3.3 hours per resident per day.

  2. CMS update of July 29, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.

  3. 1 citation

    Fire safety inspection on July 21, 2026

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

    • Citation K0918. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 21, 2026.

      CMS has cited this home for K0918 2 times since 2026.

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  4. CMS update of May 27, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.

  5. 6 citations

    Health inspection on April 30, 2026

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation F0554. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 21, 2026.

    • Citation F0558. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 21, 2026.

      CMS has cited this home for F0558 2 times since 2024.

    • Citation F0580. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 21, 2026.

    • Citation F0697. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 21, 2026.

    • Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 21, 2026.

      CMS has cited this home for F0880 3 times since 2024.

    • Citation F0919. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 21, 2026.

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  6. 8 citations

    Fire safety inspection on April 30, 2026

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation K0346. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 21, 2026.

    • Citation K0353. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 21, 2026.

    • Citation K0712. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 21, 2026.

      CMS has cited this home for K0712 2 times since 2024.

    • Citation K0918. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 21, 2026.

    • Citation K0223. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 21, 2026.

    • Citation K0920. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 21, 2026.

    • Citation E0025. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Create arrangements with other facilities to receive patients.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 21, 2026.

    • Citation E0032. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide primary/alternate means for communication.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 21, 2026.

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  7. CMS update of April 29, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.

  8. 2 citations

    Health inspection on March 5, 2026

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

    • Citation F0628. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 7, 2026.

    • Citation F0657. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 7, 2026.

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  9. 1 citation

    Health inspection on September 22, 2025

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

    • Citation F0559. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 17, 2026.

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  10. CMS update of July 30, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 4 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.

  11. CMS update of May 28, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 3 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 1 of 5.

  12. CMS update of April 30, 2025

    • Staffing

      Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 7.4 to 6.7 hours per resident per day.

  13. 11 citations

    Health inspection on March 28, 2025

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation F0578. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: 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.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 21, 2025.

    • Citation F0726. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: 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.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 21, 2025.

    • Citation F0755. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 21, 2025.

    • Citation F0759. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 21, 2025.

    • Citation F0583. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 21, 2025.

    • Citation F0604. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 21, 2025.

    • Citation F0658. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 21, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for F0658 2 times since 2024.

    • Citation F0740. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 21, 2025.

    • Citation F0758. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: 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.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 21, 2025.

    • Citation F0761. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: 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.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 21, 2025.

    • Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 21, 2025.

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  14. CMS update of February 26, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

  15. 1 citation

    Health inspection on November 18, 2024

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

    • Citation F0641. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 27, 2025.

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  16. CMS update of June 26, 2024

    • Name

      CMS lists a new legal business name for this home.

  17. CMS update of May 29, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.

    • Name

      CMS lists a new legal business name for this home.

  18. 6 citations

    Health inspection on March 15, 2024

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation F0812. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 8, 2024.

    • Citation F0694. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 8, 2024.

    • Citation F0880. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 8, 2024.

    • Citation F0557. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 8, 2024.

    • Citation F0558. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 8, 2024.

    • Citation F0658. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 8, 2024.

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  19. 1 citation

    Fire safety inspection on March 15, 2024

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation K0712. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 1, 2024.

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  20. CMS update of January 31, 2024

    • Staffing

      Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 7.0 to 6.1 hours per resident per day.

  21. 1 citation

    Health inspection on December 20, 2023

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

    • Citation F0695. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 23, 2024.

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Owners and managers

CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.

Questions

When was Providence Little Co of Mary Transitional Care Ctr last inspected?

CMS lists April 30, 2026 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.

How many citations (violations) does Providence Little Co of Mary Transitional Care Ctr have?

CMS lists 28 health citations since December 20, 2023. CMS also calls these deficiencies.

Has Providence Little Co of Mary Transitional Care Ctr been fined?

CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.

What is the CMS star rating of Providence Little Co of Mary Transitional Care Ctr?

Its CMS overall star rating is 3 of 5.

Is Providence Little Co of Mary Transitional Care Ctr a Special Focus Facility?

No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.

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