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Driftwood Healthcare Center in Torrance, CA

Driftwood Healthcare Center is a nursing home community in Torrance, CA.

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Driftwood Healthcare Center in Torrance, CA

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4109 Emerald Street, Torrance, CA 90503

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

4.1 from 77 reviews
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Overall Review of Driftwood Healthcare Center

common 37 reviews mention this

Caring, responsive staff

Residents and families repeatedly describe staff who are caring and quick to help.

Many reviews focus on staff who feel friendly, compassionate, and attentive in day-to-day situations. People also describe staff as professional, checking on patients often, and stepping in promptly when assistance is needed. Some reviewers highlight leadership presence and communication efforts on the floor, which adds to the sense of support during a stay.

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Clean environment and upkeep

Several reviews mention the facility is clean and consistently maintained.

Multiple reviewers say the environment is clean and well-kept, and they note staff continuously cleaning and taking care of day-to-day upkeep. A few also contrast the facility’s condition with other places they have visited or had prior experiences with. While most comments are positive about cleanliness, there are also serious negative reviews that describe unsafe conditions.

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Activities and social time

Residents are described as having scheduled activities and events.

Reviews mention that residents have things to do, including events and an atmosphere that supports social time. One reviewer calls out activities such as bingo, while another describes lots of events and activities happening during the stay. This lines up with the community offering planned daily programming and resident-involved activities.

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Food is often described positively

Food is frequently brought up as tasty or satisfying for residents.

Several reviews mention meals in a positive way, with comments that the food is tasty and that lunches can be good. One reviewer also notes their loved one likes the food during a longer stay. The community provides restaurant-style dining and diet-focused meal services, which fits the way residents mention food quality and acceptance.

  • A cozy dining room with elegantly set tables and soft lighting.
caveat 7 reviews mention this

Care coordination concerns during stays

A recurring concern is delays or breakdowns in care coordination.

Alongside many positive experiences, a set of reviews describe serious problems with responsiveness and follow-through, including missed help when needed, communication breakdowns, and medication-related concerns. Others describe difficulty getting timely answers and assert that additional support was needed for specific processes. At the same time, the community is described in its care services as providing skilled nursing support, so these complaints appear alongside, not instead of, reported clinical care.

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Features

Housing

  • 99 resident community capacity 99 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Los Angeles International (8 miles away) Los Angeles International (8 miles away)
  • Long Beach (Daugherty) (12 miles away) Long Beach (Daugherty) (12 miles away)
  • Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena (25 miles away) Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena (25 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Located in Torrance, California, this area offers convenient access to a variety of amenities and services that cater to senior living needs. With multiple pharmacies including CVS Pharmacy and Rite Aid within close proximity, seniors can easily access their medications. In terms of healthcare, there are reputable physicians such as Lighthouse Pediatrics nearby for routine check-ups and medical care. For dining options, there are popular restaurants like In-N-Out Burger and Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar just a short distance away. Additionally, there are several parks for recreational activities and relaxation such as Sunnyglen Park and Polliwog Park. The area also provides easy access to transportation options including the Aviation/LAX Metro Station and Fox Rent A Car for any travel needs. Overall, this part of Torrance offers convenience, accessibility, and a variety of amenities that would make it a suitable choice for senior living.

Pharmacies

  • CVS Pharmacy (0.4 miles)
  • Rite Aid (1.2 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.2 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.6 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.6 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.6 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.7 miles)

Physicians

  • Lighthouse Pediatrics (0.4 miles)
  • Harbor Ucla Medical Center - David Durkovich Do (3.7 miles)
  • UCLA Health Manhattan Beach Pediatrics (3.8 miles)
  • Paulson Theresa A Palos Verdes Dermatology Rolling Hills Estates (5.1 miles)
  • Monica B Espiritu M.D. | Kaiser Permanente (5.1 miles)

Restaurants

  • In-N-Out Burger (0.5 miles)
  • McDonald's (0.7 miles)
  • Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar (0.8 miles)
  • King's Hawaiian Bakery (1.8 miles)
  • Jus' Poke (1.9 miles)
  • Redondo Beach Pier (2 miles)
  • Tendon Tempura Carlos Junior Restaurant (2.5 miles)

Theaters

  • AMC Del Amo 18 (0.8 miles)
  • AMC DINE-IN South Bay Galleria 16 (2.1 miles)
  • AMC Rolling Hills 2 (3.8 miles)

Parks

  • Sunnyglen Park (1.1 miles)
  • Charles H. Wilson Park (2.2 miles)
  • Noble Park (3 miles)
  • Sur La Brea Park (3.3 miles)
  • De Portola Park (3.4 miles)
  • Polliwog Park (3.6 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (2.5 miles)
  • Sidecar Doughnuts & Coffee (3.8 miles)
  • Lees Sandwiches - Gard (3.8 miles)
  • Corner Bakery Cafe (4.5 miles)
  • Donut King 2 (4.6 miles)

Places of Worship

  • St Catherine Laboure Church (2.7 miles)
  • Peninsula Community Church (5.2 miles)

Transportation

  • Aviation/LAX Metro Station (6.2 miles)
  • Metro Rail - Hawthorne/Lennox (6.3 miles)
  • Fox Rent A Car (7.2 miles)
  • LAX-it (7.3 miles)
  • Terminal 8 (7.3 miles)
  • Terminal 7 (7.4 miles)
  • United Club (7.4 miles)

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