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Harbor Post Acute Care Center in Torrance, CA

Harbor Post Acute Care Center is a nursing home community in Torrance, CA.

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Harbor Post Acute Care Center in Torrance, CA

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  • Interior

    A modern gym featuring a recumbent exercise bike next to large windows overlooking greenery.

  • Living Room

    A cozy living room with comfortable seating, a small table with flowers, and a framed picture on the wall.

  • Building

    A building entrance with a blue awning and a palm tree nearby.

  • Trees

    A serene garden with a brick pathway leading to a house, surrounded by lush greenery and trees.

  • Windows

    A cozy living room with a wooden coffee table, sofa, and indoor plants near a window.

  • Outdoor

    A building with a blue awning and a small lighthouse replica outside.

  • Wheelchair

    Close-up of manicured hands resting on a lap with some fingers painted pink and others natural, while sitting in a wheelchair.

21521 South Vermont Avenue, Torrance, CA 90502

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

3.6 from 28 reviews
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4 stars
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Overall Review of Harbor Post Acute Care Center

common 21 reviews mention this

Staff attentiveness is frequently praised

Residents and families frequently describe staff as helpful, professional, and friendly.

Many reviewers say staff took time to help them navigate questions, daily needs, or care updates. Several accounts describe nurses as attentive, therapists as motivating, and caregivers as treating residents with familiarity and respect. A few reviews take the opposite view, calling out rudeness, uncaring attitudes, and a lack of responsiveness, so experiences aren’t uniform.

common 5 reviews mention this

Cleanliness stands out both ways

Reviews repeatedly mention cleanliness, often calling it very clean and fresh.

Positive reviews describe the building as very clean and rooms as clean, with some saying it didn’t have the unpleasant odors they expected in similar settings. Others report dirty restrooms and an overall lack of upkeep, including comments about broken or unpicked-up items. Taken together, cleanliness is a clear recurring theme, but it varies by reviewer.

caveat 5 reviews mention this

Food quality is a recurring concern

Dining quality is mixed, with some residents praising meals and others criticizing them.

Several reviewers mention meals and timing, including a resident-style comment that substitution is possible if they don’t want a meal. Others describe food as poor or unsuitable, including specific complaints about diabetic needs for someone on dialysis and general complaints that food is terrible. This aligns with the fact that the community offers diabetes and special-diet dining options while still drawing significant feedback about what ends up on the tray.

common 3 reviews mention this

Therapy support is discussed often

Rehabilitation progress and motivating therapy come up in multiple reviews.

Some families describe therapy departments keeping promises and helping a resident regain mobility and get up and moving. Other reviewers say physical therapists and activities staff help residents participate regularly, including daily weekday therapy and resident engagement. The overall picture is that rehabilitation is a central part of daily life for many residents, with feedback leaning positive.

common 2 reviews mention this

Daily activities and spiritual support

Reviews mention activities that include entertainment and spiritual support.

At least one reviewer specifically mentions ongoing spiritual support through Bible study. Another highlights regular resident entertainment, including karaoke, and credits the activities department with keeping them engaged. This matches the community’s focus on scheduled daily activities and resident-led involvement.

caveat 4 reviews mention this

Care lapses and safety worries appear

A subset of reviews describe medication problems, staffing strain, and safety risks.

Some reviewers allege medication was forgotten and that follow-through with toileting or care needs failed, leading to serious injury concerns. Others describe staffing as overworked with too many patients for a single nurse, and separate comments question whether medical records are reviewed before care. A different review raises an outbreak-related concern and claims of neglect and abuse, which directly conflicts with more positive accounts about being cared for 24/7.

How we summarize

Counts show how many written reviews mention each theme; a review can touch several themes, and only frequently mentioned themes are displayed.

Features

Housing

  • 127 resident community capacity 127 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

  • Long Beach (Daugherty) (8 miles away) Long Beach (Daugherty) (8 miles away)
  • Los Angeles International (10 miles away) Los Angeles International (10 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

This part of Torrance, California, offers a diverse range of amenities and services that may appeal to seniors looking to relocate to the area. With multiple physicians and medical centers nearby, including Harbor UCLA Medical Center and Kaiser Permanente, residents can easily access quality healthcare. The abundance of pharmacies such as CVS, Walgreens, and Rite Aid ensures convenient access to medications and healthcare products. Additionally, there are numerous dining options ranging from casual eateries like In-N-Out Burger to more upscale restaurants like Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar. The presence of multiple parks provides opportunities for outdoor recreation and relaxation, while cafes like Lees Sandwiches and Starbucks offer cozy spots for socializing or enjoying a cup of coffee. For entertainment, seniors can catch a movie at one of the nearby theaters like AMC Del Amo 18 or explore places of worship such as St Catherine Laboure Church for spiritual fulfillment. Transportation options such as the Metro rail station and Long Beach Airport provide easy access to neighboring areas and beyond. Overall, this part of Torrance presents a well-rounded community with convenient amenities for senior living.

Physicians

  • Harbor Ucla Medical Center - David Durkovich Do (0.3 miles)
  • Monica B Espiritu M.D. | Kaiser Permanente (2.9 miles)
  • Lighthouse Pediatrics (3.5 miles)
  • Paulson Theresa A Palos Verdes Dermatology Rolling Hills Estates (6.2 miles)
  • UCLA Health Manhattan Beach Pediatrics (7.1 miles)
  • Paramount Physicians (8.3 miles)

Pharmacies

  • CVS Pharmacy (0.7 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.4 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.5 miles)
  • Aids Healthcare Foundation (1.6 miles)
  • Rite Aid (2 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.9 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.9 miles)

Restaurants

  • Tendon Tempura Carlos Junior Restaurant (1.4 miles)
  • Monkish Brewing (1.5 miles)
  • King's Hawaiian Bakery (2.6 miles)
  • In-N-Out Burger (3 miles)
  • Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar (3.3 miles)
  • In-N-Out Burger (3.8 miles)
  • Chick-Fil-A (4.1 miles)

Parks

  • Charles H. Wilson Park (2 miles)
  • Sur La Brea Park (2 miles)
  • De Portola Park (4 miles)
  • Sunnyglen Park (5 miles)
  • Polliwog Park (6.6 miles)
  • Noble Park (6.7 miles)
  • Shoreline Aquatic Park (7.4 miles)

Cafes

  • Lees Sandwiches - Gard (2.9 miles)
  • Sidecar Doughnuts & Coffee (3.7 miles)
  • Donut King 2 (4.4 miles)
  • Starbucks (6.2 miles)
  • Starbucks (7.1 miles)
  • Starbucks (7.2 miles)
  • Corner Bakery Cafe (7.5 miles)

Theaters

  • AMC Del Amo 18 (3.3 miles)
  • AMC Rolling Hills 2 (3.5 miles)
  • AMC DINE-IN South Bay Galleria 16 (4.6 miles)

Places of Worship

  • St Catherine Laboure Church (4.2 miles)
  • Peninsula Community Church (6.6 miles)

Transportation

  • Metro - Willow Street Station (6 miles)
  • Komar Aviation Group (7.6 miles)
  • Metro Rail - Hawthorne/Lennox (7.8 miles)
  • Aviation/LAX Metro Station (8.4 miles)
  • Long Beach Airport (LGB) (8.4 miles)

Hospitals

  • Martin Luther King Jr / Drew Medical Center (7 miles)

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