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Heritage Rehabilitation Center in Torrance, CA

Heritage Rehabilitation Center is a nursing home community in Torrance, CA.

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Heritage Rehabilitation Center in Torrance, CA

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  • Interior

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  • Decor

    A cozy hotel room with floral bedding and warm furnishings.

  • Living Room

    A bright and spacious living room with comfortable seating and wooden floors.

  • Trees

    Sign for Heritage Rehabilitation Center with tree logo.

  • Windows

    A dining table set for four, with natural light streaming through large windows.

  • Dining

    A cozy dining area in an apartment featuring a wooden table with chairs, a television mounted on the wall, and a vase of flowers as a centerpiece.

  • Artwork

    Colorful Valentine's Day sweethearts artwork featuring heart-shaped candies with messages.

  • Outdoor

    A parking lot with designated handicap parking spaces, featuring a business sign for Heritage Rehabilitation Center.

  • Hallway

    A well-lit hospital corridor with polished floors and artwork on the walls.

  • Healthcare

    A catheter attached to a urine bag in a healthcare setting.

  • Physical Therapy

    A physical therapist and a patient smiling together, showcasing a positive healthcare interaction.

  • Wheelchair

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  • Nursing Home

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21414 South Vermont Avenue, Torrance, CA 90502

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

3.6 from 46 reviews
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22
4 stars
7
3 stars
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Overall Review of Heritage Rehabilitation Center

common 29 reviews mention this

Staff compassion comes through

Residents and families frequently describe caring, attentive staff.

Many reviews emphasize kind, compassionate communication and day-to-day support, including nurses, CNAs, therapists, and administrative staff. Several reviewers also mention responsive help—such as assisting with comfort, mobility, and care requests—and describe the environment as clean and well managed. A smaller set of reviews raises concerns about inattentiveness, missed communication, or care not matching what was promised, particularly when families weren’t able to be present.

common 12 reviews mention this

Rehab and therapy receive praise

Physical therapy and rehabilitation progress are often described positively.

Reviews commonly credit therapists and therapy sessions with helping residents regain strength, mobility, or walking ability after illnesses and injuries. Some reviewers specifically call out knowledgeable therapists and encouraging work during rehabilitation, while others describe improvements such as moving toward solid food progression or better ability to get around. Even among critiques, at least one reviewer separates physical therapy from nursing/care concerns and still describes PT personnel as excellent.

common 7 reviews mention this

Cleanliness is a recurring theme

Multiple reviewers mention the facility’s cleanliness and upkeep.

Several reviews describe the center as very clean and well kept, with cleaning crews doing regular rounds and the facility not feeling worn down. Other reviewers mention specific cleanliness markers, like not noticing urine odor, or the setting looking neat and tidy. A few more negative reviews include sanitation complaints and examples like poor restroom cleaning, which is the main downside tied to cleanliness.

common 6 reviews mention this

Food quality varies by stay

Food experiences range from praised to frustratingly inconsistent.

Some reviews are positive about meals, describing food service as good and noting that dietary needs were handled during rehab. Others mention issues such as breakfast being served cold or dissatisfaction with meal handling for swallowing and digestion needs. One reviewer also describes a transition from easily digestible options to regular solid foods within their stay.

caveat 11 reviews mention this

Care continuity can break down

A recurring concern is inconsistent attention to patient needs.

Some reviews describe situations where assistance was delayed, changes weren’t handled as expected, or communication with families didn’t feel reliable. Multiple negative accounts cite neglect-related experiences such as falls not being reported promptly, being left in soiled conditions, or concerns about infection and dehydration. While a few reviewers say staff later tried to improve after complaints, the criticisms repeatedly point to gaps in care follow-through, especially for patients who need maximum assistance.

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Features

Housing

  • 161 resident community capacity 161 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
  • Security gate Security gate
  • 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

Languages Spoken

  • English English
  • Japanese Japanese
  • Korean Korean
  • Spanish Spanish
  • Tagalog Tagalog

Nearby Places of Interest

Physicians

  • Harbor Ucla Medical Center - David Durkovich Do (0.4 miles)
  • Monica B Espiritu M.D. | Kaiser Permanente (3 miles)
  • Lighthouse Pediatrics (3.5 miles)
  • Paulson Theresa A Palos Verdes Dermatology Rolling Hills Estates (6.3 miles)
  • UCLA Health Manhattan Beach Pediatrics (7.1 miles)
  • Paramount Physicians (8.2 miles)

Pharmacies

  • CVS Pharmacy (0.6 miles)
  • Aids Healthcare Foundation (1.5 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.5 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.6 miles)
  • Rite Aid (2.1 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.9 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3 miles)

Restaurants

  • Tendon Tempura Carlos Junior Restaurant (1.4 miles)
  • Monkish Brewing (1.5 miles)
  • King's Hawaiian Bakery (2.7 miles)
  • In-N-Out Burger (3.1 miles)
  • Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar (3.3 miles)
  • In-N-Out Burger (3.8 miles)
  • Chick-Fil-A (4 miles)

Parks

  • Charles H. Wilson Park (2 miles)
  • Sur La Brea Park (2.1 miles)
  • De Portola Park (4.1 miles)
  • Sunnyglen Park (5 miles)
  • Polliwog Park (6.6 miles)
  • Noble Park (6.8 miles)
  • Shoreline Aquatic Park (7.4 miles)

Cafes

  • Lees Sandwiches - Gard (2.8 miles)
  • Sidecar Doughnuts & Coffee (3.8 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 (3.6 miles)
  • AMC DINE-IN South Bay Galleria 16 (4.6 miles)

Places of Worship

  • St Catherine Laboure Church (4.2 miles)
  • Peninsula Community Church (6.7 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 (8.3 miles)
  • Long Beach Airport (LGB) (8.4 miles)

Hospitals

  • Martin Luther King Jr / Drew Medical Center (6.8 miles)

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