Providence Little Co of Mary Transitional Care Ctr
4320 Maricopa Street, Torrance, CA 90503 · (310) 303-5900
Non profit - Church related · 115 certified beds
Providence Little Co of Mary Transitional Care Ctr has a 5-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in April 2026, found 6 citations (the California average is 15.6). It hasn't been fined in the last three years.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on April 30, 2026 found 6 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.April 30, 2026 · F0554 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.April 30, 2026 · F0558 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.April 30, 2026 · F0580 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.April 30, 2026 · F0697 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.April 30, 2026 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.April 30, 2026 · F0919 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 5 citations.
- Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.March 5, 2026 · F0628 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.March 5, 2026 · F0657 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.September 22, 2025 · F0559 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.November 18, 2024 · F0641 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.December 20, 2023 · F0695 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
No fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | California average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 6.85 | 4.52 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 3.22 | 0.67 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.74 | 1.20 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.89 | 2.65 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 24.5% | 36.7% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Non profit - Church related |
| Certified beds | 115 |
| Average residents per day | 55.1 |
| Inside a hospital | Yes |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Torrance Memorial Med Ctr SNF/Dp Torrance · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Beachside Post Acute Torrance · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Del Amo Gardens Care Center Torrance · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Harbor Post Acute Care Center Torrance · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Driftwood Healthcare Center Torrance · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
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