Bay Crest Care Center is a skilled nursing facility located in Torrance, California, certified by Medicare and Medicaid, and has been a Medicare participant since March 1, 1980. It is designed to provide comprehensive medical and rehabilitation support for up to 66 residents. The facility offers a variety of services that cater to both short-term rehabilitation and long-term care needs. Care services available include wound care, podiatry, dental care, and dialysis. Residents have access to physical, occupational, and speech therapies, aimed at aiding recovery and promoting independence. Additionally, Bay Crest provides hearing care, vision care, and pain management services, ensuring holistic support for its residents' health requirements.
In addition to its medical services, Bay Crest Care Center also provides various amenities and support services to enhance the residents' quality of life. These amenities include a barber/beauty salon and laundry/dry cleaning services, which are designed to accommodate personal care needs. The facility supports community engagement through clubs and other social activities, fostering a sense of community among residents. There is also availability for resident and family counseling, promoting supportive environments and relationships. For those needing specialized care, the facility offers services such as hospice and memory care, demonstrating a commitment to supporting residents with diverse and complex needs. However, reviews reveal a mixed experience among residents and their families. While some praise specific staff members for their kindness and attentiveness, others raise concerns about neglect, slow response times, and poor interpersonal conduct by nursing staff, especially during nighttime care. Despite these concerns, some residents reported improvement and commendations for cleanliness and dedicated staff members within the facility.
Costs at this community start at $1,350 and range up to $9,050. The average price in the community is $5,200, which is less than the average price in the area of $6,137. The cost of nursing homes in this area is essentially the same as the cost throughout the state. If the resident needs other services, additional services may increase the monthly cost.