The Canterbury in Rancho Palos Verdes, California, offers nursing home, assisted living, independent living, and memory care. Independent living provides a private apartment with community services and no daily care, while assisted living adds help with bathing, dressing, medication, and other daily tasks. Memory care is provided in a secured setting with supervision, and nursing home care includes licensed nursing on site around the clock.
With 187 beds, the community offers several levels of care in one setting, so a resident whose needs grow may not have to move elsewhere. The starting price is $6,691 per month. Apartment choices include one-bedroom and two-bedroom layouts, with the larger option suited to two people moving together, and pets are allowed to live with their residents.
Daily life includes access to a heated pool, putting green, beauty salon and barbershop, fitness center, library and business center, and game room. Dining options include restaurant-style meals and in-room dining, with fresh ingredients used in the food. Scheduled activities range from Creative Living Academy classes and chef demonstrations to farm-to-table events and monthly cultural cuisine celebrations. The Canterbury is operated by Episcopal Communities & Services For Seniors and offers Episcopal religious services.
A mid-sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
187Medium-capacity home · Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care. This is the number of years in operation under current management.
Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available.
Based on 138 residents and 187 beds. Source: state licensing agency resident count
Lower than the California average: 83%The Canterbury is legally operated by Episcopal Communities & Services For Seniors.
Sourced directly from the team at The Canterbury.In California, the Department of Social Services (for assisted living facilities) and the Department of Public Health (for nursing homes) conduct inspections to ensure resident safety and regulatory compliance.
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the California state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Citations
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Total citations
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 5 | 11.0 | This facility has 55% fewer total citations than a typical California nursing home (5 vs. CA avg 11).↓ 55% better |
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Serious citations (Type A)
Citations that pose an immediate risk to resident health or safety. Type A citations are the most serious and typically require prompt corrective action.
| 2 | 3.0 | This facility has 33% fewer serious citations (type a) than a typical California nursing home (2 vs. CA avg 3).↓ 33% better |
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Moderate citations (Type B)
Citations that do not pose an immediate risk but still represent a departure from required care or operational standards.
| 3 | 4.0 | This facility has 25% fewer moderate citations (type b) than a typical California nursing home (3 vs. CA avg 4).↓ 25% better |
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Citations per inspection
Average citations per inspection.
| 0.5 | 0.7 | This facility has 29% fewer citations per inspection than a typical California nursing home (0.5 vs. CA avg 0.7).↓ 29% better |
Inspections & Visits
| This Facility | CA Average | vs. CA Avg |
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Total inspections
Combined count of official scheduled inspections, complaint visits and other regulatory visits. California counts each evaluation report, so one trip can count twice when it serves two purposes.
| 10 | 16.0 | This facility has had 38% fewer total inspections than the California average (10 vs. CA avg 16). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 38% fewer |
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Complaint visits
On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff.
| 3 | 13.0 | This facility has had 77% fewer complaint visits than the California average (3 vs. CA avg 13). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 77% fewer |
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Other visits
Regulatory visits that are neither routine inspections nor complaint investigations — administrative check-ins, follow-up reviews, licensing-related visits.
| 2 | 7.0 | This facility has had 71% fewer other visits than the California average (2 vs. CA avg 7). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 71% fewer |
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Official inspections
Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards.
| 5 | 4.0 | This facility has had 25% more official inspections than the California average (5 vs. CA avg 4). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 25% more |
1.8 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Rancho Palos Verdes's city center to The Canterbury's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the federal agency that regulates nursing homes) Overall 5-star rating — a composite of Health Inspection, Staffing, and Quality Measures scores. 5 stars = top 10% nationally. 1 star = bottom 10%. The single most important number to start with when comparing facilities.
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Care Types in This Table
NH (Nursing Home):
24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs.
SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility):
Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness.
MC (Memory Care):
Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia.
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Neighborhood or city area where the facility is located. Proximity to family, hospitals, and green space matters for both quality of life and ease of visitation. Consider drive time and transit access when evaluating location.
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Licensed bed capacity. Larger facilities (300+ beds) often have more specialized programs but can feel institutional. Smaller homes (under 150 beds) tend to deliver more personalized care. Compare with Avg Res/Day to understand how full the facility typically runs.
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Percentage of licensed beds filled on an average day. Color indicates financial health: green (90%+) = operationally strong, typically profitable. Amber (80–89%) = stable but leaving revenue on the table. Orange (70–79%) = financial strain likely, may struggle with fixed costs. Red (<70%) = significant distress, closure or ownership change risk increases sharply.
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This facility's occupancy rate compared to the statewide average for similar facilities. A positive number means above-average demand. Facilities running 5%+ above the state average are typically the most sought-after in their market — a strong proxy for reputation.
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CMS-adjusted total nurse hours per resident per day (RN + LPN + CNA combined). The national average is approximately 3.5 hrs. Higher is better — more direct care time per resident. Below 3.0 is a red flag. CMS weights RN hours more heavily because RNs handle complex clinical decisions that CNAs cannot.
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CMS Health Inspection star rating (1–5 stars), based on the 3 most recent annual state surveys plus any complaint investigations. This is the hardest rating to manipulate — it reflects real surveyor findings on-site. 5 stars = fewest deficiencies found. 1 star = most. It carries the heaviest weight in the Overall CMS rating.
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CMS Staffing star rating (1–5 stars), based on daily nurse staffing hours submitted to CMS via verified payroll data. Compares RN, LPN, and CNA coverage relative to resident acuity level. 5 stars = well above expected staffing. Weekend staffing is evaluated separately, as that's where many facilities quietly reduce coverage.
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CMS Quality Measures star rating (1–5 stars), based on 15 clinical outcome metrics including fall rates, pressure ulcers, antipsychotic drug use, and hospital readmissions. Captures actual resident health outcomes, not just compliance. High QM combined with low Health Inspection scores can indicate a facility with strong care but weak documentation practices.
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Registered Nurse hours per resident/day compared to the statewide average. RNs are the highest-skilled nursing staff — they assess residents, manage medications, and respond to emergencies. A value of +50% means RN coverage is 50% above the state norm. Negative values are a concern for residents with complex or acute medical needs.
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Total nursing staff hours (RN + LPN + CNA combined) per resident/day vs. the statewide average. A broader measure than RN vs State — it captures the entire care team. A facility can have high total staffing but low RN hours, meaning more aides and fewer nurses. Read both columns together for the full picture.
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Total dollar amount of federal monetary fines (civil money penalties) issued by CMS in the past 3 years. Fines are only levied for serious violations — typically actual harm to residents, repeated uncorrected deficiencies, or systemic non-compliance. Even a single fine is noteworthy. Multiple fines strongly suggest a pattern, not isolated incidents.
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Total health deficiency citations from the most recent standard inspection cycle. Minor citations (scope A–C) are common and often administrative in nature. Higher counts aren't always disqualifying, but should be read alongside Severe Citations to understand actual harm levels. Under 10 is strong for a large facility; 30+ warrants a closer look.
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Average deficiency citations per CMS inspection (survey) in the reporting window — total citations divided by the number of inspections. Lower is better; compare alongside total Citations and Severe Citations for context.
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Citations at CMS scope/severity level G or higher — G–I means actual harm occurred; J–L means residents were placed in immediate jeopardy. (D–F is potential for harm only). Examples include unaddressed falls, medication errors causing injury, neglect, or abuse.
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Average number of residents in the building on any given day, derived from annual census data. Reflects true operating scale — a 400-bed facility running 200 residents/day operates very differently from one at 390. Higher resident counts generally mean more funded staffing hours.
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Better Business Bureau rating (A+ to F). Reflects complaint history, business transparency, and how family disputes were resolved. A+ means no significant unresolved complaints. A blank (—) means the facility isn't BBB-accredited, which is common for healthcare providers and not necessarily a negative signal.
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Walk Score® (0–100). Measures walkability of the surrounding area. 90–100 = Walker's Paradise. 70–89 = Very Walkable. 50–69 = Somewhat Walkable. Below 50 = Car-Dependent. Higher scores benefit family visitors, resident outings, and staff commuting.
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The licensed owner or operator of record filed with CMS — the individual or organization legally accountable for the facility. Searching the operator name across other facilities can reveal chain or multi-site ownership, which matters: chain-operated homes tend to have more variable quality outcomes than independently run facilities.
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What the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts — not gross billings. Taken from the latest complete annual cost report, so it is comparable across homes reporting the same period. Revenue alone doesn't indicate care quality, but it funds staffing and capital reinvestment. Pair with Payroll %. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
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Staff salaries plus wage-related benefits from the latest complete annual cost report. Contract and agency labour is counted separately, under other operating costs, so a home leaning on agency staff can show a low figure here. Payroll is the cost most directly tied to care quality — compare with Payroll % for full context. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
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Payroll as a share of NET PATIENT REVENUE (not gross revenue). Both figures come from the same cost-report year. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Read with the Staffing star rating to judge whether spend translates into coverage — and note that homes whose patient revenue covers only part of their operation can read implausibly high. The California average is: 60.8% Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
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CMS Certification Number: the unique federal identifier for this skilled nursing provider.
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| Victoria Care Center | NH MC SNF | Ventura | 188
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188
CA AVG
148
Rank
#59 / 319 |
96.1%
Facility
96.1%
CA AVG
83%
Rank
#34 / 281 | +16% | 4.53
Facility
4.53
CA AVG
4.31
Rank
#84 / 280 | -3% | +5% | $0
Facility
$0
CA AVG
$60.5k
Rank
#1 / 284 | 23
Facility
23
CA AVG
49.9
Rank
#56 / 281 | 1.9
Facility
1.9
CA AVG
4.7
Rank
#4 / 281 | - | 181 | - |
65
Facility
65
CA AVG
60
Rank
#161 / 344 | Puente Partners LLC | $28.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$28.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CA AVG
$15.9M
Rank
#18 / 251 | $16.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$16.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CA AVG
$9.0M
Rank
#18 / 251 | 57.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
57.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
CA AVG
60.8%
Rank
#89 / 251 | 555478 | ||||
| Mission Terrace | NH SNF | Santa Barbara (Samarkand) | 138
Facility
138
CA AVG
148
Rank
#107 / 319 |
92.1%
Facility
92.1%
CA AVG
83%
Rank
#101 / 281 | +11% | 4.69
Facility
4.69
CA AVG
4.31
Rank
#59 / 280 | -60% | +9% | $0
Facility
$0
CA AVG
$60.5k
Rank
#1 / 284 | 14
Facility
14
CA AVG
49.9
Rank
#14 / 281 | 1.4
Facility
1.4
CA AVG
4.7
Rank
#1 / 281 | - | 127 | - |
62
Facility
62
CA AVG
60
Rank
#185 / 344 | Evelina Murphy | $19.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$19.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CA AVG
$15.9M
Rank
#65 / 251 | $10.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$10.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CA AVG
$9.0M
Rank
#68 / 251 | 54.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
54.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
CA AVG
60.8%
Rank
#116 / 251 | 55991 | ||||
| Pine Creek Care Center | NH MC SNF | Roseville (Cirby Side) | 99
Facility
99
CA AVG
148
Rank
#158 / 319 |
96.0%
Facility
96.0%
CA AVG
83%
Rank
#37 / 281 | +16% | 3.56
Facility
3.56
CA AVG
4.31
Rank
#227 / 280 | -19% | -17% | $0
Facility
$0
CA AVG
$60.5k
Rank
#1 / 284 | 25
Facility
25
CA AVG
49.9
Rank
#68 / 281 | 3.6
Facility
3.6
CA AVG
4.7
Rank
#94 / 281 | - | 95 | B- |
48
Facility
48
CA AVG
60
Rank
#245 / 344 | Bradley Truhar | $22.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$22.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CA AVG
$15.9M
Rank
#47 / 251 | $10.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$10.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CA AVG
$9.0M
Rank
#64 / 251 | 48.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
48.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
CA AVG
60.8%
Rank
#202 / 251 | 555801 | ||||
| Escondido Post Acute Rehab | NH SNF | Escondido | 180
Facility
180
CA AVG
148
Rank
#64 / 319 |
96.3%
Facility
96.3%
CA AVG
83%
Rank
#30 / 281 | +16% | 3.87
Facility
3.87
CA AVG
4.31
Rank
#164 / 280 | -63% | -10% | $0
Facility
$0
CA AVG
$60.5k
Rank
#1 / 284 | 42
Facility
42
CA AVG
49.9
Rank
#142 / 281 | 3.5
Facility
3.5
CA AVG
4.7
Rank
#86 / 281 | - | 173 | - |
71
Facility
71
CA AVG
60
Rank
#121 / 344 | 1999 B Under The Keh 1999 Family Trust Dated December 8 | $24.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$24.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CA AVG
$15.9M
Rank
#32 / 251 | $12.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$12.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CA AVG
$9.0M
Rank
#46 / 251 | 49.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
49.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
CA AVG
60.8%
Rank
#194 / 251 | 56040 |
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The Canterbury is legally operated by Episcopal Communities & Services For Seniors.
The Canterbury's occupancy is 73.8%.
The Canterbury has been operating for approximately 33 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
No, The Canterbury has a no-pet policy.
The Canterbury has 187 beds.
Pricing at The Canterbury starts at $6,691 per month, with rates varying by floorplan and additional care needs.
The Canterbury has had 5 reported citations according to records from California Department of Social Services (CDSS).
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