Lomita, California
Pepper Tree Assisted Living
Assisted Living
2353 251St Street, Lomita, CA 90717
Pepper Tree Assisted Living is a small residential board and care home in Lomita, California, offering assisted living for seniors who need help with daily activities.
- Licensed capacity
- 6 residents
Maximum licensed size, not current occupancy.
- Licensed since
- December 2019
License history may include previous operators.
State inspections
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No recent serious complaint findings
Complaint investigations · 3 years before our last check
- Type A citations
- 0
- Complaints with substantiated allegations
- 0
AI summary
Pepper Tree Assisted Living has one Type A finding and one Type B finding across 6.7 years of operation, with none of that recurring in the past three years of inspections.
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- Track record — The lifetime record includes one Type A citation (the state's most severe class, tied to resident safety or care) and one Type B citation (administrative, such as paperwork or posting gaps), across a small six-bed home where individual findings carry more visible weight than in larger communities.
- Recent 3 years — The three most recent inspections and the most recent complaint investigation turned up no Type A or Type B citations and no substantiated allegations, showing a stronger trajectory than the lifetime total alone suggests.
- Complaints — Of eight allegations investigated over the licensed period, none were substantiated, meaning inspectors looked into the concerns and did not find them to be supported.
- Operating tenure — Licensed since December 2019, the community has just under seven years of history and five routine inspections on record, enough cycles to give the clean recent stretch some real weight.
Source: California Department of Social Services (CDSS)
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- License number
- License #198320051
- License status
- Licensed
Full history on file
These totals cover the available license history, including older findings. Citation totals include inspections, complaint visits, and other visits.
- Inspection visits
- 5
- Complaint investigation visits
- 3
- Type A citations · most severe class
- 1
- Type B citations · administrative
- 1
- Substantiated allegations
- 0
Available reports · 10
Facility evaluation
Dec 4, 2025
Facility evaluation
Dec 5, 2024
Facility evaluation
Jan 13, 2024
Complaint investigation
Dec 22, 2023
Facility evaluation
Nov 17, 2022
1–5 of 10 reports
Monthly pricing
Total monthly costs depend on room type, select services, and the level of care needed.
Assisted LivingStarting at$5,500 / mo
- Shared Rooms
- $5,500 / mo
- Private Rooms
- $6,500 / mo
Care & support
Daily Care Services
7 services
- Medication management
- Bathing & dressing assistance
- 24-hour supervision
- Activities of daily living (ADL) assistance
- Mobility assistance
- Non-ambulatory care
- Wheelchair accessible
Daily life & programs
Spaces & services
Amenities
7 features
- Furnished units
- Emergency call system
- Housekeeping Included
- Laundry service / Dry cleaning
- Air conditioning
- Wi-Fi / Internet
- Beauty salon / Barber
Outdoor Spaces
2 features- Garden / Courtyard
- Walking paths
Dining Options
3 features- All-day / Flexible meal times
- Accommodates special diets
- Family-style / Communal dining
Transportation
1 feature- Scheduled transportation
Community Services
1 feature- Move-in coordination
Reviews
Online reputation
4.1Average RatingAveraged from 14 reviews published on other websites
AI review summary
Most families praise attentive, engaged staff and a warm, well-kept environment, but one serious account of inadequate end-of-life care and billing surprises warrants direct questions before enrolling.
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- Staff & care — Multiple reviewers describe attentive, compassionate caregivers who keep residents engaged and well looked after, with the administrator specifically praised for responsiveness.
- Atmosphere & grounds — The community is repeatedly called spotless, cozy, and welcoming, with spacious outdoor decks, gardens, and walkways that support social visits.
- Activities — Families consistently mention residents staying busy and happy through engaging daily activities.
- Daily life & dignity — Residents are described as comfortable, safe, and treated with genuine warmth, with one family noting meaningful companionship among residents of similar backgrounds.
- Staff & care — One family reported that staff were unable to manage a hospice-level resident without heavy outside support and described certain staff as cold and unreliable during a medical crisis, so ask how the community handles residents whose care needs escalate quickly.
- Financial transparency — A family described an unexpected $8,000 finder's fee billed after a resident's death, so it's worth clarifying all potential fees and billing practices in advance, especially around hospice or higher-acuity care.
- Communication — One reviewer said the owner was largely unreachable and communicated only briefly by text during an urgent situation, so ask about after-hours communication protocols and management availability during emergencies.
The rating above is averaged from reviews published on other websites. Reviews below are written by families on Senior Places.
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