Redondo Beach, California

The Kensington Redondo Beach

Assisted Living · Memory Care

801 South Pacific Coast Highway, Redondo Beach, CA 90277

The Kensington Redondo Beach is an assisted living and memory care community in Redondo Beach, California, offering a full spectrum of clinical support including 24/7 licensed nursing and an on-site physician's office.

Licensed capacity
132 residents

Maximum licensed size, not current occupancy.

Licensed since
July 2019

License history may include previous operators.

State inspections

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License #198320032Last checked June 2026

No recent serious complaint findings

Complaint investigations · 3 years before our last check

Type A citations
0
Complaints with substantiated allegations
0

AI summary

Over more than seven years of operation, The Kensington Redondo Beach has never received a Type A citation — the state's most severe class tied to resident safety or care — and its only Type B administrative finding sits well outside the past three years.

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  • Track record — Across 7.1 years of licensing, the community has accumulated zero Type A findings and a single Type B (administrative/paperwork-level) citation, indicating no pattern of safety or care-related concerns.
  • Complaints — Eight complaint investigations have been filed over the licensed period, with 2 substantiated and 7 unsubstantiated (some investigations covered multiple allegations); the substantiated cases are not from the recent three-year window, which itself shows zero substantiated allegations.
  • Operating tenure — More than seven years of consistent operation, spanning four routine inspections and eight complaint investigations, gives a reasonably solid base for judging the record's stability.

Source: California Department of Social Services (CDSS)

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License number
License #198320032
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
4
Complaint investigation visits
8
Type A citations · most severe class
0
Type B citations · administrative
1
Substantiated allegations
2

Available reports · 13

  • Complaint investigation

    Dec 10, 2025

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  • Complaint investigation

    Dec 2, 2025

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  • Facility evaluation

    Aug 1, 2025

    PDF
  • Facility evaluation

    Jul 27, 2024

    PDF
  • Facility evaluation

    Aug 16, 2023

    PDF

1–5 of 13 reports

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Monthly pricing

Total monthly costs depend on room type, select services, and the level of care needed.

Assisted LivingStarting at$6,600 / mo
Private Rooms
$6,600 / mo
Studios
$7,000 / mo
1-Bedroom
$9,840 / mo

Care & support

Daily Care Services

9 services
  • Medication management
  • 24-hour supervision
  • Diabetes / insulin management
  • Incontinence care
  • Non-ambulatory care
  • Activities of daily living (ADL) assistance
  • Bathing & dressing assistance
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Mobility assistance

Specialized Care

3 services
  • Respite / Short-term care
  • Dementia care
  • Cognitive learning center

Memory Care

2 services
  • Dementia-certified staff
  • Specialized memory care activities

Daily life & programs

Spaces & services

Amenities

21 features
  • Furnished units
  • Emergency call system
  • Private bathroom
  • Cable TV
  • Kitchenette
  • Air conditioning
  • Wi-Fi / Internet
  • Fitness center / Gym
  • Spa services
  • Game room / Billiards
  • Movie theater / Media room
  • Activity room
  • Art studio / Craft room
  • Library / Reading room
  • Housekeeping Included
  • Laundry service / Dry cleaning
  • Pet Friendly
  • Beauty salon / Barber
  • Fireplace / Common fireplace
  • Piano / Music room
  • Café / Bistro

Outdoor Spaces

5 features
  • Walking paths
  • Garden / Courtyard
  • Outdoor common space
  • BBQ / Grill area
  • Patio seating areas

Dining Options

10 features
  • Restaurant-style dining
  • Professional chef
  • Vegetarian/Vegan Options
  • Private Dining Room
  • International cuisine
  • Room service
  • Kosher meals available
  • All-day / Flexible meal times
  • Locally-inspired cuisine
  • Accommodates special diets

Transportation

2 features
  • Scheduled transportation
  • Personal Vehicle Parking

Family & Visitors

2 features
  • Family support services
  • Guest meals available

Community Services

2 features
  • Move-in coordination
  • Concierge services

Reviews

Online reputation

4.9

Averaged from 96 reviews published on other websites

AI review summary

Families consistently praise attentive, responsive staff and strong on-site nursing care, making this a standout choice worth prioritizing on your visit list.

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What reviewers praise
  • Staff & care — Reviewers repeatedly describe caregivers and nurses as attentive, quick to respond, and treating residents like family.
  • Communication — Families note staff proactively update them on changes in their loved one's condition rather than waiting to be asked.
  • Dining — The food is frequently called excellent, with a daily-changing menu and staff willing to accommodate special dietary requests.
  • Activities — Residents stay engaged through frequent events, live music, daily exercise, and happy hours, which families credit with reducing loneliness.
  • Atmosphere & grounds — The grounds and public spaces are described as beautiful, recently renovated, and immaculately maintained.
Worth asking about
  • Value & pricing — Reviews don't discuss costs, so families should confirm current pricing and how fees change if care needs increase over time.
  • Dining — One reviewer wished for more vegetarian and pescatarian options, so those with dietary restrictions should ask about menu variety.

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Languages spoken

Languages spoken

English

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