San Pedro, California
Harbor Terrace Retirement Center Of San Pedro
Assisted Living · Independent Living
435 West 8Th Street, San Pedro, CA 90731
Harbor Terrace is a family-owned independent and assisted living community in San Pedro, California, a few blocks from the harbor.
- Licensed capacity
- 202 residents
Maximum licensed size, not current occupancy.
- Licensed since
- April 1996
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
Over more than 30 years of operation, Harbor Terrace Retirement Center Of San Pedro has never had a Type A citation (the state's most severe class, covering findings that affect resident safety or care), with only 2 administrative Type B findings on record.
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- Track record — Across 30-plus years of licensure, the community has drawn zero Type A citations and just 2 Type B administrative findings, indicating a consistently clean history rather than an isolated stretch of good luck.
- Operating tenure — More than three decades of continuous operation with only 5 total inspections and 2 complaint investigations gives this record real weight, since it reflects a long, stable compliance history rather than a short or thin sample.
- Complaints — One complaint was substantiated out of six allegations investigated over the years, and the most recent complaint investigation, from 2025, resulted in no substantiated allegations, suggesting the isolated substantiated finding is not part of a pattern.
Source: California Department of Social Services (CDSS)
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- License number
- License #198200855
- 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
- 2
- Type A citations · most severe class
- 0
- Type B citations · administrative
- 2
- Substantiated allegations
- 1
Available reports · 6
Facility evaluation
May 12, 2026
Facility evaluation
Jun 6, 2025
Complaint investigation
Mar 7, 2025
Facility evaluation
Apr 23, 2024
Facility evaluation
Jul 19, 2023
1–5 of 6 reports
Monthly pricing
Total monthly costs depend on room type, select services, and the level of care needed.
Assisted LivingStarting at$5,000 / mo
- Studios
- $5,000 / mo
- 1-Bedroom
- $6,500 / mo
Care & support
Daily Care Services
9 services
- Medication management
- Bathing & dressing assistance
- 24-hour supervision
- Activities of daily living (ADL) assistance
- Mobility assistance
- Diabetes / insulin management
- Incontinence care
- Non-ambulatory care
- Wheelchair accessible
Specialized Care
2 services
- Respite / Short-term care
- Dementia care
Daily life & programs
Spaces & services
Amenities
22 features
- Furnished units
- Emergency call system
- Pet Friendly
- Private bathroom
- Cable TV
- Kitchenette
- Air conditioning
- Wi-Fi / Internet
- Beauty salon / Barber
- On-site market / Store
- Fireplace / Common fireplace
- Game room / Billiards
- Piano / Music room
- Movie theater / Media room
- Activity room
- Art studio / Craft room
- Library / Reading room
- Fitness center / Gym
- Spa services
- Housekeeping Included
- Laundry service / Dry cleaning
- Café / Bistro
Outdoor Spaces
6 features
- Walking paths
- Garden / Courtyard
- Patio seating areas
- Outdoor common space
- BBQ / Grill area
- Raised garden beds
Dining Options
9 features
- Room service
- All-day / Flexible meal times
- Accommodates special diets
- Altered-texture food options
- Restaurant-style dining
- Professional chef
- Vegetarian/Vegan Options
- Private Dining Room
- International cuisine
Transportation
2 features- Scheduled transportation
- Personal Vehicle Parking
Family & Visitors
2 features- Family support services
- Guest meals available
Community Services
3 features- Move-in coordination
- Concierge services
- Grocery shopping & errands
Reviews
Online reputation
4.9Average RatingAveraged from 54 reviews published on other websites
AI review summary
Families and residents overwhelmingly praise Harbor Terrace's caring, long-tenured staff and vibrant activities, though a few flag inconsistent food quality and add-on costs worth confirming.
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- Staff & care — Reviewers repeatedly describe staff as friendly, patient, and attentive, often calling them like a second family, including with dementia and health-transition support.
- Activities — A consistently mentioned strength is the abundant, well-planned daily activities and entertainment that keep residents socially engaged.
- Atmosphere & grounds — Many describe the community as clean, bright, and welcoming, with a nice courtyard, patio, and secure underground parking that residents and families appreciate.
- Dining — Most reviewers rate the food as good to excellent, though a couple of reviews describe meals as disappointing.
- Value & pricing — Several families note the pricing is reasonable or comparable to other communities they considered.
- Financial transparency — A couple of reviewers mention add-on charges for extra services increasing the price beyond the base rate, so families should ask for a full breakdown of potential extra fees.
- Communication — One recent guest reported feeling unwelcomed and described repeated intrusive interruptions during a visit, so it's worth asking how staff balance activity encouragement with guest and resident privacy.
- Dining — A small number of reviews describe the food as awful or inconsistent despite the majority praising it, so tasting a meal on a tour is a good idea.
- Neighborhood safety — A few reviewers raised concerns about the surrounding area feeling unsafe or not walkable for residents with mobility needs, which is worth discussing during a visit.
The rating above is averaged from reviews published on other websites. Reviews below are written by families on Senior Places.
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