Torrance, California
Clearwater at South Bay
Assisted Living
3210 Sepulveda Boulevard, Torrance, CA 90505
Clearwater at South Bay is an assisted living community in Torrance, California, offering personalized care plans, medication management, and assistance with daily activities such as bathing and dressing.
- Licensed capacity
- 137 residents
Maximum licensed size, not current occupancy.
- Licensed since
- August 2019
License history may include previous operators.
State inspections
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Findings in the state record
Complaint investigations · 3 years before our last check
- Type A citations
- 0
- Complaints with substantiated allegations
- 3
AI summary
Clearwater at South Bay has recorded 3 Type A findings (the state's most severe citation class, tied to resident safety or care) over nearly seven years of operation, though none have occurred in the past three years while 3 substantiated allegations have.
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- Track record — Across almost seven years of licensure, the community has accumulated 3 Type A and 4 Type B (administrative, paperwork-level) citations, a modest total for a 137-bed community of this size and tenure.
- Recent 3 years — All 3 Type A findings occurred earlier in the licensed period; the most recent three years of dated inspections and complaint visits show zero Type A citations, only 3 Type B findings, suggesting an improving trajectory.
- Complaints — Complaint investigations (21 lifetime, 11 in the past three years) far outnumber routine inspections (5 lifetime), and 3 of the investigated allegations were substantiated, all within the recent window.
- Operating tenure — Nearly seven years of consistent licensure gives a reasonably solid base of inspection cycles to judge the pattern, rather than a single snapshot.
- 1.Can you walk us through what the 3 substantiated allegations from the past few years involved and what corrective actions were taken?
- 2.What specifically led to the 3 Type A citations earlier in the license period, and what changes were made to address the underlying issues?
- 3.Given the relatively high number of complaint investigations compared to routine inspections, what is driving the volume of complaints here?
Source: California Department of Social Services (CDSS)
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- License number
- License #198603118
- 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
- 21
- Type A citations · most severe class
- 3
- Type B citations · administrative
- 4
- Substantiated allegations
- 3
Available reports · 22
Complaint investigation
Feb 12, 2026
Complaint investigation
Feb 4, 2026
Facility evaluation
Dec 23, 2025
Complaint investigation
Oct 23, 2025
Complaint investigation
Sep 4, 2025
1–5 of 22 reports
Monthly pricing
Total monthly costs depend on room type, select services, and the level of care needed.
Assisted LivingStarting at$6,200 / mo
- Private Rooms
- $6,200 / mo
- Studios
- $7,100 / mo
- 1-Bedroom
- $8,200 / mo
Care & support
Daily Care Services
9 services
- Medication management
- Bathing & dressing assistance
- 24-hour supervision
- Activities of daily living (ADL) assistance
- Mobility assistance
- Incontinence care
- Non-ambulatory care
- Wheelchair accessible
- Diabetes / insulin management
Specialized Care
2 services
- Respite / Short-term care
- Cognitive learning center
Daily life & programs
Spaces & services
Amenities
20 features
- Furnished units
- Emergency call system
- Pet Friendly
- Private bathroom
- Cable TV
- Kitchenette
- Air conditioning
- Wi-Fi / Internet
- Spa services
- Beauty salon / Barber
- Piano / Music room
- Game room / Billiards
- Movie theater / Media room
- Activity room
- Art studio / Craft room
- Library / Reading room
- Fitness center / Gym
- Housekeeping Included
- Laundry service / Dry cleaning
- Café / Bistro
Outdoor Spaces
6 features
- Walking paths
- Garden / Courtyard
- Patio seating areas
- Outdoor common space
- Putting green / Golf
- BBQ / Grill area
Dining Options
5 features
- All-day / Flexible meal times
- Accommodates special diets
- Restaurant-style dining
- Professional chef
- Vegetarian/Vegan Options
Transportation
1 feature- Scheduled transportation
Family & Visitors
1 feature- Family support services
Community Services
2 features- Move-in coordination
- Concierge services
Reviews
Online reputation
4.6Average RatingAveraged from 39 reviews published on other websites
AI review summary
Staff warmth and engagement earn strong praise, but families should closely verify memory care staffing levels and billing responsiveness before enrolling a loved one with advancing needs.
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- Staff & care — Reviewers repeatedly single out specific staff members like Dana, Joanne, and Natalie for compassionate, attentive, and family-oriented care.
- Activities — An active activities program, including outings to the farmers market and aquarium, is credited with keeping residents engaged and joyful.
- Communication — Families frequently mention regular, thorough updates from staff that helped build trust during the transition into the community.
- Atmosphere & grounds — The community is described as warm, welcoming, and clean, with a team that treats residents and families like family.
- Staff & care — One family reported that the memory care unit struggled to meet a resident's escalating needs, resulting in repeated ER visits before they moved him elsewhere; ask how memory care staffing scales with increased acuity.
- Financial transparency — A reviewer described lasting billing disputes and slow refund processing after their father left memory care, so families should clarify billing and refund procedures upfront.
- Value & pricing — Memory care costs were called into question by one family who felt the price did not match the level of care received, making it worth confirming what memory care fees cover as needs increase.
The rating above is averaged from reviews published on other websites. Reviews below are written by families on Senior Places.
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