Torrance, California
Villa Christa
Assisted Living · Residential Care · Memory Care
16421 Chanera Avenue, Torrance, CA 90504
Villa Christa is a small residential care home in Torrance, California licensed for six residents, offering assisted living and dementia/Alzheimer's care.
- Licensed capacity
- 6 residents
Maximum licensed size, not current occupancy.
- Licensed since
- June 2003
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
Villa Christa has operated for more than 23 years with zero Type A citations and 2 Type B administrative findings, but 3 of 4 investigated complaint allegations over its history were substantiated.
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- Track record — Across more than two decades of licensure, Villa Christa has never received a Type A citation, the most severe class tied to resident safety or care, and has only two Type B administrative findings on record.
- Complaints — Four complaint investigations have been opened over the community's history, and three of the four resulted in substantiated allegations, a notably high substantiation rate for a small 6-bed home.
- Recent 3 years — All three substantiated allegations occurred within the past three years, alongside three complaint investigations and three routine inspections, meaning the concerning pattern is current rather than historical.
- Operating tenure — More than 23 years of continuous licensure gives real weight to the inspection history, though the recent cluster of substantiated complaints stands out against that otherwise long, low-citation record.
- 1.Which categories of allegations were substantiated in the recent complaint investigations, and what corrective actions were taken?
- 2.Has Villa Christa verified with the state that those corrective actions were completed and effective?
- 3.Given the small size of the home, what specific staffing or care-plan changes have been made since the most recent substantiated finding?
Source: California Department of Social Services (CDSS)
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- License number
- License #198203965
- 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
- 4
- Type A citations · most severe class
- 0
- Type B citations · administrative
- 2
- Substantiated allegations
- 3
Available reports · 9
Complaint investigation
Apr 9, 2026
Complaint investigation
Mar 19, 2026
Complaint investigation
Mar 18, 2026
Facility evaluation
May 30, 2025
Facility evaluation
Jun 14, 2024
1–5 of 9 reports
Monthly pricing
Total monthly costs depend on room type, select services, and the level of care needed.
Assisted LivingStarting at$4,000 / mo
- Shared Rooms
- $4,000 / mo
- Private Rooms
- $5,500 / mo
Care & support
Daily Care Services
9 services
- Medication management
- Bathing & dressing assistance
- 24-hour supervision
- Activities of daily living (ADL) assistance
- Mobility assistance
- Non-ambulatory care
- Wheelchair accessible
- Incontinence care
- Diabetes / insulin management
Daily life & programs
Spaces & services
Amenities
4 features
- Furnished units
- Emergency call system
- Housekeeping Included
- Laundry service / Dry cleaning
Outdoor Spaces
2 features- Walking paths
- Garden / Courtyard
Dining Options
3 features- All-day / Flexible meal times
- Accommodates special diets
- Altered-texture food options
Transportation
1 feature- Scheduled transportation
Community Services
1 feature- Move-in coordination
Reviews
Online reputation
5.0Average RatingAveraged from 15 reviews published on other websites
AI review summary
Reviews are sharply split: some families praise a warm, homey atmosphere, but multiple serious reports of neglect, medication and wound issues raise real concerns worth investigating closely before placement.
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- Atmosphere & grounds — Several reviewers describe the home as warm, homey, clean, and friendly, with staff who seem to genuinely care about residents.
- Staff & care — Some reviews single out leadership and caregivers as passionate, knowledgeable, and responsive to resident needs.
- Activities — At least one family highlighted a good variety of activities and meals prepared with care.
- Staff & care — Multiple recent reviews describe serious lapses including pressure sores, UTIs, aspiration, and over-medication, so families should ask specifically about staffing ratios, care protocols, and how non-ambulatory residents are monitored.
- Communication — Several reviewers reported poor communication about medication changes and health declines, so it's worth asking how the facility keeps families informed of care decisions and status changes.
- Staff & care — Reviews mention high staff turnover and language barriers with rotating short-term staff, so ask about staff retention, training, and language support.
- Financial transparency — One reviewer noted a discrepancy between quoted website pricing and actual charges, so confirm all costs and how fees change with increased care needs before signing.
The rating above is averaged from reviews published on other websites. Reviews below are written by families on Senior Places.
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