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Josephines Garden VillaLicense #198203121 · Covelight Care
Covelight CareJosephines Garden VillaLicense #198203121 · 521 N. Rowell Avenue, Manhattan Beach, CA · (310) 376-5758Record printed from covelightcare.com — data as of the dates shown on each item.
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Starting rate$7,800/mo

Listed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026 · See costs

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Small home · Licensed for 6 · Manhattan Beach

Josephines Garden Villa

521 N. Rowell Avenue, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266 · Licensed since 2001

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Josephines Garden Villa

Overview

Starting rate

$7,800 a month

Listed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026 See costs

No openings reported

  • Approved by the state: Wheelchair · Hospice · BedriddenState licensing record · October 26, 2026
  • Licensed for 6: a small care homeThe state license record

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Care and support

  • Wheelchairup to 5 residents
  • Hospiceup to 2 residents
  • Bedridden

Not on file: dementia approval.

Approved by the state · State licensing record · October 26, 2026. An approval may cover specific rooms or residents; it does not establish an opening.

Read the state’s own wording
LICENSEE PREFERS TO SERVE RESIDENTS AGE 60 AND ABOVE. FIVE NON-AMBULATORY AND ONE BEDRIDDEN. FACILITY 87705 COMPLAINT, HOSPICE WAIVER APPROVED FOR 2.

935 - ELDERLY

CDSS record, verbatim · October 26, 2026

As needs change

  • Staying through hospice

    Hospice waiver on file · covers up to 2 — care may continue at the end of life

    State licensing record · October 26, 2026

We’ll ask for you. Not on file for Josephines Garden Villa: two-person transfers or a lift, who is awake overnight, help with medicines and care if memory loss develops. When we check availability, we ask about these too.

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What it costs here

This home’s starting rate

$7,800a month to start

Listed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026

Monthly cost breakdownWith a shared room and basic help · room, care and fees$7,800likely a month
Room
Daily care
Sharing the room

Memory care is not priced here: a dementia-care designation is not on file for this home. Ask the home.

  • Starting monthly rate$7,800this home

    The home lists this starting rate on Seniorly for assisted living private room, seen September 9, 2026.

  • Shared room insteadAsknot on file

    This home’s listed starting rate is for assisted living private room. A shared room, if one is offered, may cost less — ask.

  • Basic help with daily careUsually includedup to $600

    Basic help is usually part of the starting rate. Homes that price care by level start around $600 a month (44 California homes publish a care-level range, seen in September 2026).

  • One-time move-in fee$2,500one time · likely $0–$4,000

    Homes that list a one-time entry or community fee charge a median of $2,500 (133 California listings; middle half $1,000–$4,000). Many homes list none — ask.

Likely monthly totalLikely $7,800–$8,400
$7,800
First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $7,800–$11,950
$10,300

Lines marked “Ask” are not in the totals.

How people payPrivate pay, Medi-Cal waiver, SSI/SSP, veterans, insurance
  • MedicareDoes not pay for room and board in a care home. It can still cover hospice or home-health visits inside one.
  • Private payMost residents pay from savings, a home sale or family help. Ask for the rate and what it includes in writing.
  • Medi-Cal Assisted Living WaiverThis home is not on the DHCS participation list dated October 1, 2026. Ask the program about current options. The waiver pays for care services, not room and board.
  • SSI/SSPCalifornia’s 2026 standard is $1,626.07 a month; $1,444.07 of it goes to the home and $182 stays with the resident. Whether this home accepts it is not on file — ask.
  • VeteransVA Aid & Attendance can add to a veteran’s or surviving spouse’s pension. Ask whether residents here have used it.
  • Long-term care insuranceMost policies pay for licensed care homes. Ask what paperwork the home provides for claims.
If the money runs out, what Medi-Cal covers
Rates at nearby homes11 nearby homes publish starting rates of $4,500 to $10,000

$4,500$10,000

This homeA nearby home’s published starting rate

11 homes like this within 3 miles publish starting rates mostly between $4,950–$6,500.

  • Aviation Guest HomeManhattan Beach · 0.7 mi · Small home
    $5,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Americare Assisted LivingRedondo Beach · 1.6 mi · Small home
    $6,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
  • Simla Villas, Redondo BeachRedondo Beach · 1.6 mi · Small home
    $6,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
  • Angel Care IVRedondo Beach · 2.1 mi · Small home
    $6,200Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
  • South Bay Memory CareTorrance · 2.3 mi · Small home
    $10,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Redondo Beach Elderly HomeRedondo Beach · 2.3 mi · Mid-size home
    $5,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Hearts of Paradise HomeTorrance · 2.6 mi · Small home
    $5,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Anza Home CareTorrance · 2.7 mi · Small home
    $5,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
  • Daniella's HomeTorrance · 2.7 mi · Small home
    $4,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Bella ManorTorrance · 2.8 mi · Small home
    $4,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Meridian Home CareTorrance · 2.9 mi · Small home
    $6,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
How this estimate worksWhere this price comes from

The home lists this starting rate on Seniorly for assisted living private room, seen September 9, 2026.

  • Only prices a home put out itself count: its own website, a listing it supplied, or a price Seniorly says the home confirmed. Prices a listing site shows without saying where they came from are left out.
  • Nearby homes are the nearest of the same size that publish a rate, widening from 3 to 40 miles until at least 8 do. The estimate starts from what they charge, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices.
  • Room, care-level, second-person and move-in lines come from what California homes publish on listing sites. Memory care uses Covelight’s researched premium over assisted living.
  • Totals add each line’s figure and combine the lines’ ranges as separate charges, because a home is rarely at the top, or the bottom, of every line at once.
  • We tested this estimate on 1,546 California homes that publish their own starting rate. It was within 10% of the real rate for 3 in 10 homes and within 25% for 7 in 10; the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 (September 12, 2026).
  • It cannot see this home’s specials, how it assesses care, or which rooms are open.
Avoid surprises on the billWhat changes the price, and what to ask
  • The care level

    Some homes charge one all-inclusive rate. Others add levels or points as needs grow. Ask how the level is set, who decides, and what the next level costs.

  • What is billed separately

    Medication management, incontinence supplies, transportation and a second person in the room are often extra. Ask for the list in writing.

  • Move-in costs

    A one-time move-in fee or deposit is common. Ask what it covers and whether any of it comes back if the stay is short.

  • Increases

    California requires at least 90 days’ written notice, with reasons, before a rate rises (Health & Safety Code §1569.655). A change in the resident’s care level is the section’s own exception and can be billed sooner.

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An estimate for planning, not a quote. A home sets the price after hearing about the care needed.

Daily life

Rooms, meals, activities and house rules, in the home’s own words. Open any detail to see where it came from.

Rooms & the spaces they will use (1)Room types
  • Room typesPrivate · Semi-Private

    Reported on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026.

About the home (1)Brand or trade name
  • Brand or trade nameJosephine's Garden Villa

    Reported on jgvmb.com · source dated September 8, 2026.

Where it is

521 N. Rowell Avenue, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266Address from the public record · October 26, 2026. Confirm the entrance with the home before visiting.

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  1. 1Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center TorranceHospital · General acute care, on the state’s list3.6 mi

Straight-line distances; check the drive or the walk. Hospital: the nearest general acute care hospital on the state’s list (CDPH, September 16, 2026).

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The state record

California inspects every licensed home and publishes what it found. A citation does not make a home unsafe, and an empty file does not make a home good.

CDSS public record, read October 26, 2026 · License #198203121 · See the state’s own record ↗

The last 36 months — 3 of 4 documents

20261 state visit · 1 document

Jun 18, 2026Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

On 06/18/2026 at 1230pm, the Department conducted an unannounced required Annual visit with a primary focus on infection control. Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Zina Brown was met by caregiver Rissa Angenrani. Administrator France Reeder was not available to be at the facility and was notified by telephone of the visit. The facility is licensed for adults 60 years and over for (6) non-ambulatory residents. Facility is approved for (2) hospice residents and currently has (1) residents in hospice care. The facility has a administrator certification for Frances Reeder #7007037740 valid 12/01/2024 - 11/30/2026. The facility fees are current and paid in full. The facility has liability insurance with Kinsale Insurance Company with each occurrence at $1,000,000 and general aggregate at $3,000,000 which is valid from 03/22/2026 - 03/22/2027. The facility last fire and earthquake safety drill was conducted on 03/16/2026. The facility is a single-story structure with a ramp and front porch located in a residential neighborhood. The facility consist of (6) resident rooms, (1) staff room, (3) full bathrooms, kitchen, living / dining room, and patio area. Between the hours of 12:55pm - 1:10pm, the Department and caregiver Angenrani toured the physical plant. There are no bodies of water or on the premises. All resident rooms were checked. Beds and bedding were in good condition, adequate lighting provided, storage for resident's personal belongings was observed. Walls and floors were in good repair. Bed linens, comforters, and bath towels were adequately stocked at the time of visit. Bathrooms were clean and operational. The water temperature measured at (120.F in 1 half bathroom/ 2 full bathroom/den area, 119.8 in kitchen, 118.9 in half bathroom and 116.6F in full bathroom). A comfortable temperature is maintained in the facility. LPA observed the facility to be clean and appropriately furnished at the time of visit. Storage areas for personal hygiene, cleaning agents, toxins, and sharps were inaccessible to resident. The kitchen was inspected and there is enough perishable and non-perishable food available which is stored properly. Fire extinguisher was charged, smoke detectors and Carbon Monoxide were operable. Between the hours of 1:15pm - 3:30pm the Department conducted a records review of (6) residents records, (5) staff records and (6) Record Medication Administration Records. During today's visit the Department did observe deficiencies. DEFICIENCIES: Resident 1 (R1), Resident 3 (R3), Resident 4 (R4) and Resident 6 (R6) has half bed rails with no is not on hospice care nor had physician's orders for bed rails. Administrator did not have personnel file available at the time audit for review for Staff 1 which is the Adminstrator. Staff #5 no associated to the facility in Guardian nor LIS. As a result, civil penalties are being assessed and a deficiencies are being cited under California Code of Regulation Title 22, Division 6, Chapter 8 are being cited on the LIC 809-D. Exit interview held with Rissa Angenrani. A copy of the report, deficiencies, civil penalties, and appeal rights were provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jun 18, 2026

20251 state visit · 1 document

Jun 9, 2025Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

On 2/06/25, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Ernand Dabuet conducted an unannounced required Annual visit with a primary focus on infection control. LPA was met by caregiver Rissa Angenrani. Administrator France Reeder was not available to be at the facility and was notified by telephone of the visit. The facility is licensed for adults 60 years and over for (6) non-ambulatory residents. Facility is approved for (2) hospice residents and currently has (2) residents in hospice care. The facility is a single-story structure with a ramp and front porch located in a residential neighborhood. The facility consist of (6) resident rooms, (1) staff room, (3) full bathrooms, kitchen, living / dining room, and patio area. LPA and caregiver Angenrani toured the physical plant. There are no bodies of water or firearm/ammunition on the premises. All resident rooms were checked. Beds and bedding were in good condition, adequate lighting provided, storage for resident's personal belongings was observed. Walls and floors were in good repair. Bed linens, comforters, and bath towels were adequately stocked at the time of visit. Bathrooms were clean and operational, yet outside of Title 22 regulations. The water temperature measured at 118.3 F. A comfortable temperature is maintained in the facility. LPA observed the facility to be clean and appropriately furnished at the time of visit. Storage areas for personal hygiene, cleaning agents, toxins, and sharps were inaccessible to resident. The kitchen was inspected and there is enough perishable and non-perishable food available which is stored properly. Fire extinguisher was charged, smoke detectors and Carbon Monoxide were operable. Evaluation Report continues LIC 809-C During the visit, LPA observed the facility infection control practices. LPA observed screening protocols for visitors, staff and residents, sanitizing stations (located in common areas and restrooms). All mandated CCL posters were posted. Audit of (4) resident service files and (3) staff personnel files were determined to be maintained in order. DEFICIENCIES: Resident #1 had full bed rails and was not on hospice care nor had physician's orders for bed rails. Staff #4 did not have personnel file available for audit/review. Administrator Certificate for Frances Reeder expired December 2024 and no renewal on record on file. Technical Advisory Assistance and Violation (see LIC 9102) Exit interview held with Rissa Angenrani. A copy of the report, deficiencies, civil penalties, and appeal rights were provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jun 9, 2025

20241 state visit · 1 document

Jun 3, 2024Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

On 06/03/24 Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Elvira Gonzalez conducted an unannounced Annual required visit using the CARE Tool. LPA met with Rissa Angerani, Caregiver and the purpose of today’s visit was explained. LPA was granted access to the facility. Facility is licensed to serve six (6) residents aged 60 and above, five (5) non-ambulatory and one (1) bedridden. There are currently five (5) residents in the facility. The facility is a single-story home located in a residential neighborhood. The facility consists of six (6) bedrooms, one (1) staff room, four (4) bathrooms including a separate shower room for residents, a living room, dining room, kitchen, laundry area, and an attached garage with a backyard shaded area. LPA Gonzalez and Rissa Angerani toured the inside and outside grounds of the facility. There were no bodies of water or obstructions on the premises. Resident bedrooms had the required furniture, and adequate lighting was provided. LPA observed bed linens and closet/drawer space to accommodate each resident comfortably. Bathrooms were checked and found to be within title 22 regulations and were operational. The water temperature measured between 105.0 F and 120.0 F in all bathrooms. LPA observed linens, bath towels, toiletries and personal hygiene supplies were adequately stocked. Common areas were clean and clear of hazards. A comfortable temperature was maintained in the facility. The kitchen was inspected and there is sufficient perishable and non-perishable food supply maintained adequately. All sharps, toxins, cleaning solutions, hazardous items, and medications were securely locked and inaccessible to residents. LPA Gonzalez observed the facility to be sanitary and appropriately furnished at the time of the visit. Medications were centrally stored and properly locked. A review of Medication Administration Records was maintained in order and accurate. Continued on LIC809-C The facility has a landline telephone on-site in working condition. Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors were operational and working properly. Fire extinguishers were charged and operable. LPA observed a stocked First Aid kit along with manual. During the visit, LPA observed the facility's infection control practices. LPA observed screening protocols for visitors, staff, and residents. There are sanitizing stations in common areas and restrooms. LPA observed the facility has a 30-day supply of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). All mandated inspection control posters were posted. During this inspection LPA did not observe any deficiencies, therefore no citations were issued at this time. An exit interview was conducted, and a copy of the Report and Appeal Rights was provided to Rissa Angerani, Caregiver.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jun 3, 2024
Earlier years2023 · 1 document

20231 state visit · 1 document

Jun 23, 2023Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

On 6/23/2023, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Alfonso Iniguez conducted an unannounced annual required using the CARE Inspection Tool. LPA met with Nelly Drugan/Caregiver. LPA explained the purpose of today’s visit. The facility is licensed to serve (6) residents ages 60 and above. (5) non-ambulatory and (1) bed ridden. Facility has a waiver for (2) hospice patients. The facility is a single-story structure located in a residential neighborhood. It consists of the following: kitchen, (6) private bedrooms for residents; (1) staff room; (4) bathrooms including a separate shower room for residents; living room, Dining room; washer and dryer area; attached garage and backyard shaded area. LPA Iniguez observed the facility to be free of odor. LPA Iniguez toured the physical plant with caregiver. There were no bodies of water or obstructions on the premises. A total of (3) rooms were inspected. Beds and bedding supplies were in good condition, adequate lighting was provided, and storage for the resident’s personal belongings was observed. Bathrooms were found to be within Title 22 regulations and were operational. LPA inspected rooms: #1, #2, and #3 and smoke and carbon monoxide are all in operable conditions. The water temperature properly measured between 105°-120°F: Kitchen 116’7°F, Bathroom #1:113.5°F & Bathroom #2: 116.3°F. The room temperature ranged from 76F° – 78F°. Evaluation Report Continues LIC 809-C LPA Iniguez observed the facility to be sanitary and appropriately furnished at the time of the visit. Storage areas for personal hygiene, cleaning supplies, toxins, and sharps objects were stored and not accessible to residents. The kitchen was inspected and there is sufficient perishable and non-perishable food available maintained properly. All fire extinguishers were charged and were operable. Working landline phones are available on-site. A review of (3) residents' service files (R1-R3)-(see D page for deficiencies) and (3) staff personnel files (S1-S3) and Medication Administration Records (MAR) were maintained in order. First AID kit was checked. LPA observed the facility's infection control practices. LPA observed screening protocols for visitors, staff, and residents, and sanitizing stations in common areas and restrooms. Deficiencies cited under California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Division 6, Chapter 8. See D pages for citations. Exit interview conducted with Nelly Drugan/Caregiver and a copy of the appeal rights were given at the time of the visit.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jun 23, 2023

License holder

Frances Lee Reeder, licensed since 2001.

The state’s totals for this licenseSince 2001, as the state’s facility page counts them
State visits on file
4
Total complaints
0
Substantiated allegations
0
Type A citations
0
Type B citations
0

These are the state’s own totals for this license since 2001, per CDSS records. The state counts them apart from the documents above, and they can differ from what those documents show; the documents say what each visit found. One complaint can contain several allegations.

Compare with homes the same size
This homeTypical
Type A citations00
Type B citations00
Substantiated allegations00
Total complaints00

“Typical” is the statewide median for licensed homes this size. It does not adjust for years licensed, and older licenses have had more visits and reports. The median is across the 6,916 licensed small board-and-care homes (6 or fewer beds) in the state record. The figures compared are the state’s totals, not the documents.

What the state’s words mean
Routine visita visit the state records as “Required” — a scheduled visit, not one made in answer to a complaintSubstantiatedthe state found the allegation more likely true than notUnsubstantiatedthere was not enough evidence to prove a violation occurred — not a finding of wrongdoingUnfoundedthe evidence showed the allegation was false, could not have happened, or had no reasonable basisType A citationa violation that poses an immediate risk to health, safety or personal rights if it is not correctedType B citationa violation that could become a risk if not corrected, or one involving records, resources or required services

CDSS citation definitions (PDF) ↗ · CDSS complaint outcomes ↗

An “unsubstantiated” complaint is not a finding of wrongdoing — it means the state investigated and could not confirm the allegation. Outcome words are the state’s own; we never grade, score, or color a record, and we publish no reviews — the state’s dated documents stand in their place.

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Frequently asked questions

A citation does not make a home unsafe, and an empty file does not make a home good.

Quick answers about Josephines Garden Villa

Is Josephines Garden Villa licensed?

The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.

How many residents is Josephines Garden Villa licensed for?

6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.

Has Josephines Garden Villa been cited?

0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2001, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026. Those records count 4 state visits over the same years.

Is Josephines Garden Villa still open?

This license was on the CDSS roster as of November 11, 2026.

What does Josephines Garden Villa cost?

$7,800 a month to start — listed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026.

The home lists this starting rate on Seniorly for assisted living private room, seen September 9, 2026.

Among 231 other homes of a similar licensed size across Los Angeles County that publish a starting rate, the middle half runs $4,000 to $6,077 a month, and the middle figure is $5,000 (n = 231 other homes publishing a starting rate).

Each of those is a home’s own published figure, gathered on its own date between September and October 2026 — not an average of ours, and not a survey. Similar size means small and mid-size homes counted together, and large communities counted on their own, because they are different markets.

A home outside the band is not overcharging or underpricing: a starting rate covers different things in different homes, which is the first thing to ask about.

The price is made in the phone call. Nothing here is a quote, an offer or a discount.

A starting rate is the room and the base care. California homes commonly bill care levels, medication management, supplies, transport and a second person in the room as extras. Many also charge a one-time fee at move-in. Ask for that list in writing before anything is signed.

Only prices a home put out itself count here: its own website, a listing it supplied, or a price a listing site says the home confirmed. Prices a site shows without saying where they came from are left out.

Does Josephines Garden Villa take Medi-Cal?

On Medi-Cal’s Assisted Living Waiver: this home is not on the DHCS participation list dated October 1, 2026. Ask the program about current options. The waiver pays for care services, not room and board.

Who holds the license?

The license is held by Frances Lee Reeder, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.

Is there a hospital nearby?

Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center Torrance is 3.6 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.

Can Josephines Garden Villa keep a resident on hospice?

Hospice care is approved on this license, covering up to 2 residents, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.

Josephines Garden Villa license and inspection record

  • Name on the license: “JOSEPHINES GARDEN VILLA”, per the CDSS roster as of May 25, 2025.
  • License #198203121. The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
  • Licensed for 6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
  • Licensed to Frances Lee Reeder, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
  • First licensed in 2001, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
  • 4 state inspection visits since 2001, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
  • 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file since 2001, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026. The same records count 4 state visits in that period.
  • 0 complaints and 0 substantiated allegations on file since 2001, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
  • The most recent state visit on file is June 29, 2026, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
Type A citationa violation that poses an immediate risk to health, safety or personal rights if it is not correctedType B citationa violation that could become a risk if not corrected, or one involving records, resources or required services

California writes these definitions for every licensed home, not for this one. CDSS citation definitions (PDF) ↗

See the state’s own record

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    • Hospice: on the state record
    • Bedridden: on the state record
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    Starting rate

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    Listed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026

    On the state record

    • Wheelchair: on the state record
    • Hospice: on the state record
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    Manhattan Beach · 0.7 mi

    Aviation Guest Home

    Small home · licensed for 6

    Starting rate

    $5,500 a month to start

    Listed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026

    On the state record

    • Wheelchair: on the state record
    • Hospice: on the state record
    • Bedridden: on the state record
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    Redondo Beach · 0.8 mi

    Thrive Boutique Senior Living - Redondo Beach

    Small home · licensed for 6

    Estimated starting rate

    $5,650 a month to start

    Covelight estimate · likely $4,650–$6,950

    On the state record

    • Wheelchair: on the state record
    • Dementia: on the state record
    • Hospice: on the state record
  • Map

    Redondo Beach · 1.6 mi

    Americare Assisted Living

    Small home · licensed for 6

    Starting rate

    $6,500 a month to start

    Listed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026

    On the state record

    • Wheelchair: on the state record
    • Bedridden: on the state record
  • Map

    Redondo Beach · 2.1 mi

    Angel Care IV

    Small home · licensed for 6

    Starting rate

    $6,200 a month to start

    Listed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026

    On the state record

    • Wheelchair: on the state record
    • Hospice: on the state record

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