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Sweet Care ManorLicense #198320358 · Covelight Care
Covelight CareSweet Care ManorLicense #198320358 · 2451 W 235th Street, Torrance, CA · (310) 325-1879Record printed from covelightcare.com — data as of the dates shown on each item.
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Starting rate$4,000/mo

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

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Small home · Licensed for 6 · Torrance

Sweet Care Manor

2451 W 235th Street, Torrance, CA 90501 · Licensed since 2023

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Sweet Care Manor

Overview

Starting rate

$4,000 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 6 residents
  • Hospiceup to 4 residents
  • Bedriddenup to 2 residents

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
AGE RANGE 60 AND OVER; APPROVED FOR CAPACITY OF 6 NON-AMBULATORY OF WHICH 2 MAY BE BEDRIDDEN; ROOM 2 FOR BEDRIDDEN RESIDENTS; HOSPICE WAIVER APPROVED FOR (4) FOUR HOSPICE RESIDENTS

935 - ELDERLY

CDSS record, verbatim · October 26, 2026

As needs change

  • Staying through hospice

    Hospice waiver on file · covers up to 4 — care may continue at the end of life

    State licensing record · October 26, 2026

We’ll ask for you. Not on file for Sweet Care Manor: 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

$4,000a 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$4,000likely 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$4,000this home

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

  • 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 $4,000–$4,600
$4,000
First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $4,000–$8,150
$6,500
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 homes24 nearby homes publish starting rates of $4,000 to $10,000

$4,000$10,000

This homeA nearby home’s published starting rate

24 homes like this within 2 miles publish starting rates mostly between $4,000–$5,950.

  • Golden City Home CareTorrance · 0.3 mi · Small home
    $4,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Brightwater ManorTorrance · 0.4 mi · Small home
    $4,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Cerise Guest HomeTorrance · 0.7 mi · Small home
    $5,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Pepper Tree Assisted Living IILomita · 0.7 mi · Small home
    $6,000Listed on its own website · seen October 5, 2026
  • Senior Manor Care IIITorrance · 0.7 mi · Small home
    $4,500Listed on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Magnificent ManorTorrance · 1.1 mi · Small home
    $5,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Sweet Life Senior CareHarbor City · 1.2 mi · Small home
    $4,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Michael's ManorHarbor City · 1.2 mi · Small home
    $4,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Family Connect Memory CareTorrance · 1.2 mi · Small home
    $9,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
  • Family Connected Memory Care BoutiqueTorrance · 1.2 mi · Small home
    $10,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Green Meadows Board and Care 11Harbor City · 1.2 mi · Small home
    $4,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Oakhorne ManorHarbor City · 1.2 mi · Small home
    $4,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Great Place Home CareHarbor City · 1.3 mi · Small home
    $4,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Best Place Home CareHarbor City · 1.3 mi · Small home
    $4,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Brightwater Guest Home 3Torrance · 1.4 mi · Small home
    $5,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Welcome Home IITorrance · 1.4 mi · Small home
    $4,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Global Elderly Care FacilityLomita · 1.5 mi · Small home
    $4,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Southwoods LivingHarbor City · 1.5 mi · Small home
    $5,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Dhaniella's Care HomeHarbor City · 1.5 mi · Small home
    $4,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Americare Assisted Living of WalteriaTorrance · 1.5 mi · Small home
    $6,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
  • Arlington Post Guest HomeTorrance · 1.5 mi · Small home
    $5,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • St Anthony's Care Home IILomita · 1.7 mi · Small home
    $4,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Amalfi LivingTorrance · 1.8 mi · Small home
    $5,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
  • Sterling Senior Community VTorrance · 1.8 mi · Small home
    $5,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
How this estimate worksWhere this price comes from

The home lists this starting rate on Seniorly for assisted living shared bedroom, 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

Daily life here is not on file yet. Most small homes haven’t published it, and that says nothing about the home.

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Where it is

2451 W 235th Street, Torrance, CA 90501Address from the public record · October 26, 2026. Confirm the entrance with the home before visiting.

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  1. 1Torrance Memorial Medical CenterHospital · General acute care, on the state’s list1 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 #198320358 · See the state’s own record ↗

The last 36 months — 5 of 8 documents

20262 state visits · 3 documents

Jun 15, 2026Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

On 06/15/26, the department conducted an unannounced annual required visit using the CARE Inspection Tool. The department met with Caregiver, Iris Baclia-An, and the purpose of today’s visit was explained. The department was granted entry to the facility. Administrator Charesa Reyes, joined the department for the visit shortly after. The facility is licensed to operate for six (6) ambulatory of which (2) may be bedridden elderly adults ages 60 and above. The facility has an approved hospice waiver for (4) hospice residents. There are currently (6) residents residing in the home. The facility is a single-story structure located in a residential neighborhood. It consists of the following: four (4) resident bedrooms, two (2) bathrooms, living room, dining room, kitchen, and an outside shaded patio area. The department toured the physical plant. There were no bodies of water or obstructions on the premises. All 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. Bed linens, comforters, and bath towels were adequately stocked at the time of the visit. Bathrooms were found to be within Title 22 regulations and were clean and operational. The water temperature measured at 109.0 F. A comfortable temperature was maintained in the facility. The department observed the facility to be sanitary and appropriately furnished during 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 and maintained adequately. A fire extinguisher was charged, and smoke detectors and carbon monoxide were operable. The facility has a working landline telephone. During the visit, the department observed the facility's infection control practices. LPA observed staff followed screening protocols for visitors, staff, and residents, sanitizing stations in common areas and restrooms. The department observed the facility has a 30-day supply of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Posters mandated for inspection control were posted. The department reviewed service records for residents #1-#6 (R1-R6), and personnel records for staff #1-#4 (S1-S4), and observed them to be complete and in order. A review of Medication Records Administration (MAR) and Fire Drills were observed to be maintained and in order. The last fire drill was conducted on 05/01/25. Facility fees are current. Administrator certificate is active (7029005740 Exp:11/20/26). Liability insurance is active (Policy #N9WC399786 Exp: 04/01/27). No deficiencies were cited during this inspection. An exit interview was conducted with Charesa Reyes, and a copy of the report was provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jun 15, 2026
Apr 22, 2026Facility evaluation reportCase Management - Legal/Non-complianceReport on file

Type of visit: Case Management - Legal/Non-compliance

A Non-Compliance Conference (NCC) was held at the El Segundo Adult and Senior Care Program Regional Office on 4/22/26. Participants in this meeting included the following: Janae Hammond, Interim Regional Manager; Alfonso Iniguez, Licensing Program Analyst; Ernand Dabuet, Licensing Program Manager; and Charesa Reyes/Licensee. The purpose of this conference is to discuss the multiple substantiated unlicensed complaint investigations by the department. Based on the complaint investigations listed below, the Operator provided elements of care and supervision to residents that should be in licensed assisted living facilities. The Licensees stated the following plans in order to bring the facility into compliance: · Licensee will cease, apply for a license, or relocate residents who require elements of care and supervision from all unlicensed properties by 05/08/2026. · The licensee will provide an updated list of all unlicensed addresses and relocation sites of all residents. · Licensee to also submit a roster of all residents at each unlicensed location, and information on whether the residents went · Licensee already applied for these Unlicense facilities: Myler st, Carradale st and La Salle st; and Halldale. An exit interview and a copy of this report were provided to Lori and Charesa Reyes/License.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Apr 22, 2026
Apr 22, 2026Facility evaluation reportCase Management - Legal/Non-complianceReport on file

Type of visit: Case Management - Legal/Non-compliance

A Non-Compliance Conference (NCC) was held at the El Segundo Adult and Senior Care Program Regional Office on 4/22/26. Participants in this meeting included the following: Janae Hammond, Interim Regional Manager; Alfonso Iniguez, Licensing Program Analyst; Ernand Dabuet, Licensing Program Manager; and Charesa Reyes/Licensee. The purpose of this conference is to discuss the multiple substantiated unlicensed complaint investigations by the department. Based on the complaint investigations listed below, the Operator provided elements of care and supervision to residents that should be in licensed assisted living facilities. The Licensees stated the following plans in order to bring the facility into compliance: · Licensee will cease, apply for a license, or relocate residents who require elements of care and supervision from all unlicensed properties by 05/08/2026. · The licensee will provide an updated list of all unlicensed addresses and relocation sites of all residents. · Licensee to also submit a roster of all residents at each unlicensed location, and information on whether the residents went · Licensee already applied for these Unlicense facilities: Myler st, Carradale st and La Salle st; and Halldale. An exit interview and a copy of this report were provided to Lori and Charesa Reyes/License.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Apr 22, 2026

20251 state visit · 1 document

May 21, 2025Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

On May 21, 2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Ernand Dabuet conducted an unannounced annual required visit using the CARE Inspection Tool. LPA met with administrator Cheresa Reyes. LPA explained the purpose of today’s visit. The facility is licensed to operate for six (6) ambulatory of which (2) may be bedridden elderly adults ages 60 and above. The facility is approved for four (4) hospice waivers. The facility is a single-story structure located in a residential neighborhood. It consists of the following: four (4) resident's rooms, two (2) bathrooms, a living area, a dining area, a kitchen, and an outside patio area. LPA toured the physical plant. There were no bodies of water or obstructions on the premises. All 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. Bed linens, comforters, and bath towels were adequately stocked at the time of the visit. Bathrooms were found to be within Title 22 regulations and were clean and operational. A water temperature of 108.0. A comfortable temperature of 75 degrees F.was maintained in the facility. LPA observed the facility to be sanitary and appropriately furnished during 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 and maintained adequately. A fire extinguisher was charged, and smoke detectors and carbon monoxide were operable. A review of Medication Records Administration (MAR) and Fire Drills were observed to be maintained in order and accurate. The facility conducted Fire/Safety Drill on 05/01/25. The facility has a working landline telephone. The staff had all current CPR/First Aid Training on file. (Evaluation Report continues LIC 809-C) During the visit, LPA observed the facility's infection control practices. LPA observed staff followed screening protocols for visitors, staff, and residents, sanitizing stations in common areas and restrooms. LPA observed the facility has a 30-day supply of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Posters mandated for inspection control were posted. An audit of residents #1-#6 (R1-R6) service records and staff #1-#5 (S1-S6) personnel records revealed to be complete. The facility is current on CCL annual dues. The facility has administrator certificate that is current pending status for renewal with CDSS. DEFICIENCIES: At 2:50 PM, LPA observed rear toilet used for resident's daily activities is non-operable. Resident room #3 is missing a window screen. Deficiencies cited during this inspection visit is on LIC 809D. An exit interview conducted with Cheresa Reyes and a copy of the report is provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, May 21, 2025

20241 state visit · 1 document

May 31, 2024Facility evaluation reportRoutine visitReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

On 05/31/24, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Ernand Dabuet conducted an unannounced annual required visit using the CARE Inspection Tool. LPA met with administrator Cheresa Reyes. LPA explained the purpose of today’s visit. The facility is licensed to operate for six (6) ambulatory of which (2) may be bedridden elderly adults ages 60 and above. The facility is approved for four (4) hospice waivers. The facility is a single-story structure located in a residential neighborhood. It consists of the following: four (4) resident's rooms, two (2) bathrooms, a living area, a dining area, a kitchen, and an outside patio area. LPA toured the physical plant. There were no bodies of water or obstructions on the premises. All 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. Bed linens, comforters, and bath towels were adequately stocked at the time of the visit. Bathrooms were found to be within Title 22 regulations and were clean and operational. A water temperature of 109.9 and 118.8 degrees F. A comfortable temperature of 75 degrees F.was maintained in the facility. LPA observed the facility to be sanitary and appropriately furnished during 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 and maintained adequately. A fire extinguisher was charged, and smoke detectors and carbon monoxide were operable. A review of Medication Records Administration (MAR) and Fire Drills were observed to be maintained in order and accurate. The facility conducted Fire/Safety Drill on 05/03/24. The facility has a working landline telephone. The staff had all current CPR/First Aid Training on file. The facility has current liability insurance effective 11/02/23 - 11/02/24. (Evaluation Report continues LIC 809-C) During the visit, LPA observed the facility's infection control practices. LPA observed staff followed screening protocols for visitors, staff, and residents, sanitizing stations in common areas and restrooms. LPA observed the facility has a 30-day supply of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Posters mandated for inspection control were posted. An audit of residents #1-#4 (R1-R4) service records and staff #1-#4 (S1-S4) personnel records revealed to be complete. Interviews conducted with (1) resident and (2) staff. Interviews were not available for (3) residents during this visit. The facility is current on CCL annual dues. The facility has a current administrator certificate for Cheresa Reeys #6064109740 expiration: 11/20/24. No deficiencies cited during this inspection visit. An exit interview conducted with Cheresa Reyes and a copy of the report is provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, May 31, 2024
Earlier years2023 · 3 documents

20233 state visits · 3 documents

Apr 19, 2023Facility evaluation reportCase Management - DeficienciesReport on file

Type of visit: Case Management - Deficiencies

On 4/19/2023, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Lourdes Montoya conducted an announced visit to this home. LPA met with Applicant Charesa Reyes who assisted with the visit. The purpose of the visit was explained. During today's visit, LPA Montoya observed the following have been corrected. 1. The water temperature is 122.4 degrees Fahrenheit in the common resident bathroom. 2. Client records are incomplete. 3. Patio sliding door is not properly working. 4. No cover/umbrella in the patio - Per administrator it was broken and was disposed. 5. Water heater housing is not in good repair. 6. Window blinds in bedroom #2 is not in good repair. 7. Closets in bedrooms #1 and #4 need doors. 8. Need touch up paint in bedroom #1. 9. Small hole on the ceiling in staff bedroom needs to be repaired. 10. Check if two exposed electrical/phone lines in the patio are live or not. 11. Clear the two storage rooms. 12. Remove or cover the post light at the back patio. Component III: The applicant has completed the Comp III training during today’s visit. An exit interview was conducted, and a copy of this report has been furnished to Applicant Charesa Reyes. LPA Montoya will submit a copy of this facility evaluation report to the Central Applications Unit (CAU) for review. If the applicant has questions regarding the status of the application, they have been instructed to communicate with the CAU Analyst assigned to their application. END OF REPORTthe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Apr 19, 2023
Mar 30, 2023Facility evaluation reportPrelicensingReport on file

Type of visit: Prelicensing

On 3/30/2023, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Lourdes Montoya conducted an announced visit to this home. LPA met with Applicant Charesa Reyes who assisted with the visit. The purpose of the visit was explained. An application was submitted to CCLD for a Change of Ownership for a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly. The applicant requested a capacity of six (6) individuals of which four (4) are non-ambulatory and two (2) are bedridden. There are currently six (6) residents and two (2) caregivers present during the visit. Structure: The facility is a one-story house located in a residential neighborhood and consists of four (4) resident bedrooms, two (2) bathrooms, two (2) car garage, living room, dining area, and kitchen. Bedroom #2 is designated and approved for a bedridden resident. The facility is clean and sanitary. Protective devices are in place to include non-slip material on rugs. Indoor and outdoor passageways, stairways, inclines, ramps, open porches, and other areas of potential hazard are free of obstructions. All window screens are clean and in good repair. The facility temperature is between 68 degrees and 85 degrees. Bedrooms (Residents): All resident bedrooms include (1) a bed, one (1) chair, one (1) nightstand, and one (1) table lamp. Client bedrooms are large enough to allow for easy passage and to accommodate furniture and assistive devices such as wheelchairs, walkers, or oxygen equipment. No client bedroom is a passageway to another room, bath, or toilet. Bedrooms (Staff): There is no staff bedroom. Bathrooms: The two bathrooms have a working toilet, washbasin, and shower with grab bars and non-skid mats. Evaluation Report Continued in LIC809-C Linens & Hygiene Supplies: Beds have the required linen supplies which include, pillowcases, mattress pads, fitted sheets, blankets, and bedspreads. An adequate supply of linen is stored in a closet in the hallway. Emergency Phone Numbers, Exit Plan & Menu: The exit plan and menu are posted and readily available for review throughout the home. There is one (1) fire extinguisher located in the dining area. A telephone line is available in the kitchen (310-325-1879). Emergency supplies and Personal Protective Equipment supplies are stored in the garage. The applicant’s Mitigation Plan was approved by CCLD. Food Service: All kitchen areas are clean and free of litter, rodents, vermin, and insects. The refrigerator and freezer are clean and of adequate size. The freezer is maintained at 0 degrees Fahrenheit and the refrigerator is below the required maximum of 40 degrees Fahrenheit. A two (2) day supply of perishable foods and a seven (7) day supply of non-perishable food were observed. All equipment, appliances, dishes, and utensils are clean and well maintained. Smoke Detectors: Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors throughout the interior space are operable. Toxins: All toxins are locked and stored in the garage. Water Temperature: The water temperature is 122.4 degrees Fahrenheit in the common resident bathroom. Medications, First-Aid Kit & Book: A first aid kit is stored in a locked cabinet which has at least the following: thermometer, tweezers, scissors, antiseptic, bandages, gauze, and current first aid manual locked and inaccessible to clients. The client's medications are stored in a locked cabinet in the dining area. REPORT CONTINUED IN LIC-809C Clients & Staff Files: The applicant will not be handling the cash resources of the resident. Records of staff and residents are stored in a locked cabinet in the living room. Reading Material, Games, Equipment & Materials: The facility has board games, books, magazines, bingo and other recreational materials for the residents’ use all stored in the family. Pool/Jacuzzi & Pets: There are no pets, jacuzzi, or pool in the property. Fire clearance: A Fire Clearance inspection was conducted on 1/25/2023 with approval for a capacity of six (6) individuals of which four (4) are non-ambulatory and two (2) are bedridden. Component III: The applicant has not completed the Comp III training during today’s visit. During the pre-licensing inspection, certain items were observed which do not comply with applicable laws and regulations; the following items must be corrected, and proof of correction shall be submitted to the CCLD office to the attention of LPA Montoya by 4/10/2023. If additional time is required to complete noted items to correct, then the applicant will request an extension in writing prior to the due date. Some items may require a follow-up inspection verification of corrections. The water temperature is 122.4 degrees Fahrenheit in the common resident bathroom. REPORT CONTINUED IN LIC 809C 2. Client records are incomplete. 3. Patio sliding door is not properly working. 4. No cover/umbrella in the patio. 5. Water heater housing is not in good repair. 6. Window blinds in bedroom #2 is not in good repair. 7. Closets in bedrooms #1 and #4 need doors. 8. Need touch up paint in bedroom #1. 9. Small hole on the ceiling in staff bedroom needs to be repaired. 10. Check if two exposed electrical/phone lines in the patio are live or not. 11. Clear the two storage rooms. 12. Remove or cover the post light at the back patio. An exit interview was conducted, and a copy of this report has been furnished to Applicant Charesa Reyes. LPA Montoya will submit a copy of this facility evaluation report to the Central Applications Unit (CAU) for review. If the applicant has questions regarding the status of the application, they have been instructed to communicate with the CAU Analyst assigned to their application. END OF REPORTthe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Mar 30, 2023
Mar 22, 2023Facility evaluation reportOfficeReport on file

Type of visit: Office

Facility Type: RCFE Application Type: CHOW Capacity: 6 Census (if any clients in care): 6 Method: Telephone call with CAB COMP II Participants: Reyes, Charesa (applicant/admin) Applicant/administrator participated in COMP II via telephone call with the analyst at CAB. Identification of the applicant and administrator was verified by photo ID. During COMP II, applicant and administrator confirmed the understanding of Title 22. Component II was successfully completed. Applicant has been advised to transmit signed LIC 809 to CAB.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Mar 22, 2023

License holder

Sweet Care Manor Inc., licensed since 2023.

The state’s totals for this licenseSince 2023, as the state’s facility page counts them
State visits on file
8
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 2023, 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.

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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

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Quick answers about Sweet Care Manor

Is Sweet Care Manor licensed?

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

How many residents is Sweet Care Manor licensed for?

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

Has Sweet Care Manor been cited?

0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2023, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026. Those records count 8 state visits over the same years.

Is Sweet Care Manor still open?

This license was on the CDSS roster as of November 10, 2026.

What does Sweet Care Manor cost?

$4,000 a month to start — listed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026.

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

Among 38 other homes of a similar licensed size in Torrance that publish a starting rate, the middle half runs $4,500 to $6,000 a month, and the middle figure is $5,500 (n = 38 other homes publishing a starting rate).

Each of those is a home’s own published figure, gathered on its own date in September 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.

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Does Sweet Care Manor 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 Sweet Care Manor Inc., per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.

Is there a hospital nearby?

Torrance Memorial Medical Center is 1 mile away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.

Can Sweet Care Manor keep a resident on hospice?

Hospice care is approved on this license, covering up to 4 residents, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.

Sweet Care Manor license and inspection record

  • Name on the license: “SWEET CARE MANOR”, per the CDSS roster as of May 25, 2025.
  • License #198320358. 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 Sweet Care Manor Inc., per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
  • First licensed in 2023, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
  • 8 state inspection visits since 2023, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
  • 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file since 2023, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026. The same records count 8 state visits in that period.
  • 0 complaints and 0 substantiated allegations on file since 2023, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
  • The most recent state visit on file is June 15, 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) ↗

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    • Dementia: on the state record
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    • Hospice: on the state record
    • Bedridden: on the state record

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