Small home · Licensed for 6 · Torrance

Soft Heart Home Care

1654 W 215th St, Torrance, CA 90501Licensed since 2026

Overview

Estimated starting rate

$5,100 a month

Covelight estimate · likely $4,150–$6,250 See costs

No openings reported

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

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Care and support

Wheelchairup to 4 residents
Dementia
Hospiceup to 4 residents

Not on file: bedridden 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 SIX (6) RESIDENTS OF WHICH FOUR (4) MAY BE NON-AMBULATORY IN BEDROOMS #2 AND #3. WAIVER GRANTED FOR HOSPICE CARE FOR FOUR (4).

983 - RCFE / DEMENTIA

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
If memory loss develops
Dementia-care designation on file
State licensing record · October 26, 2026

We’ll ask for you. Not on file for Soft Heart Home Care: two-person transfers or a lift, who is awake overnight and help with medicines. When we check availability, we ask about these too.

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What it costs here

Covelight estimate

$5,100a month to start

Likely $4,150–$6,250

From 24 nearby homes that publish rates · this home’s rate is not on file

Monthly cost breakdownWith a shared room and basic help · room, care and fees$5,100likely a month

Room

Daily care

Sharing the room

Starting monthly rate$5,100likely $4,150–$6,250
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 24 small homes within 2 miles publish, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices. In testing, the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 homes. This home’s own rate is not on file.
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 $4,150–$6,400: $5,100
First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $4,900–$9,600: $7,600

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 $9,500

24 homes like this within 2 miles publish starting rates mostly between $4,000–$5,500.

Summer Breeze ManorTorrance · 0.2 mi · Small home
$4,200Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Arlington Post Guest HomeTorrance · 0.6 mi · Small home
$5,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Sterling Senior Community VTorrance · 1.1 mi · Small home
$5,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Senior Manor Care IIITorrance · 1.3 mi · Small home
$4,500Listed on A Place for Mom · seen September 9, 2026
Luxury Assisted LivingTorrance · 1.3 mi · Small home
$6,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Green Meadows Board and Care 11Harbor City · 1.4 mi · Small home
$4,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
South Bay Residential HomeCarson · 1.4 mi · Small home
$4,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Oakhorne ManorHarbor City · 1.4 mi · Small home
$4,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Brightwater ManorTorrance · 1.4 mi · Small home
$4,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Bright Sunlife Guest HomeTorrance · 1.4 mi · Small home
$4,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Family Connect Memory CareTorrance · 1.5 mi · Small home
$9,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
Golden City Home CareTorrance · 1.6 mi · Small home
$4,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Brightwater Guest Home 3Torrance · 1.6 mi · Small home
$5,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Michael's ManorHarbor City · 1.6 mi · Small home
$4,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Southwoods LivingHarbor City · 1.6 mi · Small home
$5,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Best Place Home CareHarbor City · 1.6 mi · Small home
$4,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Sweet Life CottageTorrance · 1.6 mi · Small home
$4,700Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
A Sunnyday Guest HomeCarson · 1.6 mi · Small home
$4,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Cerise Guest HomeTorrance · 1.7 mi · Small home
$5,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Sweet Life Senior CareHarbor City · 1.7 mi · Small home
$4,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Great Place Home CareHarbor City · 1.7 mi · Small home
$4,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Dhaniella's Care HomeHarbor City · 1.7 mi · Small home
$4,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Sweet Care ManorTorrance · 1.8 mi · Small home
$4,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Amazing Paradise Home CareCarson · 1.9 mi · Small home
$4,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026

How this estimate worksWithin 25% for 7 in 10 homes in testing

Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 24 small homes within 2 miles publish, then adjusts for this home’s size, state care approvals, Medi-Cal waiver participation, years licensed and the area’s prices. In testing, the likely range held the real rate for 6 in 10 homes. This home’s own rate is not on file.

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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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

1654 W 215th St, Torrance, CA 90501Address from the public record · October 26, 2026. Confirm the entrance with the home before visiting.

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LAC/Harbor UCLA 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 #198320626 · See the state’s own record

The full record — 1 document

20251 state visit · 1 document

Dec 22, 2025Facility evaluation reportPrelicensingReport on file

Type of visit: Prelicensing

Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Regina Cloyd, conducted an announced visit to the facility for purpose of a prelicensing evaluation. An application was received by CCLD on 07/02/2025, for Initial license for a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly to serve the Elderly for 60 years and older. The requested capacity is for six residents, of which two may be ambulatory and four non-ambulatory. Structure: Facility is a four bedroom, two full bathrooms, one shower room, one restroom, and one laundry room in a single-story house. There is a front porch, driveway, and backyard with patio furniture. This facility shares the lot, driveway, and exits with another property address. Bedrooms Residents: Bedrooms #1 is a shared room for ambulatory residents only. Bedroom #2 - #3 are shared rooms for non-ambulatory residents. Bedroom #4 is designated for the caregiver. Room #1 has two beds, two chairs, two nightstands/dressers, and two lamps in addition to overhead lighting. Continue to LIC809-C. There is one dresser with six drawers and one closet. Bedrooms #2 - #4 are currently set up as private rooms. Bathrooms: Both bathrooms, restrooms, and shower rooms are operable. Bedroom #3 has a private full bathroom. Linens & Hygiene Supplies: Beds have the required linen/supplies which include, pillowcase, mattress pads, fitted sheet, blanket and bedspreads. Adequate supply of linen stored is stored in living room cabinets. Emergency Phone Numbers, Exit Plan & Menu: The facility has a working landline. There are two fire extinguishers located in the kitchen and hallway. Food Service: Dishes, cups and flat ware are stored in the kitchen cupboards, inspected and in good repair. Knives, cutlery and other sharp kitchen utensils are stored in a locked cupboard. Dishwasher in kitchen properly installed and functioning. Smoke Detectors & Carbon Monoxide Detector: Operable & connected. Appliances: Stove burners, oven, microwave, washer, and dryer working. There is one refrigerator in the kitchen at a measured temperature of at least 40 degrees Fahrenheit for appropriate food storage. Freezer is at (0) zero degrees Fahrenheit. The residence is equipped with central air and heat. Continue to LIC809-C. Toxins: Locked/stored. Water Temperature: Tested at 109.6 degrees. Medications, First-Aid Kit & Book: A first aid kit has been inspected which has at least the following: thermometer, tweezers, scissors, antiseptic, bandages, gauze and current first aid manual, which are stored at the front door entry. Reading Material, Games, Equipment & Materials: The facility has board games and puzzles for the residents' use, commensurate with the plan of operation. Pool/Jacuzzi & Pets: None. Fire clearance: Fire Clearance with the following special conditions: rooms approved for non-ambulatory/bedridden, approval of delayed egress or delayed egress with secured (locked) perimeter was approved on 12/08/2025. Pre-licensing Checklist: Completed by licensee and reviewed by LPA. Component III: Conducted at the Pre-Licensing visit, information provided about how to operate the facility within substantial compliance. Continue to LIC809-C. An exit interview was conducted, and a copy of this report has been furnished to the applicant. Accordingly, LPA will submit a copy of this facility evaluation report to the Central Applications Bureau (CAB) for review. If the applicant has questions regarding the status of the application, they have been instructed to communicate with the CAB Analyst assigned to their application.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Dec 22, 2025

License holder

Soft Heart Home Care Inc., licensed since 2026.

The state’s totals for this licenseSince 2026, as the state’s facility page counts them

State visits on file: 1
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 2026, 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 home	Typical
Type A citations	0	0
Type B citations	0	0
Substantiated allegations	0	0
Total complaints	0	0

“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

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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 Soft Heart Home Care

Is Soft Heart Home Care licensed?

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

How many residents is Soft Heart Home Care licensed for?

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

Has Soft Heart Home Care been cited?

0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2026, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026. Those records count 1 state visit over the same years.

Is Soft Heart Home Care still open?

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

What does Soft Heart Home Care cost?

$5,100 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $4,150–$6,250. This home’s own rate is not on file. Ask: “What is the all-in monthly rate, and what would push it higher?”

Among 39 other homes of a similar licensed size in Torrance that publish a starting rate, the middle half runs $4,500 to $5,875 a month, and the middle figure is $5,500 (n = 39 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.

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 Soft Heart Home Care 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 Soft Heart Home Care Inc., per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.

Is there a hospital nearby?

LAC/Harbor UCLA 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 Soft Heart Home Care 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.