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Comfy Care Home

Small home·Licensed for 6·Torrance, California

Licensed since 2025Licence #198320510
  • Care approvals on fileWheelchair · Dementia · Hospice · BedriddenState licensing record · September 13, 2026
  • Estimated starting rate$5,750 a monthCovelight estimate · likely $4,700–$7,100
  • Home sizeLicensed for 6Small care home · a licensed care home (RCFE)
  • Ways to payAsk the homeMedi-Cal ALW participation not on file
  • Last state visitJanuary 6, 2026CDSS inspection record

Comfy Care Home is a small care home in Torrance — a licensed residential care facility for the elderly (RCFE), the licence category behind “assisted living” and “board and care.” It is licensed for 6 residents since 2025.

Built from CDSS public records · September 13, 2026. Every fact below names its source and date.

Quick answers and the state record

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

Quick answers about Comfy Care Home

Is Comfy Care Home licensed?

The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.

How many residents is Comfy Care Home licensed for?

6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.

Has Comfy Care Home been cited?

0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2025, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026. Those records count 3 state visits over the same years.

Is Comfy Care Home still open?

This license was on the CDSS roster as of September 28, 2026.

What does Comfy Care Home cost?

$5,750 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $4,700–$7,100. This home’s own rate is not on file. Ask: “What is the all-in monthly rate, and what would push it higher?”

Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 24 small homes within 3 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.

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 Comfy Care Home take Medi-Cal?

On Medi-Cal’s Assisted Living Waiver: this home is not on the DHCS participation list dated September 23, 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 Comfy Care Home, Inc., per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.

Is there a hospital nearby?

Torrance Memorial Medical Center is 0.6 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.

Can Comfy Care Home keep a resident on hospice?

Hospice care is approved on this license, covering up to 2 residents, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.

Comfy Care Home license and inspection record

  • Name on the license: “COMFY CARE HOME, INC”, per the CDSS roster as of May 25, 2025.
  • License #198320510. The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
  • Licensed for 6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
  • Licensed to Comfy Care Home, Inc., per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
  • First licensed in 2025, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
  • 3 state inspection visits since 2025, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
  • 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file since 2025, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026. The same records count 3 state visits in that period.
  • 0 complaints and 0 substantiated allegations on file since 2025, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
  • The most recent state visit on file is January 6, 2026, per CDSS records as of September 13, 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

Can they support the care needed?

California licenses a home for specific kinds of care. The state’s record lists what this home is approved for; the home’s own answers fill in what changes as needs change.

  • Wheelchair / non-ambulatoryApproved · covers up to 6 residents
  • Dementia / memory careApproved by the state
  • Hospice careApproved · covers up to 2 residents
  • BedriddenApproved · covers up to 3 residents

State licensing record · September 13, 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) NON-AMBULATORY RESIDENTS, THREE (3) OF WHICH MAY BE BEDRIDDEN. BEDRIDDEN APPROVED IN ROOM #4. WAIVER/GRANTED FOR HOSPICE CARE FOR TWO (2) RESIDENTS.

983 - RCFE / DEMENTIA

CDSS record, verbatim · September 13, 2026

As needs change

  • Staying through hospice

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

    Ask: “If hospice is needed, can care continue here until the end?”

    State licensing record · September 13, 2026

  • If memory loss develops

    Dementia-care designation on file

    Ask: “Can we read the dementia care disclosure and discuss how daily support works?”

    State licensing record · September 13, 2026

3 more questions to ask the home
  • Two-person transfers or a lift

    Not on file

    Ask: “If two people or a lift are needed to transfer, can the person stay?”

  • Someone awake overnight

    Not on file

    Ask: “Who is awake overnight, and how do residents ask for help?”

  • Medicines

    Not on file

    Ask: “Who manages the medicines, and what happens when a dose is missed?”

What it costs here

Covelight estimate

$5,750a month to start

Likely $4,700–$7,100

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

Likely monthly total

$5,750a month

Likely $4,700–$7,250

With a shared room and basic help.

An estimate for planning, not a quote. The price is made in the phone call.

See the full cost breakdownRoom, care and fees · how people pay · how this estimate works
Room
Daily care
Sharing the room
  • Starting monthly rate$5,750likely $4,700–$7,100

    Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 24 small homes within 3 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 (45 California homes publish a care-level range, seen in September 2026).

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

    Homes that list a one-time entry or community fee charge a median of $2,000 (134 California listings; middle half $1,000–$4,000). Many homes list none — ask.

Likely monthly totalLikely $4,700–$7,250
$5,750
First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $5,450–$10,250
$7,750
How people payPrivate pay, Medi-Cal waiver, SSI/SSP, veterans, insurance
  • 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 September 23, 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.
  • MedicareDoes not pay for room and board in a care home. It can still cover hospice or home-health visits inside one.
If the money runs out, what Medi-Cal covers
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 community 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.

  • What is the full monthly cost for the room and care we need, and what does it include?
  • What would the next care level cost, and who decides when it changes?
  • What is billed separately, and is there a one-time fee or deposit at move-in?
  • Is any private-pay period required before another payment program can begin?
How this estimate worksWithin 25% for 7 in 10 homes in testing

Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 24 small homes within 3 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.

24 homes like this within 3 miles publish starting rates mostly between $4,000–$6,500.

  • 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.
Show the 24 nearby homes behind this estimate

Where it is

  • 22620 Madison St, Torrance, CA 90505Address from the public record · September 13, 2026. Confirm the entrance with the home before visiting.

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The state record

California inspects every licensed home and publishes what it found. Here are the dated documents and the state’s own words, beside what is typical for homes this size.

Since 2024, the state has filed 3 documents for this home, and its records count 3 visits since 2025. The most recent is a facility evaluation report, dated January 6, 2026.

On file since
2024
State visits
3
Most recent visit
January 6, 2026

Beside homes the same size

  • Type A citations0typical 0
  • Type B citations0typical 0
  • Substantiated allegations0typical 0
  • Total complaints0typical 0

“Typical” is the statewide median across the 6,808 licensed small board-and-care homes (6 or fewer beds) in the state record — larger, longer-licensed homes accumulate more visits and reports, so compare like with like. One complaint can contain several allegations. Counts cover this licence since 2025.

Year by year
YearVisitsDocumentsSubstantiated20261102024220

The last 36 months — 3 of 3 documents

20261 state visit · 1 document
Jan 6, 2026Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

On 01/06/2026 at 8:15am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Wendy Gibbs, conducted an unannounced Required 1-year Annual Visit to the facility listed above. LPA met with Administrator May Drapeau, and the purpose of today’s visit was explained. LPA was granted entry into the facility. The facility is licensed to serve six (6) non-ambulatory residents over the age of 60, three (3) of which may be bedridden, and an approved hospice waiver for two (2) residents. Physical Plant/Structure The facility is a single-story structure in a residential neighborhood. The facility consists of four (4) bedrooms, two (2) full bathrooms and ½ bathroom, kitchen, dining room, living room, office/receiving area, attached garage, front and backyard. The backyard has a shaded patio with table and chairs. The front and backyard are well maintained. All walkways outside were observed clean, clear, and free of obstructions, debris, and hazards. Gates on the side of the home open easily from the inside to exit. There were no bodies of water observed on the premises. Bedrooms LPA inspected all residents’ bedrooms and observed them to be clean and in good repair. LPA observed all bedrooms have the required furniture including a bed(s), dresser(s), nightstand(s) with lamp(s), chair(s), and ample storge space for resident use. All beds had the required linens, including a mattress cover, fitted sheets, blanket, comforter, and pillows. LPA observed an ample supply of bed linens stored in a cabinet in the garage. Bedrooms were observed with ample lighting. Bathrooms LPA inspected all bathrooms and observed them to be within Title 22 regulations. All bathrooms were observed to be clean and operable. All showers had secured safety handrails, nonskid mats, and shower chairs available. The water temperature measured 108.7-degrees, 109-degrees, and 112.8-degrees Fahrenheit. LPA observed hygiene products secured in a cabinet in the garage. LPA observed an ample supply of towels in a cabinet in the garage. Kitchen LPA inspected the kitchen and found it to be clean and sanitary. LPA observed an ample supply of cookware, dishware, and cutlery in good repair. LPA observed a 3-day supply of perishable foods and a 7-day supply of nonperishable foods properly stored, labeled and dated. LPA observed all sharps and knives secured in a locked drawer and are inaccessible to residents. LPA observed all cleaning supplies secured in a locked cabinet under the kitchen sink and are inaccessible to residents. The water temperature measured 108.9-degrees Fahrenheit. Common Areas LPA inspected all common areas. The dining room has a large table with chairs to accommodate all residents. The living room has two (2) couches and four (4) recliners to accommodate residents. LPA observed a fireplace that is screened, and inaccessible to residents. LPA observed games, puzzles, books, and reading material available for residents in the living room. LPA observed a desk and two (2) couches in the receiving area. All rooms were observed with ample lighting. All walkways and hallways were observed clean, clear, and free of obstructions and hazards. The facility was maintained at a comfortable temperature. Medications LPA observed Centrally Stored Medications secured in a locked cabinet in the receiving/office area and are inaccessible to residents. LPA observed Centrally Stored Medications in their original packaging. LPA reviewed the medications for five (5) residents. LPA observed five (5) out of five (5) residents’ medications is consistent with properly documented records. Files LPA observed staff and resident files secured in a locked cabinet in the receiving/office area that are inaccessible to residents and visitors. LPA reviewed five (5) resident files and observed they have the required documents. LPA reviewed the files for the administrator and three (3) staff and observed they have the required documents, certification, clearance, and training. The administrator’s Administrator Certificate 7004394740 is valid till 06/27/2026. LPA reviewed the facility’s liability insurance through Acord valid till 09/12/2026. Safety LPA observed three (3) fully charged fire extinguishers. One extinguisher is mounted in the kitchen, one is mounted in the garage, and the third is mounted in the hallway near the bedrooms. The smoke detectors are hardwired and fully operational. LPA observed four (4) carbon monoxide detectors that are operational. All rooms have a facility sketch that shows emergency exits. LPA observed the last emergency drill was conducted on 12/01/2025. The last fire prevention inspection was conducted by the Torrance Fire Department on 08/14/2024. The Emergency and Disaster Plan was last reviewed on 12/01/2025. All doors exiting the facility have a sensor that alerts staff when a door is opened. LPA observed all exits are indicated with an EXIT sign. LPA inspected the First Aid Kit and found it contained all the required items and a current manual. The facility has a working landline telephone. LPA observed all required state posting throughout the facility. There are no firearms or ammunition stored at the facility. Infection Control During today’s visit, LPA observed the facility’s infection control practices. At the entrance there are sanitizing stations that has hand sanitizer, masks, and a visitor log. LPA observed Infection Control signs posted throughout the facility. LPA observed a 30-day supply of PPEs stored in the garage. During today’s visit, LPA did not observe or cite any deficiencies. An exit interview was conducted with Administrator May Drapeau, and a copy of this report was provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jan 6, 2026
20242 state visits · 2 documents
Nov 21, 2024Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Prelicensing

On 11/21/2024, the department conducted a scheduled pre-licensing visit to the facility listed above. LPA met with Licensee, Zenaida Bunag, and Administrator, May Drapeau, and the purpose of today’s visit was explained. An Initial Application was submitted on 06/30/24. The facility has received an approved fire clearance for three (3) non-ambulatory residents and three (3) bedridden residents with a total capacity of six (6) residents. Structure/Physical Plant The facility is a single-story home in a residential neighborhood. The home consists of four (4) bedrooms, two (2) full bathrooms and ½ bathroom, kitchen, dining room, living room, office/receiving area, attached garage, front and backyard. The backyard has a shaded patio with chairs and table. The front and backyard are in good repair. All walkways outside were observed clean, clear, and free of obstructions, debris, and hazards. Gates on the side of the home open easily from the inside to exit. There are no bodies of water observed on the premises. Bedrooms The department inspected all resident bedrooms. The department observed all bedrooms to have the required items including a bed(s), dresser(s), nightstand(s) with lamp, chair(s), and ample storage space for resident use. All beds had the required linens, including a mattress cover, fitted sheets, blanket, comforter, and pillows. The department observed an ample supply of bed linens stored in a cabinet in the garage. All bedrooms were observed to be in good repair. Bathrooms The department inspected all resident bathrooms. All bathrooms were found to be within Title 22 regulations. All bathrooms were observed to be clean and operable. All showers had secured safety handrails, nonskid matts, and shower chairs available. The water temperature measured 108.5-degrees, 105.1-degrees, and 108.8-degrees Fahrenheit. The department observed hygiene products secured in a cabinet in the garage. The department observed an ample supply of towels in a cabinet in the garage. Kitchen The department inspected the kitchen and found it to be clean and sanitary. The department observed an ample supply of cookware, dishware, and cutleries in good repair. The department observed a 2-day supply of perishable foods and a 7-day supply of nonperishable foods properly stored. The department observed all sharps and knives secured in a locked drawer and are inaccessible to residents. The department observed all cleaning supplies secured in a locked cabinet under the kitchen sink. The water temperature measured 108.8-degrees Fahrenheit. Common Areas The department inspected all common areas. The dining room has a large table with chairs to accommodate all residents. The living room has a couch and chairs to accommodate residents. The department observe a fireplace that is screened, and inaccessible to residents. The department observed games, puzzles, books, and reading material available for residents in the living room. The department observed a desk, couch, and chair in the receiving area. All rooms were observed to have ample lighting. All walkways and hallways were observed clean, clear, and free of obstructions and hazards. The facility was maintained at a comfortable temperature. Medications/Files The department observed a secured locked cabinet in the receiving/office area where all Centrally Stored Medications will be secured and will be inaccessible to residents. The department observed a locked file cabinet in the receiving/office area where resident and staff files will be secured and will be inaccessible to residents. Safety The department observed three (3) fully charged fire extinguishers recently purchased. One extinguisher was mounted in the kitchen, another was mounted in the garage and the third is mounted in the hallway near the bedrooms. The smoke detectors are hardwired and fully operational. The department observed and tested four (4) carbon monoxide detector. All rooms have a facility sketch that shows emergency exits. All doors exiting the facility have a sensor that alerts when a door is opened. The department observed all exits are indicated with an EXIT sign. The department inspected the First Aid Kit and found it contained all the required items and a current manual. The facility has a working landline telephone. The department observed all required state posting throughout the facility. There are no firearms or ammunition stored at the facility. Infection Control During today’s visit, The department observed the facility’s infection control practices. At the entrance there are sanitizing stations that has hand sanitizer, masks, and a visitor log. The department observed Infection Control signs posted throughout the facility. The department observed a 30-day supply of PPEs stored in the garage. Component III was reviewed and discussed with Licensee and Administrator. During today’s visit, the department did not observe any advisory recommendations. An exit interview was conducted with Licensee/Administrator, Zenaida Bunag, and Administrator, May Drapeau and a copy of this report was provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Nov 21, 2024
Oct 28, 2024Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Office

Facility Type: RCFE Application Type: Initial Capacity: 6 Method: Telephone call with CAB COMP II Participants: Bunag, Zenaida & Drapeau, May On 10/28/24, the applicant/administrator participated in COMP II at CAB via telephone call with analyst at CAB. Identification of the applicant and administrator was verified by confirming driver’s license number. During COMP II, applicant and administrator confirmed the understanding of Title 22. Component II was successfully completed. Applicant and administrator were advised to email/fax signed LIC 809 with copy of photo ID to CAB. During COMP II, CAB analyst confirmed Applicant/Administrator’s understanding of following areas: 1. Facility operation: License type, client/resident populations, and program 2. Admission Policies 3. Staffing requirements & Training 4. Restrictive/Prohibited Health Conditions 5. General provisions 6. Emergency Preparedness 7. Complaints & Reporting 8. Pre-licensing readinessthe state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Oct 28, 2024
What the state’s words mean
Substantiatedthe 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 and the questions below stand in their place.

Life here

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  1. What is included in the monthly rate, and what costs extra?
  2. Who is awake overnight, and how do residents ask for help?
  3. Which rooms does the non-ambulatory approval cover, and what transfer support is provided?
  4. What could change whether someone can stay here?
  5. Can we see a bedroom and share a meal during a visit?

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