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Family First Board and Care II
Small home·Licensed for 6·Torrance, California
- Care approvals on fileDementia · Hospice · BedriddenState licensing record · September 13, 2026
- Estimated starting rate$5,250 a monthCovelight estimate · likely $4,300–$6,450
- 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 14, 2026CDSS inspection record
Family First Board and Care II 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. Wheelchair and non-ambulatory care is not on file.
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 Family First Board and Care II
Is Family First Board and Care II licensed?
The state lists this license as “Licensed,” per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
How many residents is Family First Board and Care II licensed for?
6 residents — a small home, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
Has Family First Board and Care II been cited?
0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2025, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026. Those records count 2 state visits over the same years.
Is Family First Board and Care II still open?
This license was on the CDSS roster as of September 28, 2026.
What does Family First Board and Care II cost?
$5,250 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $4,300–$6,450. 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 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.
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 Family First Board and Care II 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 Family First Board and Care II LLC, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
Is there a hospital nearby?
Torrance Memorial Medical Center is 1.7 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.
Can Family First Board and Care II keep a resident on hospice?
Hospice care is approved on this license, covering up to 4 residents, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
Family First Board and Care II license and inspection record
- Name on the license: “FAMILY FIRST BOARD AND CARE II”, per the CDSS roster as of May 25, 2025.
- License #198320533. 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 Family First Board and Care II LLC, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
- First licensed in 2025, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
- 2 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 2 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 14, 2026, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
California writes these definitions for every licensed home, not for this one. CDSS citation definitions (PDF) ↗
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-ambulatoryNot on file · ask the home
- Dementia / memory careApproved by the state
- Hospice careApproved · covers up to 4 residents
- BedriddenApproved · covers up to 4 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
APPROVED FOR; AGES 60+; 6 TOTAL BED CAPACITY (2 NON-AMB OF WHICH 4 MAY BE BEDRIDDEN IN ROOMS, 1, 2, 3, AND 4). WAIVER/GRANTED FOR HOSPICE CARE FOR 4
983 - RCFE / DEMENTIA
CDSS record, verbatim · September 13, 2026
As needs change
- Staying through hospice
Hospice waiver on file · covers up to 4 — 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
$5,250a month to start
Likely $4,300–$6,450
From 24 nearby homes that publish rates · this home’s rate is not on file
Likely monthly total
$5,250a month
Likely $4,300–$6,600
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
Starting monthly rate$5,250likely $4,300–$6,450
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 (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 $4,300–$6,600
- $5,250
- First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $5,000–$9,700
- $7,250
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.
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 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.
24 homes like this within 2 miles publish starting rates mostly between $4,000–$5,500.
- 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
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Where it is
- 2038 West 233Rd Street, Torrance, CA 90501Address 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 2025, the state has filed 2 documents for this home, and its records count 2 visits since 2025. The most recent is a facility evaluation report, dated January 14, 2026.
- On file since
- 2025
- State visits
- 2
- Most recent visit
- January 14, 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
The last 36 months — 2 of 2 documents
Jan 14, 2026Facility evaluation reportReport on file
Type of visit: Required - 1 Year
On 01/14/2026, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Regina Cloyd conducted an unannounced required – annual inspection and met with Administrator Rosemarie Famisan. The facility is licensed to serve six (6) non-ambulatory residents age range 60 and over, of which two (2) may be non-ambulatory and four (4) may be bedridden in rooms 1 – 4. It has a hospice waiver for four residents. Currently, the facility has one resident receiving hospice and home health. Annual fees are current. The facility is a five-bedroom, two bathroom, single story house with a two-car attached garage. The home has a fireplace in the family room with a metal screen cover and is inaccessible to clients. There is a large, covered patio area and a covered in-ground jacuzzi on the premises. The facility is clean, sanitary, and in good repair. Staff accompanied LPA inside and outside the facility during this inspection. Outside grounds were toured and no bodies of water were observed. Walkways around the home were clear of hazards. Resident bedrooms had bed linens and closet/drawer space to accommodate each resident comfortably. There are no security bars or weapons on the premises. Staff tested the carbon monoxide detector and smoke detectors in the house. Both devices were functional. Continue to LIC809-C. Resident bathrooms were checked. Toilets and water faucets worked properly, grab bars were secure, shower was free of mold/mildew, and a non-skid mat was in place, and hot water temperature measured at 110.5-degree Fahrenheit. Resident bath towels, toiletries and personal hygiene supplies were adequately stocked. Common areas were clean and clear of hazards. Doorways were free of obstructions. LPA toured the kitchen area and observed a two-day supply of perishable and a seven-day supply of non-perishable food. Knives and toxins were kept in locked cabinet. First aid kit was available. One fire extinguisher, last serviced August 18, 2025 was observed in the hallway. The last fire drill was conducted on 01/13/2026. Five (5) staff records were reviewed and, five (5) out of five (5) had first aid certificates and annual training. Five (5) resident records were reviewed and, five (5) out of five (5) resident records had medical assessments and pre-appraisal or reappraisals. Two residents’ medication was reviewed. No deficiencies were observed. An exit interview was conducted, technical assistance provided, and a copy of this report was discussed and left with Administrator Rosemarie Famisan.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jan 14, 2026
Jan 15, 2025Facility evaluation reportReport 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 submitted to CCLD for change of ownership for a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly to serve the Elderly for 60 years and older. The requested capacity is for six of which two may be non-ambulatory and four may be bedridden. Structure: Facility is a five-bedroom, two bathroom, single story house with a two car attached garage. The home has a fireplace in the family room with a metal screen cover and is inaccessible to clients. There is a large, covered patio area and a covered in-ground jacuzzi on the premises. The resident bedrooms are spacious and will easily accommodate the residents' furnishings. The passageways, walkways, and driveways are free from obstructions. Bedrooms Residents: There are no more than two residents per bedroom. Bedrooms #1, #2, #3, and #4 are for approved for bedridden residents. Bedroom #4 has two beds, two chairs, two nightstands, and two lamps in addition to overhead lighting. There is also a closet. Bedrooms Staff: Bedroom near the reception area is for staff. Bathrooms: All bathrooms have a working toilet, wash basin, bath-tub/shower. There are two bathrooms that will accommodate non-ambulatory clients in a wheelchair. Linens & Hygiene Supplies: Beds have the required linen/supplies which include, pillowcase, mattress pads, fitted sheet, blanket and bedspreads. Adequate supply of linen stored in the hallway closet. Continue to LIC809-C. Emergency Phone Numbers, Exit Plan & Menu: Posted & readily available for review on the wall in the reception area. There is a fire extinguisher located in the reception area and in the 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 drawer next to the sink. Food supply adequate stored in the kitchen and in the garage consists of the following: perishables and non-perishables. Dishwasher in kitchen properly installed and functioning. Carbon Monoxide & Smoke Detectors: Battery operated & working. Appliances: Stove burners, oven, microwave, washer, and dryer working. There are two refrigerators in the home, one in the kitchen and one in the garage for additional food storage. Each refrigerator has a measured temperature of at least 45 degrees Fahrenheit for appropriate food storage. Freezer is at (0) zero degrees Fahrenheit. The residence is equipped with central air and heat. Toxins: Locked and stored in the garage. Water Temperature: Tested at 110.9 F 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 in the reception area, available for staff use but inaccessible to residents. Clients & Staff Files: Records of staff and residents shall be stored in a locked cabinet and the section has been inspected along with the available records present. Reading Material, Games, Equipment & Materials: The facility has board games, books, and other recreational materials for the residents' use, commensurate with the plan of operation. LIC809-C. Fire clearance: Fire Clearance with the following special conditions was approved on 09/18/2024. Rooms approved for non-ambulatory/bedridden, approval of delayed egress or delayed egress with secured (locked) perimeter. 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. During the prelicensing 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 by 01/28/2025. 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 for verification of correction. 1. Licensee to provide general liability insurance to meet the HSC 1569.605 requirement. 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 Centralized 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, Jan 15, 2025
The state marks this report as 4 pages; the online copy we transcribed has 3. You can request the full file from the county licensing office.
What the state’s words mean
CDSS citation definitions (PDF) ↗ · CDSS complaint outcomes ↗
Life here
Rooms, meals, the rhythm of a day, faith and language, pets and house rules — as the home describes them. Tap any detail for its source and date; nothing here is graded.
The home has not described daily life anywhere we have reviewed yet — that is the case for most small homes, and it says nothing about the home. These questions fill in the picture; keep the ones that matter to you.
Before you call
Ask every home the same questions — the state’s record does not answer these. Keep the ones that matter and they travel with your saved homes.
- What is included in the monthly rate, and what costs extra?
- Who is awake overnight, and how do residents ask for help?
- Can we read the dementia care disclosure and discuss how daily support works?
- What could change whether someone can stay here?
- Can we see a bedroom and share a meal during a visit?
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