Small home · Licensed for 6 · Torrance

Keiro Kikyo Home

5009 Maricopa Street, Torrance, CA 90503Licensed since 2026

Overview

Estimated starting rate

$5,850 a month

Covelight estimate · likely $4,800–$7,200 See costs

No openings reported

Approved by the state: Wheelchair · Dementia · 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
Dementia
Hospiceup to 1 resident
Bedriddenup to 1 resident

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) NON-AMBULATORY, OF WHICH ONE (1) MAY BE BEDRIDDEN IN ROOM #2. WAIVER/GRANTED FOR HOSPICE CARE FOR ONE (1).

983 - RCFE / DEMENTIA

CDSS record, verbatim · October 26, 2026

As needs change

Staying through hospice
Hospice waiver on file · covers up to 1 — 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 Keiro Kikyo Home: 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

$5,850a month to start

Likely $4,800–$7,200

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$5,850likely a month

Room

Daily care

Sharing the room

Starting monthly rate$5,850likely $4,800–$7,200
Covelight’s estimate starts from the rates 24 small homes and similar 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 (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 $4,800–$7,350: $5,850
First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $5,600–$10,500: $8,350

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

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

Meridian Home CareTorrance · 0.3 mi · Small home
$6,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
Bella ManorTorrance · 0.5 mi · Small home
$4,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Anza Home CareTorrance · 0.8 mi · Small home
$5,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
Cogir of South BayTorrance · 0.8 mi · Mid-size home
$6,000Listed on Seniorly · seen September 9, 2026
Americare Senior Living of South TorranceTorrance · 1.0 mi · Small home
$6,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
South Bay Memory CareTorrance · 1.0 mi · Small home
$10,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Brickstone ManorTorrance · 1.1 mi · Small home
$5,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Adorable Redbeam HomeTorrance · 1.2 mi · Small home
$5,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Francesca's HomeTorrance · 1.3 mi · Small home
$5,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Angel Care IVRedondo Beach · 1.3 mi · Small home
$6,200Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
Welcome Home IITorrance · 1.5 mi · Small home
$4,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Family Connected Memory Care BoutiqueTorrance · 1.7 mi · Small home
$10,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Redondo Beach Elderly HomeRedondo Beach · 1.8 mi · Mid-size home
$5,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Angel Assisted Living ServicesTorrance · 1.9 mi · Small home
$6,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
Brightwater Guest Home 3Torrance · 1.9 mi · Small home
$5,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Magnificent ManorTorrance · 1.9 mi · Small home
$5,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Amalfi LivingTorrance · 2.0 mi · Small home
$5,000Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Family Connect Memory CareTorrance · 2.1 mi · Small home
$9,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
Americare Assisted LivingRedondo Beach · 2.1 mi · Small home
$6,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living private room · seen September 9, 2026
Daniella's HomeTorrance · 2.2 mi · Small home
$4,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Cerise Guest HomeTorrance · 2.3 mi · Small home
$5,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Hearts of Paradise HomeTorrance · 2.4 mi · Small home
$5,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Active Board + CareTorrance · 2.5 mi · Small home
$5,500Listed on Seniorly · assisted living shared bedroom · seen September 9, 2026
Senior Manor Care IIITorrance · 2.6 mi · Small home
$4,500Listed on A Place for Mom · 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 and similar 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.

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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Where it is

5009 Maricopa Street, Torrance, CA 90503Address from the public record · October 26, 2026. Confirm the entrance with the home before visiting.

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Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center TorranceHospital · General acute care, on the state’s list0.6 mi

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

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The state record

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

CDSS public record, read October 26, 2026 · License #198320665 · See the state’s own record

The full record — 1 document

20261 state visit · 1 document

May 22, 2026Facility evaluation reportPrelicensingReport on file

Type of visit: Prelicensing

On 05/22/2026 around 09:00 am Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) Jose Calderon conducted an announced visit to Keiro Kikyo Home Facility located at 5009 Maricopa Street Torrance CA 90503 and met with Administrator Desiree Kitagawa for purpose of a pre-licensing evaluation. The facility is licensed to operate six (6) non-ambulatory adults 60 and above. Five (5) residents can be non-ambulatory; 1 resident can be bedridden. Currently, the facility has zero (0) residents in care. Facility is a 4 bedroom, 3 bathrooms, and a one-story house. The client bedrooms are spacious and will easily accommodate the client's furnishings. There is a backyard with a small table and 4 chairs. Outdoor passageways, walkways, driveways, steps, and patios are free from obstructions. LPA Calderon did not observe hazards, such as ladders, gardening tools and/or motorized equipment in the front, back and/or side areas of the facility. Residents Bedrooms: Bedrooms 1,2 will have two beds each, two chairs, two nightstands, two lamp. Bedrooms 1,2,3 and 4 all comply with the requirement of 8 cubic feet of space. Bathroom 1,2: Have a working toilet, wash basins, and walk-in shower. Bathrooms #1, #2, shower have grab bars. LPA Calderon observed adequate lighting in hallway leading to bathrooms. 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 hall closet was noted. Emergency Phone Numbers, Exit Plan & Menu: The telephone system is landline and operable. Emergency Disaster Plan and "See something, say something Let Us Know". 3 fire extinguisher 1 mounted on the wall next to the kitchen. 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 lock box located in the kitchen area. Food supply is adequate; stored in kitchen refrigerator and cabinets and consists of the following: A variety of Fresh and Canned fruit, vegetable, and meat food items. Smoke Detectors/carbon monoxide: 7 hard-wired smoke detectors are operating & working. Appliances: Gas Stove, oven, microwave, washer, and dryer working. Refrigerator in the kitchen has a measured temperature of at least 37 degrees Fahrenheit for appropriate food storage. Freezer is at zero degrees Fahrenheit. The residence is equipped with central air and heat, and each client bedroom is individually climate controlled. Toxins: Locked/stored in a cabinet located in the kitchen. Water Temperature: Bathrooms’ water temperature was tested at 109 F. and #2 at 108 F. degrees. Kitchen water temperature tested at 110 degrees. Medications, First-Aid Kit & Book: Medication administration records storage area, and first aid kit has been inspected, which are stored in lock box located in a cabinet adjacent the refrigerator, available for staff use but inaccessible to clients. Clients & Staff Files: Records of staff and clients shall be stored in a locked-in staff office, and the section has been inspected. Reading Material, Games, Equipment & Materials: The facility has board games, books, and other recreational materials for the client's use. LPA Calderon did not observe delayed egress, chain locks or dead bolts on exits. LPA Calderon did not observe pad locks or other mechanisms which may be obstructions for safe and quick egress during an emergency on side gates and front exits. Pool/Jacuzzi & Pets: LPA Calderon did not observe any pet or bodies of water at the facility. Fire clearance: Fire Clearance was approved on 11/13/2025 for six (6) ambulatories, of which 5 residents can be non-ambulatory, 1 bedridden elderly adult 60 ages and above. LPA Calderon and Licensee conducted Component III: review about how to operate the facility within substantial compliance. An exit interview was conducted, and a copy of this report has been furnished by the applicant Beverly Ito by hand. Accordingly, LPA Jose Calderon 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, May 22, 2026

License holder

Keiro Kikyo Home, 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

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

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

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Frequently asked questions

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

Quick answers about Keiro Kikyo Home

Is Keiro Kikyo Home licensed?

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

How many residents is Keiro Kikyo Home licensed for?

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

Has Keiro Kikyo Home 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 Keiro Kikyo Home still open?

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

What does Keiro Kikyo Home cost?

$5,850 a month to start is a Covelight estimate, likely $4,800–$7,200. 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 Keiro Kikyo Home 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 Keiro Kikyo Home, Inc., per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.

Is there a hospital nearby?

Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center Torrance 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 Keiro Kikyo Home keep a resident on hospice?

Hospice care is approved on this license, covering up to 1 resident, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.

Keiro Kikyo Home license and inspection record

Name on the license: “KEIRO KIKYO HOME”, per the CDSS roster as of August 30, 2026.
License #198320665. 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 Keiro Kikyo Home, Inc., per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
First licensed in 2026, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
1 state inspection visit since 2026, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file since 2026, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026. The same records count 1 state visit in that period.
0 complaints and 0 substantiated allegations on file since 2026, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.
The most recent state visit on file is May 22, 2026, per CDSS records as of October 26, 2026.

Type A citationa violation that poses an immediate risk to health, safety or personal rights if it is not correctedType B citationa violation that could become a risk if not corrected, or one involving records, resources or required services

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

See the state’s own record

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