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Summer Breeze Manor

Small home·Licensed for 6·Torrance, California

Licensed since 2019Licence #198603026
  • Care approvals on fileWheelchair · Dementia · HospiceState licensing record · September 13, 2026
  • Starting rate$4,200 a monthListed by the home on Seniorly · September 9, 2026
  • Home sizeLicensed for 6Small care home · a licensed care home (RCFE)
  • Ways to payAsk the homeMedi-Cal ALW participation not on file
  • Last state visitNovember 8, 2025CDSS inspection record

Summer Breeze Manor 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 2019. Bedridden 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 Summer Breeze Manor

Is Summer Breeze Manor licensed?

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

How many residents is Summer Breeze Manor licensed for?

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

Has Summer Breeze Manor been cited?

0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2019, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026. Those records count 5 state visits over the same years.

Is Summer Breeze Manor still open?

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

What does Summer Breeze Manor cost?

$4,200 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.

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 Summer Breeze Manor 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 Westco Villa Care Home, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.

Is there a hospital nearby?

LAC/Harbor UCLA Medical Center is 0.8 miles away in a straight line, per the CDPH licensed-hospital list dated September 16, 2026. See licensed care homes near it.

Can Summer Breeze Manor keep a resident on hospice?

Hospice care is approved on this license, covering up to 6 residents, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.

Summer Breeze Manor license and inspection record

  • Name on the license: “SUMMER BREEZE MANOR”, per the CDSS roster as of May 25, 2025.
  • License #198603026. 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 Westco Villa Care Home, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
  • First licensed in 2019, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
  • 5 state inspection visits since 2019, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
  • 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file since 2019, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026. The same records count 5 state visits in that period.
  • 0 complaints and 0 substantiated allegations on file since 2019, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
  • The most recent state visit on file is November 8, 2025, 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 6 residents
  • BedriddenNot on file · ask the home

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 6 NON-AMBULATORY. APPROVED FOR 6 HOSPICE RESIDENTS.

983 - RCFE / DEMENTIA

CDSS record, verbatim · September 13, 2026

As needs change

  • Staying through hospice

    Hospice waiver on file · covers up to 6 — 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

This home’s starting rate

$4,200a month to start

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

Likely monthly total

$4,200a month

Likely $4,200–$4,800

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 · where the price comes from
Room
Daily care
Sharing the room
  • Starting monthly rate$4,200this 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 (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 $4,200–$4,800
$4,200
First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $4,200–$8,300
$6,200
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 worksWhere this price comes from

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

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

Where it is

  • 1558 W 216Th St, 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 2021, the state has filed 5 documents for this home, and its records count 5 visits since 2019. The most recent is a facility evaluation report, dated November 8, 2025.

On file since
2021
State visits
5
Most recent visit
November 8, 2025

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 2019.

Year by year
YearVisitsDocumentsSubstantiated20251102024110202311020221102021110

The last 36 months — 3 of 5 documents

20251 state visit · 1 document
Nov 8, 2025Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

On 11/08/25, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Regina Cloyd conducted an required – annual inspection and met with Staff and Supervisor Joel Morales. Facility is licensed to serve six (6) non-ambulatory residents and has an approved hospice waiver for six (6) residents. The facility has two bathrooms, four bedrooms (two rooms are shared), staff room, kitchen, living room, dining rooms, two outdoor patios, and laundry room. 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 the required furniture, bed linens and closet/drawer space to accommodate each resident comfortably. There are no security bars or weapons on the premises. Resident bathrooms were checked. Toilets and water faucets worked properly, shower was free of mold/mildew and a non-skid mat was in place. Resident bath towels, toiletries and personal hygiene supplies were adequately stocked. Continue to LIC809-C. 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 storage cabinet. First Aid kit was available. Two fire extinguisher, last serviced April 2025, was observed in the kitchen and near bedroom #4. The Supervisor tested the carbon monoxide detector and smoke detectors in the house. Both devices were functional. Five staff records were reviewed, five out of five staff records had required criminal record clearances or criminal record exemptions. Three resident records were reviewed and, three out of three resident records had medical assessments/hospice plan of care. Two residents’ medication was reviewed. Deficiencies are being cited. During record review, LPA did not observe 20 hours of annual training for Staff #2 - #5. The last training documents on file are from September 2024. An exit interview was conducted, plans of correction developed, technical assistance provided, and a copy of this report with appeal rights was discussed and left with Staff Tula Thaxter.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Nov 8, 2025
20241 state visit · 1 document
Sep 25, 2024Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

On 09/25/24, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Regina Cloyd conducted an required – annual inspection and met with Supervisor Joel Morales. Facility is licensed to serve six (6) non-ambulatory residents and has an approved hospice waiver for six (6) residents. The facility has two bathrooms, four bedrooms (two rooms are shared), staff room, kitchen, living room, dining rooms, two outdoor patios, and laundry room. 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 the required furniture, bed linens and closet/drawer space to accommodate each resident comfortably. There are no security bars or weapons on the premises. Resident bathrooms were checked. Toilets and water faucets worked properly, grab bars were secure, and shower was free of mold/mildew and a non-skid mat was in place. Resident bath towels, toiletries and personal hygiene supplies were adequately stocked. Common areas were clean and clear of hazards. Doorways were free of obstructions. Continue to LIC809-C. 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 storage cabinet. First Aid kit was available. One fire extinguisher, last serviced August 8, 2024, was observed in the kitchen and dining room area. The Supervisor tested the carbon monoxide detector and smoke detectors in the house. Both devices were functional. Five staff records were reviewed, five out of five staff records had required criminal record clearances or criminal record exemptions. Three resident records were reviewed and, three out of three resident records had medical assessments and pre-appraisal. Two residents’ medication was reviewed. No deficiencies are being cited. An exit interview was conducted, technical assistance provided, and a copy of this report was discussed and left with Supervisor Joel Morales.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Sep 25, 2024
20231 state visit · 1 document
Oct 27, 2023Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

On 10/27/2023 at 11:11 AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Regina Cloyd conducted an unannounced Required – Annual Inspection and met with staff Tula Thaxter. Four residents and two (2) staff were present during this inspection. Facility is licensed to serve six (6) non-ambulatory residents and has an approved hospice waiver for six (6) residents. The facility has two bathrooms, four bedrooms (two rooms are shared), staff room, kitchen, living room, dining rooms, two outdoor patios, and laundry room. During the tour, LPA did not observe bodies of water or obstructions on the premises. All rooms were inspected. Beds and bedding supplies were in good condition, adequate lighting was provided, storage for resident personal belongings was observed. Bed linens, comforters, and bath towels were adequately stocked at the time of visit. A comfortable temperature was maintained in the facility. There are no security bars or weapons on the premises. Resident bathrooms were checked, sufficient liquid soap and paper towels were observed. Toilets and water faucets worked properly, grab bars were secure, the shower was free of mold/mildew, and a non-skid mat was in place. The water temperature measured at 109.0 degrees Fahrenheit. Smoke detectors are interconnected and operational. Resident bedrooms had the required furniture, bed linens and closet/drawer space to accommodate each resident comfortably. 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 toxics were kept in locked storage cabinet. First Aid kit was available. One fire extinguisher, last serviced March 17, 2023 was observed in the kitchen area. Five staff and five resident records were reviewed. Two staff and two residents were interviewed. Two resident medications were reviewed. Based on LPA observation, interviews conducted and records review, no deficiencies are being cited. An exit interview was conducted and a copy of this report was discussed and left with Tula Thaxter.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Oct 27, 2023

The state marks this report as 6 pages; the online copy we transcribed has 2. You can request the full file from the county licensing office.

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.

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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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