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Sweet Care Manor

Small home·Licensed for 6·Torrance, California

Licensed since 2023Licence #198320358
(310) 325-1879From the state roster · September 13, 2026Plan a visit
  • Care approvals on fileWheelchair · Hospice · BedriddenState licensing record · September 13, 2026
  • Starting rate$4,000 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 visitJune 15, 2026CDSS inspection record

Sweet Care 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 2023. Dementia 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 Sweet Care Manor

Is Sweet Care Manor licensed?

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

How many residents is Sweet Care Manor licensed for?

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

Has Sweet Care Manor been cited?

0 Type A and 0 Type B citations since 2023, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026. Those records count 8 state visits over the same years.

Is Sweet Care Manor still open?

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

What does Sweet Care Manor cost?

$4,000 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 Sweet Care 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 Sweet Care Manor Inc., per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.

Is there a hospital nearby?

Torrance Memorial 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 Sweet Care Manor keep a resident on hospice?

Hospice care is approved on this license, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.

Sweet Care Manor license and inspection record

  • Name on the license: “SWEET CARE MANOR”, per the CDSS roster as of May 25, 2025.
  • License #198320358. 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 Sweet Care Manor Inc., per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
  • First licensed in 2023, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
  • 8 state inspection visits since 2023, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
  • 0 Type A and 0 Type B citations on file since 2023, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026. The same records count 8 state visits in that period.
  • 0 complaints and 0 substantiated allegations on file since 2023, per CDSS records as of September 13, 2026.
  • The most recent state visit on file is June 15, 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 careNot on file · ask the home
  • Hospice careApproved by the state
  • BedriddenApproved · covers up to 2 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 CAPACITY OF 6 NON-AMBULATORY OF WHICH 2 MAY BE BEDRIDDEN; ROOM 2 FOR BEDRIDDEN RESIDENTS; HOSPICE WAIVER APPROVED FOR (4) FOUR HOSPICE RESIDENTS

935 - ELDERLY

CDSS record, verbatim · September 13, 2026

As needs change

  • Staying through hospice

    Hospice waiver on file — 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

4 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?”

  • If memory loss develops

    Dementia-care designation not on file

    Ask: “If memory loss develops, what would change — and when would a move be needed?”

What it costs here

This home’s starting rate

$4,000a month to start

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

Likely monthly total

$4,000a month

Likely $4,000–$4,600

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 · where the price comes from
Room
Daily care
Sharing the room

Memory care is not priced here: a dementia-care designation is not on file for this home. Ask the home.

  • Starting monthly rate$4,000this 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 $4,000–$4,600
$4,000
First monthWith a one-time move-in fee · likely $4,000–$8,100
$6,000
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.
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Where it is

  • 2451 W 235Th 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 2023, the state has filed 8 documents for this home, and its records count 8 visits since 2023. The most recent is a facility evaluation report, dated June 15, 2026.

On file since
2023
State visits
8
Most recent visit
June 15, 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 2023.

Year by year
YearVisitsDocumentsSubstantiated2026230202511020241102023330

The last 36 months — 5 of 8 documents

The full record on the state’s site →
20262 state visits · 3 documents
Jun 15, 2026Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

On 06/15/26, the department conducted an unannounced annual required visit using the CARE Inspection Tool. The department met with Caregiver, Iris Baclia-An, and the purpose of today’s visit was explained. The department was granted entry to the facility. Administrator Charesa Reyes, joined the department for the visit shortly after. The facility is licensed to operate for six (6) ambulatory of which (2) may be bedridden elderly adults ages 60 and above. The facility has an approved hospice waiver for (4) hospice residents. There are currently (6) residents residing in the home. The facility is a single-story structure located in a residential neighborhood. It consists of the following: four (4) resident bedrooms, two (2) bathrooms, living room, dining room, kitchen, and an outside shaded patio area. The department toured the physical plant. There were no bodies of water or obstructions on the premises. All rooms were inspected. Beds and bedding supplies were in good condition, adequate lighting was provided, and storage for the resident's personal belongings was observed. Bed linens, comforters, and bath towels were adequately stocked at the time of the visit. Bathrooms were found to be within Title 22 regulations and were clean and operational. The water temperature measured at 109.0 F. A comfortable temperature was maintained in the facility. The department observed the facility to be sanitary and appropriately furnished during the visit. Storage areas for personal hygiene, cleaning supplies, toxins, and sharps objects were stored and not accessible to residents. The kitchen was inspected and there is sufficient perishable and non-perishable food available and maintained adequately. A fire extinguisher was charged, and smoke detectors and carbon monoxide were operable. The facility has a working landline telephone. During the visit, the department observed the facility's infection control practices. LPA observed staff followed screening protocols for visitors, staff, and residents, sanitizing stations in common areas and restrooms. The department observed the facility has a 30-day supply of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Posters mandated for inspection control were posted. The department reviewed service records for residents #1-#6 (R1-R6), and personnel records for staff #1-#4 (S1-S4), and observed them to be complete and in order. A review of Medication Records Administration (MAR) and Fire Drills were observed to be maintained and in order. The last fire drill was conducted on 05/01/25. Facility fees are current. Administrator certificate is active (7029005740 Exp:11/20/26). Liability insurance is active (Policy #N9WC399786 Exp: 04/01/27). No deficiencies were cited during this inspection. An exit interview was conducted with Charesa Reyes, and a copy of the report was provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Jun 15, 2026
Apr 22, 2026Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Case Management - Legal/Non-compliance

A Non-Compliance Conference (NCC) was held at the El Segundo Adult and Senior Care Program Regional Office on 4/22/26. Participants in this meeting included the following: Janae Hammond, Interim Regional Manager; Alfonso Iniguez, Licensing Program Analyst; Ernand Dabuet, Licensing Program Manager; and Charesa Reyes/Licensee. The purpose of this conference is to discuss the multiple substantiated unlicensed complaint investigations by the department. Based on the complaint investigations listed below, the Operator provided elements of care and supervision to residents that should be in licensed assisted living facilities. The Licensees stated the following plans in order to bring the facility into compliance: · Licensee will cease, apply for a license, or relocate residents who require elements of care and supervision from all unlicensed properties by 05/08/2026. · The licensee will provide an updated list of all unlicensed addresses and relocation sites of all residents. · Licensee to also submit a roster of all residents at each unlicensed location, and information on whether the residents went · Licensee already applied for these Unlicense facilities: Myler st, Carradale st and La Salle st; and Halldale. An exit interview and a copy of this report were provided to Lori and Charesa Reyes/License.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Apr 22, 2026
Apr 22, 2026Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Case Management - Legal/Non-compliance

A Non-Compliance Conference (NCC) was held at the El Segundo Adult and Senior Care Program Regional Office on 4/22/26. Participants in this meeting included the following: Janae Hammond, Interim Regional Manager; Alfonso Iniguez, Licensing Program Analyst; Ernand Dabuet, Licensing Program Manager; and Charesa Reyes/Licensee. The purpose of this conference is to discuss the multiple substantiated unlicensed complaint investigations by the department. Based on the complaint investigations listed below, the Operator provided elements of care and supervision to residents that should be in licensed assisted living facilities. The Licensees stated the following plans in order to bring the facility into compliance: · Licensee will cease, apply for a license, or relocate residents who require elements of care and supervision from all unlicensed properties by 05/08/2026. · The licensee will provide an updated list of all unlicensed addresses and relocation sites of all residents. · Licensee to also submit a roster of all residents at each unlicensed location, and information on whether the residents went · Licensee already applied for these Unlicense facilities: Myler st, Carradale st and La Salle st; and Halldale. An exit interview and a copy of this report were provided to Lori and Charesa Reyes/License.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, Apr 22, 2026
20251 state visit · 1 document
May 21, 2025Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

On May 21, 2025, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Ernand Dabuet conducted an unannounced annual required visit using the CARE Inspection Tool. LPA met with administrator Cheresa Reyes. LPA explained the purpose of today’s visit. The facility is licensed to operate for six (6) ambulatory of which (2) may be bedridden elderly adults ages 60 and above. The facility is approved for four (4) hospice waivers. The facility is a single-story structure located in a residential neighborhood. It consists of the following: four (4) resident's rooms, two (2) bathrooms, a living area, a dining area, a kitchen, and an outside patio area. LPA toured the physical plant. There were no bodies of water or obstructions on the premises. All rooms were inspected. Beds and bedding supplies were in good condition, adequate lighting was provided, and storage for the resident's personal belongings was observed. Bed linens, comforters, and bath towels were adequately stocked at the time of the visit. Bathrooms were found to be within Title 22 regulations and were clean and operational. A water temperature of 108.0. A comfortable temperature of 75 degrees F.was maintained in the facility. LPA observed the facility to be sanitary and appropriately furnished during the visit. Storage areas for personal hygiene, cleaning supplies, toxins, and sharps objects were stored and not accessible to residents. The kitchen was inspected and there is sufficient perishable and non-perishable food available and maintained adequately. A fire extinguisher was charged, and smoke detectors and carbon monoxide were operable. A review of Medication Records Administration (MAR) and Fire Drills were observed to be maintained in order and accurate. The facility conducted Fire/Safety Drill on 05/01/25. The facility has a working landline telephone. The staff had all current CPR/First Aid Training on file. (Evaluation Report continues LIC 809-C) During the visit, LPA observed the facility's infection control practices. LPA observed staff followed screening protocols for visitors, staff, and residents, sanitizing stations in common areas and restrooms. LPA observed the facility has a 30-day supply of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Posters mandated for inspection control were posted. An audit of residents #1-#6 (R1-R6) service records and staff #1-#5 (S1-S6) personnel records revealed to be complete. The facility is current on CCL annual dues. The facility has administrator certificate that is current pending status for renewal with CDSS. DEFICIENCIES: At 2:50 PM, LPA observed rear toilet used for resident's daily activities is non-operable. Resident room #3 is missing a window screen. Deficiencies cited during this inspection visit is on LIC 809D. An exit interview conducted with Cheresa Reyes and a copy of the report is provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, May 21, 2025
20241 state visit · 1 document
May 31, 2024Facility evaluation reportReport on file

Type of visit: Required - 1 Year

On 05/31/24, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Ernand Dabuet conducted an unannounced annual required visit using the CARE Inspection Tool. LPA met with administrator Cheresa Reyes. LPA explained the purpose of today’s visit. The facility is licensed to operate for six (6) ambulatory of which (2) may be bedridden elderly adults ages 60 and above. The facility is approved for four (4) hospice waivers. The facility is a single-story structure located in a residential neighborhood. It consists of the following: four (4) resident's rooms, two (2) bathrooms, a living area, a dining area, a kitchen, and an outside patio area. LPA toured the physical plant. There were no bodies of water or obstructions on the premises. All rooms were inspected. Beds and bedding supplies were in good condition, adequate lighting was provided, and storage for the resident's personal belongings was observed. Bed linens, comforters, and bath towels were adequately stocked at the time of the visit. Bathrooms were found to be within Title 22 regulations and were clean and operational. A water temperature of 109.9 and 118.8 degrees F. A comfortable temperature of 75 degrees F.was maintained in the facility. LPA observed the facility to be sanitary and appropriately furnished during the visit. Storage areas for personal hygiene, cleaning supplies, toxins, and sharps objects were stored and not accessible to residents. The kitchen was inspected and there is sufficient perishable and non-perishable food available and maintained adequately. A fire extinguisher was charged, and smoke detectors and carbon monoxide were operable. A review of Medication Records Administration (MAR) and Fire Drills were observed to be maintained in order and accurate. The facility conducted Fire/Safety Drill on 05/03/24. The facility has a working landline telephone. The staff had all current CPR/First Aid Training on file. The facility has current liability insurance effective 11/02/23 - 11/02/24. (Evaluation Report continues LIC 809-C) During the visit, LPA observed the facility's infection control practices. LPA observed staff followed screening protocols for visitors, staff, and residents, sanitizing stations in common areas and restrooms. LPA observed the facility has a 30-day supply of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Posters mandated for inspection control were posted. An audit of residents #1-#4 (R1-R4) service records and staff #1-#4 (S1-S4) personnel records revealed to be complete. Interviews conducted with (1) resident and (2) staff. Interviews were not available for (3) residents during this visit. The facility is current on CCL annual dues. The facility has a current administrator certificate for Cheresa Reeys #6064109740 expiration: 11/20/24. No deficiencies cited during this inspection visit. An exit interview conducted with Cheresa Reyes and a copy of the report is provided.the state’s words, verbatim · CDSS document, May 31, 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

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