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10 Best Nursing Homes in Torrance, CA

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Torrance nursing home, our senior living advisors can help. The term “nursing home” is often used interchangeably with assisted living or other senior housing options; but a nursing home is a skilled nursing facility for individuals with serious, debilitating short- or long-term health issues. So even the best nursing homes in Torrance, CA may not be right for seniors who don’t require round-the-clock care.

We can help you determine if a skilled nursing facility in Torrance or another care type is right for you. Browse 76 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Torrance.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Angelino Heights, Historic Filipinotown and Los Feliz.
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Nursing Homes Facilities near Torrance, CA

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Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Santa Fe Convalescent Hospital is a modern facility that emphasizes quality, compassionate healthcare. We are a 24-hour skilled nursing facility and look forward to assisting our patients around the clock. Our rehabilitation and respiratory therapy include physical therapy, occupational therapy,...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Pacific Care Nursing Center endeavors to aid patients in regaining their independence by offering comprehensive therapies and treatments designed to help them return to their prior level of functioning. A variety of therapies are available, including physical, occupational, and speech therapies;...
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Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Cost of nursing homes in Torrance, CA

The average cost of senior living in Torrance is $5,014 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Gardena, CA with an average of $4,911 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Torrance, CA, vs. nearby cities

Torrance, CA
$5,014/mo
$4,953/mo

Nursing homes costs in Torrance, CA, vs. state and national averages

Torrance, CA
$5,014/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

Nursing homes costs in Torrance, CA, vs. other senior living options

$4,964/mo
Nursing Homes
$5,014/mo

Nursing homes costs in Torrance, CA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,637/mo
Studio
$5,828/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,789/mo
2 Bedroom
$9,049/mo

Senior living costs in Torrance vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 4 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Torrance, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeTorrance, CACaliforniaU.S.
Nursing Homes$5,014/mo$5,269/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$4,165/mo$4,369/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$4,964/mo$5,269/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$4,447/mo$4,504/mo$4,016/mo
Nursing Homes
Torrance, CA:$5,014/mo
California:$5,269/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Torrance, CA:$4,165/mo
California:$4,369/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Torrance, CA:$4,964/mo
California:$5,269/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Torrance, CA:$4,447/mo
California:$4,504/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Torrance, CA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Torrance and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Nursing homes cost trends in Torrance, CA

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Torrance have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Torrance, CA$7,166/mo$7,544/mo-5.0%
California$5,900/mo$5,602/mo+5.3%
National$5,667/mo$5,383/mo+5.3%
Torrance, CA
2024 average cost:$7,166/mo
2023 average cost:$7,544/mo
Percent change:-5.0%
California
2024 average cost:$5,900/mo
2023 average cost:$5,602/mo
Percent change:+5.3%
National
2024 average cost:$5,667/mo
2023 average cost:$5,383/mo
Percent change:+5.3%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about nursing homes in Torrance

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Torrance

La Posada Assisted Living and Memory Care in Whittier, CA

5.0
Everything seems to rate a 10. With the exception of house cleaning. My sister notices when my mom's recliner is up there's stuff under it and around. As for myself when I've called about issues I haven't gotten a call back or I have to call again to have the director call me back. My ...
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Vista Del Mar Senior Living in Long Beach, CA

4.8
My Brother has been a resident of Vista del Mar Senior Living for nearly 3 years, and we were very happy with our choice. We had problems finding another Assisted Living facility in Culver City, and Vista del Mar was perfect. It has met all of my Brother's needs and he has been very happy ...
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Evergreen Retirement Residence in Burbank, CA

4.5
My father was a resident at Evergreen for just shy of two years. Unfortunately when he was diagnosed with dementia, we needed to move him to a residence with a higher level of care. He had one of the few one bedroom apartments available. The staff and caregivers were very attentive to his needs. ...
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Torrance nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Torrance nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Torrance, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Torrance nursing homes

Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Torrance that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Torrance, CANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
65.7%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
48.6%
10.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
82.9%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
82.9%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
74.3%
10.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
31.4%
1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
82.9%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
42.9%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
65.7%
19.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Torrance nursing homes

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Torrance Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Torrance, CANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
51.4%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
28.6%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
40%
6.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
14.3%
1.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Torrance nursing homes

Nursing homes communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Torrance partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Torrance, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
31.4%
0.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
48.6%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
40%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
51.4%
4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
20%
0.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Torrance nursing homes

Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Torrance communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Torrance, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
34.3%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
42.9%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
40%
0.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
17.1%
0.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Torrance nursing homes

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Torrance offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Torrance, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
57.1%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
34.3%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
28.6%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
65.7%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
54.3%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
68.6%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40%
0.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25.7%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
37.1%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
48.6%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
48.6%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
40%
0.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25.7%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
51.4%
0.5%
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Related senior services in Torrance, California

In Torrance, California, seniors have access to local offices and organizations that may help them obtain financial assistance for senior care, including:

Torrance, California, is somewhat car dependent. Seniors can expect to need a car for most errands. Transit options in Torrance include bus routes and public paratransit services. Seniors may receive fare discounts. Torrance has somewhat limited biking infrastructure and is somewhat walkable.

Torrance offers several health care providers for seniors wanting to be proactive about their health or for seniors seeking treatment for chronic conditions. The area has several hospitals, including Torrance Memorial Medical Center and Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center Torrance.

Torrance is a coastal community featuring several welcoming and rare attractions that help distinguish the city from its neighboring urban areas. Home to the Strand Bike Trail and numerous swimming beaches along Santa Monica Bay, this city is a popular destination for nature-loving tourists and residents alike. For others, the Chen Art Gallery boasts one of the most substantial collections of Chinese art in the U.S., and the Western Museum of Flight contains several aircrafts and aviation-related artifacts.

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Brookdale South Bay, Ivy Park at Palos Verdes and Clearwater at South Bay are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Torrance, California. See full list of communities.
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