Occupancy rate
74%
Similar to the California average: 72.8%Clearwater at South Bay
Assisted Living in Torrance
Clearwater at South Bay
Assisted Living in Torrance
Overview of Clearwater at South Bay
Clearwater at South Bay is a luxurious assisted living, memory care, and respite care facility in Torrance. The resort-style community is a comfortable place that is inviting to all residents of different backgrounds. These are all created to ensure that residents can live a stress-free lifestyle and create a joyous experience in the community. The luxurious senior living community provides families with the belief that their loved ones are in great hands.
A member of the Clearwater group, South Bay provides an array of upscale amenities and resort-like hospitality for residents of independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Seniors can live a meaningful lifestyle through simple day-to-day living through essential services such as housekeeping and laundry, transportation and concierge, and round-the-clock care.
137-bed community
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
6 years in operation
An established community with some operational experience and growing routines.
Walk Score: 82 / 100
Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
About this community
Occupancy
Similar to the California average: 72.8%Occupied beds
101 / 137
Average residents
87 per day
Facility TypeResidential Care Elderly
StatusLicensed
IssuanceAugust 29, 2019
CountyLos Angeles
Clearwater at South Bay is legally operated by Csb Llc; Hsre-clearwater Ii Trs; Csl Berkshire Llc, and administrated by Paul Gozon.
Respite Care
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
Memory Support
Short-Term Stays
Food DescriptionDining is a significant aspect of life at Clearwater at South Bay, featuring multiple dining venues with chef-driven dishes using fresh ingredients.
Inspection History
In California, the Department of Social Services (for assisted living facilities) and the Department of Public Health (for nursing homes) conduct inspections to ensure resident safety and regulatory compliance.
Inspection Scorecard
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the California state average. Metrics worse than average are highlighted in red; those better than average are highlighted in green.
Since 2020 vs. California state average
Overall vs. California average
4 Worse
Metrics worse than California average:
• Total visits (100% above)
• Complaint visits (62% above)
• Official inspections (25% above)
• Complaint investigations (40% above) 2 At Avg Metrics at California average:
• Serious citations (Type A) (at California avg)
• Moderate citations (Type B) (at California avg) 2 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Total citations (30% below)
• Other visits (14% below)
• Total visits (100% above)
• Complaint visits (62% above)
• Official inspections (25% above)
• Complaint investigations (40% above) 2 At Avg Metrics at California average:
• Serious citations (Type A) (at California avg)
• Moderate citations (Type B) (at California avg) 2 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Total citations (30% below)
• Other visits (14% below)
Latest Inspection
September 4, 2025
Complaint Investigation
Citations
Citations are formal regulatory violations recorded during state inspections. California uses Type A (serious) and Type B (moderate) severity levels.
| Metric | This Facility | California Average | vs. California Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total citations
Formal regulatory violations recorded by California Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) inspectors across all inspection types.
| 7 | 10 | This facility has 30% fewer total citations than a typical California facility (7 vs. California avg 10).↓ 30% better |
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Serious citations (Type A)
Violations that pose an immediate risk to resident health or safety. Type A citations are the most serious and typically require prompt corrective action.
| 3 | 3 | This facility has serious citations (type a) in line with the California average (3 vs. California avg 3).— At avg |
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Moderate citations (Type B)
Violations that do not pose an immediate risk but still represent a departure from required care or operational standards. Corrective action required within a specified timeframe.
| 4 | 4 | This facility has moderate citations (type b) in line with the California average (4 vs. California avg 4).— At avg |
Inspections & Visits
Regulatory visits include scheduled inspections, complaint investigations, and other on-site visits by state regulators.
| Metric | This Facility | California Average | vs. California Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total visits
Combined count of complaint visits, other regulatory visits, and official scheduled inspections.
| 32 | 16 | This facility has 100% more total visits than a typical California facility (32 vs. California avg 16).↑ 100% worse |
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Complaint visits
On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff. Fewer complaint visits generally indicate fewer reported concerns.
| 21 | 13 | This facility has 62% more complaint visits than a typical California facility (21 vs. California avg 13).↑ 62% worse |
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Other visits
Regulatory visits that are neither routine inspections nor complaint investigations — administrative check-ins, follow-up reviews, licensing-related visits.
| 6 | 7 | This facility has 14% fewer other visits than a typical California facility (6 vs. California avg 7).↓ 14% better |
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Official inspections
Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards.
| 5 | 4 | This facility has 25% more official inspections than a typical California facility (5 vs. California avg 4).↑ 25% worse |
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Complaint Investigations
Investigations triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff. Complaint Investigations can result in multiple complaint visits. This home had 21 complaint visits.
| 14 | 10 | This facility has 40% more complaint investigations than a typical California facility (14 vs. California avg 10).↑ 40% worse |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
This facility’s inspection record is mostly clean, with only a few minor deficiencies related to documentation and record access. The most recent inspection on September 4, 2025, found no deficiencies and substantiated no complaints, while a single deficiency for failing to provide authorized representatives copies of residents’ files was cited on April 30, 2025. Previous issues with air conditioning were substantiated in 2022 but resolved by 2024, and no harm-level citations or fines have been imposed.
Read the full state inspection reports, including specific deficiencies and facility responses.
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Assisted Living in California
Clearwater at South Bay is located in Torrance, California.
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— 0.96 miles to nearest hospital (Torrance Memorial Medical Center)
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Penalties and fines
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database
Penalty History
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.
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