Brookdale South Bay
Assisted Living, Nursing Home & Skilled Nursing · Torrance, CA

Brookdale South Bay

Assisted Living, Nursing Home & Skilled Nursing · Torrance, CA

Overview of Brookdale South Bay

Live comfortably and safely with Brookdale South Bay located at W. Torrance Boulevard, Torrance, CA offers independent living. With cozy and spacious floor plans including studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments, the community ensures relaxation and security. Focusing on the seniors’ independence, Brookdale South Bay ensures that they receive proper assistance that perfectly matches their needs and preferences.

Brookdale South Bay is committed to giving its residents a better quality of life, encouraging them to remain active and connected. The community serves chef-prepared healthy and delicious meals to satisfy its residents’ dietary needs and preferences. With pet-friendly amenities including a courtyard and garden, a fitness center, a beauty and barbershop, a game room, a therapy room, a library, an arts and crafts studio, a porch, a fireside living room, a piano, meeting rooms, a putting green, business centers, and serene walking paths in landscaped grounds, the community ensures the enjoyment and wellness of its residents.

Walk Score
Walk Score: 74 / 100 Rank #597 / 2057Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 597th out of 2,057 homes we track in California for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across California facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in California that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

Safety & Compliance

Emergency SystemsYes
Safety FeaturesEmergency Alert System, 24/7 staff availability

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Rehabilitation Services

Staffing & Medical

1 service
24-Hour Staffing

Additional Services

1 service
Home Care

Additional Policies & Features

HousekeepingYes
Linen ServiceYes

Amenities & Lifestyle

Pet Friendly
Activities
Social Events
Live Entertainment
Transportation
Library
Concierge
Outings
Salon
Gardening
Chapel
Arts & Crafts
Computers
Business Center
Meeting Room
Piano
Activities
Specific ProgramsContinuing Care Retirement Communities, At Home Care
Religious Services
Volunteer Program
Touring HoursMon - Fri: 8am - 9pm CT / Sat: 9am - 5:30pm CT

Pricing & Financial Information

Starting Price$5,320 per month
Monthly Base Fee$5,320

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What does this home offer?

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Pets Allowed

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Room Sizes: 370 / 430 / 520 / 610 sq. ft

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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Building Type: 3-story

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Transportation Services

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Fitness and Recreation

Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Brookdale South Bay

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Address 2.0 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Torrance's city center to Brookdale South Bay's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 2.53 miles to nearest hospital (Torrance Memorial Medical Center)

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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in California

Brookdale South Bay is located in Torrance, California.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in California.

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Multipurpose Senior Services Program

MSSP (Medi-Cal Waiver)

Age 65+
General California resident, Medi-Cal eligible, nursing home risk.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
CA

County-managed; waitlists possible.

Benefits
In-home support (4-6 hours/day) Respite care (14 days/year) Meals (~$6/meal) Transportation (8 trips/month) Care management

In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS)

California IHSS

Age 65+
General California resident, Medicaid-eligible or low-income.
Income Limits ~$1,732/month individual, Medi-Cal threshold
Asset Limits $2,000 individual
CA

Can hire family as caregivers.

Benefits
Personal care (up to 283 hours/month) Homemaker services Respite (varies)

Multipurpose Senior Services Program (MSSP)

CA MSSP

Age 65+
General California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible but community-capable.
Income Limits ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 individual
CA

Available in 38 counties; waitlists common.

Benefits
Case management Respite care (up to 10 days/year) Minor home mods (avg. $500) Adult day care (~$50/day)

Property Tax Postponement Program (PTP)

CA PTP

Age 62+
General California resident, own and live in home, 40% equity.
Income Limits (2025) ~$51,500/year household, adjusted annually
Asset Limits Equity-based; no strict asset cap.
CA

Deferred taxes accrue interest (5% as of 2024); repaid upon sale/death.

Benefits
Property tax deferral (avg. $1,000-$3,000/year, varies by county)

Assisted Living Waiver (ALW)

CA ALW

Age 65+ or disabled
General California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible.
Income Limits ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 individual
CA

Available in 15 counties (e.g., LA, Sacramento); waitlists common.

Benefits
Personal care in ALFs (5-7 hours/day) Medication management Social services

California CARES Program

CA CARES

Age
General Caregivers of California residents 60+ needing help with 3+ daily activities; no caregiver age limit.
Income Limits No strict limit; cost-sharing above ~$2,500/month threshold.
Asset Limits Not applicable; need-based.
CA

High demand in urban areas; complements IHSS respite.

Benefits
Respite care (up to 10 days/year) Counseling (4-6 sessions/year) Training (2-3 workshops/year) Supplies (~$200/year)

Frequently Asked Questions about Brookdale South Bay

Is Brookdale South Bay in a walkable area?

Brookdale South Bay has a walk score of 74. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

Does Brookdale South Bay have different floorplan options?

Yes — see the floorplan options available at Brookdale South Bay on this page.

Are pets allowed at Brookdale South Bay?

Yes, Brookdale South Bay allows residents to bring their pets.

Are there photos of Brookdale South Bay?

Yes — there are 22 photos of Brookdale South Bay in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the address of Brookdale South Bay?

Brookdale South Bay is located at 5481 Torrance Blvd, Torrance, CA 90503.

What is the phone number of Brookdale South Bay?

(877) 390-2597 will put you in contact with the team at Brookdale South Bay.

Is Brookdale South Bay Medicare or Medicaid certified?

Brookdale South Bay is not currently listed as a CMS-certified provider of Medicare or Medicaid.

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