Villa Christa

Overview of Villa Christa

Operated by Tiarachrista, Inc, Villa Christa is a small, single-story assisted living home on Chanera Avenue in Torrance. With just six beds, it offers the intimate, house-style setting that charms families seeking individualized attention and a tranquil residential culture. It stands in a well-established neighborhood with a Walk Score of 73. For occupants and visitors, lots of daily errands and essentials are walkable.

Operating for 23 years, the home currently maintains an 83 percent occupancy rate, housing five of its six residents. Its longevity in the community speaks to stability and consistent everyday operations. The home is licensed to supply residential care and serves older adults needing support with daily living activities while still upholding independence in a familiar, home-like environment.

Inspection reports document compliance with infection control, medication management, safety standards, and physical plant upkeep. Past compliance matters have highlighted resident assessment documentation and refund policy procedures. The facility still addresses and upholds such standards.

For families contemplating Villa Christa, an on-site tour is an efficient way to evaluate it, see the room layouts, and get a sense of the daily environment and the care approach. The community’s small scale often allows for personalized interactions and attention to individual preferences and routines.

Facility Direct Line (310) 408-6228

6-bed community

A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions.

23 years in operation

A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.

Walk Score: 73 / 100

Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate

83%

Higher than the California average: 72.8%

Occupied beds

5 / 6

Average occupied beds in California homes 87 beds

Facility TypeResidential Care Elderly

IssuanceJune 17, 2003

CountyLos Angeles

Villa Christa is legally operated by Tiarachrista, Inc., and administered by Arlene Feliciano.

Since 2021 · 5 years of data 2 citations 8 total visits 3 complaint visits 5 official inspections 1 complaint investigation

Inspection Score

12 points above the California average for assisted living residences (81/100)

Inspection Scorecard This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the California state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2021 vs. California state average

Overall vs. CA average

Latest Inspection April 9, 2026

Citations Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.	This Facility	CA Average	vs. CA Avg
Total citations Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.	2	10	This facility has 80% fewer total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (2 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 80% better
Serious citations (Type A) Citations that pose an immediate risk to resident health or safety. Type A citations are the most serious and typically require prompt corrective action.	0	3	This facility has 100% fewer serious citations (type a) than a typical California assisted living residence (0 vs. CA avg 3).↓ 100% better Rank #1 / 1160 Serious citations (Type A) — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1st out of 1160 homes in California for # of serious citations. Shows this facility's # of serious citations compared to the California average among 1160 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.
Moderate citations (Type B) Citations that do not pose an immediate risk but still represent a departure from required care or operational standards.	2	4	This facility has 50% fewer moderate citations (type b) than a typical California assisted living residence (2 vs. CA avg 4).↓ 50% better
Citations per year Average citations per year since 2021.	0.4	2	This facility has 80% fewer citations per year than a typical California assisted living residence (0.4 vs. CA avg 2).↓ 80% better
Citations per inspection Average citations per inspection.	0.3	3.3	This facility has 91% fewer citations per inspection than a typical California assisted living residence (0.3 vs. CA avg 3.3).↓ 91% better

Inspections & Visits State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.	This Facility	CA Average	vs. CA Avg
Total visits Combined count of complaint visits, other regulatory visits, and official scheduled inspections.	8	16	This facility has 50% fewer total visits than a typical California assisted living residence (8 vs. CA avg 16).↓ 50% better
Complaint visits On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff.	3	13	This facility has 77% fewer complaint visits than a typical California assisted living residence (3 vs. CA avg 13).↓ 77% better Rank #441 / 1388 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 441st out of 1388 homes in California for # of complaint visits. Shows this facility's # of complaint visits compared to the California average among 1388 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.
Other visits Regulatory visits that are neither routine inspections nor complaint investigations — administrative check-ins, follow-up reviews, licensing-related visits.	0	7	This facility has 100% fewer other visits than a typical California assisted living residence (0 vs. CA avg 7).↓ 100% better
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 assisted living residence (5 vs. CA avg 4).↑ 25% worse
Complaint investigations On-site investigations triggered by complaints filed with California regulators.	1	10	This facility has 90% fewer complaint investigations than a typical California assisted living residence (1 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 90% better

Inspection Reports Summary An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

The most recent inspection on May 30, 2025 found no deficiencies and confirmed compliance with infection control, medication management, safety, and physical plant standards.
A substantiated complaint investigation on June 20, 2023 found the facility failed to provide a required refund of pre-admission fees and lacked proper refund policy documentation.
The June 14, 2024 inspection cited one deficiency for a resident with dementia lacking a current medical and appraisal assessment since 2019.

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What does this home offer?

Minimum Age: 55 Years Old

No pets allowed

Housing Options: 1 Bed

Building Type: Single-story

Fitness and Recreation

3.2 miles from city center Estimated distance in miles from Torrance's city center to Villa Christa's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 3.94 miles to nearest hospital (Harbor-UCLA Medical Center)

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The information below is reported by the California Department of Social Services and Department of Public Health.


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Villa Christa	AL HOS MC RESC	Torrance (Bridgedale)	6 Facility 6 CA AVG 104 Rank #1321 / 1648	No	73 Facility 73 CA AVG 57 Rank #641 / 2087	93 Facility 93 CA AVG 81 Rank #242 / 1399	5	3 Facility 3 CA AVG 13 Rank #441 / 1388	0 Facility 0 CA AVG 3 Rank #1 / 1160	23 Facility 23 CA AVG 13 Rank #292 / 1494	83.3%	Tiarachrista, Inc	1 Bed

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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).

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

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

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.

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

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.

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)

What neighborhood is Villa Christa in?

Villa Christa is in the Bridgedale neighborhood of Torrance.

Who is the owner of Villa Christa?

Villa Christa is legally operated by Tiarachrista, Inc., and administered by Arlene Feliciano.

Is Villa Christa in a walkable area?

Villa Christa has a walk score of 73. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

What is the occupancy rate at Villa Christa?

Villa Christa's occupancy is 83%.

Are pets allowed at Villa Christa?

No, Villa Christa has a no-pet policy.

Who is the administrator of Villa Christa?

Arlene Feliciano is the administrator of Villa Christa.

How many beds does Villa Christa have?

Villa Christa has 6 beds.

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