Best Independent Living in Torrance, CA

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 2 independent living communities in Torrance, CA using CA Dept. of Social Services (CDSS) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank independent living in CA
Reviewed by
Last updated
We analyzed These are the facilities in Torrance, CA our team has analyzed — not a count of every independent living provider in Torrance, CA.
2 homes
Other senior care options in Torrance:

Video Tour: Top-rated Independent Living facilities in Torrance, California.

Watch this Video to see Torrance's Top-rated Senior Communities

Compare Independent Living around Torrance

Info below is compiled from the CA Dept. of Social Services (CDSS), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
A 0–100 score of a facility's regulatory inspection record, shown as a letter and compared with other facilities of the same kind in the same state. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine grade. It is not a government rating. A dash means we have no inspection data for that facility.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Visits or investigations linked to complaints, as counted in the state record (may differ from routine annual surveys).
Count of California state "Type A" citations — the state's most serious citation category (immediate or serious harm to residents), from California state inspection data.
Number of years the company has been in operation.
Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
Housing or bed configuration options (e.g. studio, shared), often from facility-reported amenities and licensing details.
Clearwater at South Bay
IL
AL
MC
Torrance
137
Facility 137
CA AVG 168
Rank #221 / 409
B+Yes
82
Facility 82
CA AVG 59
Rank #122 / 638
32
21
Facility 21
CA AVG 13
Rank #308 / 391
3
Facility 3
CA AVG 3
Rank #239 / 398
7
Facility 7
CA AVG 15
Rank #240 / 402
76.6%
Facility 76.6%
CA AVG 71.7%
Rank #149 / 361
Csb LLC, Hsre-Clearwater II Trs, And Csl Berkshire LLC-
Cogir of South Bay
IL
AL
Torrance (Del Amo Crossing)
34
Facility 34
CA AVG 168
Rank #377 / 409
B-Yes-4
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 13
Rank #1 / 391
0
Facility 0
CA AVG 3
Rank #1 / 398
1
Facility 1
CA AVG 15
Rank #387 / 402
52.9%
Facility 52.9%
CA AVG 71.7%
Rank #306 / 361
Torrance Operations LLC And Cadence Sl Torrance LLCStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each independent living community is ranked against every other CA independent living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 2 analyzed for Torrance. See how we rank facilities

Overview of Clearwater at South Bay

Clearwater at South Bay offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care in Torrance, CA. Independent living means having a private living space with community services, without daily care, while assisted living adds help with dressing, bathing, medication, and other daily tasks while the resident keeps their own apartment.

Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Having these care levels together can suit a resident whose needs grow over time. The community has 137 beds, and respite care and short-term stays offer a temporary option while a family caregiver travels or recovers rather than requiring a permanent move.

Pets are allowed, so a resident can bring a pet when moving in. A Walk Score of 82 places the area in the very walkable band, where most errands can be done on foot; for someone who no longer drives, nearby shops, a pharmacy, or cafes can support getting out independently. Paul Gozon serves as the administrator, and Clearwater at South Bay is operated by Csb LLC, Hsre-Clearwater Ii Trs, and Csl Berkshire.

Contact Clearwater at South Bay

Overview of Cogir of South Bay

Cogir of South Bay offers assisted living, independent living, and respite care in Torrance, CA. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while the resident keeps a private apartment. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, while respite care gives a family a short term option when the usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. Having independent living and assisted living in one community suits someone whose care needs could grow over time.

Cogir of South Bay has 34 beds, creating a smaller setting where residents and staff can get to know one another. Located in the Del Amo Crossing neighborhood, the community offers studio, one bedroom, and two bedroom apartments. A studio provides one private space, while a two bedroom layout can work for a couple moving together or for someone who wants a companion. Monthly prices start at $5,350, giving families an initial budgeting figure rather than a rate assigned to a specific care type, and pets are allowed when a resident moves in.

Residents can use the swimming pool, salon and spa, courtyard, walking paths, and transportation, with options for exercise, personal care, outdoor time, and travel beyond the community. Water aerobics provides a scheduled aquatic exercise activity, and the book club offers a regular reading discussion. Restaurant and dining room services are available, with special diets supported for residents who have specific dietary needs. Rehabilitation services, wheelchair accessibility, religious services, and signature programs including Forever Fit and Memories in Motion are also available.

Linda Hiles serves as the administrator. Torrance Operations and Cadence Sl Torrance operate the community.

Starting Price $5,350/Month

Contact Cogir of South Bay

Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
  • 5%
    Environment
01

Resident & Family Experience 35%

The single largest share of every ranking. Aggregated review sentiment and volume from major platforms — the closest signal to real resident experience.

  • Includes
  • Review Sentiment
  • Review Volume
02

Regulatory & Safety Record 25%

State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

  • Includes
  • State Inspections
  • Citations/Inspection
  • % Inspections w/ Citations
  • Complaint Visits
  • Accreditations
  • BBB Rating
03

Visual Media & Transparency 15%

Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.

  • Includes
  • Video Tours
  • Virtual Walkthroughs
  • Photo Quantity
  • Photo Quality
04

Website & Operator Transparency 10%

Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.

  • Includes
  • Website Content
  • Mobile Usability
  • Staff Info Available
  • Owner Info Available
05

Community Stability 10%

Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.

  • Includes
  • Occupancy Rate
  • Bed Options
06

Environment & Pricing 5%

Walkability and pricing transparency. Walk Score is weighted higher for Independent Living than for Memory Care, where most residents do not leave unaccompanied.

  • Includes
  • Walk Score
  • Pricing Transparency
No paid rankings Communities cannot pay to influence placement.
How we're paid: If we help you find a community and you move in, that community may pay us a referral fee. This never affects where they rank or what you pay. Learn more
Submit a correction

Independent Living in Torrance at a glance

Avg Walk Score: 82/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Torrance, CA. A third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100) measuring convenience and context, not healthcare quality. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 50/ 100
Avg No. of Beds: 86The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Torrance, CA. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90
Who we are

Your Senior Care Partner, Every Step of the Way

We help families find affordable senior communities and unlock same day discounts, Medicaid, and Medicare options tailored to your needs.

Contact us Today

Frequently Asked Questions about Independent Living in Torrance, CA

What is the average cost of independent living in Torrance, CA?

The average monthly cost of independent living in Torrance, CA is approximately $2,062. Actual rates vary by community, level of care, and floorplan.

What is the price range for independent living in Torrance, CA?

Independent living in Torrance, CA typically ranges from $542 - $4,950 per month, depending on the community, room type, and care needs.

What is independent living?

Independent living communities are residential settings for active older adults — typically with private apartments or cottages, shared amenities (dining, fitness, activities), and no built-in medical care.

How many independent living communities are listed on this page?

This page features 2 independent living communities in Torrance, CA. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right independent living community in Torrance, CA?

Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in Torrance, CA, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.

What should I look for when visiting independent living communities in Torrance, CA?

Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.