Inspection Reports for
Cogir of South Bay
21507 Hawthorne Blvd, Torrance, CA 90503, United States, CA, 90503
Back to Facility ProfileDeficiencies (last 3 years)
Deficiencies (over 3 years)
1.3 deficiencies/year
Deficiencies are regulatory violations found during state inspections.
68% better than California average
California average: 4 deficiencies/yearDeficiencies per year
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Census
Latest occupancy rate
53% occupied
Based on a March 2026 inspection.
This facility has shown a steady increase in demand based on occupancy rates.
Occupancy over time
Inspection Report
Follow-Up
Census: 18
Capacity: 34
Deficiencies: 2
Date: Mar 12, 2026
Visit Reason
The visit was a Case Management Deficiencies inspection conducted to re-cite deficiencies related to unavailable employee records that were originally cited during the annual inspection on 11/26/2025.
Findings
The facility was cited for not having five employee personnel records available for review during the annual inspection, which poses a potential health, safety, or personal rights risk to persons in care. The facility failed to clear these citations by the due date, resulting in re-citation and potential civil penalties.
Deficiencies (2)
Failure to have five facility staff personnel records available for review during the annual evaluation.
Failure to maintain all personnel records at the facility.
Report Facts
Number of employee records not available: 5
Fine amount per citation: 100
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Casey Ferreras | Medtech | Met with Licensing Program Analyst during inspection |
| Linda Hiles | Administrator/Director | Facility administrator named in report header |
| Oliver Joshua | Facility administrator informed about plan of correction during annual inspection | |
| Alfonso Iniguez | Licensing Program Analyst | Conducted the inspection and signed the report |
| Eva M Alvarez | Licensing Program Manager | Named in report |
Inspection Report
Annual Inspection
Census: 19
Capacity: 34
Deficiencies: 2
Date: Nov 16, 2025
Visit Reason
The inspection was an unannounced annual required visit conducted using the CARE Inspection Tool to evaluate compliance with licensing requirements for the facility.
Findings
The facility was found to be clean, sanitary, and appropriately furnished with no discrepancies in medication administration records. However, a deficiency was cited for not having five staff personnel records available during the annual evaluation, which poses a potential risk to persons in care.
Deficiencies (2)
Five staff records unavailable during annual evaluation.
Personnel records not maintained at the facility as required.
Report Facts
Staff records unavailable: 5
Capacity: 34
Census: 19
Fine amount: 100
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Oliver Joshua | Interim Administrator | Met with Licensing Program Analyst during inspection and received the Facility Evaluation Report |
| Alfonso Iniguez | Licensing Program Analyst | Conducted the inspection and authored the report |
| Eva M Alvarez | Licensing Program Manager | Oversaw the licensing program and signed the report |
Inspection Report
Original Licensing
Capacity: 34
Deficiencies: 0
Date: Sep 26, 2024
Visit Reason
The visit was conducted for a pre-licensing evaluation of a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly to serve adults ages 60 and over, with a requested capacity of 34 residents.
Findings
The facility was found to be clean, sanitary, and in good repair with all required safety devices and equipment functioning properly. Resident apartments, food service areas, records, and activities met regulatory standards. No plans of correction were provided.
Report Facts
Requested capacity: 34
Census: 0
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Linda Hiles | Administrator | Met with during inspection |
| Socorro Leandro | Licensing Program Analyst | Conducted the inspection |
| Ulysses Coronel | Licensing Program Manager | Named as Licensing Program Manager |
Inspection Report
Original Licensing
Capacity: 34
Deficiencies: 0
Date: Sep 9, 2024
Visit Reason
The visit was conducted as an initial licensing inspection to evaluate the facility's readiness for licensing and to verify the applicant/administrator's understanding of community care facility licensing laws.
Findings
The applicant/administrator participated in a COMP II telephone interview where their identification was verified and their understanding of licensing laws, facility operation, medication maintenance, activities, and pre-screening residents was confirmed. Signed documentation including photo ID was obtained.
Employees mentioned
| Name | Title | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Linda Hiles | Administrator | Applicant/administrator who participated in COMP II and was verified during the licensing inspection. |
| Phil Altman | Participant in COMP II interview during the licensing inspection. | |
| Julia Kim | Licensing Program Manager | Named as Licensing Program Manager on the report. |
| Dianne Ramos | Licensing Program Analyst | Named as Licensing Program Analyst on the report. |
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