Terraza Court Senior Living
Nursing Home · California, CA

Overview of Terraza Court Senior Living

Terraza Court Senior Living is an assisted living and memory care community located in Culver City, CA. It offers private and semi-private accommodations with a focus on wellness and personalized care. Residents can enjoy a variety of services and amenities designed to enhance their quality of life.
(310) 838-7800
Bed community size
170-bed community Rank #256 / 1658Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 256th out of 1658 homes in California. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other California SNFs. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A large-scale community that may provide a wide range of amenities, services, and structured programs.
Years in operation
1 year in operation Rank #1387 / 1485Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1387th out of 1485 homes in California. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other California SNFs. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A newer community that may feature more recent facilities and programs.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 89 / 100 Rank #195 / 2093Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 195th out of 2093 homes in California. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across California SNFs. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.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.

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeResidential Care Elderly
StatusLicensed
IssuanceOctober 22, 2024
CountyLos Angeles
RCFE Number198602264

Ownership & Operating Entity

Terraza Court Senior Living is legally operated by Terraza Court Senior Living Llc, and administrated by Linda Poythress.

Amenities & Lifestyle

Specific ProgramsPersonal Services, Upcoming Events, Residents Activity Calendar

Pricing & Financial Information

Starting Price$3,995 for Assisted Living private studios per month
Starting Price$3,495 for Memory Care semi-private studios per month

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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 Score Info A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the California state average. See the nursing homes benchmark below for the typical California score; higher is better.

Below the California average for nursing homes.

California nursing homes benchmark: C- 70/100

Inspection score: 61 out of 100. Letter grade D-. Below the California average for nursing homes.

Inspection Scorecard Info 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 2024 vs. California state average
Overall vs. CA average 5 Worse Metrics worse than California average:
• Total citations (60% above)
• Citations per year (60% above)
• Total visits (181% above)
• Complaint visits (154% above)
• Other visits (57% above)
2 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Citations per inspection (88% below)
• Official inspections (75% below)
Latest Inspection May 5, 2026

Citations Info Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityCA Averagevs. CA Avg
Total citations Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 1610 This facility has 60% more total citations than a typical California nursing home (16 vs. CA avg 10).↑ 60% worse
Citations per year Info Average citations per year since 2024. 85 This facility has 60% more citations per year than a typical California nursing home (8 vs. CA avg 5).↑ 60% worse
Citations per inspection Info Average citations per inspection. 0.43.3 This facility has 88% fewer citations per inspection than a typical California nursing home (0.4 vs. CA avg 3.3).↓ 88% better

Inspections & Visits Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityCA Averagevs. CA Avg
Total visits Info Combined count of complaint visits, other regulatory visits, and official scheduled inspections. 4516 This facility has 181% more total visits than a typical California nursing home (45 vs. CA avg 16).↑ 181% worse
Complaint visits Info On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff. 3313 This facility has 154% more complaint visits than a typical California nursing home (33 vs. CA avg 13).↑ 154% worse
Other visits Info Regulatory visits that are neither routine inspections nor complaint investigations — administrative check-ins, follow-up reviews, licensing-related visits. 117 This facility has 57% more other visits than a typical California nursing home (11 vs. CA avg 7).↑ 57% worse
Official inspections Info Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards. 14 This facility has 75% fewer official inspections than a typical California nursing home (1 vs. CA avg 4).↓ 75% better

Financial Assistance for
Nursing Home in California

Terraza Court Senior Living is located in 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)

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Frequently Asked Questions about Terraza Court Senior Living

Is Terraza Court Senior Living in a walkable area?

Terraza Court Senior Living has a walk score of 89. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

Does Terraza Court Senior Living have different floorplan options?

Yes — see the floorplan options available at Terraza Court Senior Living on this page.

Who is the administrator of Terraza Court Senior Living?

Linda Poythress is the administrator of Terraza Court Senior Living.

How many beds does Terraza Court Senior Living have?

Terraza Court Senior Living has 170 beds.

Has Terraza Court Senior Living had any recent deficiencies or citations?

Terraza Court Senior Living has had 16 recently reported deficiencies.

Are there photos of Terraza Court Senior Living?

Yes — there are 16 photos of Terraza Court Senior Living in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the phone number of Terraza Court Senior Living?

(310) 838-7800 will put you in contact with the team at Terraza Court Senior Living.

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