Occupancy rate
75%
Similar to the California average: 72.8%Villa Sorrento – Torrance
Assisted Living in Torrance
Villa Sorrento – Torrance
Assisted Living in Torrance
Serving the neighborhood of Torrance, CA, Villa Sorrento – Torrance is a premiere senior living community, offering assisted living services to seniors who could benefit from extra care and support while maintaining their independence. Residents here are offered a choice of spacious floor plans with extensive outside views, generous outside balcony and patio space, individual kitchenettes and roomy walk-in closets for added convenience. The community provides each resident with a customized care plan, which may include assistance with daily living activities, medication management, and other conveniences residents’ may need.
A full-time activity director is available to provide residents with a dynamic array of planned activities, events, and programs to provide them the opportunities they need to stay active and engaged. Nutritious and delicious meals are offered three times a day, along with nourishing snacks for residents’ daily sustenance. Convenient services, such as housekeeping and laundry are also offered to give residents a carefree lifestyle.
145-bed community
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
36 years in operation
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score: 66 / 100
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
About this community
Occupancy
Similar to the California average: 72.8%Occupied beds
109 / 145
Average residents
87 per day
Facility TypeResidential Care Elderly
StatusLicensed
IssuanceMay 2, 1989
CountyLos Angeles
Villa Sorrento – Torrance is legally operated by Madison Retirement Facility, Inc., and administrated by Carla Chan.
What does this home offer?
Building Type: Two-story
Types of Care at Villa Sorrento – Torrance
Assisted Living
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 Scorecard
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the California state average. Metrics worse than average are highlighted in red; those better than average are highlighted in green.
Since 2021 vs. California state average
Overall vs. California average
2 Worse
Metrics worse than California average:
• Total visits (6% above)
• Official inspections (25% above) 1 At Avg Metrics at California average:
• Complaint investigations (at California avg) 5 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Total citations (90% below)
• Serious citations (Type A) (100% below)
• Moderate citations (Type B) (75% below)
• Complaint visits (23% below)
• Other visits (71% below)
• Total visits (6% above)
• Official inspections (25% above) 1 At Avg Metrics at California average:
• Complaint investigations (at California avg) 5 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Total citations (90% below)
• Serious citations (Type A) (100% below)
• Moderate citations (Type B) (75% below)
• Complaint visits (23% below)
• Other visits (71% below)
Latest Inspection
May 8, 2025
Annual Inspection
Citations
Citations are formal regulatory violations recorded during state inspections. California uses Type A (serious) and Type B (moderate) severity levels.
| Metric | This Facility | California Average | vs. California Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total citations
Formal regulatory violations recorded by California Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) inspectors across all inspection types.
| 1 | 10 | This facility has 90% fewer total citations than a typical California facility (1 vs. California avg 10).↓ 90% better |
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Serious citations (Type A)
Violations 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 facility (0 vs. California avg 3).↓ 100% better |
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Moderate citations (Type B)
Violations that do not pose an immediate risk but still represent a departure from required care or operational standards. Corrective action required within a specified timeframe.
| 1 | 4 | This facility has 75% fewer moderate citations (type b) than a typical California facility (1 vs. California avg 4).↓ 75% better |
Inspections & Visits
Regulatory visits include scheduled inspections, complaint investigations, and other on-site visits by state regulators.
| Metric | This Facility | California Average | vs. California Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total visits
Combined count of complaint visits, other regulatory visits, and official scheduled inspections.
| 17 | 16 | This facility has 6% more total visits than a typical California facility (17 vs. California avg 16).↑ 6% worse |
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Complaint visits
On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff. Fewer complaint visits generally indicate fewer reported concerns.
| 10 | 13 | This facility has 23% fewer complaint visits than a typical California facility (10 vs. California avg 13).↓ 23% better |
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Other visits
Regulatory visits that are neither routine inspections nor complaint investigations — administrative check-ins, follow-up reviews, licensing-related visits.
| 2 | 7 | This facility has 71% fewer other visits than a typical California facility (2 vs. California avg 7).↓ 71% better |
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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 facility (5 vs. California avg 4).↑ 25% worse |
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Complaint Investigations
Investigations triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff. Complaint Investigations can result in multiple complaint visits. This home had 10 complaint visits.
| 10 | 10 | This facility has complaint investigations in line with the California average (10 vs. California avg 10).— At avg |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
This facility’s inspection record is mostly clean, with no deficiencies cited in the last two annual inspections on May 8, 2025. Complaint investigations since 2021 have repeatedly found allegations unsubstantiated, including claims about overcharging, clutter, medication errors, and personal rights violations. The only substantiated deficiency was a roach infestation in March 2021, which has not recurred in subsequent inspections, indicating sustained improvement.
Read the full state inspection reports, including specific deficiencies and facility responses.
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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in California
Villa Sorrento – Torrance is located in Torrance, California.
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2.2 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Torrance's city center to Villa Sorrento – Torrance's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 0.27 miles to nearest hospital (Torrance Memorial Medical Center)
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Penalties and fines
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database
Penalty History
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.
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