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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Torrance, CA
The cost of independent living in Torrance is about $4,544 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 45 options. Read 796 reviews, see photos, and learn about amenities that make independent living the ideal next step for adults 55+ who wish to enjoy friendships and hobbies without the hassle of cooking and home maintenance.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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The director is very wonderful. If there’s a problem they help us take care of it right away. They stay in touch with us. We’re out of state so the communication is really helpful! It’s been a really good...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Lovely people and a well maintained facility. They answer our questions and inquiries about mom’s care quickly and are always friendly and welcoming when we visit. They are caring and patient with the...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
The balmy Mediaterranean climate and lively culture scene of the Southern California community of Inglewood, Los Angeles County combine to make life pleasant and comfortable for residents of Westchester Villa assisted living community. Efforts by the Inglewood Cultural Arts, Inc. ensure that...
Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Cost of independent living in Torrance, CA
The average cost of senior living in Torrance is $4,544 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Florence-Graham, CA with an average of $4,353 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Torrance, CA vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Torrance, CA vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about independent living in Torrance
Recent reviews for independent living in Torrance
Leisure Vale Assisted Living in Glendale, CA
5.0
Facility seems a good place for [name removed], well organized and staff are accommodating.
Westminster Terrace Senior Living
5.0
It's been a much better experience than I thought. Mom has been happy with the food, activities, and staff. Yes, I'd absolutely recommend to others.
Garden of Palms in Los Angeles, CA
5.0
Garden of Palms community is absolutely lovely. The meals and dining service is excellent, and they activities they have for the residents are also excellent. We would absolutely recommend this community to others.
Torrance independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Torrance independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Torrance, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.
Availability of select dietary accommodations in Torrance independent living
Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Torrance partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Torrance, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
28.2%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
41%
33.5%
No sugar
No sugar
33.3%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
46.2%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
17.9%
8.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Torrance independent living
Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Torrance communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Torrance, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
30.8%
35.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
35.9%
42.7%
Room service
Room service
35.9%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
15.4%
17%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Torrance independent living
Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered independent living communities in Torrance offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
48.7%
44.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25.6%
27.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25.6%
32.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
53.8%
47.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
48.7%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
59%
53.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
33.3%
42.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
23.1%
37.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.3%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
41%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
41%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
33.3%
32%
Fitness center
Fitness center
23.1%
39.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
43.6%
45.8%
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Related senior services in Torrance, California
In Torrance, California, seniors have access to local offices and organizations that may help them obtain financial assistance for senior care, including:
Torrance, California, is somewhat car dependent. Seniors can expect to need a car for most errands. Transit options in Torrance include bus routes and public paratransit services. Seniors may receive fare discounts. Torrance has somewhat limited biking infrastructure and is somewhat walkable.
Torrance offers several health care providers for seniors wanting to be proactive about their health or for seniors seeking treatment for chronic conditions. The area has several hospitals, including Torrance Memorial Medical Center and Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center Torrance.
Torrance is a coastal community featuring several welcoming and rare attractions that help distinguish the city from its neighboring urban areas. Home to the Strand Bike Trail and numerous swimming beaches along Santa Monica Bay, this city is a popular destination for nature-loving tourists and residents alike. For others, the Chen Art Gallery boasts one of the most substantial collections of Chinese art in the U.S., and the Western Museum of Flight contains several aircrafts and aviation-related artifacts.
Frequently Asked Questions
Sunrise of Beverly Hills, Rowntree Gardens and Studio Royale by Cogir are the top-rated independent living facilities near Torrance, California. See full list of communities.
There are 45 independent living facilities near Torrance, California. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Torrance, California are Sunrise of Beverly Hills, Rowntree Gardens and Studio Royale by Cogir. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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