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Clearwater at South Bay in Torrance, CA

Clearwater at South Bay is an assisted living and memory care community in Torrance, CA.

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Clearwater at South Bay in Torrance, CA

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  • Interior

    A cozy and modern living room featuring a fireplace, comfortable seating, and elegant decor.
  • Outdoors

    A modern building with an American flag on a clear day.
  • Decor

    A modern and cozy living room with elegant furniture, a fireplace, and built-in bookshelves.
  • Living Room

    A cozy living room with elegant seating and decor.
  • Building

    An inviting courtyard with a golf putting green surrounded by a modern building.
  • Architecture

    A welcoming hotel entrance with blue cushioned chairs and decorative wall panels.
  • Bedroom

    A modern bedroom with patterned bedding, decorative artwork on the wall, and a cozy reading chair.
  • Trees

    A peaceful outdoor garden area with benches and trees under a clear blue sky.
  • Windows

    A spacious indoor lounge area with comfortable seating, large windows, and elegant lighting fixtures.
  • Dining

    A spacious and elegantly designed restaurant interior with neatly arranged tables and chairs.
  • Landscaping

    A hotel courtyard with outdoor seating and landscaping.
  • Kitchen

    A modern kitchen with white cabinets and sleek countertops, featuring decorative elements and appliances.
  • Lighting

    A modern reception area with stylish decor and a computer on the desk.
  • Garden

    A peaceful outdoor garden area with benches and trees on a sunny day.

3210 W Sepulveda Blvd, Torrance, CA 90505

To contact a resident: (424) 488-6340

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

4.5 from 71 reviews
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Top 5% Senior Living Community in 2018

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Clearwater at South Bay Costs & Pricing

Clearwater at South Bay offers a range of living options, each reflecting a premium experience that comes with a higher price tag compared to both Los Angeles County and the broader California market. For instance, the cost of a semi-private room is $5,800, significantly above the county average of $3,349 and the state average of $3,333. Similarly, studio apartments are priced at $7,275, exceeding both local and statewide averages by substantial margins. One-bedroom units and two-bedroom suites follow this trend with prices set at $9,550 and $11,600 respectively; these figures starkly contrast with the county's averages of $4,603 for one-bedroom and $6,164 for two-bedrooms. This pricing structure reflects Clearwater's commitment to providing an elevated lifestyle in a desirable community setting while catering to those who are willing to invest in premium services and amenities.

Floor plansClearwater at South BayLos Angeles CountyCalifornia
Semi-Private$5,800$3,349$3,333
Studio$7,275$4,172$4,145
1 Bedroom$9,550$4,603$4,340
2 Bedrooms$11,600$6,164$5,270

Overall Review of Clearwater at South Bay

common 24 reviews mention this

Caring, communicative staff stand out

Residents and families repeatedly describe staff as kind, attentive, and professional.

Many reviews emphasize staff kindness and compassion, including caregivers who treat residents with respect and help families feel at ease. Several families also point to communication—sharing updates, being reachable, and guiding the transition. A few reviews mention frustrations with getting follow-up in memory care, but even those include positive statements about care for their loved ones. In general, the staff’s responsiveness is a major reason families said they felt comfortable after choosing Clearwater at South Bay.

common 4 reviews mention this

Activities help residents stay busy

Residents have a steady flow of group activities and outings.

Multiple reviews mention that residents stay engaged through scheduled daily activities and group programming. Families describe live entertainment and activities like art classes, as well as outings such as trips to the farmers market and restaurants. Reviews also describe activities in memory care as part of keeping residents comfortable and connected. Where memory care is discussed, the activities director and related staff are specifically called out as important to daily life.

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Dining is consistently praised

Food comes up often, with several families calling it good or excellent.

Dining is a recurring positive theme, with reviews describing the food as good or excellent. Some families also mention enjoying snacks or tea visits and highlight that meals fit well with what their loved ones need. Even in reviews that discuss other challenges, food is still described positively in at least one memory care-related account. Overall, dining quality and enjoyment appear to be part of the day-to-day experience families remember.

  • A spacious and elegantly decorated restaurant dining area with neatly set tables and ambient lighting.
  • A spacious dining area with multiple tables and chairs, featuring a wooden floor and large ceiling lights.
  • A spacious and elegantly designed restaurant interior with neatly arranged tables and chairs.
common 6 reviews mention this

Facilities are described as clean

Reviews repeatedly describe the facility as clean and well maintained.

Several families say they were impressed by how clean and organized Clearwater at South Bay feels. On tours and after move-in, reviews describe immaculate common areas and maintained, tidy spaces. A few comments also mention that rooms and the overall environment contribute to residents feeling comfortable. Not every review is purely positive, but cleanliness is one of the more consistent strengths across accounts.

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High cost and add-ons

Pricing is a frequent concern, including add-on costs and rate increases.

Some reviews call the community expensive, including comments that everything feels like an add-on. Others mention rate increases after move-in and also bring up difficulties with billing responsiveness. Even when families describe the staff as excellent, cost and billing remain the main drawbacks they want future families to consider. For readers, the tradeoff described in the reviews is that the community can feel worth it for care and fit, while the cost side requires planning.

caveat 4 reviews mention this

Memory care outcomes vary

Memory care experiences range from solid at first to serious concerns later.

A few memory care reviews describe meaningful limitations, including locked-in-at-night routines and lack of follow-through when families try to get updates. One account describes a decline in needs over time, multiple ER visits for falls, and ongoing billing concerns after the move to another facility. Another review mentions difficulty reaching memory care staff by phone, though they still describe attentive care once connected. Taken together, these comments suggest that families should ask detailed questions about care transitions and responsiveness in memory care.

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Features

Housing

  • 137 resident community capacity 137 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Memory Care Memory Care

Pets

  • Cats allowed Cats allowed
  • Dogs allowed Dogs allowed

Amenities

  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beautician on-site Beautician on-site
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Devotional services off-site Devotional services off-site
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Ground floor units Ground floor units
  • Handicap accessible Handicap accessible
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Indoor common areas Indoor common areas
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor common areas Outdoor common areas
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Respite or short term stays offered Respite or short term stays offered
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Los Angeles International (9 miles away) Los Angeles International (9 miles away)
  • Long Beach (Daugherty) (11 miles away) Long Beach (Daugherty) (11 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Ambulatory care Ambulatory care
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Diabetic care Diabetic care
  • High acuity care High acuity care
  • Incontinence care Incontinence care
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Gluten-free Gluten-free
  • Low / no sodium Low / no sodium
  • Meals provided Meals provided
  • No Sugar No Sugar
  • Professional chef Professional chef
  • Restaurant style dining Restaurant style dining
  • Room service Room service
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Special dining programs Special dining programs
  • Vegan Vegan
  • Vegetarian Vegetarian

Activities

  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Art classes Art classes
  • Brain fitness Brain fitness
  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Day trips and outings Day trips and outings
  • Devotional activities offsite Devotional activities offsite
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Happy hour Happy hour
  • Live dance or theater performances Live dance or theater performances
  • Live musical performances Live musical performances
  • Live well programs Live well programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities
  • Stretching classes Stretching classes
  • Trivia games Trivia games
  • Yoga / chair yoga Yoga / chair yoga

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Nearby Places of Interest

This part of Torrance, California, offers a convenient and diverse range of amenities for senior living. With several pharmacies in close proximity, accessing medication and healthcare services is easily manageable. There are also various dining options nearby, including bakeries, restaurants, and cafes for enjoyable meals out. For entertainment, there are theaters within a short drive for movie nights or outings with friends. Additionally, parks provide opportunities for outdoor activities and relaxation. Places of worship offer spiritual support and community connections. Transportation services are readily available for easy access to different parts of the city or airport travel if needed. Overall, this area provides a balanced mix of essential services and leisure options suitable for seniors looking to live comfortably in Torrance.

Pharmacies

  • CVS Pharmacy (0.1 miles)
  • Walgreens (0.2 miles)
  • Rite Aid (0.6 miles)
  • Rite Aid (1.3 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.4 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.5 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.6 miles)

Restaurants

  • King's Hawaiian Bakery (0.5 miles)
  • Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar (0.7 miles)
  • In-N-Out Burger (1.7 miles)
  • McDonald's (1.7 miles)
  • Tendon Tempura Carlos Junior Restaurant (1.8 miles)
  • In-N-Out Burger (1.8 miles)
  • Monkish Brewing (2.4 miles)

Theaters

  • AMC Del Amo 18 (0.7 miles)
  • AMC Rolling Hills 2 (2.3 miles)
  • AMC DINE-IN South Bay Galleria 16 (3.4 miles)

Physicians

  • Lighthouse Pediatrics (1.1 miles)
  • Harbor Ucla Medical Center - David Durkovich Do (2.8 miles)
  • Monica B Espiritu M.D. | Kaiser Permanente (3.7 miles)
  • Paulson Theresa A Palos Verdes Dermatology Rolling Hills Estates (4.1 miles)
  • UCLA Health Manhattan Beach Pediatrics (5.2 miles)

Parks

  • Charles H. Wilson Park (1.1 miles)
  • Sur La Brea Park (1.9 miles)
  • De Portola Park (2.1 miles)
  • Sunnyglen Park (2.5 miles)
  • Noble Park (4.4 miles)
  • Polliwog Park (5 miles)

Cafes

  • Sidecar Doughnuts & Coffee (2.4 miles)
  • Starbucks (3.9 miles)
  • Lees Sandwiches - Gard (4.1 miles)
  • Donut King 2 (5.3 miles)
  • Corner Bakery Cafe (5.9 miles)

Places of Worship

  • St Catherine Laboure Church (3.7 miles)
  • Peninsula Community Church (4.3 miles)

Transportation

  • Aviation/LAX Metro Station (7.6 miles)
  • Metro Rail - Hawthorne/Lennox (7.6 miles)
  • Fox Rent A Car (8.6 miles)
  • LAX-it (8.7 miles)
  • Terminal 8 (8.8 miles)
  • Terminal 7 (8.8 miles)
  • United Club (8.8 miles)

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