Francesca's Home

20520 Avis Avenue, Torrance, CA 90503

For more information about senior living options: (844) 490-3973

Assisted Living Board and Care Home

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    Features

    Housing

    • 6 resident community capacity 6 resident community capacity

    Types of Care

    • Assisted Living Assisted Living
    • Board and Care Home Board and Care Home

    Amenities

    • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
    • Dining room Dining room
    • Fully furnished Fully furnished
    • Garden Garden
    • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
    • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
    • Outdoor space Outdoor space
    • Telephone Telephone
    • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet Wi-Fi/high-speed internet

    Care Services

    • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
    • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
    • Coordination with health care providers Coordination with health care providers
    • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
    • Medication management Medication management
    • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
    • Transportation arrangement (medical) Transportation arrangement (medical)
    • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

    Dining

    • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
    • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
    • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

    Description

    Francesca's Home in Torrance, CA, is a warm and inviting board and care home designed to provide residents with a comfortable and supportive living environment. The community offers a variety of amenities to enhance the quality of life for its residents, including a cozy dining room, fully furnished accommodations, a beautiful garden for relaxation, and outdoor spaces perfect for enjoying fresh air. Housekeeping services ensure that residents can focus on enjoying their daily activities without the burden of chores, while move-in coordination makes transitioning into the community seamless.

    At Francesca's Home, personalized care is at the forefront. The dedicated staff provides assistance with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, and transfers, ensuring that each resident receives the support they need. The home also specializes in coordinating care with health care providers and managing medication regimens. Special dietary restrictions are carefully accommodated through meal preparation and service that cater to individual needs—ensuring that residents receive nutritious meals aligned with their preferences.

    Residents can look forward to an enriching lifestyle with scheduled daily activities that promote engagement and social interaction. With access to nearby amenities including five cafes, six parks, 27 pharmacies, four physicians' offices, 16 restaurants, one place of worship, and three theaters—Francesca’s Home is ideally situated to offer convenience and opportunities for exploration.

    For added peace of mind and support in transportation arrangements for medical appointments or outings to local attractions, Francesca’s Home ensures residents feel connected to both their caregivers and the vibrant surrounding community. Experience compassionate care within a nurturing environment at Francesca's Home—where every resident is treated like family.

    Nearby Places of Interest

    Physicians

    • Lighthouse Pediatrics (0.5 miles)
    • Harbor Ucla Medical Center - David Durkovich Do (3.1 miles)
    • UCLA Health Manhattan Beach Pediatrics (4.1 miles)
    • Monica B Espiritu M.D. | Kaiser Permanente (4.8 miles)
    • Paulson Theresa A Palos Verdes Dermatology Rolling Hills Estates (5.4 miles)

    Restaurants

    • In-N-Out Burger (0.5 miles)
    • Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar (0.7 miles)
    • McDonald's (1.3 miles)
    • King's Hawaiian Bakery (1.6 miles)
    • Tendon Tempura Carlos Junior Restaurant (2 miles)
    • Monkish Brewing (2 miles)
    • Jus' Poke (2.5 miles)

    Theaters

    • AMC Del Amo 18 (0.7 miles)
    • AMC DINE-IN South Bay Galleria 16 (2 miles)
    • AMC Rolling Hills 2 (3.7 miles)

    Pharmacies

    • CVS Pharmacy (1.1 miles)
    • Rite Aid (1.4 miles)
    • CVS Pharmacy (1.4 miles)
    • Walgreens (1.5 miles)
    • CVS Pharmacy (1.5 miles)
    • Walgreens (2 miles)
    • Rite Aid (2.2 miles)

    Parks

    • Sunnyglen Park (1.7 miles)
    • Charles H. Wilson Park (1.8 miles)
    • Sur La Brea Park (3 miles)
    • De Portola Park (3.5 miles)
    • Noble Park (3.5 miles)
    • Polliwog Park (3.8 miles)

    Places of Worship

    • St Catherine Laboure Church (2.4 miles)
    • Peninsula Community Church (5.6 miles)

    Cafes

    • Starbucks (3 miles)
    • Lees Sandwiches - Gard (3.2 miles)
    • Sidecar Doughnuts & Coffee (3.8 miles)
    • Donut King 2 (4.1 miles)
    • Corner Bakery Cafe (4.7 miles)

    Transportation

    • Metro Rail - Hawthorne/Lennox (6.2 miles)
    • Aviation/LAX Metro Station (6.2 miles)
    • Fox Rent A Car (7.2 miles)
    • LAX-it (7.4 miles)
    • Terminal 8 (7.4 miles)
    • Terminal 7 (7.5 miles)
    • United Club (7.5 miles)

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