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Royalwood Care Center in Torrance, CA

Royalwood Care Center is an assisted living community in Torrance, CA.

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Royalwood Care Center in Torrance, CA

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22520 Maple Avenue, Torrance, CA 90505

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

4.3 from 40 reviews
5 stars
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Overall Review of Royalwood Care Center

common 18 reviews mention this

Staff attentiveness stands out

Staff responsiveness is a standout theme across the reviews.

Across the reviews, families and residents describe staff as professional, caring, and attentive, with frequent mentions of reassurance and ongoing communication. Several reviewers highlight hands-on involvement from leadership and caregivers, including physical and occupational therapy staff. A few reviews are strongly negative about specific staff interactions and follow-through, including one account of poor responses to urgent needs and another about a refusal to allow family visits.

common 8 reviews mention this

Physical therapy drives progress

Physical therapy quality is a consistent focus in the reviews.

Many reviewers point to physical therapy as a key part of recovery, describing improvements during sessions and therapists tailoring or customizing treatment. Others specifically call out the physical therapy department as strong and effective. Not every review is positive, including one account that describes limited therapy sessions and another that says rehab time felt inadequate.

common 9 reviews mention this

Cleanliness is frequently praised

Cleanliness and upkeep come up often in reviews.

A frequent theme is the facility feeling clean, immaculate, and well-maintained, with reviewers using language like bright, orderly, and not like a depressing nursing setting. Several also describe rooms as well-kept and comfortable. On the other hand, a handful of reviews report older or run-down conditions, including dismal rooms, dirt, and an odor when walking in.

common 3 reviews mention this

Food works for picky eaters

Dining is mentioned both positively and negatively by residents.

Some reviewers say the food was a non-issue even for picky eaters, while others describe enjoying the meals. One resident specifically mentions being able to accommodate preferences by avoiding certain foods. A separate negative review includes dissatisfaction with food options and describes relying on a limited selection.

  • People dining in a casual restaurant setting.
caveat 4 reviews mention this

Room experience is mixed

Room privacy and condition vary in the reviews.

A few reviews focus on room setup, including concerns about sharing a room and not having the privacy a resident wanted. Other comments describe rooms as dismal, dirty, or older than expected, alongside concerns about overall upkeep. Even among more positive accounts, there are occasional mentions that residents who prefer their own room end up sharing.

How we summarize

Counts show how many written reviews mention each theme; a review can touch several themes, and only frequently mentioned themes are displayed.

Features

Housing

  • 21 resident community capacity 21 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Garden Garden
  • Guasts at mealtime Guasts at mealtime
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Telephone Telephone
  • 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)

Care Services

  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 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
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • 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

Languages Spoken

  • English English
  • Spanish Spanish
  • Tagalog Tagalog

Nearby Places of Interest

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (0 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (0.1 miles)
  • Rite Aid (0.8 miles)
  • Rite Aid (1.1 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.5 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.5 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.7 miles)

Restaurants

  • King's Hawaiian Bakery (0.3 miles)
  • Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar (0.8 miles)
  • In-N-Out Burger (1.5 miles)
  • Tendon Tempura Carlos Junior Restaurant (1.6 miles)
  • McDonald's (1.9 miles)
  • In-N-Out Burger (2 miles)
  • Monkish Brewing (2.3 miles)

Theaters

  • AMC Del Amo 18 (0.9 miles)
  • AMC Rolling Hills 2 (2.2 miles)
  • AMC DINE-IN South Bay Galleria 16 (3.5 miles)

Parks

  • Charles H. Wilson Park (0.9 miles)
  • Sur La Brea Park (1.7 miles)
  • De Portola Park (2 miles)
  • Sunnyglen Park (2.7 miles)
  • Noble Park (4.5 miles)
  • Polliwog Park (5.2 miles)

Physicians

  • Lighthouse Pediatrics (1.2 miles)
  • Harbor Ucla Medical Center - David Durkovich Do (2.6 miles)
  • Monica B Espiritu M.D. | Kaiser Permanente (3.5 miles)
  • Paulson Theresa A Palos Verdes Dermatology Rolling Hills Estates (4.1 miles)
  • UCLA Health Manhattan Beach Pediatrics (5.4 miles)

Cafes

  • Sidecar Doughnuts & Coffee (2.3 miles)
  • Lees Sandwiches - Gard (4.1 miles)
  • Starbucks (4.1 miles)
  • Donut King 2 (5.3 miles)
  • Corner Bakery Cafe (6.1 miles)

Places of Worship

  • St Catherine Laboure Church (3.8 miles)
  • Peninsula Community Church (4.3 miles)

Transportation

  • Metro Rail - Hawthorne/Lennox (7.7 miles)
  • Aviation/LAX Metro Station (7.7 miles)
  • Metro - Willow Street Station (8.7 miles)
  • Fox Rent A Car (8.7 miles)
  • LAX-it (8.9 miles)
  • Terminal 8 (8.9 miles)
  • Terminal 7 (8.9 miles)

Hospitals

  • Martin Luther King Jr / Drew Medical Center (9 miles)

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