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The Earlwood in Torrance, CA

The Earlwood is an assisted living community in Torrance, CA.

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The Earlwood in Torrance, CA

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20820 Earl Street, Torrance, CA 90503

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

3 from 77 reviews
5 stars
31
4 stars
8
3 stars
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2 stars
4
1 stars
34

Overall Review of The Earlwood

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Staff attentiveness is a mixed bag

Residents describe both very responsive care and serious communication problems.

Many reviewers say staff were friendly, warm, and quick to respond to questions and call lights, and several families describe nurses and therapists as going above and beyond. Other reviews take the opposite view, citing issues like poor bedside manners, delays in getting help, and difficulty reaching a supervisor or getting calls returned. Communication problems also show up in comments about not relaying conditions and concerns about medication handling.

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Rehab therapy is a highlight

Rehabilitation services are a frequent focus of reviewers.

Several reviews mention rehabilitation progress and describe therapy as helpful, including physical, occupational, and speech therapy. Others explicitly connect their experience to rehab and observation after hospital transfers, including help with vitals, checks, and scheduled care. A smaller set of negative reviews dispute whether therapy and core care needs happened as expected.

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Cleanliness and odors divide opinion

Some reviewers praise cleanliness, while others report unsafe, filthy conditions.

A number of reviewers describe the facility as clean, immaculate, and free of unpleasant odors, and they also mention routine cleanliness like linens. Other reviews report the opposite—filthy bathrooms, dirty rooms, and cleanliness concerns serious enough to call the environment unsafe. There are also a few comments about smells like a hospital odor or burning incense that visitors found concerning.

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Dining quality and dietary fit vary

Dining is described as sometimes good, but diet concerns are recurring.

Some reviewers say meals were pretty good or satisfactory and note dietary restrictions being considered. Others describe the food as bad or served cold, with concerns that special diets—especially diabetic-related needs—were not followed. A reviewer also raised a concern about the kitchen ignoring special needs, and there were additional complaints that dining conditions and taste were poor.

  • A cozy dining area with tables set for a meal, featuring floral centerpieces and a popcorn machine in the corner.
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Care safety concerns appear in negatives

Some reviews include serious concerns about care delivery and safety.

Negative reviews include allegations of missing medications, untreated pain, and delays in basic needs like turning or bedside support. Multiple complaints reference infection or wounds, including bedsores and sepsis, alongside calls for better staffing and oversight. Even among mixed experiences, some reviewers emphasize that they had to stay on top of care needs rather than rely on routine follow-through.

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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 (8 miles away) Los Angeles International (8 miles away)
  • Long Beach (Daugherty) (12 miles away) Long Beach (Daugherty) (12 miles away)
  • Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena (25 miles away) Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena (25 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
  • High acuity care High acuity 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
  • 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
  • Mandarin Mandarin
  • Spanish Spanish
  • Tagalog Tagalog

Nearby Places of Interest

Located in Torrance, California, this neighborhood offers a range of amenities and services that cater to senior residents. With multiple pharmacies such as CVS and Rite Aid nearby, access to medication and healthcare is convenient. There are also several reputable physicians within a short distance, including Lighthouse Pediatrics and UCLA Health Manhattan Beach Pediatrics. For leisure activities, residents can enjoy dining options like In-N-Out Burger and Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar, as well as theaters such as AMC Del Amo 18 for entertainment. Nearby parks like Sunnyglen Park and Polliwog Park offer opportunities for outdoor recreation. Public transportation options are easily accessible with the Aviation/LAX Metro Station and Metro Rail - Hawthorne/Lennox within a reasonable distance for seniors looking to explore the surrounding areas. Additionally, places of worship like St Catherine Laboure Church provide spiritual support for those seeking community connections. Overall, this part of Torrance provides a variety of resources to support a comfortable and fulfilling senior living experience.

Pharmacies

  • CVS Pharmacy (0.3 miles)
  • Rite Aid (1.1 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.2 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.6 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.6 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.6 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.7 miles)

Physicians

  • Lighthouse Pediatrics (0.4 miles)
  • Harbor Ucla Medical Center - David Durkovich Do (3.7 miles)
  • UCLA Health Manhattan Beach Pediatrics (3.8 miles)
  • Paulson Theresa A Palos Verdes Dermatology Rolling Hills Estates (5 miles)
  • Monica B Espiritu M.D. | Kaiser Permanente (5 miles)

Restaurants

  • McDonald's (0.6 miles)
  • In-N-Out Burger (0.6 miles)
  • Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar (0.8 miles)
  • King's Hawaiian Bakery (1.8 miles)
  • Jus' Poke (1.9 miles)
  • Redondo Beach Pier (1.9 miles)
  • Tendon Tempura Carlos Junior Restaurant (2.5 miles)

Theaters

  • AMC Del Amo 18 (0.7 miles)
  • AMC DINE-IN South Bay Galleria 16 (2.1 miles)
  • AMC Rolling Hills 2 (3.7 miles)

Parks

  • Sunnyglen Park (1.2 miles)
  • Charles H. Wilson Park (2.2 miles)
  • Noble Park (3 miles)
  • Sur La Brea Park (3.3 miles)
  • De Portola Park (3.3 miles)
  • Polliwog Park (3.6 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (2.5 miles)
  • Sidecar Doughnuts & Coffee (3.8 miles)
  • Lees Sandwiches - Gard (3.9 miles)
  • Corner Bakery Cafe (4.5 miles)
  • Donut King 2 (4.7 miles)

Places of Worship

  • St Catherine Laboure Church (2.8 miles)
  • Peninsula Community Church (5.2 miles)

Transportation

  • Aviation/LAX Metro Station (6.3 miles)
  • Metro Rail - Hawthorne/Lennox (6.4 miles)
  • Fox Rent A Car (7.3 miles)
  • LAX-it (7.4 miles)
  • Terminal 8 (7.4 miles)
  • Terminal 7 (7.4 miles)
  • United Club (7.4 miles)

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