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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Torrance, CA

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The cost of independent living in Torrance is about $4,706 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 46 options. Read 893 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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Occasionally, the community has issues with smell. The staff could be better about communicating with the families. Sometimes, when they are training care giving staff, it seems they could be a bit more...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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.
Carson Senior Assisted Living Carson Senior Assisted Living is an assisted living community located in Carson, California, in Los Angeles County and home to over 91,000 people. Carson is a great shopping town, about 14-miles from LAX, and residents will find a lot of great stores, shops,...
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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.
Photo of Verdes Del Oriente Apartments
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: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Photo of La Villa Mesa Apartments
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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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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, Memory Care
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.
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.
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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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Provides: Senior Apartments
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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
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.
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: Senior Apartments
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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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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.
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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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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Provides: Senior Apartments
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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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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: 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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Cost of independent living in Torrance, CA

The average cost of senior living in Torrance is $4,706 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Florence-Graham, CA with an average of $4,507 per month.

Independent living costs in Torrance, CA, vs. nearby cities

Torrance, CA
$4,706/mo
$4,668/mo

Independent living costs in Torrance, CA, vs. state and national averages

Torrance, CA
$4,706/mo
U.S. national average
$4,203/mo

Independent living costs in Torrance, CA, vs. other senior living options

$5,209/mo
Independent Living
$4,706/mo

Independent living costs in Torrance, CA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,473/mo
Studio
$6,403/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,732/mo
2 Bedroom
$10,590/mo

Senior living costs in Torrance vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Torrance, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeTorrance, CACaliforniaU.S.
Independent Living$4,706/mo$4,697/mo$4,203/mo
Assisted Living$4,290/mo$4,503/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$5,209/mo$5,458/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Torrance, CA:$4,706/mo
California:$4,697/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
Assisted Living
Torrance, CA:$4,290/mo
California:$4,503/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Torrance, CA:$5,209/mo
California:$5,458/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
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Independent living costs in Torrance, CA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Torrance and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Independent living cost trends in Torrance, CA

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Torrance have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Torrance, CA$4,925/mo$5,415/mo-9.0%
California$3,675/mo$3,502/mo+4.9%
National$3,222/mo$3,101/mo+3.9%
Torrance, CA
2024 average cost:$4,925/mo
2023 average cost:$5,415/mo
Percent change:-9.0%
California
2024 average cost:$3,675/mo
2023 average cost:$3,502/mo
Percent change:+4.9%
National
2024 average cost:$3,222/mo
2023 average cost:$3,101/mo
Percent change:+3.9%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about independent living in Torrance

Recent reviews for independent living in Torrance

La Posada Assisted Living and Memory Care in Whittier, CA

5.0
Everything seems to rate a 10. With the exception of house cleaning. My sister notices when my mom's recliner is up there's stuff under it and around. As for myself when I've called about issues I haven't gotten a call back or I have to call again to have the director call me back. My ...
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Vista Del Mar Senior Living in Long Beach, CA

4.8
My Brother has been a resident of Vista del Mar Senior Living for nearly 3 years, and we were very happy with our choice. We had problems finding another Assisted Living facility in Culver City, and Vista del Mar was perfect. It has met all of my Brother's needs and he has been very happy ...
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Terraza of Cheviot Hills Assisted Living in Los Angeles, CA

4.0
It has been a really good overall positive experience. They are really good at following up with me and letting me know how brother is doing. Meal preparations are really good as well. The house-keeping and laundry services are very good as well. The one thing that they can improve on is ...
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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
25%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
45%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
37.5%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
45%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
22.5%
10.5%
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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
32.5%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
37.5%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
37.5%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20%
17.2%
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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.
Torrance, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
52.5%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
30%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
27.5%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
55%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
52.5%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
62.5%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
37.5%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
37.5%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
45%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
45%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
37.5%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
27.5%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
47.5%
46.4%
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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.

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