South Bay Retirement Residence

    1001 W Cressey St, Compton, CA 90222
    • Independent Living
    • Assisted Living
    4.5ยท4 reviews

    Welcoming comfortable well-run senior home

    I found this to be a pretty good, cool place for elders - welcoming, comfortable, and well run.

    Loved one of resident
    Jul 2026

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    South Bay Retirement Residence is located at 1001 W Cressey St, Compton, CA, 90222.

    About South Bay Retirement Residence

    South Bay Retirement Residence sits at 1001 W Cressey St in Compton, California, and has 74 one-bedroom apartment units built in 1996, totaling about 29,600 square feet, and this place offers several living options including independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing, so older folks with different needs can find a good fit here, whether they're just looking for active social living or need more daily help like bathing, dressing, or managing medicine, or maybe extra support because of memory loss. The staff here are known for being respectful and creating a friendly, family-like place, and you'll find activities that help people stay engaged physically, socially, and mentally because the community takes social programs pretty seriously and has even earned awards for it, and meals get good comments too, described as nutritious, varied, and made with care. Residents eat together in shared dining spaces, join group events, take part in wellness programs, and spend time with others, while people who want more privacy have their own apartment with access to independent living conveniences. For those who need home care, trained aides provide help and company, and for memory care, there's a special program to keep folks safe and comfortable, especially those living with dementia, with routines and activities meant to reduce confusion. The place tries to balance helpful care with the goal of keeping people as independent as possible, and families can find guides and resources to understand what care is best, since there are a lot of choices for support, including residential care homes and info to compare things like rent, room size, amenities, and history, and the property details get updated and shared through the Yardi Matrix platform, which covers things like occupancy, rents, and management, so there's plenty of data for those who want to dig deeper, and with a reputation for kindness, clean living spaces, and dependable services, South Bay Retirement Residence stands out as a straightforward choice for seniors or families weighing senior living options in the area.

    People often ask...

    South Bay Retirement Residence offers independent living and assisted living.

    The full address for this community is 1001 W Cressey St, Compton, CA 90222.

    No, South Bay Retirement Residence does not offer respite care. Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.

    Safety & Compliance

    In California, the Department of Social Services' Community Care Licensing Division licenses residential care facilities for the elderly, conducting inspections and investigating complaints.

    License number198320501
    StatusLicensed
    Facility typeResidential Care Elderly
    Capacity6 residents
    LicenseeCHRISTOPHER JONES
    EffectiveNovember 5th, 2024
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    Inspection Reports

    3

    Reports

    0

    Citations

    0

    Complaints

    2

    Years

    13 Nov 2025Inspection
    Found no deficiencies during the visit, and safety and care standards appeared to be in compliance.
    25 Oct 2024Inspection
    Found no deficiencies during the pre-licensing review.
    24 Sept 2024Inspection
    Observed that the administrator confirmed understanding of licensing requirements and program operations during a COMP II teleconference.

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