Golden Living Center

    2038 W 233rd St, Torrance, CA 90501
    • Assisted Living
    • Memory Care

    Warm community, spicy meals, clean

    I'm happy with the warm, welcoming community, flavorful (spicy) meals, and acceptable cleanliness - I would recommend this place to families.

    Current/former resident
    Jul 2026

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Coordination with health care providers
    • Medication management

    Healthcare staffing

    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Transportation

    • Transportation arrangement (medical)
    • Transportation to doctors appointments

    Community services

    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    Reviews

    3.00·(4)

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      2.0
    • Staff

      2.0
    • Meals

      2.0
    • Amenities

      3.0
    • Value

      1.0

    Pros

    • Friendly, attentive caregiving staff
    • Well-maintained house and convenient location
    • Private-room accommodation options
    • Acceptable cleanliness in shared areas

    Cons

    • Insufficient overnight awake staffing
    • Incontinence-care policy limitations
    • Language and communication barriers among staff
    • Limited activities and engagement programming
    • Limited menu variety and meal-service flexibility
    • Pest-control concerns in resident rooms
    • Unclear billing and refund policies, including end-of-life situations
    • Poor administrative communication and customer-service responsiveness

    Summary of reviews

    The reviews describe a facility with a clear split between frontline caregiving and administrative/operational areas. Families consistently note that direct-care staff are friendly and willing to assist, and the building and location are viewed positively. At the same time, several operational gaps — especially around staffing, programing, and administrative transparency — shape the overall experience.

    Care quality is characterized by attentive day-to-day staff interactions, but reviewers also raised concerns about coverage and responsiveness during off-hours. Specifically, there are mentions of insufficient overnight awake staffing and limitations in the facility's incontinence-care policies, which can affect timeliness of assistance. Language differences between some staff members and residents/families were also noted as a barrier to clear communication about care needs.

    Dining and activities are commonly described as limited. Meal options appear constrained, with some residents finding the menu choices and seasoning levels inconsistent with preferences; reviewers also described practical inconveniences related to food service. Activity programming appears minimal in several accounts, with television cited as the primary available pastime rather than structured social or recreational offerings.

    Facility condition and housekeeping receive mixed but generally neutral comments: the house and grounds are seen as pleasant and the shared areas maintain acceptable cleanliness. However, there are specific pest-control concerns reported in resident rooms that suggest a need for more proactive environmental maintenance in some units.

    Management and administrative practices are the most frequently criticized area. Reviewers describe difficulties obtaining clear information from leadership, examples of unhelpful communication tone from managers, and disputes related to billing and room changes. There are allegations regarding handling of payments and refunds after resident discharge or end-of-life transitions; these accounts point to a need for clearer written policies and better family communication when financial or placement changes occur.

    Taken together, the pattern suggests a facility where frontline caregivers provide a generally positive, supportive presence, but systemic issues in overnight staffing, communication, activity programming, meal flexibility, pest control, and administrative transparency reduce overall reliability. Prospective residents and families would benefit from direct, written clarification of overnight staffing levels, incontinence-care procedures, activity schedules, menu options, pest-control practices, and billing/refund policies before making placement decisions.

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    Location

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    Golden Living Center is located at 2038 W 233rd St, Torrance, CA, 90501.

    About Golden Living Center

    Golden Living Center stands as a senior living community that offers many care options for older adults, helping residents find the right support whether they're independent, need assisted living, require memory care, or need skilled nursing. The facility has a licensed Residential Care Elderly designation, and it's designed for seniors who need varying levels of help-from just a bit of assistance with daily living to full-time medical care. There are regular health assessments and 24-hour supervision, so residents get consistent support. The staff includes caregivers trained in elder care, who help with daily needs like bathing, dressing, medication management, and transfers, and for those who need it, there's support for higher medical needs such as wound care, rehabilitation, and physical therapy.

    Golden Living Center provides memory care for seniors with Alzheimer's and dementia through special programs and a secured, locked setting to keep residents safe and supported at all hours. The community keeps residents active with daily fitness classes, arts and crafts, music programs, tabletop games, movie nights, seasonal events, and outings to places like malls, churches, and theaters. For those who need short-term help, there's respite care and assistance for managing appointments and errands. The facility accommodates residents in one-bedroom and studio suites, with furnished rooms that include telephones, wifi, emergency alert systems, and wheelchair accessible showers. Residents can choose private or shared bedrooms.

    Meals are served three times a day under a dietitian's watch, and there are snacks available at all hours. The staff accommodates special dietary restrictions, helps with feeding if residents need that, and there's a culinary chef on hand. Social activities happen in community rooms, club or gathering spaces, reading rooms, and the facility's outdoor and indoor common areas, and there are amenities like a beauty salon, health or wellness rooms, hot tub, spa, and landscaped gardens. Non-ambulatory residents get help moving, and high-acuity medical needs such as incontinence management and medication monitoring are covered.

    Golden Living Center offers transportation for doctor's visits, errands, and spiritual services, and travel help when needed. Residents benefit from routine housekeeping, laundry, linen services, and a concierge. Therapy and wellness programs include exercise plans, massage service, pet therapy, art events, and music therapy. The memory care area can serve up to 6 residents in a small, certified setting with a secured environment. The staff designs personalized care plans and regularly coordinates with healthcare providers, so families know their loved ones get the right balance of independence and supervision. Board and care homes are in quiet neighborhoods, giving a homelike feel and a close-knit setting, especially for those needing more attention or security. Amenities aim for comfort and community, with regular events, creative and recreational programs, and spaces that support both privacy and social life.

    People often ask...

    Golden Living Center offers competitive pricing, with rates starting at a cost of $4,921 per month.

    Golden Living Center offers assisted living, memory care, and board and care.

    There are 7 photos of Golden Living Center on Mirador.

    The full address for this community is 2038 W 233rd St, Torrance, CA 90501.

    No, Golden Living Center 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 number198601748
    StatusClosed
    Facility typeResidential Care Elderly
    Capacity6 residents
    LicenseeMARIA TERESA MATIAS
    EffectiveOctober 10th, 2014
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    Inspection Reports

    7

    Reports

    2

    Type A Citations

    5

    Type B Citations

    2

    Complaints

    4

    Years

    02 Oct 2024Inspection
    Found that the home was clean, in good repair, and had no deficiencies cited.
    25 Oct 2023Inspection
    Found a lack of an appropriate fire clearance to retain bedridden residents and no notification to the fire department for retaining bedridden residents, affecting three of five residents in care.
    • Type B87606(c)
    • Type B87202(a)
    17 Aug 2022Complaint
    Investigated allegations that a resident sustained a pressure injury while in care and was kept in bed for an extended period.
    • Type A87615(a)(1)
    • Type A87405(a)(d)(1)(2)
    11 Aug 2022Inspection
    Observed staff using a resident's bedroom as a passageway to access a bathroom and shower a resident, violating the rule that a bedroom cannot be used as a passageway.
    • Type B87307(a)(C)
    11 Aug 2022Complaint
    Found no sufficient evidence to corroborate the allegation that residents were not given a comfortable temperature and the allegation that staff threatened residents.
    26 Jul 2022Inspection
    Identified a deficiency noting that a resident with dementia did not receive the required annual medical assessment and annual reappraisal.
    • Type B87458
    • Type B87705
    22 Jul 2022Inspection
    Observed infection control practices and safety measures in place, with staff wearing masks and PPE available. The site was Covid-19 free and two hospice residents were present.

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