217 S. Essey Ave.
Compton, CA 90221
10 beds • Est. 2007 (18 years) • Accepts Medi-Cal (ALW) • Get directions
No citations or complaints across 5 state inspections. Last inspected in April 2026.
Safety data last updated July 2026
Part of the FYI Safety Scorecard, the independent safety rating for every California assisted living facility.
Serenity Seniors Home I is a 10-bed residential care facility in Compton, the flagship location of the Serenity Seniors Home organization that has operated since 2007. The home employs Licensed Vocational Nurses, Certified Nurse Assistants, and Direct Service Professionals, offering memory care and dementia care alongside general assisted living.
It accepts Medi-Cal through the Assisted Living Waiver program and provides a full range of activities including chair exercises, gardening, computer training, and community outings.
Strong safety record
A clean inspection record, with no citations across 5 state inspections. A record this consistent is one of the clearest signs a home is well-run.
18 years of continuous operation — among the most established
Licensed since late 2007, this is one of the longer-running care homes in the LA area. Nearly two decades of operation means refined routines, established community relationships, and a track record you can actually verify.
Accepts Medi-Cal through the ALW program
Participation in the Assisted Living Waiver can significantly reduce costs for eligible residents. This makes quality care accessible to families who might otherwise be priced out of residential settings.
Unusually diverse activity programming
Computer training courses, a senior mentoring youth program, golf outings, gardening, game nights, and community excursions. This goes well beyond standard bingo-and-TV programming — there's real variety designed to keep minds and bodies active.
10-bed mid-size home has a different feel
At 10 beds, this is larger than a typical 6-bed care home but much smaller than institutional facilities. It occupies a middle ground — more social variety than a tiny home, but still intimate enough that the resident mix matters. Visit to assess the current dynamic.
Compton location may concern some families
Located in Compton, which carries a reputation that doesn't always match current reality. Visit the specific neighborhood, assess the surrounding blocks, and judge for yourself whether the immediate area feels right for your family.
Pricing is estimated, please contact the facility to confirm.
217 S. Essey Ave., Compton, CA 90221
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