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Active Board + Care, Llc

3412 W. 187th Pl

Torrance, CA 90504

6 beds • Est. 2022 (4 years)


FYI Safety Score

8.8 Good

No citations in the last 2 years, though 11 older citations are on file. No substantiated complaints across 4 inspections. Last inspected in February 2025.

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Why we like it

Active Board + Care is a 6-bed home in Torrance founded by a licensed physical therapist and her husband, inspired by their own experience caring for aging parents. The facility emphasizes a 3:1 resident-to-caregiver ratio, gourmet meals, and a holistic approach that includes daily exercise programs led by a licensed physical therapist.

They specialize in hospice care, rehabilitation, and 24-hour support with awake night staff.

  • Founded by a physical therapist with personal motivation

    The owner is a licensed physical therapist with 40+ years of experience who started this home after her father-in-law received subpar care elsewhere. That personal origin story is backed by clinical expertise — residents get daily exercise programs led by someone who actually knows rehabilitation.

  • 3:1 resident-to-caregiver ratio

    Three residents per caregiver is better than most facilities in this size range. More hands means faster response times, more individual attention, and less burnout for staff.

  • Awake night staff

    Explicitly states they have awake night staff — not on-call, not sleeping in the next room. This matters for residents who need assistance overnight or have conditions that require monitoring.

  • Gourmet meals, not just home cooking

    The facility describes high-quality gourmet meals as a core offering, with CEO and administrator on-site. When ownership is present daily, food quality and everything else tends to stay consistent.

  • Small facility with limited amenity space

    At 6 beds in a residential home, don't expect a fitness center, theater, or extensive grounds. The care quality may be excellent, but the physical space is a house, not a campus.

  • Relatively new with 4 years of operation

    Licensed in 2022. The owners bring decades of professional experience, but this specific facility has a shorter track record. Ask about resident retention and how many families they've served.


Pricing

Assisted Living

1 Bedroom$6,037/mo

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Where you'll live

3412 W. 187th Pl, Torrance, CA 90504

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Amenities & Services

24-Hour Staff
Medication Management
Physical Therapy
Hospice Support
Dining
Housekeeping
Laundry
Activities Program
Garden

Facility Details

Facility Type
Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE)
License Number
198320230
Capacity
6 beds
Size
Small Home (1–6 beds)
Licensed Since
February 2, 2022 (4 years)
Licensee
Active Board + Care, Llc
Administrator
Michelson, Candice
ALW Participant
No
Phone
(310) 999-1937
Address
3412 W. 187th Pl, Torrance, CA 90504

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