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Brightwater Guest Home 3

1620 Iris Avenue

Torrance, CA 90503

6 beds • Est. 2008 (17 years)


FYI Safety Score

9.6 Good

Despite 1 recent citation, there are no substantiated complaints across 10 inspections — an excellent track record overall. Last inspected in September 2025.

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Why we like it

Brightwater Guest Home 3 is a 6-bed care home in Torrance, part of the Beautiful Homes network that has been providing senior care in the South Bay for 40 years. The home offers fully furnished rooms, daily housekeeping, three home-cooked meals plus snacks, and personalized care plans with medication management.

Beautiful Homes operates multiple locations across Torrance, Manhattan Beach, Palos Verdes, and Redondo Beach, giving families options within the same trusted network.

  • Excellent safety record

    The FYI Safety Score™ is 9.6 out of 10 (Excellent), with zero substantiated complaints. This is a strong indicator of consistent, responsible care across state inspection visits.

  • 40 years of South Bay senior care experience

    Beautiful Homes has been operating since the mid-1980s. That kind of longevity in the care home business speaks to sustained quality — places that cut corners don't last four decades in tight-knit communities like the South Bay.

  • Home-cooked meals, not catered or institutional

    Three daily meals prepared in-house plus fresh snacks. For a 6-bed home, this means genuinely home-style cooking tailored to a small group, not bulk food service. Ask about dietary accommodations when you visit.

  • Part of a multi-home network with transfer options

    Beautiful Homes operates locations in Torrance, Manhattan Beach, Palos Verdes, and Redondo Beach. If a particular home isn't the right fit or if a spot opens up closer to family, residents can potentially transfer within the network.

  • Shared website makes it hard to evaluate this specific home

    The Beautiful Homes website covers all their locations collectively. You won't find specific details about Brightwater Guest Home 3 online. Plan to visit in person and ask about this particular home's staffing, resident mix, and daily routine.

  • Small home means limited structured activities

    With 6 residents, don't expect a full activities calendar with scheduled entertainment every day. The social experience will be more organic and intimate. If your loved one needs a busy, event-packed schedule, a larger community may be better suited.


Pricing

Assisted Living

1 Bedroom$6,093/mo

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Where you'll live

1620 Iris Avenue, Torrance, CA 90503

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Amenities & Services

24-Hour Staff
Medication Management
Dining
Housekeeping
Transportation
Activities Program
Cable TV

Facility Details

Facility Type
Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE)
License Number
197607217
Capacity
6 beds
Size
Small Home (1–6 beds)
Licensed Since
April 30, 2008 (17 years)
Licensee
Beautiful Homes for the Elderly, Inc.
Administrator
Irene Formentera
ALW Participant
No
Phone
(310) 533-8060
Address
1620 Iris Avenue, Torrance, CA 90503

License data from the California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division. View full state record


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