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Villa Christa
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 6 residents
- Phone
- (310) 719-8997
- Address
- 16421 Chanera Ave
- Licensed since
Los Angeles County context
1,832*CCLD
Total facilities
4.7*CCLD
Avg citations
9.4*CCLD
Avg visits
4.1*CCLD
Avg complaint visits
*CCLD: California Community Care Licensing Division. Updated weekly. Last refresh .
Citations
4 citations on record
Every regulation cited on a CCLD inspection of this facility, sourced from the public record. Each row links to the visit’s inspector narrative.
What does Type A vs Type B mean?
Type A. Serious citation. Imminent or substantial risk to children. The regulator requires corrective action immediately and may impose a civil penalty.
Type B. Lower-severity citation. Corrective action required, no imminent risk. The regulator monitors compliance on the next visit.
2026
- 87202(a)Type A
Maintain fire clearance before retaining specified persons
87202 Fire Clearance (a) All facilities shall maintain a fire clearance approved by the city, county, or city and county fire department.. licensee shall notify the licensing agency and obtain an appropriate fire clearance approved by the city, county...This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. The licensee had keypad combination lock device for screen gate door without a fire clearance approved. This violation which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 87204(a)Type B
Limit operations to licensed capacity
87204 Limitations -Capacity and Ambulatory Status (a) A licensee shall not operate a facility beyond the conditions and limitations specified on the license.... specification of the maximum number of persons who may receive services at any one time...This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, record review and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above. The licensee is retaining (2) hospice residents and is only approved for (1) hospice waiver per CCL License. This violation which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
2024
- 87705(c)(5)Type B
Based on record reviews the licensee failed to ensure that residents who are diagnosed with dementia (R1) obtained an annual medical assessment and appraisal. Which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
2023
- 87507g(5)(AType B
Admissions Agreement Refund conditions.(A) Facility policy concerning refunds, including the conditions under which a refund for advanced monthly fees will be returned in the event of a resident’s death...this requirement is not met as evidenced by Based on interviews conducted and information gathered the licensee failed to return advanced monthly fees to residents resopnsible party which had been entrusted to the licensee and not surrendered to the residents responsible party.
Inspection record
9 visits on record since 2021. Most recent on 2026-04-09.
5 routine inspections, 4 complaint visits. 3 complaints on record, 3 of 3 substantiated.
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint1 Type A · 1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Complaint1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
4 citations across the record on file
Nearby
Other licensed assisted living facilities in Torrance
FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is Villa Christa licensed in California?
Yes, Villa Christa is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 2003.
How many citations does Villa Christa have?
Villa Christa has 4 citations on record: 1 Type A (more serious) and 3 Type B citations. It has received 9 visits (5 inspections, 4 complaint visits).
When was Villa Christa last inspected?
Villa Christa was last inspected on April 9, 2026 (about 2 months ago). California inspects licensed assisted living facilities (RCFEs) on a periodic basis or following a complaint.
What type of assisted living facility is Villa Christa?
Villa Christa is a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE), which is a licensed assisted living facility serving older adults with a licensed capacity of 6 residents. It is located in Torrance, Los Angeles County, California.
How does Villa Christa compare to other assisted living facilities in Los Angeles County?
Villa Christa has 4 citations, which is below the county average of 4.7 citations per facility. There are 1,832 assisted living facilities in Los Angeles County.
Does Villa Christa have any serious violations?
Villa Christa has 1 Type A citation on record. Type A citations indicate conditions that pose an immediate health or safety risk to residents. Review the inspection timeline above for details on each citation.
Has Villa Christa had any complaint inspections?
Villa Christa has received 4 complaint-triggered inspections. 3 resulted in substantiated findings. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern to CCLD.
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