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Francesca's Home
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 6 residents
- Phone
- (310) 292-8425
- Address
- 20520 Avis Avenue
- Licensed since
Los Angeles County context
1,820*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
5 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.
- 87303(a)Type B
87303 Maintenance and Operation(a) The facility shall be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair at all times. Maintenance shall include provision of maintenance services and procedures for the safety and well-being of residents, employees and visitors.This requirement is not met as evidenced by: Based on LPA's observation and interview, four surveillance cameras in the common areas of the home and the Ring doorbell with a camera are not charged and not working. This poses a potential risk to residents' rights, health and safety.
- 87307(d)(2)Type B
Based on LPA's observation and photos taken, a closet accessible to residents is in disrepair. The closet floor and ceiling have large holes and the wall has small holes. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 87465(e)Type B
Based on LPA's observation, interview with the house manager and photos taken, residents' nonprescription PRN medications have physician's orders but there are no labels on the medications. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 87555(b)(26)Type B
Based on LPA's observation and photos taken, the facility does not maintain supplies of nonperishable foods for a minimum of one week and perishable food for a minimum of two days. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
- 87307(d)(4)Type B
Based on LPA's observation and photos taken, old chairs, mattress, a loose wooden fence and small pieces of wood are potential obstructions and hazards to residents. This poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
Inspection record
11 visits on record since 2021. Most recent on 2025-07-25.
4 routine inspections, 4 complaint visits. 4 complaints on record.
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- ComplaintNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Other1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- Inspection4 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
5 citations across the record on file
Nearby
Other licensed assisted living facilities in Torrance
FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is Francesca's Home licensed in California?
Yes, Francesca's Home is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 2017.
How many citations does Francesca's Home have?
Francesca's Home has 5 citations on record: 5 Type B citations. It has received 11 visits (4 inspections, 4 complaint visits, 3 other visits).
When was Francesca's Home last inspected?
Francesca's Home was last inspected on July 25, 2025 (about 11 months ago). California inspects licensed assisted living facilities (RCFEs) on a periodic basis or following a complaint.
What type of assisted living facility is Francesca's Home?
Francesca's Home 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 Francesca's Home compare to other assisted living facilities in Los Angeles County?
Francesca's Home has 5 citations. The county average is 4.7 citations per facility. There are 1,820 assisted living facilities in Los Angeles County.
Does Francesca's Home have any serious violations?
Francesca's Home has no Type A (serious) citations. All 5 citations on record are Type B, which are less serious regulatory violations.
Has Francesca's Home had any complaint inspections?
Francesca's Home has received 4 complaint-triggered inspections. Complaint inspections are triggered when someone reports a concern to CCLD.
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