1620 IRIS AVE, Torrance, CA 90503
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State licensedAssisted Living
Brightwater Guest Home 3
Torrance, CaliforniaState inspected May 16, 2026, 5 citations since 2022
About Brightwater Guest Home 3
Brightwater Guest Home 3 brings personalized assisted living to Torrance, California, where caring staff support daily activities while residents maintain independence. Small-home comfort meets professional caregiving in a community designed around individual needs and meaningful connections.
Community at a glance
Capacity
6 residents
State license
#197607217, Licensed
Location
Torrance, CA
Status
Listed in a public registry
Care & services offered
Assisted Living
Contact & location
1620 Iris Avenue, Torrance, California 90503
California inspection record
From the California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division, which licenses and inspects Brightwater Guest Home 3. Checked October 8, 2026. See the state's record and reports
State inspectors last visited Brightwater Guest Home 3 on May 16, 2026.
Since July 2022, California's Community Care Licensing Division has made 5 routine inspections, 2 complaint visits and 4 other visits.
Inspectors issued 5 Type B citations. A Type B citation means a potential risk if not corrected.
Across 7,137 licensed communities in California, the average in the state's record is 5.9 citations and 27% have none.
The state investigated 2 complaints, and substantiated none of the allegations.
Last visit
May 16, 2026
Routine inspections
5
Type A citations
0
Type B citations
5
Visits and citations
| Kind of visit | Visits | Type A | Type B |
|---|---|---|---|
| Routine inspections | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Complaint investigations | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Other visits | 4 | 0 | 5 |
Type A: an immediate risk to residents' health, safety or personal rights. Type B: a potential risk if not corrected. Routine inspections on May 16, 2026, Apr 16, 2025, Apr 4, 2024, Jun 16, 2023, Jul 28, 2022.
Complaints
- March 14, 20247 unsubstantiated
- May 5, 20231 unsubstantiated
- substantiated:
- the state found it more likely than not that it happened.
- inconclusive:
- the state could not prove or disprove it.
- unsubstantiated:
- it may have happened, but there was not enough evidence.
- unfounded:
- the state found it false or not possible.
License
- License number
- 197607217
- License type
- Residential Care Elderly
- Status
- Licensed
- Licensed capacity
- 6 residents
- Licensed since
- April 30, 2008
- Licensee
- Beautiful Homes for the Elderly, Inc.
- Administrator
- Irene Formentera
Location
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1620 Iris AvenueTorrance, CA 90503
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Assisted Living: frequently asked questions
Has Brightwater Guest Home 3 had any violations?+
California's Community Care Licensing Division has issued Brightwater Guest Home 3 0 Type A citations and 5 Type B citations since July 2022. Type A means an immediate risk to residents' health, safety or personal rights; Type B means a potential risk if not corrected.
When was Brightwater Guest Home 3 last inspected?+
State inspectors last visited on May 16, 2026. Each visit's report is public on the state's facility search.
Have there been complaints about Brightwater Guest Home 3?+
The state investigated 2 complaints since July 2022. Of the allegations, 0 were substantiated, 0 inconclusive, 8 unsubstantiated and 0 unfounded.
How much does assisted living cost?+
The national median is around $6,200 per month, though it ranges from roughly $4,500 to $11,800 depending on location, apartment size, and level of care.
Does Medicare pay for assisted living?+
Medicare does not cover the room-and-board cost of assisted living. Medicaid may help in many states through waivers, and VA benefits can offset costs for eligible veterans.
What's the difference from a nursing home?+
Assisted living is for people who need help with daily tasks but are largely independent. Nursing homes (skilled nursing) provide 24-hour medical and rehabilitative care.