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State licensedAssisted Living
Gardena Retirement Center
Gardena, CaliforniaState inspected Jul 28, 2026, 26 citations since 2021
About Gardena Retirement Center
Gardena Retirement Center brings together compassionate assisted living care with a genuine understanding of what matters most to you and your family. Our team in Gardena, California provides personalized support with dignity and respect, helping residents maintain independence while receiving the assistance they need for daily living.
Community at a glance
Capacity
108 residents
State license
#197607366, Licensed
Location
Gardena, CA
Status
Listed in a public registry
Care & services offered
Assisted Living
Contact & location
14741 S. Vermont Ave., Gardena, California 90247
California inspection record
From the California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division, which licenses and inspects Gardena Retirement Center. Checked October 8, 2026. See the state's record and reports
State inspectors last visited Gardena Retirement Center on July 28, 2026.
Since August 2021, California's Community Care Licensing Division has made 5 routine inspections, 79 complaint visits and 7 other visits.
Inspectors issued 4 Type A citations and 22 Type B citations. A Type A citation means an immediate risk to residents' health, safety or personal rights.
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 65 complaints, and found 21 allegations substantiated.
Last visit
Jul 28, 2026
Routine inspections
5
Type A citations
4
Type B citations
22
Visits and citations
| Kind of visit | Visits | Type A | Type B |
|---|---|---|---|
| Routine inspections | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Complaint investigations | 79 | 3 | 20 |
| Other visits | 7 | 1 | 2 |
Type A: an immediate risk to residents' health, safety or personal rights. Type B: a potential risk if not corrected. Routine inspections on Apr 27, 2026, Apr 7, 2025, Mar 25, 2024, Apr 14, 2023, May 19, 2022.
Complaints
- July 28, 20262 unsubstantiated
- July 9, 20261 unsubstantiated
- March 20, 20261 allegation substantiated, 1 unsubstantiated, 1 citation
- January 8, 20261 unsubstantiated
- October 28, 20251 unsubstantiated
- August 28, 20251 allegation substantiated, 2 citations
- February 14, 20254 unsubstantiated
- November 13, 20242 allegations substantiated, 2 citations
- July 8, 20245 unsubstantiated
- June 5, 20246 unsubstantiated
- May 23, 20241 allegation substantiated, 1 unsubstantiated, 1 citation
- May 1, 20241 allegation substantiated, 1 unsubstantiated, 1 citation
Showing the 12 most recent of 65.
- 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
- 197607366
- License type
- Residential Care Elderly
- Status
- Licensed
- Licensed capacity
- 108 residents
- Licensed since
- April 30, 2008
- Licensee
- Gardena Retirement Center, Inc.
- Administrator
- Susana Fuentes
Location
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14741 S. Vermont Ave.Gardena, CA 90247
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Assisted Living: frequently asked questions
Has Gardena Retirement Center had any violations?+
California's Community Care Licensing Division has issued Gardena Retirement Center 4 Type A citations and 22 Type B citations since August 2021. Type A means an immediate risk to residents' health, safety or personal rights; Type B means a potential risk if not corrected.
When was Gardena Retirement Center last inspected?+
State inspectors last visited on July 28, 2026. Each visit's report is public on the state's facility search.
Have there been complaints about Gardena Retirement Center?+
The state investigated 65 complaints since August 2021. Of the allegations, 21 were substantiated, 0 inconclusive, 125 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.