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State licensedAssisted Living
Palos Verdes Villa
Rancho Palos Verdes, CaliforniaState inspected Oct 1, 2026, 9 citations since 2022
About Palos Verdes Villa
Palos Verdes Villa brings personalized assisted living to Rancho Palos Verdes, California, where residents receive daily support tailored to their needs. Our team focuses on maintaining independence while offering the practical help that makes daily life easier and safer.
Community at a glance
Capacity
116 residents
State license
#198201933, Licensed
Location
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
Status
Listed in a public registry
Care & services offered
Assisted Living
Contact & location
29661 S Western Ave, Rancho Palos Verdes, California 90275
California inspection record
From the California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division, which licenses and inspects Palos Verdes Villa. Checked October 8, 2026. See the state's record and reports
State inspectors last visited Palos Verdes Villa on October 1, 2026.
Since May 2022, California's Community Care Licensing Division has made 5 routine inspections and 11 complaint visits.
Inspectors issued 9 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 11 complaints, and found 1 allegation substantiated.
Last visit
Oct 1, 2026
Routine inspections
5
Type A citations
0
Type B citations
9
Visits and citations
| Kind of visit | Visits | Type A | Type B |
|---|---|---|---|
| Routine inspections | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Complaint investigations | 11 | 0 | 1 |
| Other visits | 0 | 0 | 8 |
Type A: an immediate risk to residents' health, safety or personal rights. Type B: a potential risk if not corrected. Routine inspections on Oct 1, 2026, Sep 21, 2025, Aug 17, 2024, Oct 21, 2023, Oct 29, 2022.
Complaints
- February 11, 20263 unsubstantiated
- December 22, 20251 unsubstantiated
- May 29, 20251 unsubstantiated
- April 30, 20254 unsubstantiated
- April 23, 20253 unsubstantiated
- March 20, 20251 unsubstantiated
- October 4, 20231 unsubstantiated
- August 3, 20231 unsubstantiated
- July 5, 20231 allegation substantiated, 1 citation
- March 24, 20231 unsubstantiated
- May 9, 20224 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
- 198201933
- License type
- Residential Care Elderly
- Status
- Licensed
- Licensed capacity
- 116 residents
- Licensed since
- August 13, 1998
- Licensee
- Palos Verdes Villa LLC
- Administrator
- Bienstock, Seth
Location
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29661 S Western AveRancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
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Assisted Living: frequently asked questions
Has Palos Verdes Villa had any violations?+
California's Community Care Licensing Division has issued Palos Verdes Villa 0 Type A citations and 9 Type B citations since May 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 Palos Verdes Villa last inspected?+
State inspectors last visited on October 1, 2026. Each visit's report is public on the state's facility search.
Have there been complaints about Palos Verdes Villa?+
The state investigated 11 complaints since May 2022. Of the allegations, 1 were substantiated, 0 inconclusive, 20 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.