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Brookdale South Bay

5481 Torrance Blvd, Torrance, CA

Independent Living

4.845 reviewsRead reviews

About the community

About Brookdale South Bay

Enjoy your golden years on your terms, at Brookdale South Bay. Here, you can find purpose and entertainment through a variety of social activities while also benefiting from peace of mind and security. Rest assured, Brookdale South Bay features a thorough security system, and compassionate team members are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week to be alerted to any emergencies. The community is just minutes away…

Published floor plans

Tracked published prices

Published price history

This chart tracks the lowest public price we could identify for the community.

independent living$6,785 observed · tracking future changes
$6,785Aug 7, 2026

One source-published starting price observed so far. No price change has been observed yet.

Tracked public-data history

Recent changes

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  1. September 19, 2026 at 6:00 PM PDT

    1 change detected in this data refresh

    Published price updated

    independent living published price changed from $6,785 to $6,785.

    Official operator website
  2. August 20, 2026 at 3:53 PM PDT

    1 change detected in this data refresh

    Published price updated

    independent living published price changed from $6,785 to $6,785.

    Official operator website
  3. August 15, 2026 at 2:10 AM PDT

    1 change detected in this data refresh

    Published price updated

    independent living published price changed from $6,785 to $6,785.

    Official operator website
  4. August 12, 2026 at 3:50 PM PDT

    1 change detected in this data refresh

    Published price updated

    independent living published price changed from $6,785 to $6,785.

    Official operator website
  5. August 7, 2026 at 6:12 AM PDT

    1 change detected in this data refresh

    Operator information updated

    Operator changed from Brookdale to Brookdale Senior Living.

Family and resident feedback

4.8 out of 5 from 45 reviews

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★★★★★

Positive

Excellent appearance. - clean, well appointed, nice decor. Friendly helpful staff. Good menu for meals, very large, varied activities, entertainment one of the best residences out of five toured so far.

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Cleanliness
5.0 / 5
Friendliness
5.0 / 5
Value for Cost
5.0 / 5
Staff
5.0 / 5
June EAugust 6, 2026

★★★★★

Positive

Pleasant experience!!

I will tell what I have at Brookdale South Bay. Every holiday is very well celebrated. Decorations, events, magic shows, special daily outings. You name it. Appointments are also provided. With transportation just follow the appointment Rules which is only fair. Space space how else could they arrange it? I do attend whenever possible because it's always fun.

AnonymousApril 6, 2026

★★★★★

Positive

Review for Brookdale South Bay

Brookdale staff was wonderful to work with. My mom is very happy with her place, the activities and the food. It worked out very well for her.

Carole CMarch 30, 2026

★★★★

Positive

Brookdale is nice. They have all the amenities that you would want, dining room, service for food 3x per day, transportation, cleaning once a week, library, art classes, TV room, no gym, no pool. ROOMS:The rooms are around 600 ft.² which is very small and seemed to be cut up by walls. However, the people who are running the place are really nice and very cordial. There’s a small kitchen area. No oven, but there is a stove top. A small refrigerator, also they said they could probably put it in a microwave for the c

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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
Value for Cost
4.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
Liana MJanuary 6, 2026

★★★★★

Critical

I visited Brookdale with my Mother-in-Law since it is close to where I live. We didn't see many residents hanging out except for the few in the entryway. They were just sitting on the chairs and not engaging with each other. This place looked very dated, tired and worn out. The hallway carpet was old and the apartments need updating. I will be crossing it off our list.

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Cleanliness
4.0 / 5
Friendliness
5.0 / 5
Value for Cost
3.0 / 5
Staff
5.0 / 5
Joanne GDecember 14, 2025

★★★★★

Positive

Beautiful facility & Caring Staff

[name removed] was lovely. & the facility was beautiful. the only drag was the contract length. I would and have recommended this facility.

KFHOctober 27, 2025

Verified overview

What we know from public sources

Care options
Independent Living
Public price status
Published starting price available
Last source check
September 5, 2026

Current source-published prices

Other published starting prices

These published prices could not be tied to a specific floor plan. A published price does not confirm current availability.

Independent Living$6,785/monthPublished starting price · Official operator website · checked September 20, 2026

Source-published features

Amenities and services

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Meals & dining

  • Private Dining Room
  • Café or Bistro
  • Anytime Dining
  • Guest Meals
  • Special Dining Programs
  • Low / No Sodium
  • International Cuisine
  • Vegetarian
  • Pureed Meals
  • Vegan
  • Gluten-free
  • No Sugar
  • Meals Provided
  • Professional Chef
  • Restaurant Style Dining
  • Room Service

Health & wellness

  • Staffing & Ancillary Services
  • Memory Care
  • Incontinence Care
  • Non-Ambulatory Care
  • Medication Management
  • Diabetic Care

Services & convenience

  • Property Convenient to Public Transit
  • Resident Parking Available
  • Uncovered Parking
  • Complimentary Transportation
  • Pet Care Available
  • Dogs Allowed
  • Cats Allowed
  • Housekeeping
  • Beautician
  • Grocery Shopping and Errands
  • Laundry Service / Drycleaning
  • English

Activities & engagement

  • Yoga / Chair Yoga
  • Karaoke
  • Devotional Activities On-Site
  • Book Club
  • Art Classes
  • Live Dance or Theater Performances
  • Day Trips and Outings
  • Current Events Club
  • Visiting Chaplain or Priest
  • Reminiscence Programs
  • Intergenerational Programs
  • Activities Off-site
  • Devotional Activities Offsite
  • Jewish Services
  • Walking Club
  • Holiday Parties
  • Other Religious Services
  • Bridge Club
  • Visiting Rabbi
  • Forever Fit
  • Community Service Programs
  • Live Well Programs
  • Resident Band or Musicians
  • Community Service Organizations
  • Gardening Club
  • Protestant Services
  • Live Musical Performances
  • Trivia Games
  • Brain fitness / Dakim
  • Tai Chi
  • Wii Bowling
  • Bible Study Group
  • Pet-focused Programs
  • Quilting or Sewing Club
  • Choir / Singing Club
  • Cooking Classes
  • Activities On-site
  • Christian Services
  • Mormon/LDS Services
  • Wine Tasting
  • Happy Hour
  • Catholic Services
  • Dances
  • Cards / Pinochle Club
  • Birthday Parties
  • Stretching Classes
  • BBQs or Picnics
  • Educational Speakers / Life Long Learning
  • Cooking Club
  • Men's Club

Outdoor spaces

  • Central Fireplace
  • Meeting Room
  • Indoor Common Areas
  • Outdoor Common Areas
  • TV Lounge
  • Computer or Media Center
  • Outside Patio
  • Library
  • Barber Shop
  • Beauty Salon
  • Billiards Lounge
  • Fitness Center
  • Movie or Theater Room
  • Arts and Crafts Center
  • Raised Garden Beds
  • Piano or Organ
  • Game Room
  • Golf Course or Putting Green

Apartment & room features

  • Cable or Satellite TV
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet
  • Private patio, deck, or balcony
  • Kitchenette
  • Ground Floor Units
  • Air Conditioned
  • Handicap Accessible
  • Respite or Short Term Stays Offered
  • Garden View

Official oversight

Inspection and quality records

Inspection coverage has not yet been completed for this community. “Not covered” is not the same as “no violations found.”

Coverage last checked September 5, 2026.

Questions to confirm with the community

Additional care fees
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Move-in fee
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