Mariposa House (hfl Harbor Gateway Homes)Adult Residential Facility in Torrance, California
About Mariposa House (hfl Harbor Gateway Homes)
On Mariposa Ave in the Torrance area of Los Angeles County, Mariposa House (hfl Harbor Gateway Homes) is a small adult residential facility that serves adults with mental health needs. First licensed in 1999, this home has room for 6 residents and is for residents who can walk and move around on their own. A Rite Aid pharmacy and Janet Shour Pocket Park are about half a mile away, and a Ralphs grocery store is about a mile away.
License Verification
LicensedLicense data from California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing
Mariposa House (hfl Harbor Gateway Homes) at a glance
Mariposa House (hfl Harbor Gateway Homes) is one of 42 adult residential facilities listed in Torrance.
It is licensed for 6 beds — a residential home rather than a community, against a Torrance average of about 13.
State inspection record
California's licensing inspectors have visited Mariposa House (hfl Harbor Gateway Homes) 4 times, most recently on Aug 13, 2025. There are no complaints on record.
- Licensed since
- Jul 12, 1999
- Last visit
- Aug 13, 2025
- Visits on record
- 4
- Complaints
- 0
Citations: 1 Type A · 0 Type B (counted per visit)
What do these numbers mean?
Type A citations are for an immediate risk to residents' health, safety or rights. Type B citations are for something that could become one if it is not fixed.
The state counts citations per visit, so a follow-up visit can count the same citation again. The state publishes about five years of records.
Source: California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing — checked Sep 29, 2026.
A local advisor reads every inspection and complaint report on Mariposa House (hfl Harbor Gateway Homes) and emails you a plain-English summary, usually within one business day.
Compare Mariposa House (hfl Harbor Gateway Homes) with the other adult residential facilities in Torrance by size, published price and state license.
Nearby Services & Attractions
Nearby Places
Everyday services recorded near this address include Rite Aid (0.3 mi), Janet Shour Pocket Park (0.5 mi) and Harbor-UCLA Medical Center (0.5 mi). Distances are straight-line.
- 💊Rite AidPharmacy0.3 mi
- 🏥Harbor-UCLA Medical CenterMedical0.5 mi
- 🛒RalphsGrocery0.9 mi
- 🌳0.5 mi
- 📚Carson LibraryLibrary1.3 mi
- ⛪Open Bible ChurchChurch0.6 mi
- 🏦ChaseBank1.3 mi
- 🍽️La PlacitaRestaurant0.6 mi
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Frequently asked questions about Mariposa House (hfl Harbor Gateway Homes)
- What type of care does Mariposa House (hfl Harbor Gateway Homes) provide?
- Mariposa House (hfl Harbor Gateway Homes) is an adult residential facility in Torrance, California, licensed for 6 residents.
- Where is Mariposa House (hfl Harbor Gateway Homes) located?
- Mariposa House (hfl Harbor Gateway Homes) is at 21218 Mariposa Ave, Torrance, California 90502. It is near Janet Shour Pocket Park.
- When was Mariposa House (hfl Harbor Gateway Homes) last inspected?
- California's Community Care Licensing Division last visited Mariposa House (hfl Harbor Gateway Homes) on Aug 13, 2025.
- Has Mariposa House (hfl Harbor Gateway Homes) had any citations?
- As the state tallies them (per visit, so a follow-up visit can count a citation again), Mariposa House (hfl Harbor Gateway Homes)'s public record lists 1 Type A and 0 Type B citations. The full inspection report, free from a local advisor, explains each one.
- Who can live at Mariposa House (hfl Harbor Gateway Homes)?
- The state licenses Mariposa House (hfl Harbor Gateway Homes) to serve adults with mental health needs. Its license notes: "Licensee prefers to serve adults 18-59, ambulatory only."
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