Francesca's HomeBoard and Care Home in Torrance, California
License Verification
LicensedLicense data from California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing
Francesca's Home at a glance
Francesca's Home is one of 88 board and care homes listed in Torrance.
It is licensed for 6 beds — a residential home rather than a community, against a Torrance average of about 13.
It offers memory care: licensed for dementia & memory care by the california dss.
State inspection record
California's licensing inspectors have visited Francesca's Home 11 times, most recently on Aug 18, 2026. There are 6 complaints on record.
- Licensed since
- Jun 1, 2017
- Last visit
- Aug 18, 2026
- Visits on record
- 11
- Complaints
- 6
Citations: 2 Type A · 1 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 Oct 1, 2026.
A local advisor reads every inspection and complaint report on Francesca's Home and emails you a plain-English summary, usually within one business day.
Memory Care Available
In addition to its regular board and care home services, Francesca's Home is licensed to care for residents living with dementia or Alzheimer's — a dementia diagnosis is not required to live here.
- Licensed for Dementia & Memory Care by the California DSS
Compare Francesca's Home with the other board and care homes in Torrance by size, published price and state license.
Nearby Services & Attractions
Nearby Places
Everyday services recorded near this address include Delthorne Park (0.2 mi), Katy Geissert Civic Center Library (0.5 mi) and Providence ExpressCare (0.5 mi). Distances are straight-line.
- 💊Premier FamilyPharmacy0.6 mi
- 🏥Providence ExpressCareMedical0.5 mi
- 🛒Amazon FreshGrocery0.7 mi
- 🌳Delthorne ParkPark0.2 mi
- 📚0.5 mi
- ⛪0.5 mi
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- 🍽️Sushi BoyRestaurant0.5 mi
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Frequently asked questions about Francesca's Home
- What type of care does Francesca's Home provide?
- Francesca's Home is a board and care home in Torrance, California, licensed for 6 residents.
- Where is Francesca's Home located?
- Francesca's Home is at 20520 Avis Avenue, Torrance, California 90503. It is near Delthorne Park.
- When was Francesca's Home last inspected?
- California's Community Care Licensing Division last visited Francesca's Home on Aug 18, 2026.
- Has Francesca's Home had any citations?
- As the state tallies them (per visit, so a follow-up visit can count a citation again), Francesca's Home's public record lists 2 Type A and 1 Type B citations. The full inspection report, free from a local advisor, explains each one.
- Who operates Francesca's Home?
- The state license for Francesca's Home is held by Bright Days Inc, first licensed on Jun 1, 2017.
- Who can live at Francesca's Home?
- The state licenses Francesca's Home to serve residents with dementia. Its license notes: "Age range 60 and over. 5 non-ambulatory of which 1 may be bedridden. Room #4 bedridden only. Hospice waiver for 5."
- Does Francesca's Home care for residents with dementia?
- Yes. Francesca's Home's state license carries a dementia care authorization. Listed services: Licensed for Dementia & Memory Care by the California DSS.
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