Villa ChristaBoard and Care Home in Torrance, California
License Verification
LicensedLicense data from California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing
Villa Christa at a glance
Villa Christa 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.
State inspection record
California's licensing inspectors have visited Villa Christa 9 times, most recently on Jul 10, 2026. There are 3 complaints on record.
- Licensed since
- Jun 17, 2003
- Last visit
- Jul 10, 2026
- Visits on record
- 9
- Complaints
- 3
Citations: 0 Type A · 2 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 25, 2026.
A local advisor reads every inspection and complaint report on Villa Christa and emails you a plain-English summary, usually within one business day.
Compare Villa Christa 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 Golden Bowl (0.5 mi), Ralphs (0.6 mi) and Crenshaw Medical Group (0.7 mi). Distances are straight-line.
- 💊Meiji PharmacyPharmacy1.2 mi
- 🏥Crenshaw Medical GroupMedical0.7 mi
- 🛒RalphsGrocery0.6 mi
- 🌳Descanso ParkPark0.7 mi
- 📚0.8 mi
- ⛪Lamp Presbyterian ChurchChurch0.8 mi
- 🏦Bank of AmericaBank0.7 mi
- 🍽️Golden BowlRestaurant0.5 mi
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Frequently asked questions about Villa Christa
- What type of care does Villa Christa provide?
- Villa Christa is a board and care home in Torrance, California, licensed for 6 residents.
- Where is Villa Christa located?
- Villa Christa is at 16421 Chanera Ave, Torrance, California 90504. It is near Descanso Park.
- When was Villa Christa last inspected?
- California's Community Care Licensing Division last visited Villa Christa on Jul 10, 2026.
- Has Villa Christa had any citations?
- As the state tallies them (per visit, so a follow-up visit can count a citation again), Villa Christa's public record lists 0 Type A and 2 Type B citations. The full inspection report, free from a local advisor, explains each one.
- Who operates Villa Christa?
- The state license for Villa Christa is held by Tiarachrista, Inc., first licensed on Jun 17, 2003.
- Who can live at Villa Christa?
- The state licenses Villa Christa to serve older adults (60+). Its license notes: "Facility is licensed to serve 6 non-ambulatory residents age 60 and above. May retain 1 hospice resident."
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