South Bay Retirement Residence

1001 W Cressey St, Compton, CA 90222 · HUD Section 202 Sec. 202

(310) 609-0110 · call about availability & waiting list

How this works: this is a subsidized apartment community for adults 62+ with low income — rent is generally capped near 30% of what you earn, with the federal program covering the rest. It is independent housing (not a care facility). Most have a waiting list, so apply early and to several. Who qualifies: generally 62+ with income at or below about 50% of your area’s median income, and many units target very-low-income (30%). The limit varies by county and household size — look up your county’s limit ↗, or ask the property. How to qualify & apply →

HUD’s record for this property

HUD physical inspection score: 94/100 (the median for this program is 95) · inspected 2026-03-18
HUD inspects the building itself — roofs, wiring, rails, smoke detectors, common areas. A high score means the property is in good physical repair. It is not a rating of the staff, the neighbours, or how long the waiting list is, and inspections are periodic rather than continuous.

Apartments: 75 (74 subsidised)
HUD records the residents served as: Wholly Elderly Housekeeping
HUD program category: 202/811

Location & what’s nearby

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Hospital

MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. COMMUNITY HOSPITAL1.4 mi

★★★★ 4/5 CMS · Emergency dept. usually open 24/7 · ER 24/7

Urgent care / clinic

E & V Adult Day Health Care Center0.5 mi

2005 N Wilmington Ave

Pharmacy

Rite Aid0.6 mi

1001 N Central Ave · (310) 639-1278 · Call to confirm hours

Grocery

Bonanza Market0.3 mi

1601 N Wilmington Ave · (310) 637-9383 · Call to confirm hours

Park

Compton Creek Natural Park<0.1 mi

941 W Cressey St · Typically dawn to dusk

Place of worship

Pentecost Temple Ministries<0.1 mi

1110 N Dwight Ave · (562) 519-5766

Nearest of each type, straight-line distance. Hospitals come from the CMS Hospital General Information registry; everything else from Overture Maps (public data). Hospital and park hours are typical — call ahead to confirm.

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Almond Court Manteca, CA inspection 99/100
Almond Garden Apts Delhi, CA
Almond Terrace Senior Apartments Manteca, CA inspection 96/100

Waiting lists are long and vary property by property, so applying to several at once is the normal advice. See every property we hold in California.

Apply & get help

Contact this property directly (phone above) for current availability and to join the waiting list. For help, reach your local HUD office or Area Agency on Aging. If you also need care, see how to pay for care and Medicaid.

Source: HUD Multifamily Properties (Section 202), public domain. Contact the property and HUD/USDA to confirm current status.