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Nursing homes in Whittier, CA
7 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified facilities in Whittier. Los Angeles County overall has 369 certified facilities (county average rating 2.5/5). Across the 7 rated facilities here the average CMS overall rating is 3.4/5, against 3.15/5 across the 1,147 rated facilities elsewhere in California.
Local staffing, inspection dates and questions to ask →
In Whittier
How to read this table: "Overall" is the CMS star rating, which combines inspections, staffing, and quality measures from resident assessments and claims; "Inspection" is the on-site health inspection rating — the most independent signal, and the one CMS grades on a curve against other facilities in the same state. Flags are federal abuse citations and Special Focus status.
| Facility | Location | Overall | Inspection | Staffing | Flags | Fines (3y) | Beds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Presbyterian Intercomm Hosp DP/SNF | Whittier | ★★★★★ | 5/5 | 5/5 | no Medicaid | — | 35 |
| Socal Post-Acute Care | Whittier | ★★★☆☆ | 3/5 | 3/5 | — | 59 | |
| The Orchard - Post Acute Care | Whittier | ★★☆☆☆ | 2/5 | 4/5 | $14,950 | 162 | |
| Whittier Hills Health Care Ctr | Whittier | ★★☆☆☆ | 2/5 | 3/5 | — | 160 | |
| Whittier Hospital Medical Ctr D/P SNF | Whittier | ★★★★★ | 4/5 | 5/5 | — | 22 | |
| Whittier Nursing and Wellness Center, INC | Whittier | ★★★★★ | 4/5 | 4/5 | $13,627 | 36 | |
| Whittier Pacific Care Center | Whittier | ★★☆☆☆ | 2/5 | 2/5 | — | 105 |
What to check in Whittier
These figures cover the 7 facilities in this city, excluding nearby alternatives. They describe published records, not current vacancies or a recommendation.
All bars start at zero. Exact values and supporting details remain below.
Both averages use the same 7 facilities, with equal weight per facility. 0 facilities are excluded because one or both values are unavailable. These are CMS case-mix-adjusted measures, not the hours any individual resident is guaranteed to receive.
Weekend staffing is lower than the all-week figure at 6 of these 7. Ask how weekend coverage and response times are maintained. This difference alone does not establish unsafe care.
- How recent is the inspection evidence? CMS marks 0 facilities here as having a most recent health inspection more than two years ago in this release. Ask for the latest inspection report and what has changed since it.
- Can the facility accept your payment arrangement? 6 of 7 facilities here are listed with Medicaid certification. Certification does not establish an available bed, your eligibility or the amount you will owe. Confirm directly and request an itemized written quote.
Check the facility-level figures behind this summary
| Facility | All-week hours | Weekend hours | Latest standard health survey |
|---|---|---|---|
| Presbyterian Intercomm Hosp DP/SNF | 10.07 | 8.70 | Jul 18, 2025 |
| Socal Post-Acute Care | 4.18 | 3.77 | Mar 5, 2026 |
| The Orchard - Post Acute Care | 4.14 | 3.83 | Aug 7, 2025 |
| Whittier Hills Health Care Ctr | 3.99 | 3.66 | Feb 26, 2026 |
| Whittier Hospital Medical Ctr D/P SNF | 4.15 | 3.78 | Jun 11, 2026 |
| Whittier Nursing and Wellness Center, INC | 4.47 | 4.50 | Dec 4, 2025 |
| Whittier Pacific Care Center | 3.61 | 3.40 | Mar 13, 2026 |
Hours use the same adjusted basis as the chart. A dash means unavailable. Survey dates are the latest standard health surveys reported in this CMS file; complaint investigations may have different dates. Calculation and verification details.
Nearby alternatives (within 20 miles)
| Facility | Distance | City | Overall | Inspection | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bonita Hills Post Acute | 1.3 mi | La Habra, CA | ★★★☆☆ | 2/5 | |
| Park Regency Care Center | 1.3 mi | La Habra, CA | ★★★★☆ | 3/5 | |
| Pico Rivera Healthcare Center | 1.4 mi | Pico Rivera, CA | ★★★★★ | 4/5 | |
| El Rancho Vista Health Care Center | 1.4 mi | Pico Rivera, CA | ★★★★☆ | 3/5 | |
| Colonial Gardens Nursing Home | 1.7 mi | Pico Rivera, CA | ★☆☆☆☆ | 1/5 | |
| Imperial Healthcare Center | 2.2 mi | La Mirada, CA | ★★★☆☆ | 2/5 | |
| Sunny Hills Post Acute | 2.3 mi | La Mirada, CA | ★★☆☆☆ | 1/5 | |
| Brookfield Healthcare Center | 2.3 mi | Downey, CA | ★★★★★ | 4/5 | |
| Riviera Healthcare Center | 2.5 mi | Pico Rivera, CA | ★☆☆☆☆ | 2/5 | |
| Rio Hondo Subacute & Nursing Center | 2.6 mi | Montebello, CA | —/5 | SFF | |
| Dept of State Hospitals - Metropolitan SNF | 2.8 mi | Norwalk, CA | ★★☆☆☆ | 1/5 | abuseSFF |
| Montebello Care Center | 3.5 mi | Montebello, CA | ★★☆☆☆ | 2/5 |
Distances are straight-line from the Whittier area, based on CMS-published coordinates — driving distance will be longer. Inspection quality varies a lot even within one county: check each facility's page for what inspectors actually found.