Whittier is a residential city between Los Angeles and Orange County that’s home to mom-and-pop boutiques stores, numerous beautiful parks and shops specializing in quality groceries and goods. Just over 15% of its 87,300 residents are seniors, the group most in need of the city’s many medical facilities. These include Whittier Hospital and Whittier Hospital Medical Center and an abundance of nursing homes. According to the 2021 Genworth Cost of Care Survey, Whittier’s median monthly fee for a nursing home semiprivate room is $9,125, which is below California’s average.
Nursing homes are facilities where skilled nurses provide round-the-clock medical care for seniors with ongoing conditions that require permanent support and those rehabilitating from surgical procedures. As they deliver complex medical treatments, as well as daily living assistance, accommodation and meals, nursing home fees tend to be higher than for other types of care. Seniors with basic medical care and daily living support needs are better served by assisted living facilities and home health care agencies.
This guide includes information about nursing home costs in Whittier and Southern California. It also compares costs for other types of senior care and lists some free resources for older residents.
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7931 Sorensen Ave, Whittier, CA, 90606
5.0
(1 reviews)
"SoCal Post-Acute Care (Sorenson Convalescent Hospital) was very clean and nice. The staff that we met there were very nice as well. However, nobody was there to help me with my questions. Every time I called they would transfer me to one person who c..."
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10426 BOGARDUS AVE, Whittier, CA, 90603
3.7
(3 reviews)
"The facility is amazing. I had my grandpa and my grandma here, and the care was excellent. The staff was very attentive towards my grandparents, as well as focused on making sure my family and I felt that we were comfortable too. Additionally, the th..."
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12385 E. Washington Boulevard, Whittier, CA, 90606
3.7
(3 reviews)
"My mom is at The Orchard, and her stay was OK. Their facility is nice and clean. The people that work there seemed caring. They are better than average, but there are some things that they need to improve. It seems like that they have a lot of staff ..."
READ MORE7716 S Pickering Avenue, Whittier, CA, 90602
2.0
(1 reviews)
"My mom had therapy in Whittier Pacific Care Center (Shea Rehabilitation Healthcare). Their therapy group was amazing. We had a private room, and it was great. But other than the therapy, their service was bad. The employees there were overloaded, the..."
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1495 W Cameron Ave, West Covina, CA, 91790
"We are a 98 bed Skilled Nursing Facility in West Covina, CA. We provide a wide range of health and personal care services. Our services focu..."
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214 SOUTH ATLANTIC BLVD., Alhambra, CA, 91801
4.6
(11 reviews)
"Daytime staff member assigned is caring, intelligent, and responsive to my grandmother's needs. She engages her and is familiar with her personal history and family relations. She's made an effort to get to know us. Facility has nice activities. It s..."
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2525 N. Brea Blvd., Fullerton, CA, 92835
5.0
(3 reviews)
"Park Vista is the jewel of skilled nursing. I was a resident for 35 days. The staff is caring and Mets all your needs. The facility is spotless and well maintained. The food is good and tailored to your died. Therapy is provided to met your need..."
READ MORE115 BRIDGE ST., San Gabriel, CA, 91775
5.0
(1 reviews)
"Alderwood is honestly a great assisted living facility. I've only met one staff member who did not seem to love their job, and even they still did more than what was asked of them. All of them have made an effort to get to know my family, and greet u..."
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3067 W Orange Avenue, Anaheim, CA, 92804
5.0
(1 reviews)
"My mother was a resident of Anaheim Crest Nursing Center, it was an excellent place, and I liked them a lot. The staff was real nice and friendly, and they have a lot of activities for the residents. Among the many care facilities that my mom went to..."
READ MORE261 W Badillo Street, Covina, CA, 91723
5.0
(1 reviews)
"My husband is now at Covina Rehabilitation Center. It is really good. You're not allowed to go in at this time. They comply. They're good. You get good, healthy meals there. They make sure you get showers or your baths, they make sure therapy is done..."
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14475 GARDEN VIEW LANE, Baldwin Park, CA, 91706
5.0
(3 reviews)
"My aunt stayed at Garden View Care Center for rehab. It's fine for me. The layout and the amenities were OK. The cleanliness was fine. It was COVID season, and I didn't hear any complaints from my aunt about the staff. For me, the staff was OK. They ..."
READ MORE1130 LA PALMA AVE, Anaheim, CA, 92801
5.0
(1 reviews)
"The hospital took my mom to La Palma Nursing Center. It's a small facility, but she likes it there very much because it was very clean and orderly. The staff were very friendly. They talk to her and they didn’t ignore her like in the other places tha..."
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416 N GARFIELD AVE, Monterey Park, CA, 91754
5.0
(1 reviews)
"My dad was at Monterey Park Convalescent Hospital for a month and a half. The nurses and staff were good, but my dad just wasn't ready for it yet. My dad goes to a lot of activities, and he's very active, so it's not a good fit for him right now. But..."
READ MORE11510 IMPERIAL HIGHWAY, Norwalk, CA, 90650
5.0
(1 reviews)
"My mom was at Norwalk Skilled Nursing for about three months. The facility was referred to us when she still in the hospital. It was a very good home for my mom. I really liked it there. The staff were very loving, caring, and friendly. Anytime ..."
READ MORE1770 W. LA HABRA BLVD., La Habra, CA, 90631
4.5
(2 reviews)
"She’s in Park Regency Retirement Home. It’s very good. The difficulty with them right now in my mother’s current condition is that she’s isolated in a room at the end of the hallway. She had difficulty trying to pull the cord for nurses’ help. She do..."
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2339 W. VALLEY BLVD., Alhambra, CA, 91803
5.0
(1 reviews)
"Great nurses. Carmen and Whitney are very attentive and nice. The facility itself is small, made my mom feel cozy and at home. Great infection control, I was very pleased with the communication from social worker and case manager Cindy. ..."
READ MOREFamilies comparing Whittier’s nursing home facilities should expect monthly fees of around $9,125 for a semiprivate room and $11,269 for a private one.
Whittier’s median fee of $9,125 per month for a semiprivate room in a nursing home is very competitive compared to the $9,794 average for California. It’s not as low as the national average of $7,908, but costs in California tend to be higher than in most states. However, Whittier’s median fee is below those of the nearest surveyed cities, except for Riverside, where $7,992 is the norm. The gap between Whittier’s median and those of competing cities can be as low as $259 per month (San Diego) to $1,612 (Santa Maria) and $2,129 (Oxnard).
Whittier
$9,125
California
$9,794
The United States
$7,908
Oxnard
$11,254
Riverside
$7,992
San Diego
$9,384
Santa Maria
$10,737
The most affordable type of senior care in Whittier is in adult day health centers, which typically charge $1,652 per month, followed by assisted living, where the median is $5,250. Despite home care and home health care agencies offering different services, both average $5,911. Nursing home care is the costliest option, with families typically paying $9,125 for a semiprivate room or an additional $2,144 per month for a private one.
In-Home Care
$5,911
Home Health Care
$5,911
Adult Day Health Care
$1,652
Assisted Living
$5,250
Nursing Home (semiprivate room)
$9,125
Nursing Home (private room)
$11,269
Note: Data for Whittier was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Los Angeles, was used instead.
Many seniors and their families use some form of financial assistance to help them pay for nursing care. The main options available are Medicare, Medicaid, and veterans benefits. These programs can be complicated, especially when it comes to benefit terms. Below, we give a brief overview of how these programs may be used towards paying for skilled nursing care.
If these options aren’t available to you, check if your loved one has long-term care insurance or contact your Area Agency on Aging to ask about any local financial assistance programs for seniors.
Seniors in Whittier residing at home or within senior care facilities can access numerous free resources. Those listed here can support those in dispute with their care provider or in need of help from a legal professional. They can also assist with transportation, preparing taxes and receiving healthy meals at home if they have no other way of getting good food daily.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Long-Term Care Ombudsman | (855) 872-6060 | The Long-Term Care Ombudsman is a state-sponsored advocate for the rights of seniors reading in Whittier's nursing homes. The ombudsman's services are entirely free and include visiting residents to discuss their care and help them understand their rights. Additionally, the ombudsman investigates complaints made by residents, their families and third parties and attempts to negotiate resolutions with care providers on their behalf. |
| Whittier Meals on Wheels | (562) 698-2750 | Whittier Meals on Wheels is a nonprofit that provides homebound seniors with healthy and nutritious meals. Its volunteer drivers deliver two meals daily, from Monday to Friday, at $6.50 per delivery. As the program utilizes the kitchens of the Presbyterian Intercommunity Hospital, its meals are restricted to what the facility produces on any given day. Consequently, Whittier Meals on Wheels can't cater to special diets. There is also a one-time application fee of $65. |
| Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles | (800) 399-4529 | The Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles is a nonprofit law firm providing free legal assistance to low-income residents. Although it only deals with civil law cases, this covers a wide range of subjects, including government benefits, housing, health care and matters specific to veterans. In addition to one-on-one assistance, seniors and their families can also use the organization's walk-in self-help centers. The closest to Whittier is on Whittier Boulevard, about 20 minutes from the city. |
| City of Whittier Senior Services | (562) 567-9430 | The City of Whitter's Senior Services Division operates two centers for adults aged 55+. The membership fee is $3 per year, which covers a range of social and fitness activities, some of which may be useful to those recovering at home after a nursing home stay. Both facilities are hubs for numerous senior services, such as advice and assistance with tax preparation and limited transportation services suitable for seniors with mobility issues. |
Nursing Homes
Diane
2
Review of Whittier Hills Health Care Center
My dad was at the Whittier Hills Healthcare Center after hospital care. I'd have to say I don't like it. It just seems like it was pretty busy as far as patients going back and forth to different...
Nursing Homes
Jookwon
5
Review of Whittier Hills Health Care Center
The facility is amazing. I had my grandpa and my grandma here, and the care was excellent. The staff was very attentive towards my grandparents, as well as focused on making sure my family and I...
Nursing Homes
Teresa
2
Review of Whittier Pacific Care Center
My mom had therapy in Whittier Pacific Care Center (Shea Rehabilitation Healthcare). Their therapy group was amazing. We had a private room, and it was great. But other than the therapy, their...
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