Whittier, CA, is home to a wide range of outdoor recreational options, including over a dozen city parks and a dog park, earning it a place on Caring’s 2024 Senior Living report. The city is home to two hospitals, including PIH Health Whittier Hospital and Whittier Hospital Medical Center, offering high access to medical care. It’s also a relatively affordable option for nonmedical in-home care, with rates coming in at $5,911 per month. This is a couple of hundred dollars less than the statewide average of $6,101. Home health care has the same monthly rate, despite including specialized skilled nursing services, such as medication administration and rehabilitative therapies.
Below we’ve compiled a comprehensive directory of every home care provider in the Whittier area – complete with services offered and reviews from families who’ve actually used the service. In addition to our in-depth provider listings, we’ve compiled resources to help seniors and their families to access all the tools they need to age in place safely and gracefully.
250 N Golden Circle, Ste 205, Santa Ana, CA, 92705
4.8
(211 reviews)
"The service that Right at Home provides is wonderful. The caregiver they send is excellent. Their staff is friendly and they are there when I have questions. I will recommend Right at Home. We appreciate our caregiver, Diana, for all the help she doe..."
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12832 Valley View Street, Suite 211, Garden Grove, CA, 92845
4.8
(205 reviews)
".We have been in business for about 11 years. We specialize in providing professional caregivers to come into the home to assist clients wit..."
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5252 Orange Ave, Suite 209, Cypress, CA, 90630
4.6
(146 reviews)
"Right At Home was the perfect answer to be able to keep Mom in her home. It provides the care needed for a person not ready for full Assisted Living yet needs help with daily chores and meals. The care givers are loving and kind, almost like family. ..."
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16388 Colima Rd., #109, Hacienda Heights, CA, 91745
4.6
(43 reviews)
"Right at Home comes in a couple of days a week. They fit my needs and they're in the price range that I was looking for. My parents are very happy with the person who comes in. I would prefer billing to be an online thing. It's paper statements, and ..."
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13215 E Penn St, Suite 530, Whittier, CA, 90605
5.0
(20 reviews)
"We have been very pleased with the care Mom has received from Home Instead the past five years, which has allowed her to stay in her home. Leslie and Marcela have been very accommodating with our schedule needs. Terri always goes above and beyond, a..."
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18455 Burbank Blvd., Suite 210, Los Angeles, CA, 91356
4.7
(21 reviews)
"We used 1Heart Caregiver Services before my father-in-law moved into a facility. They were a very helpful in-home care provider, and they were wonderful. We used them for about 6 to 8 weeks. They provided in-home caregivers 8 hours a day. Patty, the ..."
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16155 Whittier Blvd , Whittier, CA, 90603
5.0
(1 reviews)
"Visiting Angels Whittier is a very professional senior home care organization. I hired Visiting Angels Whittier to provide a senior caregiver for my husband and wanted them to come to our home a few times a week. The caregiver and care manager (Joan)..."
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3595 Inland Empire Blvd Building 3 , Ontario, CA, 91764
"BL Caring Hands’ vision is to provide compassionate and quality care to all clients we serve. Our Mission Clients’ health and safety, ..."
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2030 Main St. Suite 1300, Irvine, CA, 92614
4.9
(12 reviews)
"My mom had a rapid decline in health and needed care that we couldn't always provide her. Dan at Redan was quick to respond to all my questions. Within the week we had a caregiver to the house, she was kind but wasn't the right fit. Dan again was..."
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5922 18th Ave, Brooklyn, NY, 11204
4.9
(12 reviews)
"Shining Star is wonderful! All of their staff is kind and knowledgeable. My parents have been happy with all of the staff. I would highly recommend using them. ..."
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3144 G St. Suite. 125-209, Merced, CA, 95340
5.0
(9 reviews)
"The caregivers from A Step Above Caregiving, LLC pretty much do what we ask them to do. We have caregivers over during the night and they give her showers, wash her hair, and make sure she doesn't fall. They also check her blood sugar and give her sn..."
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14320 Ventura Blvd, Sherman Oaks, CA, 91423
5.0
(8 reviews)
"I reached out to Helping Hands after a fall, I had no way of getting help, feeling helpless, is not a good feeling, I called to see what I could do, they had the answer! Everyone I have spoken with has been so kind and helpful! Don't hesitate to give..."
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3786 La Crescenta Ave Suite - 205, Glendale, CA, 91208
5.0
(6 reviews)
"Smile Senior Care helped me cope and improve my anxiety. My caregiver gives me outstanding care. She is great in preparing meals to keep me nourished, keeps the house clean, promotes a positive atmosphere in the house, and above all, she is very prof..."
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17451 Bastanchury Road, Suite 204-34, Yorba Linda, CA, 92886
5.0
(6 reviews)
"What I really like about Homewatch Caregivers is the ease of working with the director at the Yorba Linda office. In this difficult time, they were able to find a care provider that was a good match for my father. I would rate them very high. The car..."
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1968 S. Coast Hwy Ste 3995, Laguna Beach, CA, 92651
5.0
(4 reviews)
"I go through them to take care of my mother, she has had dementia for 4 years and they have been there every step of the way, they stay the night with her and are there for EVERYTHING! They are very reliable I don’t know what I would do with out thes..."
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630 Roosevelt, Irvine, CA, 92620
4.5
(8 reviews)
"Quincey was in charge of our case. She was already available to offer any help needed. Leticia was also on our case. Together they both made sure we always had the coverage we needed. 99% of the people they sent were awesome. I can’t say enough good ..."
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30448 Rancho Viejo Rd, Ste 160, San Juan Capistrano, CA, 92675
4.6
(7 reviews)
"The folks at Homewatch of SJC do an exceptional job at providing caregiving services for your every need. Brad carefully matches the client with a caregiver that has the proper skillset and personality to guarantee success, I have dealt with four d..."
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13602 Bradley Avenue, Sylmar, CA, 91342
5.0
(2 reviews)
"Brenda was involved in the caregiving herself. I was pretty impressed with her. She was right on everything. The caregivers were a good match for my mom expect for one person and Brenda was able to take care of it. She really keeps an eye on the car..."
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470 S. San Dimas Avenue, San Dimas, CA, 91773
5.0
(2 reviews)
"Service has been and continues to be excellent. Caregivers help me with everyday chores, i.e. (1) There while showering. (2) Give medication. (3) Prepare meals. (4) Go with me to doctors. (5) Keep my room clean and make beds. (6) Does my laundry and ..."
READ MOREIn Whittier, home care agencies charge $5,911 for nonmedical services, making it among the more cost-effective places in California to obtain care. While local rates exceed the national norm of $4,957 by nearly $1,000, they are about $200 less than the state norm of $6,101. Rates in nearby Oxnard tend to be a little lower, with the monthly average coming in at $5,815, and in El Centro, monthly fees are about $2,500 less than in Whittier at $3,432. However, Whittier is an economical option compared to San Diego, where seniors pay $6,387 per month.
Whittier
$5,911
California
$6,101
United States
$4,957
San Diego
$6,387
El Centro
$3,432
Oxnard
$5,815
Home care agencies charge $5,911 for nonmedical services. Home health care has the same rate and includes skilled nursing services, such as medication administration and wound care. Seniors may save $700 per month, plus the cost of housing and meals, by opting for assisted living, which costs $5,250. Those who live at home and attend adult day health care pay $1,652 per month, which saves $4,300 compared to home care. Nursing home care is considerably costlier at $9,125.
Home Care
$5,911
Home Health Care
$5,911
Adult Day Health Care
$1,652
Assisted Living
$5,250
Nursing Home Care (semiprivate room)
$9,125
Note: Data for Whittier was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Los Angeles, was used instead.
Given the high cost of in-home care, many people use one or more forms of financial assistance to cover the expenses. Below, we explain some of the most common sources of financial help for paying for in-home care. If none of these options are available to you, you can reach out to your Area Agency on Aging or Aging and Disability Resource Center to learn about local resources.
Seniors in the Whittier region can supplement private pay home care services with free and subsidized services through several local agencies, including the local senior center, the Area Agency on Aging and the Veterans’ Administration’s local regional office. Through these resources, seniors can arrange home-delivered meals, local transportation services and age-friendly recreational opportunities. These resources can also help seniors find ways to pay for in-home care.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Whittier Senior Center | (562) 567-9470 | The Whittier Senior Center provides recreational and social opportunities for city residents aged 55 and over, including educational classes, exercise programs and lectures on age-related topics. The center also provides health screenings, and it operates the local Dial-A-Ride senior transportation program, which is available every day of the year. |
| Area Agency on Aging | (800) 510-2020 | Through the county, seniors can find congregate meal programs and arrange home-delivered meals, which can help older adults avoid hunger and remain in their own homes. The county also administers the Supportive Services Program, which provides services such as in-home respite care, chore services and case management for qualified individuals. |
| VA Los Angeles Regional Office | (800) 698-2411 | The VA’s Los Angeles Regional Office is located about 30 miles east of Whittier and provides in-person and over-the-phone benefits assistance to older veterans and their qualified dependents. Through this office, individuals can determine eligibility for benefits such as Aid and Attendance and the veterans’ home care assistance program. |
| Whittier Meals On Wheels | (562) 698-2750 | Whittier Meals on Wheels provides home-delivered meals to people who are housebound and unable to obtain or cook meals for themselves. The program delivers two meals daily, 5 days per week, for $6.50 per day. Meals come from the Presbyterian Intercommunity Hospital and vary depending on the hospital’s daily menu. |
| WISE & Healthy Aging | (310) 394-9871 | WISE & Healthy Aging supports Whittier residents aged 60 and over through a range of programs, including personalized care management services, the Club WISE recreational program and peer-to-peer counseling. It also provides congregate meals and a volunteer-based transportation program. |
Aging can be a difficult process, and loved ones may not always ask for help – often times it’s up to their family to evaluate their need for help around the house. While no two situations are exactly alike, this checklist can help you and your loved ones determine when it’s time to start the search for a home care provider.
If you’ve determined that your loved one needs the assistance of a care provider in their home, it may be time for a difficult conversation. Handled correctly, however, this process can bring a family together and ensure that everyone’s concerns are addressed. Use this PDF as a starting point to help the conversation stay as positive and productive as possible.
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