Whittier, CA, is just southeast of Los Angeles. Featuring tree-lined streets and a historic shopping district, the city is home to around 85,000 residents, of whom over 14% are at least 65 years of age. Thanks to the Whittier Hospital Medical Center and the PIH Health Whittier Hospital, residents have multiple ways to access medical care, including emergency services. To meet their peers, older adults can attend city-run events for seniors.

Residents of assisted living facilities typically have trouble completing daily activities, but their needs are not advanced enough for nursing home residency. Assisted living caregivers help with tasks like dressing and bathing, and they conduct activities to help residents unwind and socialize. In Whittier, assisted living costs an average of $5,250 per month. Its average assisted living fee is $750 higher than the national median cost of $4,500, but it matches the California statewide average. The state’s assisted living communities are sometimes referred to as Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly.

This guide compares the cost of assisted living in Whittier to the prices of other care and location options. It also describes information sources and service providers the area’s seniors may find helpful.

Directory of Assisted Living Facilities in Whittier, CA

2016, 2021

Oakmont of Whittier

13617 Whittier Blvd., Whittier, CA, 90605

Oakmont Retirement Community is situated near Michigan Park in Whittier, California, conveniently close to PIH Health Medical Center, stores, restaurants and the Orin Jordan House Museum. It provides … (read more)
Oakmont Retirement Community is situated near Michigan Park in Whittier, California, conveniently close to PIH Health Medical Center, stores, restaurants and the Orin Jordan House Museum. It provides … (read more)

2015, 2016

Brookdale Uptown Whittier

13250 E Philadelphia St, Whittier, CA, 90601

Located near the Uptown area of Whittier, California, and surrounded by beautiful Victorian homes, Brookdale Uptown Whittier is just a short drive from Los Angeles. This facility receives praise from … (read more)
Located near the Uptown area of Whittier, California, and surrounded by beautiful Victorian homes, Brookdale Uptown Whittier is just a short drive from Los Angeles. This facility receives praise from … (read more)

2014, 2015, 2016

Brookdale Central Whittier

8101 Painter Ave, Whittier, CA, 90602

Brookdale Central Whittier is nestled on a quiet street in Whittier, California, close to Hacienda Hills Park, Friendly Hills Country Club and Starlight Whittier Village Cinemas. Residents and visitor … (read more)
Brookdale Central Whittier is nestled on a quiet street in Whittier, California, close to Hacienda Hills Park, Friendly Hills Country Club and Starlight Whittier Village Cinemas. Residents and visitor … (read more)
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2014, 2015, 2016

Whittier Cottage

10657 Jordan Road, Whittier, CA, 90603


2016

Whittier Place

12315 Burgess Ave, Whittier, CA, 90604

Whittier Place is an assisted living facility conveniently located near the Miranda West Shopping Center off Imperial Highway in Whittier, California. Family members praise the community for its atten … (read more)
Whittier Place is an assisted living facility conveniently located near the Miranda West Shopping Center off Imperial Highway in Whittier, California. Family members praise the community for its atten … (read more)

2015

Whittier Glen Assisted Living

10615 Jordan Road, Whittier, CA, 90603

I did an in-person tour of Whittier Glen Assisted Living. I looked at housing and they showed me activities. They walked with me to give a basic tour and showed me the communal spaces and the private … (read more)
I did an in-person tour of Whittier Glen Assisted Living. I looked at housing and they showed me activities. They walked with me to give a basic tour and showed me the communal spaces and the private … (read more)

La Posada Assisted Living & Memory Care Community

8120 S. Painter Avenue, Whittier, CA, 90602

I just had a very brief tour at La Posada Assisted Living & Memory Care Community. It’s very roomy and homey. I really liked it. I liked the staff, the accommodations, and the attention that they … (read more)
I just had a very brief tour at La Posada Assisted Living & Memory Care Community. It’s very roomy and homey. I really liked it. I liked the staff, the accommodations, and the attention that they … (read more)

Walnut Villa

13975 Telegraph Road,, Whittier, CA, 90604

Walnut Villa is located in Whittier, California, close to the Santa Ana Freeway. The facility is only a short drive from outdoor spaces such as the Arroyo Pescadero Trail and Deer Loop. Visitors say t … (read more)
Walnut Villa is located in Whittier, California, close to the Santa Ana Freeway. The facility is only a short drive from outdoor spaces such as the Arroyo Pescadero Trail and Deer Loop. Visitors say t … (read more)

Spencer Gardens

10101 Bogardus Ave, Whittier, CA, 90603

Spencer Gardens is an assisted living facility located on Bogardus Avenue in Whittier, California. It’s within a short driving distance of Redemption Hill Church and Whittier Hills Health Care Cente … (read more)
Spencer Gardens is an assisted living facility located on Bogardus Avenue in Whittier, California. It’s within a short driving distance of Redemption Hill Church and Whittier Hills Health Care Cente … (read more)

Jasmines Residential Care For Elderly

10407 Payette Drive, Whittier, CA, 90603

Jasmines Residential Care For Elderly is excellent. They’re caring and the staff and the owners are all nice. My aunt’s room is very comfortable. She is still recovering from being in a hospital so sh … (read more)
Jasmines Residential Care For Elderly is excellent. They’re caring and the staff and the owners are all nice. My aunt’s room is very comfortable. She is still recovering from being in a hospital so sh … (read more)

Garden Homes I

12803 E. Orange Drive, Whittier, CA, 90601

I would not recommend Garden Homes I to anybody. It’s a private home that’s old and unclean. They have a very small little living room with a small TV. The rooms were very small. They didn’t look very … (read more)
I would not recommend Garden Homes I to anybody. It’s a private home that’s old and unclean. They have a very small little living room with a small TV. The rooms were very small. They didn’t look very … (read more)

Blue Haven Guest Home I

7207 Norwalk Blvd, Whittier, CA, 90606


Whittier Adult Home

13649 E. Russell Street, Whittier, CA, 90602


Precious Guest Home

10647 Newcomb Ave, Whittier, CA, 90603


Brookdale Anaheim

200 North Dale Avenue, Anaheim, CA, 92801

Brookdale Anaheim is located in Anaheim, California, just minutes from I-5 and Route 91. Residents and their loved ones give high marks for the kind and caring staff and the clean and inviting facilit … (read more)
Brookdale Anaheim is located in Anaheim, California, just minutes from I-5 and Route 91. Residents and their loved ones give high marks for the kind and caring staff and the clean and inviting facilit … (read more)

2014, 2015

Brookdale Brea

285 W Central Ave, Brea, CA, 92821

Brookdale Brea is located less than two miles from Arovista Park and the Brea Gateway Center shopping mall in Brea, California. Residents and their loved ones agree that the facility offers clean, coz … (read more)
Brookdale Brea is located less than two miles from Arovista Park and the Brea Gateway Center shopping mall in Brea, California. Residents and their loved ones agree that the facility offers clean, coz … (read more)

Lakewood Park Manor

12045 Lakewood Boulevard, Downey, CA, 90242

Lakewood Park Manor is located in the heart of Downey, California, near the Columbia Memorial Space Center, shopping venues and restaurants. Residents describe the facility’s staff as helpful and cari … (read more)
Lakewood Park Manor is located in the heart of Downey, California, near the Columbia Memorial Space Center, shopping venues and restaurants. Residents describe the facility’s staff as helpful and cari … (read more)

2015, 2016

Atria Covina

825 West San Bernardino Road, Covina, CA, 91722

Nestled in the San Gabriel Valley region, Atria Covina is located in Covina, California, home to the Walnut Creek Community Regional Park and Canyon Falls. Visitors describe the senior living communit … (read more)
Nestled in the San Gabriel Valley region, Atria Covina is located in Covina, California, home to the Walnut Creek Community Regional Park and Canyon Falls. Visitors describe the senior living communit … (read more)

2016

Sunnycrest Senior Living

1925 Sunny Crest Drive, Fullerton, CA, 92835

Sunnycrest Senior Living in Fullerton, California offers what residents call a caring, inclusive atmosphere in a well-maintained building. Large common rooms provide space for getting out and about to … (read more)
Sunnycrest Senior Living in Fullerton, California offers what residents call a caring, inclusive atmosphere in a well-maintained building. Large common rooms provide space for getting out and about to … (read more)

2013, 2017

Emerald Court

1731 Medical Center Drive, Anaheim, CA, 92801

I was very impressed with Emerald Court. Everyone seemed happy and socially engaged. The staff were helpful, pleasant, and courteous. Their rooms seemed pretty much the same as the others, but the thi … (read more)
I was very impressed with Emerald Court. Everyone seemed happy and socially engaged. The staff were helpful, pleasant, and courteous. Their rooms seemed pretty much the same as the others, but the thi … (read more)

What to Consider About Assisted Living in Whittier

In Whittier and elsewhere in California, the Senior Care Licensing Program upholds quality standards in assisted living facilities. The program’s personnel enforce regulations in the interest of protecting residents’ safety, comfort and health. Additionally, they maintain and publish a list of the state’s licensed facilities.

Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Whittier

  • Whittier features one of California’s most pleasant climates. The area has 287 days of sunshine per year, compared to the national average of just 205 such days. The summers are warm, and the winters do not threaten to bring snow or freezing temperatures.
  • The city’s rate of property crime is above the national average, but its rate of violent crime is lower than the national average. Seniors concerned about safety may find that an assisted living facility with security features offers some comfort.
  • Compared to the average American city, Whittier is a more expensive place to live. However, the city’s health care and utility costs are lower than average, and seniors’ grocery bills aren’t much higher than the national norm. Overall, the city is more affordable than many other parts of Los Angeles County, where costs trend higher.
  • California’s property tax system allows seniors to move between homes without incurring large property tax hikes. There are also property tax exemptions available to homeowners in general, as well as veterans and eligible survivors. Additionally, there is an exemption specifically for veterans with disabilities and surviving spouses.
  • The area’s health care facilities offer senior-relevant services. For instance, PIH Health runs a senior health program, and the Whittier Hospital Medical Center houses rehabilitation specialists. Each health organization runs numerous other programs as well.
  • Whittier is in Los Angeles County, which is part of the AARP Network of Age-Friendly States and Communities. The county’s inclusion in that network reflects its leadership’s efforts to make the area more inclusive and livable for older adults. The state of California is also a member of the network.

Paying for Assisted Living in Whittier

The average monthly fee for assisted living in Whittier is $5,250. 

The Cost of Assisted Living in Nearby Cities

Whittier’s average assisted living cost is identical to the California-wide average but is $750 higher than the nationwide average. Oxnard, which is near Whittier on California’s coast, has an average cost that’s $500 more expensive. Two other pricier cities are San Diego and Santa Maria, with respective average rates of $5,475 and $5,300. Seniors may find some savings by looking inland to Bakersfield, which has a typical cost of $3,750. That figure falls $1,500 below Whittier’s.

$5250

Whittier

$5250

California

$4500

United States

$5750

Oxnard

$5475

San Diego

$5300

Santa Maria

$3750

Bakersfield

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

Among Whittier’s senior care options, nursing homes are the most expensive, reflecting their medical care capabilities. In those facilities, a semiprivate room costs $9,125 per month on average, or $3,875 more than assisted living accommodations. In-home care and home health care share an average rate of $5,911, so they are also more expensive than assisted living. Adult day health care is the most affordable option in Whittier. Enrollees pay an average of just $1,652 per month, which is $3,598 less than what assisted living participants pay. However, transportation arrangements may be necessary.

$5911

In-Home Care

$5911

Home Health Care

$1652

Adult Day Health Care

$5250

Assisted Living Facility

$9125

Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)

Note: Data for Whittier was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Los Angeles, was used instead.

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Whittier

Paying for Assisted Living Facilities in California

More Ways to Pay for Assisted Living

While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for assisted living, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance assisted living costs include:

  • Veterans Benefits 
  • Life Insurance Policy
  • Long-Term Care Insurance
  • Reverse Mortgage

For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in California page.

Free Assisted Living Resources in Whittier

Several organizations support Whittier’s older adults. Through them, seniors and their families can find information, support and advocacy. To learn more about specific offerings, contact each organization.

Resource

Contact

Description

(888) 211-0644

WDACS's Linkages Program is a care management initiative that offers intake screenings, assessments and the arrangement of services. It additionally helps seniors scheduled for discharge from residential care facilities. The WDACS's other programs encompass transportation, legal assistance and caregiver support, among other needs.

(310) 394-9871

WISE & Healthy Aging runs the Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program, which assists residents of long-term care facilities. To that end, the program's representatives investigate complaints and inform residents on various topics. WISE's other focuses include supporting caregivers and providing care management

(877) 452-8387

MVA is a county-level agency that assists veterans and certain eligible survivors and dependents. It can help clients locate documents and complete paperwork, and it offers advice and help in matters such as pensions, disability claims and health care.

(562) 567-9470

The City of Whittier operates a pair of senior centers, which are the sites of classes, health screenings and other events. Additionally, by calling the city's Information & Referral office, seniors can learn about assisted living and other long-term care options. They can also receive introductions to social service agencies.

(323) 939-0506

Bet Tzedek's representatives work with low-income seniors. They offer help in areas such as preparing legal documents, setting up conservatorships, and gaining and maintaining access to public benefits. Another priority for Bet Tzedek is assisting Holocaust survivors.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Whittier

Whittier Assisted Living Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Assisted Living Facilities in California are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in California page for more information about these laws.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in California