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.

Directory of Nursing Homes in Whittier, CA

Sorenson Convalescent Hospital

7931 Sorensen Ave, Whittier, CA, 90606

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 … (read more)
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 … (read more)

Whittier Hills Health Care Center

10426 BOGARDUS AVE, Whittier, CA, 90603

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 … (read more)
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 … (read more)

The Orchard Post Acute Care

12385 E. Washington Boulevard, Whittier, CA, 90606

My mother stayed at The Orchard for almost a month. It’s not a place that I don’t like her to be but unfortunately she had to be there. The people seemed nice and caring. After her surgery, she wa … (read more)
My mother stayed at The Orchard for almost a month. It’s not a place that I don’t like her to be but unfortunately she had to be there. The people seemed nice and caring. After her surgery, she wa … (read more)

Whittier Pacific Care Center

7716 S Pickering Avenue, Whittier, CA, 90602

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 … (read more)
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 … (read more)

Doctors Convalescent Hospital

7926 S PAINTER AVE, Whittier, CA, 90602


Presbyterian Intercomm Hosp Dp/snf

12401 WASHINGTON BLVD., Whittier, CA, 90602


Shea Rehabilitation Healthcare

7716 S PICKERING AVENUE, Whittier, CA, 90602


Whittier Hospital Medical Center

9080 Colima Road, Whittier, CA, 90605


West Haven Healthcare Center

1495 W Cameron Ave, West Covina, CA, 91790


Atherton Baptist Home

214 SOUTH ATLANTIC BLVD., Alhambra, CA, 91801

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 … (read more)
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 … (read more)

Park Vista Health Center

2525 N. Brea Blvd., Fullerton, CA, 92835

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 t … (read more)
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 t … (read more)

Alderwood Manor Conv. Hosp.

115 BRIDGE ST., San Gabriel, CA, 91775

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 ma … (read more)
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 ma … (read more)

Anaheim Crest Nursing Center

3067 W Orange Avenue, Anaheim, CA, 92804

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. … (read more)
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. … (read more)

Covina Rehabilitation Center

261 W Badillo Street, Covina, CA, 91723

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 sho … (read more)
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 sho … (read more)

Garden View Care Center

14475 GARDEN VIEW LANE, Baldwin Park, CA, 91706

My mother-in-law is in Garden View Post-Acute Rehab. So far, they have given her excellent care and they take care of her very well; they’re very good. They answer your questions, and they’re on it. T … (read more)
My mother-in-law is in Garden View Post-Acute Rehab. So far, they have given her excellent care and they take care of her very well; they’re very good. They answer your questions, and they’re on it. T … (read more)

La Palma Nursing Center

1130 LA PALMA AVE, Anaheim, CA, 92801

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 t … (read more)
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 t … (read more)

Monterey Park Conv Hosp

416 N GARFIELD AVE, Monterey Park, CA, 91754

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 act … (read more)
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 act … (read more)

Norwalk Skilled Nursing & Wellness Centre

11510 IMPERIAL HIGHWAY, Norwalk, CA, 90650

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 … (read more)
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 … (read more)

Park Regency Care Center

1770 W. LA HABRA BLVD., La Habra, CA, 90631

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 d … (read more)
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 d … (read more)

Royal Garden Extended Care Hos

2339 W. VALLEY BLVD., Alhambra, CA, 91803

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 s … (read more)
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 s … (read more)

Nursing Home Costs in Whittier, CA

Families 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.

The Cost of Nursing Home Care in Nearby Cities

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).

$9125

Whittier

$9794

California

$7908

The United States

$11254

Oxnard

$7992

Riverside

$9384

San Diego

$10737

Santa Maria

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

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.

$5911

In-Home Care

$5911

Home Health Care

$1652

Adult Day Health Care

$5250

Assisted Living

$9125

Nursing Home (semiprivate room)

$11269

Nursing Home (private room)

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

Financial Assistance for Nursing Home Care in Whittier, CA

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.

  • Medicare: Medicare will typically cover all skilled nursing costs for the first 20 days of one’s stay in a nursing home and a portion of the costs until day 100. After 100 days in a skilled nursing facility, Medicare will not cover any part of the cost of the stay. While this is adequate when short-term care is needed, those in need of long-term care will need to either pay out-of-pocket or use another source of financial assistance.
  • Medicaid: Medicaid covers most of the costs of living in a skilled nursing facility for those who qualify. Care, room, and board are covered with no time limit, but residents may be charged for extras like specially prepared food or cosmetic services. Medicaid eligibility standards are strict and complex, so not all seniors are eligible for Medicaid benefits.
  • Veterans Benefits: Veterans receiving a VA pension may also be eligible for the Aid and Attendance benefit administered by the VA. Aid and Attendance is a monthly allowance that beneficiaries may use to pay for their long-term care, including 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.

Free Resources for Seniors in Whittier, CA

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.

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Contact

Service

(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.

(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.

(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.

(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.