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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
When it comes to taking care of loved ones, we definitely want the best for them. Respect, trust, and loyalty are qualities that everyone would want in any friend of the family. You would like the same in an assisted living facility for your relatives, wouldn't you? This is what Imperial Care...
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Welcome to Cerritos Assisted Living where you live independently with a helping hand. We pride ourselves on giving each resident peace of mind as we make life easier for you everyday. You have the freedom to come and go as you wish. You can invite family and friends to come and spend time with...
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
A privately owned board and care facility for the elderly. Licensed by the state of California with a total capacity of 6. We believe that quality care does not have to look or feel institutional. That's why we here..... Dedicated to quality care and understanding where your loved one is being...
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Located just moments from Heritage and Boyer Parks, Jamber Residential Inc is an assisted living facility in Cerritos, California. Our 24 hour awake staff works hard to ensure that our residents are able to lead fulfilling, independent lives with all the necessary assistance. We offer three main...
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
D'Best Care offers a warm, caring 'at home' environment. We are located in a residential area, 3 miles away from the Fullerton Senior Center. Our home is decorated with safety and comfort in mind. Gated premises, smoke detectors in every room, safe and cozy home-like setting. Providing years of...
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We chose A1 Residential Care Home because the owner was extremely friendly and accommodating and very responsive to our needs. She was so helpful and caring to our family. It is also a very clean, home like...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
A1 RCFE at Delphine is a senior care home located in sunny Fullerton, California. Fullerton, California is filled with many beautiful sights to see. The Fullerton Museum has exhibits that are sure to intrigue everyone in the family. Not only is their calendar filled with a variety of events, but...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Sunny Crest Guest Home II is nestled in the warm California city of Fullerton, not far from Anaheim. Our senior care center offers a unique atmosphere that feels more like a family home than a care facility. We provide service for non-ambulatory and elderly patients who require assistance with...
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
We offer a unique personalized service in a family home atmosphere. Our primary objective is to maintain the highest level of self-esteem and dignity, while advocating the needs to address your love ones special needs and concerns. To enhance social interaction, maintain physical conception and...
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This facility is run but an RN and is very interested in my medical conditions. It is a smaller community and I feel really safe here. The staff members keep it very clean and it’s in a quiet neighborhood....
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
You're going to feel just like you stepped into the storybook when you enter Camelot Residential Home assisted living community located in Bellflower, CA. Bellflower is known for its quiet, serene neighborhoods and Camelot is known for its elegance and warmth. In fact, the rooms are downright...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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They have the best care here and a highly good place. They did a lot for my wife and got her hospice. Joana is really on the ball and she is a delight to have. She really helped out and she got everything my...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Sunshine Corner is a wonderful option in senior living that allows for every family to find a safe and secure place for their loved ones. We know that adult children can struggle with the decision to place their parent in a retirement community, and we want your family to feel comfortable with...
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The caregivers here are excellent. They are very caring and they were always on top of my father's health. They called right away if they had any concerns at all. They took such good care of my Dad.
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Villa Celerina is a 24 hour non medical residential home care facility serving any person 60 years old and above who are unable to care for themselves at home, but would like to continue living in a home like and secure environment.     Villa Celerina is located in the heart of...
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
A privately owned board and care facility for the elderly. Licensed by the state of California with a total capacity of 6. We believe that quality care does not have to look or feel institutional. That's why we here..... Dedicated to quality care and understanding where your loved one is being...
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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My mother has resided here since 2018. I live in Texas and can’t be in California often. The peace of mind that [name removed] and all of the staff have provided for me by taking such good care of Mom has...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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Provides: Memory Care
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Overall I think they do an excellent job at Simla Villas! The staff here are very friendly, and they do a great job keeping the place looking clean and well kept! The only real issue I've noticed is that...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
When your parents reach their elderly years, you may begin to notice some changes. They may not can dress themselves as well as they once used to. They may have trouble feeding themselves or taking medication. You are more than willing to help them but you also have to maintain your life. An...
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My aunt is doing very well here and everything is working out good. The community is very well maintained. They have a very nice staff, they have been very welcoming and helpful. I know she is safe and in...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Sunny Crest is an assisted senior living facility that offers the elderly a place to live that is more than just a safe place to be. We have a whole coummnity of retirees who are living their golden years to the fullest on our grounds. We offer a whole host of services to assist seniors with...
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My loved one was at this community for a short period of time and I have no complaints of how things had went. She had left due to her personal reasons but I thought the staff did an excellent job with the...
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Cassidy's Home Care is a residential care home located in Cerritos, CA, which serves Los Angeles County. Cerritos is just south of Los Angeles and only a short drive to Long Beach. It offers lovely temperatures all year long and access to plenty of activities and beaches. This area of the state...
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The facility is not large so that the residents get lost in the crowd, but not small as to give minimum services. With a maximum of 15 residents, everyone becomes part of a family and the staff gets to know...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
The Villa – centrally located near Downtown Downey and Stonewood Hall. Each room opens with french doors onto luscious manicured garden areas. Delicious home prepared meals from selections made by our residents. Our residents are involved in planning and implementing the programs offered at The...
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We love this home. The staff is friendly, professional, & create a caring, family environment. They have gone above & beyond for our loved one in helping him to adjust to this transition. We feel so...
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
The Villa and It's Mission Established in 2008 as Olga's Home Care.... Our organization evolved and was renamed in 2012 as The Villa at Pleasant Hills, we fondly call our home as 'The Villa'. The Villa offers a safe, supportive, stimulating, comfortable residential environment for seniors 60+ and...
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Located on Dorothy Drive, Pleasant Hills Home Care is available to help elderly person living in Brea, California or the surrounding areas. We realize that moving to a new location is a scary experience for anyone, which is why we go out of our way to make residents feel happy and at home. Our...

Cost of assisted living in South Whittier, CA

The average cost of senior living in South Whittier is $4,179 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include La Puente, CA with an average of $4,003 per month.

Assisted living costs in South Whittier, CA, vs. nearby cities

South Whittier, CA
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$4,182/mo

Assisted living costs in South Whittier, CA, vs. state and national averages

South Whittier, CA
$4,181/mo
U.S. national average
$4,705/mo

Assisted living costs in South Whittier, CA, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$4,181/mo
$5,063/mo

Assisted living costs in South Whittier, CA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,350/mo
Private
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Studio
$5,133/mo
1 Bedroom
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2 Bedroom
$7,226/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$7,336/mo

Senior living costs in South Whittier vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: South Whittier, CA
Column state: California
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSouth Whittier, CACaliforniaU.S.
Assisted Living$4,181/mo$4,506/mo$4,705/mo
Memory Care$5,063/mo$5,463/mo$4,955/mo
Independent Living$4,391/mo$4,701/mo$4,161/mo
Assisted Living
South Whittier, CA:$4,181/mo
California:$4,506/mo
U.S.:$4,705/mo
Memory Care
South Whittier, CA:$5,063/mo
California:$5,463/mo
U.S.:$4,955/mo
Independent Living
South Whittier, CA:$4,391/mo
California:$4,701/mo
U.S.:$4,161/mo
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Assisted living costs in South Whittier, CA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in South Whittier and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Assisted living cost trends in South Whittier, CA

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in South Whittier have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
South Whittier, CA$5,048/mo$4,569/mo+10.5%
California$5,659/mo$5,368/mo+5.4%
National$5,375/mo$5,129/mo+4.8%
South Whittier, CA
2024 average cost:$5,048/mo
2023 average cost:$4,569/mo
Percent change:+10.5%
California
2024 average cost:$5,659/mo
2023 average cost:$5,368/mo
Percent change:+5.4%
National
2024 average cost:$5,375/mo
2023 average cost:$5,129/mo
Percent change:+4.8%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in South Whittier, CA

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in South Whittier.

What families are saying about assisted living in South Whittier

Recent reviews for assisted living in South Whittier

La Posada Assisted Living and Memory Care in Whittier, CA

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Everything seems to rate a 10. With the exception of house cleaning. My sister notices when my mom's recliner is up there's stuff under it and around. As for myself when I've called about issues I haven't gotten a call back or I have to call again to have the director call me back. My ...
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Vista Del Mar Senior Living in Long Beach, CA

4.8
My Brother has been a resident of Vista del Mar Senior Living for nearly 3 years, and we were very happy with our choice. We had problems finding another Assisted Living facility in Culver City, and Vista del Mar was perfect. It has met all of my Brother's needs and he has been very happy ...
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Golden City Home Care in Torrance, CA

4.2
For the most part they are caring people, but they really need to be more aware. I think they take their eyes off the ball, like leaving the room with the rails for bed down, and the patient falling out of the bed. My mom fell out the first month and broke her leg and I am pretty sure it was ...
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South Whittier review score based on 225 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 225 reviews of 144 South Whittier assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The South Whittier review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

South Whittier review score compared against nearby cities

8.1
South Whittier, CA144 facilities
8.3
Santa Fe Springs, CA160 facilities
8.5
Whittier, CA143 facilities

Review subcategories for South Whittier assisted living

When assisted living residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 225 reviews of 144 South Whittier assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare South Whittier resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
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Cleanliness
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Friendliness
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Care services
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Meals & dining
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South Whittier assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in South Whittier assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in South Whittier, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in South Whittier assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in South Whittier that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
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Doctor on call
Doctor on call
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24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
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96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
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*Visiting health care professionals
54.9%
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Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
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Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
84.7%
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Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
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Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
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Availability of select dementia care services in South Whittier assisted living

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of South Whittier Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
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Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
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Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
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Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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13.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in South Whittier assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of South Whittier partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
South Whittier, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
13.9%
27.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
29.9%
40.9%
No sugar
No sugar
27.8%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
44.4%
36.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.1%
17.3%
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Availability of select dining options in South Whittier assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of South Whittier communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
South Whittier, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
19.4%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
22.2%
42.3%
Room service
Room service
20.8%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.5%
18%
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Availability of select programs and activities in South Whittier assisted living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in South Whittier offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
South Whittier, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
24.3%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
13.9%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
15.3%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
35.4%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
27.8%
49.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
43.8%
52.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
18.1%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
15.3%
35.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
20.8%
38.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
24.3%
46.8%
Live performances
Live performances
25.7%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
16.7%
30.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
9%
24.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
25%
46%
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State regulations for assisted living in South Whittier

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about California assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in South Whittier protect seniors.
Learn about California assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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