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10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Whittier, CA
If you’re looking for assisted living in Whittier, our local senior living advisors can help you find a safe, welcoming community for you or your loved one. Whether you’re searching for luxury assisted living in Whittier or sticking to a budget, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of assisted living in Whittier.
From there, we’ll show you the best assisted living communities in Whittier for your family member’s budget, lifestyle, and personal care needs. With 147 assisted living facilities in the Whittier area, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find a secure and social community for this next stage of life.
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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...
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.
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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A licensed board and care residence was the perfect place for my 101 year old grandmother when she was placed at South Hills Country Home for the Elderly last year. The owner, Julius, is a kind hearted man...
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.
South Hills Country Home for the Elderly located between West Covina and Diamond Bar California lives up to its name with the picturesque peaceful charming residential home in the hills. Call 626-918-6074 to schedule a tour today. Our senior home is a California Licensed residential care...
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.
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.
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Mom was at Glenwood for 3 1/2 years, dad was there less than a year. Both received outstanding care. The staff are truly gentle, caring, attentive, proactive, and we are blessed to have had mom and dad in...
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.
We know that there is not place like home, but we are a very good alternative.Our facility has a small and cozy environment. Glenwood Care is located on a tree lined street in a quiet neighborhood in Fullerton,close to parks, shopping centers, skilled nursing facilities and...
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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...
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.
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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They've done a good job so far at Sunny Ridge Manor Home. It's a nice looking, well kept place, and the staff are all very friendly. They've been very kind to my loved one, and they seem to take great care...
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.
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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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.
Garden View VillaGarden View Villa is a residential care home located in the quiet residential town of Anaheim, CA in Orange County. Our charming community is situated in an upscale environment and it overlooks stunning theme parks. Visiting family members will find Anaheim to be relaxed and...
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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.
Rise N' Shine Villa II Rise N' Shine Villa II is a residential care home located in Los Angeles county, Lakewood, CA. This caring home assists seniors with daily living activities in a group home setting. Numerous schools within the community provide ample opportunities for fulfilling educational...
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I think they do a great job overall at Knott Avenue Care Center. I really appreciated how much they were able to work with me when I came to finances. They really focus on the customer service and care here....
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.
Knott Avenue Care Center is a top rated senior care nursing facility located in beautiful Buena Park, California. We pride ourselves in offering the very best in around the clock sub acute, post acute, and medically complex care. Our expert staff has the training, knowledge, and friendliness...
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My dad is doing very well and I have no complaints and I have not heard anything negative from him. He has the biggest room next to dining room, activity room, and everything else. It is a fantastic room...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
As a well-established retirement community in Fullerton, Acacia Villas provides a warm, family-like environment in a comfortable, homey atmosphere. Acacia Villas features 66 apartments, two large living rooms with a large-screen television, an attractively landscaped central courtyard, and a...
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.
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.
Cost of assisted living in Whittier, CA
The average cost of senior living in Whittier is $4,053 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include South El Monte, CA with an average of $3,995 per month.
Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Whittier, CA vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Whittier, CA vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Whittier, CA by room type
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Average cost of Assisted Living in Whittier over time
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Whittier, CA
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What families are saying about assisted living in Whittier
Recent reviews for assisted living in Whittier
Carmel Village in Fountain Valley, CA
4.5
Clean facilities, great social activities, food seemed good! My Dad really liked his apartment ! Caregivers are awesome, but in my opinion may be overworked. I think my Dad just needed a little bit more attention/care but not necessarily memory care. He had a series of falls which led to his ...
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Blessings Senior Care in Anaheim, CA
3.4
Our father required 24 hr care and the finding a residential board & care facility is difficult. Blessings has truly been a blessing to our family! The staff truly cares for the residents as their own family While providing a place that is safe, clean and friendly,
Foothill Retirement in Tujunga, CA
4.4
What our family likes the most about the Foothill Retirement community is all the team work between the staff members working there. Friendly and staff that will help care for my mom's needed especially having the understanding to care for dementia seniors. Staff also understands family's ...
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Whittier review score based on 192 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 192 reviews of 115 Whittier assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The 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
Whittier review score compared against nearby cities
8.2
Whittier, CA115 facilities
7.8
West Whittier-Los Nietos, CA125 facilities
7.9
Rose Hills, CA88 facilities
Review subcategories for 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 192 reviews of 115 Whittier assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare 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.Whittier, CA averageNational average
Cleanliness
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Friendliness
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Care services
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Meals & dining
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Whittier assisted living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Whittier assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in 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 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 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
39.1%
51.6%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
33.9%
33%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
64.3%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
52.2%
56.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
16.5%
29.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
81.7%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
47.8%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
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Availability of select dementia care services in 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 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
50.4%
50.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
20.9%
31.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
43.5%
40.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
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13.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in 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 Whittier partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
13.9%
26.3%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
28.7%
39.1%
No sugar
No sugar
26.1%
36.1%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
40%
34.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7%
12.5%
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Availability of select dining options in 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 Whittier communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
20%
30.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
22.6%
41.1%
Room service
Room service
22.6%
34.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.2%
17.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in 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 Whittier offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
25.2%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
13%
30.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
16.5%
29.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
37.4%
48.9%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
27%
48%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
45.2%
51.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
20%
40.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
14.8%
33.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
21.7%
36.5%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
24.3%
45.5%
Live performances
Live performances
26.1%
45.8%
Dances
Dances
17.4%
28.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
9.6%
23.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
24.3%
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State regulations for assisted living in 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 ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about California assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Whittier protect seniors.
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