Assisted Living Communities in Whittier, California
Our comprehensive listings and authentic reviews in Whittier, CA below include 942 Assisted Living facilities with 3382 reviews. On average in Whittier, residents and their loved ones rate Assisted Living options 4.4 out of 5 stars.
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"Very elegant and all new furniture. I was impressed with the standards of the home. I am still shopping for a place for my dad but this one I will continue to consider.
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"I toured Cardinal Yu-Pin Manor. They have an exercise program. They have an activity room and there's a nurse that leads them to warm up the seniors. The workers are very good. They have Bible study. They have a church. They celebrate every occupant'..."
"When faced with the daunting task to find a place where our loved one would receive the best possible care, we wanted to make a wise choice. We had visited a few places before having to decide and then a trusted friend in the medical field recommend..."
"My mother moved into Grace Blossom Care. We like the place because it was a regular home that was converted into a board and care facility. There was a lot of space and areas outside for visitors. They didn't have any issues with COVID or anything li..."
"A Paradise Elderly Home has a homey environment. It's a three-bedroom home and each resident has their own room, while the master bedroom is shared. They have caretakers 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The residents are very sociable with each oth..."
"Coast to Coast Senior Wellness is not a community, it's a house. My mom was a resident there for 13 months now. It's immaculate, bright, and cheerful. The staff members are wonderful. The people who run the house are very caring. I couldn't ask for a..."
"My mom is now at Rolling Hills Guest Home in Fullerton. The social worker from hospice hooked me up with these guys, and they are really good. I'm pretty happy I went with them.
It's pretty good. My mom is also on hospice and probably in her last da..."
"My mom has been placed into Genesis Senior Living I. It's very clean, helpful, and caring. The staff are very helpful, very assuring and very loving. I have not tried their food, but I've watched my mom eat. She eats every meal every day, and she's v..."
"My wife was in Emerald Isle Assisted Living Calzada Home. They were satisfactory. I have nothing bad to say about them. The staff was very, very kind, and helpful, and very pleasant. Everything pretty much was inside the home they had, they had games..."
"My husband will move in at Bentley House I. It was a clean, warm, and comfortable place. It can accommodate 6 residents. The people that I talked to were very caring, pleasant, and knowledgeable. I was impressed with the private room that was offered..."
"Angels Home Care is very nice, nicely furnished, well taken care of, and responsibly maintained. Most residents are not ambulatory, and they seem to be served well. My wife typically eats in the kitchen, and they have their dining table in their main..."
"My mom is at St. Cecilia's Senior Home. It's a small six-maximum-resident board and care. The caregivers are very caring. They take care of your loved ones as if they were their own family, and they are very interactive with all residents. There are ..."
"Kensington is a wonderful assisted living memory care residence. The building is hotel-like, nicely appointed rooms & grounds include large garden w/ walking paths. Spacious dining areas & tasty meals; many daily activities for residents. But that's ..."
"I chose Golden Groves Residential Care for my mother. It was the perfect fit for her because it's small. It only holds like four or five people, so it's a lot of one-on-one care. That's what we were looking for. I wasn't looking for a large facility ..."
"Leah's Loving Elderly Care Facility is not a big facility. My dad resides there right now. It is clean and it smells good. The clients are very personable and friendly. Everything is fine. My dad has his own TV and his own computer. They play games. ..."
"The staff at Lotus Senior Care 1 was wonderful. The place was clean. They took care of my father-in-law's medications and any phone calls. So, the communication was good. I went over there today, even though it's been two months, to chat with the own..."
"Staff at helping hang are part of the family. Very caring and loving.
I am lucky to have them to take care of my wife.
I looked and visited over 9 places in South Bay and this facility topped them all..."
"I found Namuag Guest Home for dad last year, and he made it through till June. It was a wonderful experience all the way around. I was very nervous about finding him the right place that we could afford, and it all had to be done very quickly. It was..."
"I visited Heritage Home Care in La Verne. The person who gave us the tour, her name's Michelle, and I think it might have been her husband. They were very informative and answered any questions we had. They also went and met my mother-in-law.
The r..."
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The Cost of Assisted Living in Whittier, CA and 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.
Whittier
$5,250
California
$5,250
United States
$4,500
Oxnard
$5,750
San Diego
$5,475
Santa Maria
$5,300
Bakersfield
$3,750
Paying for Assisted Living in Whittier
The average monthly fee for assisted living in Whittier is $5,250.Â
Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Whittier
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:
The Cost of Other Types of Senior Living in Whittier, CA
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.
In-Home Care
$5,911
Home Health Care
$5,911
Adult Day Health Care
$1,652
Assisted Living Facility
$5,250
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$9,125
Note:Data for Whittier was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Los Angeles, was used instead.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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Review of Whittier Glen Assisted Living
Whittier Glen Assisted Living looked good, but it's not for us because we're still independent. For us, it looked kind of sad. They showed us a room and it looked clean. There's not enough parking....
Brookdale Central Whittier looked really good and clean. At that moment, they were having a reunion with the people living there. Everybody was nice. They showed us around. Everything for me was a...
I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident
Review of Brookdale Uptown Whittier
My mother lived in this Brookdale for almost 3 years. I can't stress enough how wonderful the staff is. My mom loved living there, and she especially loved the attention and kindness from all the...