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Nursing Home Communities in Whittier, California

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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).

Whittier

$9,125

California

$9,794

The United States

$7,908

Oxnard

$11,254

Riverside

$7,992

San Diego

$9,384

Santa Maria

$10,737

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.

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.

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.

In-Home Care

$5,911

Home Health Care

$5,911

Adult Day Health Care

$1,652

Assisted Living

$5,250

Nursing Home (semiprivate room)

$9,125

Nursing Home (private room)

$11,269

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

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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Long-Term Care Ombudsman(855) 872-6060The 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.
Whittier Meals on Wheels(562) 698-2750Whittier 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.
Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles(800) 399-4529The 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.
City of Whittier Senior Services(562) 567-9430The 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.

Reviews of Communities Nearby

Nursing Homes

Diane

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of Whittier Hills Health Care Center

My dad was at the Whittier Hills Healthcare Center after hospital care. I'd have to say I don't like it. It just seems like it was pretty busy as far as patients going back and forth to different...

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Jookwon

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of Whittier Hills Health Care Center

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...

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Teresa

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of Whittier Pacific Care Center

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...

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