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10 Best Nursing Homes in East Whittier, CA

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East Whittier is home to many senior care options, including nursing homes. The term “nursing home” is often used as a catchall for any type of senior care. But it can also refer to actual nursing homes, or skilled nursing facilities, which provide the highest level of medical and rehabilitative care outside of a hospital. Of the 106 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in East Whittier, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in East Whittier is about $5,020, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 2002 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near East Whittier, CA

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Photo of El Rancho Vista Convalescent
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Photo of New Horizon Lodge
Provides: Assisted 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.
Photo of Sunrise Senior Residential Care
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.
Photo of The Cottages of Artesia Anaheim
Provides: Memory Care
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.
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Photo of Woodruff Care Home (DNC)
Provides: Assisted 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.
Photo of Lakewood Park Health Center
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Photo of Telacu Gardens
Provides: Assisted 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.
Photo of Alamitos West
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Welcome to Alamitos West Convalescent Hospital. Over the years we have been able to create and maintain a warm and caring relationship between our facility staff members, residents and their families. This relationship is the foundation for the care we provide.Conveniently located adjacent to Los...
Photo of Golden Manor Retirement Ctr
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.
Photo of Sunset Manor Convalescent Hospital
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Sunset Manor is an 80-bed skilled nursing facility nestled in the heart of the San Gabriel Valley with 39 Medi-Cal certified sub-acute beds. We offer 24-hour registered and licensed nursing care and respiratory therapy in a comfortable, home-like atmosphere. We specialize in gourmet, home-cooked...
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Photo of Assistacare Rossmoor
Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.

Cost of nursing homes in East Whittier, CA

The average cost of senior living in East Whittier is $5,020 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Industry, CA with an average of $4,710 per month.

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in East Whittier, CA vs. nearby cities

East Whittier, CA
$5,020/mo
$5,050/mo
$4,822/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in East Whittier, CA vs. the state and national average

East Whittier, CA
$5,020/mo
U.S. national average
$4,905/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in East Whittier vs. other types of senior living

$4,971/mo
Nursing Homes
$5,020/mo

Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in East Whittier, CA by room type

Semi-Private
$4,221/mo
Studio
$5,333/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,803/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,905/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,666/mo

Average cost of Nursing Homes in East Whittier over time

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What families are saying about nursing homes in East Whittier

Recent reviews for nursing homes in East Whittier

Kirkwood Orange

5.0
My loved one received excellent, loving care from the Kirkwood family. I highly recommend this facility. The staff is very responsive to all my concerns. I highly recommend this facility. My loved one was very happy there.

La Posada Assisted Living and Memory Care in Whittier, CA

5.0
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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East Whittier nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in East Whittier nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in East 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 East Whittier nursing homes

Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in East Whittier that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
East Whittier, CANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
58.5%
2.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
46.3%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
91.5%
23.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
91.5%
23.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
67.1%
10.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
28%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
87.8%
19.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
52.4%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
70.7%
17.7%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in East Whittier nursing homes

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 East Whittier Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
East Whittier, CANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
54.9%
3.9%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
36.6%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
46.3%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
26.8%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in East Whittier nursing homes

Nursing homes communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of East Whittier partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
East Whittier, CANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
29.3%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
53.7%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
50%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
53.7%
3.6%
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Availability of select dining options in East Whittier nursing homes

Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of East Whittier communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
East Whittier, CANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
39%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
46.3%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
37.8%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20.7%
0.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in East Whittier nursing homes

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in East Whittier offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
East Whittier, CANational
Activity director
Activity director
52.4%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25.6%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
31.7%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
56.1%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
58.5%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
39%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
30.5%
0.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
41.5%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
46.3%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
48.8%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
29.3%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
18.3%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
45.1%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Sunrise of Orange, Palos Verdes Villa and Sunrise of Yorba Linda are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near East Whittier, California. See full list of communities.

There are 106 nursing homes facilities near East Whittier, California. See the full list.

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